Audi Q8 Facelift Launched At Rs 1.17 Crore — Top Things To Know

Audi India has launched the updated Q8 facelift in the Indian market at Rs 1.17 crore ex-showroom, New Delhi. The newly-launched Q8 facelift doesn’t have any direct rivals in the Indian market since both the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe are not on sale anymore. Read on to know more about all the changes that have been made to the Audi Q8 facelift.

Audi Q8 Facelift Launched

Launched at an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.17 crore, the new Q8 facelift brings a host of cosmetic updates inside and out, thereby improving its presence. Since it is mid-lifecycle facelift, the changes are limited to visual enhancements while the powertrain is the same as before. At the occasion of the Q8 facelift's launch, Audi India also revealed the momentous milestone of completing 1,00,000 car sales in the mere tenure of 15 years in the Indian market. The German carmaker is celebrating the occasion with special loyality offers to existing Audi customers. 

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Audi Q8 Facelift Updates Explained

Starting with the changes made to the exterior of the Audi Q8, the facelifted model distinguishes itself with the inclusion of a new singleframe grille featuring vertical chrome inserts, updated Matrix LED headlights, new design for the alloy wheels, red brake callipers and updated tail lights. The Q8 facelift also features the black exterior package, which includes black details for the logo, ORVMs and door sills. Other features on the outside include aluminium roof rails, headlight washers and panoramic sunroof.

Moving on the inside, the Audi Q8 facelift features updates in the form of updated seat upholstery and stitching choices. The rest of the cabin remains the same as before, featuring Audi’s twin MMI control setup. Its key interior features include 4-zone climate control, Audi virtual cockpit, powered front seats with adjustable lumbar support, park assist plus with 360-degree parking camera, cruise control with limiter, auto-dimming rear view mirror, ambient lighting and more.

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Audi Q8 Facelift Engine Specifications

The Audi Q8 facelift continues with the same 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 petrol engine that powered the outgoing model. The turbocharged unit comes coupled with a 48V mild-hybrid setup and produces 340PS of power and 500Nm of torque. The engine channels power to all four wheels via the Quattro all-wheel-drive system that comes with a centre locking differential.

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