Did this last week, worked perfectly

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> I’m particularly interested in something with a raised lip to catch spills that isn't so slippery that my gear slides around every time I take a corner.

Quick question - are you planning on using the cargo tie-down hooks or the net that comes with the Q8 e-tron regularly, or do you mostly just want full coverage for the carpet??

Before I give advice, I really think you gotta consider the trade-offs between different materials in this market. Basically, you have TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) which is like the Audi OEM or WeatherTech style, versus the more fabric-like or multi-layered synthetics like TuxMat. Based on my market research and literally years of trial and error with luxury SUVs, the TPE stuff is great for mud but can be dangerously slippery. I've seen heavy gear slide and actually dent the interior plastic trim because the mat had zero grip.

I would suggest being very careful with the "industrial" looking ones because they often lack the friction needed for a quiet ride. Since the Q8 e-tron is so silent, you'll hear every single thing sliding around back there and it'll drive you crazy!! Plus, some of those high-lip liners actually block the side cubbies entirely, making them useless. Honestly, you might want to consider if you're okay with cutting into a brand-new liner to access the tie-downs, cuz most "full coverage" options require that. It’s a bit of a gamble with fitment around those specific hooks, so let me know how much you value accessibility vs. total protection! 👍

> I’m particularly interested in something with a raised lip to catch spills that isn't so slippery that my gear slides around every time I take a corner.

Quick question - are you planning on using the cargo tie-down hooks or the net that comes with the Q8 e-tron regularly, or do you mostly just want full coverage for the carpet??

Before I give advice, I really think you gotta consider the trade-offs between different materials in this market. Basically, you have TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) which is like the Audi OEM or WeatherTech style, versus the more fabric-like or multi-layered synthetics like TuxMat. Based on my market research and literally years of trial and error with luxury SUVs, the TPE stuff is great for mud but can be dangerously slippery. I've seen heavy gear slide and actually dent the interior plastic trim because the mat had zero grip.

I would suggest being very careful with the "industrial" looking ones because they often lack the friction needed for a quiet ride. Since the Q8 e-tron is so silent, you'll hear every single thing sliding around back there and it'll drive you crazy!! Plus, some of those high-lip liners actually block the side cubbies entirely, making them useless. Honestly, you might want to consider if you're okay with cutting into a brand-new liner to access the tie-downs, cuz most "full coverage" options require that. It’s a bit of a gamble with fitment around those specific hooks, so let me know how much you value accessibility vs. total protection! 👍

Honestly, avoid the OEM Audi liners... they're basically a waste of money because the TPE material is way too thin and doesn't grip your gear at all. Plus, they don't cover the cubbies properly so mud just spills right onto the carpet anyway! For the best value, honestly just get the 3D MAXpider ones; they aren't as industrial as WeatherTech but they're way more affordable than TuxMat and actually stay put.

In my experience, I think WeatherTech is safer for spills, though I've heard TuxMat fits better around the cubbies... iirc the OEM ones are way too slippery tbh, so basically watch out!

I am literally dealing with this exact same nightmare right now and it is so frustrating. Took my Q8 e-tron SUV up to the mountains last weekend and ended up with mud everywhere because the temporary mat I bought just slid right out of place during a sharp turn... totally ruined the vibe.

• I have been scouring the AudiWorld community threads and checking out the enthusiast groups on Facebook for weeks, but I am still coming up totally empty.
• Its really disappointing that for a car this premium, every option I see looks like a cheap industrial rubber mat from a hardware store and doesnt have the grip I need for actual driving.
• I even tried looking through the European Audi parts catalogs and some specialized detailing forums to see if they had better options, but everything seems to have fitment issues with the side cubbies or tie-down hooks. Honestly, I have been looking for over a month now and still havent found a single thing that actually works for me. Its a huge letdown.

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