Look at how low the RS Q8 is relative to its height... This is a --wagon-- very big hatchback.

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 12/19/2019 at 13:04 • Filed to: None

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Or it this just perception because it’s got like 24" wheels?

Honestly, it has almost the same proportions as the original quattro (just much bigger).

Shame about the grille.

LJ909 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/19/2019 at 13:16

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Its so low its a tall wagon. This thing might steal sales from the RS6 sadly.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > LJ909 12/19/2019 at 13:27

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It’s probably no lower than a Cayenne, it’s just massive.

For Sweden > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/19/2019 at 13:29

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Whatever it is it’s thicc

functionoverfashion > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/19/2019 at 13:32

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I parked my wife’s ‘07 X3 next to a modern Subaru Outback and the roof height was so close I couldn’t see a difference. 

A Boy and His Longtail > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/19/2019 at 13:57

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Unpopular opinion, but I like the grille. Fight me. Also, I think it looks more athletic and much less bloated than it’s Q7 sibling. Might just be the colossal 23 inch dinner plates.  

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > functionoverfashion 12/19/2019 at 14:07

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What the difference in ground clearance between those two?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > A Boy and His Longtail 12/19/2019 at 14:07

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Looks good in profile. The grille is objectively bad.

MrSnrub > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/19/2019 at 14:09

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Yup, that’s why I actually like it a lot. The grille is a bit much though

HammerheadFistpunch > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/19/2019 at 14:25

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yup, its coming full circle. we won’ t get back to full wagons because the hip height is still super important to people, but we’re going to get darn close.

HammerheadFistpunch > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/19/2019 at 14:29

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A standard Q8 is only 67.1 inches high...less than an inch taller than an outback.  

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > HammerheadFistpunch 12/19/2019 at 14:33

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Boomers need high H-points!

Unrelated: starting to get serious about replacing Mrs. addiction’s MDX - Telluride is current front-runner, but still need to get test drives. She wants captain’s chair in the middle this go-around.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > HammerheadFistpunch 12/19/2019 at 14:35

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Crazy, but the Outback’s clearance is much better, right?

And the Outback includes the roof rack (standard on all trims).

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > MrSnrub 12/19/2019 at 14:36

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Really does look great in profile, but give me the RS6 Avant.

Come on, depreciation! Would be amazing to pick one of these up in 2025.

functionoverfashion > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/19/2019 at 14:40

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Great question, I bet the Outback has more. 

HammerheadFistpunch > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/19/2019 at 14:45

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They do include the roof rails it appears

Textured Soy Protein > A Boy and His Longtail 12/19/2019 at 15:21

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I don’t mind the grille but it kinda just looks like nothing’s there unless you get a good detailed close-up view of it. 

Textured Soy Protein > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/19/2019 at 15:34

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The design & proportions are playing tricks on you. It’s still tall like a crossover.

I don’t know how much the RS version has been lowered vs the regular version , but this C&D article lists its height as 67.2" which is the same as the specs for the regular Q8 on Audi’s website. If the RS suspension is lower then maybe that number is actually a little less. 

For sake of comparison, a regular non-AMG Mercedes E450 wagon is 57.7" tall.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Textured Soy Protein 12/19/2019 at 17:36

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Yeah, it’s just huge.