Audi RS Q8

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Launched as a high-performance, range-topping version of the Audi Q8 in the brand’s portfolio, the Audi RS Q8 shares its DNA with the Lamborghini Urus. With the same platform, engine, and tech shared with the Urus, can the RS Q8 be the most practical, fast, and appealing sports SUV of all time?

Audi RS Q8 Pros and Cons 

Audi RS Q8 Exterior Design

Sitting at the top of the Audi family tree, the new Audi RS Q8 is not only a looker from all angles but also commands attention with its bold and dynamic exterior design. The front fascia is dominated by a wide, black honeycomb grille adorned with the RS badge, flanked by aggressive air intakes and sleek LED headlights. The muscular hood and prominent wheel arches hint at the power beneath, while the sloping roofline and sporty rear spoiler enhance its aerodynamic profile. At the rear, the RS Q8 features a distinctive light bar that spans the width of the vehicle, connecting the taillights for a modern, cohesive look. What you also are offered with are optional sports exhaust that adds to the signature RS touch. 

Audi RS Q8 Interiors

Inside, the cabin looks a lot similar to the standard Q8 models, save for a few changes to give it the sporty touch. The quality levels, as expected, are great and the three-screen layout with Audi’s Virtual Cockpit setup further enhances the in-cabin experience. A plethora of customization options are available, including different steering designs, seats, upholstery, and interior colours. The large glass areas provide excellent visibility, and every touchpoint feels premium and upmarket. The exterior's aggression and sportiness are balanced by a cabin that exudes luxury, calmness, and sophistication. Other than this, there are a number of additions that you would appreciate in daily driving, including the RS button on the steering wheel, which puts you directly into the sportiest of the driving modes on offer.

Audi RS Q8 Comfort

While in-cabin comfort may not be a top priority for the buyers of this segment as it is all about performance and aggression, the Audi RS Q8, surprisingly, is genuinely comfortable. The seats are super supportive, offer a wide range of adjustments and have the right amount of cushioning on them. The rear bench too is as good and there is enough room for three to sit abreast. To further make things better, the front armrest is at the right place while you also have a rear armrest which can be deployed if there is no third passenger in the centre. While the ride quality might not match that of a luxury sedan, it's impressive for a sporty SUV and you will not complain given the sporty nature of this SUV. 

Audi RS Q8 Performance and Handling

Under the hood, the RS Q8 boasts a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 motor capable of delivering 600 PS and 800 Nm of maximum torque. This power is more than enough to propel this 2,315kg SUV from 0 to 100kmpl in just 3.8 seconds! Beyond straight-line speed, the RS Q8 excels in handling. It offers remarkable agility, thanks to its responsive steering and the Quattro all-wheel-drive system that ensures optimal power distribution. In fact it is the remarkable handling that sets it apart from the rivals rather than all that additional power under the hood. Make this SUV go fast around the corners and you will definitely come out with a wide grin. The steering is responsive, the Quattro all-wheel-drive system ensures maximum power in all situations, and then there is a whole lot of tech that helps you keep this big and heavy SUV under control at surreal speeds. No matter how hard you try, this SUV does not run wide, it does not slip into understeer and does not even loose composure under hard braking either. 

Audi RS Q8 Key specifications

Audi RS Q8 Safety Features

On the safety front, the new Audi RS Q8 gets a number of advanced features including wheel-selective torque control, active roll stabilisation, 8 airbags, a 360-degree camera, hill hold assist, and an Audi Pre-Sense basic package. Alongside this, you also get cruise control with speed limiter, park assist with parking aid plus and other standard features like auto-dimming IRVM and matrix LED headlights. 

Audi RS Q8 Technology and Infotainment

While the highlight of the cabin of the Audi RS Q8 has to be the virtual cockpit, we also get a long list of other features including a four-zone auto climate control, a dual–screen setup in the centre console, Bang&Olufsen Advanced Sound System, Audi phone box light, malfunction camera, 360-degree camera, power seat adjustment with memory function, electrically operated tailgate, and more. 

Is the Audi RS Q8 for you?

Big performance costs big money and the case is no different with the Audi RS Q8. With a price tag exceeding Rs 2.5 crore, it caters to those who chase exceptional performance and dynamics in an SUV. The RS Q8 looks striking, drives impressively, and provides a high level of comfort and entertainment for its occupants. In short, it's an SUV which you might not be able to forget once you drive it and offers practicality you can not ignore, especially with all that power under the hood.