Audi Q7 vs NIO ES8, how to choose?

Exterior & Interior: As a mid-size SUV, NIO ES8 is more advanced

With the new forces entering the premium phase, the flagship market now has many more options, especially among the midsize SUV market with a three-row space layout, where the new forces have already surpassed the traditional luxury automakers in terms of places. The two midsize SUVs we're looking at today have a price difference of just 11,200 yuan, one is the 2023 Audi Q7 45TFSI quattro S line Sport model at 632,800 yuan from a traditional luxury brand, and the other is the "granddaddy" of new power premiumization, the 2022 NIO ES8 at 644,000 yuan. 100kWh Signature Edition six-seater model, to see how these two we actually choose.

Exterior & Interior: As a mid-size SUV, NIO ES8 is more advanced

The S line sports kit will be reflected in some details of the infusion improvement, but the large amount of chrome decorative material on the structural parts still makes it look like it tends to be stable and luxurious; in addition, the "Audi light factory" on this flagship SUV tends to be more functional and advanced, and visually does not add much to it. It doesn't add too much to its visual appearance.

The NIO ES8 clearly has a more distinctive personality, with the X-bar shaped front face, although also heavily chrome-plated, releasing more avant-garde signals through the interspersed connection of lights, grille and inflow. In addition, the ES8 also has a more complete chassis sports envelope, which will make this pure electric flagship not look too "new energy".

Dimensionally, Audi Q7 has 5067/1970/1740mm in length, width and height, while the wheelbase is 2996mm, the overall structure looks like it will win with height and the pillar structure is very upright; while NIO ES8 has 5022/1962/1756mm in circumference and 3010mm in wheelbase, with large-diameter windows of the suspended roof, with a different color chassis from the body The wide surroundings will make it look more slender.

Interior, Audi Q7 adopts a T-shaped center control layout, in addition to the 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, 10.1 + 8.6-inch dual center controls are embedded in the central fender and shift mechanism sub-panel, electronic shift mechanism for the pushrod style, three-spoke steering wheel with perforated leather, the structure looks lighter. The three-spoke steering wheel with perforated leather is lighter in structure. In addition, there are some wood grain veneers on the sub-panel, gearshift and door handle structure, and the seats are a mix of leather + faux leather.

NIO ES8's intelligent fun wins over Audi Q7

The NIO ES8 features a special asymmetrical center console with an 11.3-inch longitudinal touchscreen underneath the NOMI interactive robot and a 9.8-inch full LCD instrument cluster at the front of the dual-spoke steering wheel. The decorative stitching leather is relatively large and features a color clash between the upper and lower partitions of the cockpit, while the steering wheel and seats are also full leather, so there's nothing to choose from in terms of class.

In terms of car mechanics, both cars cover real-time navigation, voice interaction and other functions through the Smart Connect system with car networking and in-car communication support. Among them, Audi Q7 is equipped with Audi Connect system, which has the advantage of continuing to retain lCarPlay/CarLife cell phone connectivity; while NOMI system equipped by NIO ES8 can cover more accessories such as sunroof by voice and can be remotely controlled by cell phone APP, while services such as Baidu navigation, 5G network and OTA online upgrade are also not available in Audi Q7. have.

In terms of assistance, both cars support L2 level assisted driving, but the Audi Q7 side is required to be optional, and the standard features are only panoramic image + fixed speed cruise, with the assistance of automatic parking and active braking; while the NIO ES8 side relies on NIO Pilot to achieve standard equipment, and in addition to full-speed adaptive cruise, higher-order capabilities such as automatic lane change, intelligent summoning, access ramps, and support for NOP Pilot assist.

In terms of configuration, both cars support panoramic sunroof, induction tailgate, full keyless entry, wireless charging pad and other accessories, while the Audi Q7 side achieves ride luxury by realizing front heating/ventilation with electric adjustment, rear electric down and multi-zone independent air conditioning with fragrance, 30-color ambient lighting and other accessories will also highlight the cabin advanced; while the NIO ES8 wins in front sound insulation + rear privacy + heat pump air conditioning. The leather seats will also have more front massage and rear heating functions.

Rang: Electric 4WD NIO is not as good as Audi Q7

Mechanically, among the engine compartment of the Audi Q7 is a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 195kW and a maximum torque of 370N-m. The 8AT transmission on the transmission and the quattro four-wheel drive on the drive can help it break 100 in 6.9 seconds, while the mechanical torque limited-slip differential mechanism retained by the full-time four-wheel drive can be used with the off-road driving mode to allow the vehicle to cover more road conditions in a logical improvement . Also, the front and rear multi-link independent suspension in the chassis will be rigidly tuned to optimize its road feedback in complex road conditions.

The NIO ES8 has dual motors with a total power and torque of 400kW and 725N-m respectively, constituting electric 4WD while it allows the vehicle to break 100 in 4.9 seconds, while the 100kWh battery pack will give the vehicle a 580km NEDC pure electric range and support 0.8 hours fast charging. It is a pity that the electric four-wheel drive has limited skid capability, but the double-wishbone + multi-link suspension combination is assisted by air suspension, the off-road capability may not be so strong, but the passability and vibration filtering performance can be balanced.

Write in the end

After reading today's article, we can't deny the seriousness of BBA in craft details and see the advantages of Audi Q7 in multi-road driving, but this generation of Audi Q7 does have some signs of aging, especially when it needs to be compared with the degree of intelligence, it is obviously not the same level as the NIO ES8. Of course, the Audi Q7 is still luxurious enough, and it will be more suitable for consumers who are bent on stability, but if there is some personality and intelligent fun to pursue, the NIO ES8 might be a good choice.

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