Audi Q8

Audi RS Q8 India

Audi RS Q8 is the performance oriented luxury SUV by Audi India. This is the flagship SUV in their lineup, which is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine punching out 600Ps / 592BHP power at 6000 RPM and 800NM max torque from 2200 rpm to 4500 rpm power is sent to all four wheels via Quattro - all wheel drive system and power is controlled via audi sport differential and 8-speed tiptronic automatic transmission. Despite weighing well over 2.3 tonnes, the Audi has done some other worldly witchcraft which makes it run from 0-100kmph in just 3.8sec and flat out it will do an electronically top speed 250kmph. Audi India is offering many optional extras and accessories over and over the standard equipment loadings on Audi RS Q8, this luxury sports suv is priced at Rs 2.07 cr ex-showroom India before options. 

Audi RS Q8 Features

Audi RS Q8 is the aggressive most sports oriented suv which comes with an updated front fascia, it comes with a pair of automatic LED headlights with auto high beam assist, LED daytime running lamps & power head lamp washer. Front grille is a reshaped hexagonal matte grey finished one which serves as an air streamer for front mounted engine. Front bumper comes with redesigned side air intake which gives it an indistinguish face compared to other lower power models. Front lip gives it an aggressive stance, as standard it comes with a gloss black finish and it can be upgraded to a Carbon Fibre. Front grille and front bumper gives it an 3D hexagonal design with split dual-colour design. Side profile comes with a big side window profile which let more air and light enters the interior cabin. As standard, Audi RS Q8 comes with a piano black package which decorate the front grille, front side air intake, front lip, side wheel arches, side window surrounds, lower rear bumper are finished in piano black finish. As standard it comes fitted with a massive 23-inch 5-Y-Spoke rotor cast aluminium alloy wheel which comes with massive 295/35 R23 high performance rubber at all corner. Whereas there are multiple alloy wheel options which can be equipped as a part of optional extras. Braking performance is taken care off by ventilated steel disc rotors as standard at front and back where as Audi Carbon Ceramic braking setup can be equipped at additional cost. Frameless doors, electrically operated outside rear view mirror with memory and heating function with piano black mirror cap comes standard whereas soft-close dorr mechanism, keyless entry, carbon fibre exterior mirror cap, carbon fibre side skirt can be equipped at additional cost. Rear profile features a pair of redesigned OLED tail light as standard which comes with cool lighting patterns operated while locking or unlocking this sports suv. Fixed roof mounted RS Spoiler comes standard either in body colour or in piano black finish whereas it can equipped with carbon fibre at additional cost. Power operated tailgate features 605-litres of luggage space with flat loading lip finished in chrome elements. Adaptive ar suspension with adaptive damping system comes standard which gives the flexibility to lower the rear axle of car while loading heavy luggage set in the boot space. Audi India is providing an active exhaust system with this Audi RS Q8 hence dual oval exhaust tips. 

Interior are covered in perforated leather and alcantara interior upholstery which gives the added sportiness inside with alcantara headliner. Front cabin features an 8-way electrically adjustable RS Sports seat with memory function, 4-way lumbar support, fixed headrest restraint and passive side bolstering for waist and thighs for extras supports while driver is leaning hard on this sporty suv. Heated and ventilated front seats can be equipped as part of optional extras. Audi India is killing the game with this Audi Virtual Cockpit offering which consist of 12.3-inch high definition fully digital LED instrument display which can be configured as to the lying of the driver as it comes with multiple driving screens which works in conjunction to the different driving modes on offer via Audi Drive Select. Entertainment display is a 10.1-inch high definition touchscreen display comes paired with Audi Sound System which operates at maximum output of 180 watts through its 10 speakers. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Audi MMI Navigation Plus, CD/DVD Player, Bluetooth connectivity for wireless music streaming, wireless charging pad for smartphone whereas Rear entertainment package, upgraded BOSE surround sound system, BURMESTER hi-end sound system can be equipped as apart of optional extras. 4-Zone Automatic climate control, manual rear window blinds, power rear windshield blind, keyless start/stop, auto dimming inside rear view mirror, 8-airbags, audi drive select, anti-lock braking system, tire pressure monitoring system, cruise control, traction control system, electronic stability programme, brake assist, cornering brake control, ISOFIX child seat mounts at rear, RS scuff plates, interior ambient lighting package, leather front armrest with storage, rear bench style seat with manual hearest restraint and foldable armrest with cup holders, keyless entry, front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera with guidance, 30 degree surround sound camera - all comes as standard equipment list. Panoramic Sunroof, carbon fibre scuff plate, carbon fibre interior trim, carbon fibre exterior package, HD Matrix LED headlights with adaptive high beam assist, rear heated seats all can be equipped as a part of optional extras. 

Audi RS Q8 Colours

Audi RS Q8 is available in following colours: Deep Black Solid, Floret Silver Metallic, Navarra Blue Metallic, Glacier White Metallic, Dragon Orange Metallic, Galaxy Blue Metallic, Orca Black Metallic, Matador Red Metallic, Daytona Gray Pearl Effect

Audi RS Q8 Mileage

The Audi RS Q8 gives the ARAI claimed fuel efficiency of 8.26kmpl.

Audi RS Q8 Competitors

In India, Audi RS Q8 competes with BMW X3 M Competition, Mercedes-AMG G63, BMW X5 M, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Jeep Gran Cherokee SRT, Maserati Levante Trofeo, Aston Martin DBX, Lamorghini URUS