NO NEED to have a look at the choices field for the brand new Audi RS Q8 efficiency SUV because it arrives totally outfitted with all of the fruit in Audi’s basket.
Right here “quickly”, the intimidating new mannequin lists at $255,800 plus on-road prices, inserting it up in opposition to the likes of BMW’s X5 and X6 M Competitors fashions at related cash and the dearer Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 additionally in wagon and coupe variants; with Porsche’s Cayenne GTS 4.0 S Coupe probably within the combine.
It’s Audi’s strongest sequence manufacturing combustion engine mannequin ever which “units a brand new benchmark for big, luxurious, efficiency SUVs”.
Attendees of the current Australian Formulation 1 GP might have caught a preview glimpse of the 2350kg, excessive powered AWD sledgehammer occupying delight of place at an Audi show.
Energy comes from a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine producing a formidable 471kW – a rise of 30kW from the bottom mannequin – and a sturdy 850Nm of torque, figures securing the RS Q8 efficiency prime spot within the vary and standing the mannequin as Audi’s strongest inside combustion engine car ever created.
Regardless of the car’s weight and “stature” it permits a 0 to 100 km/h in simply 3.6 seconds, an enchancment over the outgoing RS Q8 of 0.2 seconds.
In live performance with the potent powertrain, the brand new RS Q8 has the dynamics to facilitate a report setting 7:36.69 lap of the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit, faster than the primary Audi R8 V10 supercar.
Enhancing aural drama is strategically diminished sound-damping supplies to intensify the car’s evocative acoustics and ship what Audi calls “a visceral driving expertise that underlines the sporty character of this car”.
It really works at the side of a newly developed, lighter exhaust system that additionally will increase the output of the RS Q8 efficiency.
Customary equipment contains superior infotainment programs, driver-focused expertise, and premium inside components.
Externally the brand new mannequin encompasses a new entrance apron with revised air intakes with a particular honeycomb construction and a blade in excessive gloss to make the mannequin “pop” from the entrance when put next with its predecessor.
The massive Singleframe grille encompasses a reinterpreted three-dimensional honeycomb construction whereas the rear design is centred on two gloss black oval tailpipes – a distinguishing characteristic of an RS mannequin.
The color palette features a vary of latest paint colors for the outside together with Sakhir Gold, Ascari Blue, and Chilli Pink.
It rolls on 23-inch alloy wheels in a 5 Y-Spoke, gloss turned design paired with 440mm ceramic entrance brakes with crimson brake callipers – which Audi claims are among the largest brakes ever fitted to a manufacturing SUV.
Additional defining the RS Q8’s look are HD Matrix LED headlights with OLED lights framing the rear.
House owners can choose between customized gentle signatures by way of the MMI, certainly one of which is a chequered flag design completely accessible to the RS Q8.
For the primary time, the RS Q8 efficiency additionally makes use of largely digitalised OLED back lights that includes 5 digital gentle signatures.
They work in live performance with the help programs and have a proximity indication characteristic for improved highway security, alerting the encircling setting with completely different gentle indicators.
Complementing its race-car energy, Audi says the RS Q8 affords “excellent driving dynamics with equally spectacular suitability for on a regular basis use”.
Dynamics are aided by all-wheel steering and everlasting quattro all-wheel drive by means of an eight-speed Tiptronic automated transmission calibrated with sooner shifting occasions as commonplace.
There’s a mechanical self-locking centre differential to distribute engine energy to the entrance and rear axle at a ratio of 40:60 for “exact” cornering, much less understeer, and extra actual turn-in.
Additional, the mannequin rides on adaptive air suspension with managed damping tuned particularly for the RS for a variable journey top of as much as 90mm with further advantages from electromechanical energetic roll stabilisation.
Driver help options embody adaptive cruise help, surround-view cameras with energetic lane help, lane change warnings, rear cross-traffic help, hill first rate management, emergency help, and a direct tyre stress monitoring system.
Consolation and comfort options embody sport entrance seats with heating and air flow programs Nappa leather-based upholstery with honeycomb stitching and brushed aluminium inlays all through the cabin.
There’s additionally four-zone local weather management with an air high quality bundle ioniser, a 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system, a panoramic sunroof, 4 USB ports between the entrance and rear seats, power-assisted door closure, and an electrical tailgate as commonplace.
“The arrival of the Audi RS Q8 efficiency highlights Audi Sport’s unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of high-performance motoring,” mentioned Audi Australia director Jeff Mannering.
“This car combines distinctive efficiency and unrivalled craftsmanship to ship a rare driving expertise that completely embodies our dedication to Vorsprung durch Technik.”
2025 Audi Q8 pricing*:
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50 TDI S line quattro (a)
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$143,415
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55 TFSI S line quattro (a)
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$143,415
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e-tron 55 quattro (a)
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$153,984
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60 TFSI e S line quattro (a)
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$154,284
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e-tron 55 quattro Sportback (a)
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$165,984
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SQ8 e-tron (a)
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$172,984
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SQ8 4.0 TFSI quattro (a)
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$178,815
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SQ8 e-tron Sportback (a)
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$179,984
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RS Q8 efficiency quattro (a)
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$255,800
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New variant
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*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
