German luxury automotive giant Audi unveiled the RS Q8 Performance in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 2.49 Crore. It is the brand’s most powerful SUV to date, with enthusiast-grade performance and technology making it a well-rounded package.
Design
It features a new, refreshed front design with a blacked-out honeycomb grille flanked by Audi’s proprietary Matrix LED headlights. It also comes with larger air intakes and aerodynamic enhancements.
The side profile showcases flared wheel arches and new 23-inch alloy wheels. Audi has equipped the RSQ8 with OLED tail-lights with customisable lighting patterns, and dual oval-shaped rear exhaust tips. It’s also available with a Black Styling Plus Package & a Carbon Fiber package.
Interior
The RSQ8 offers a luxurious, spacious, yet sporty cabin. It features RS-specific sports seats wrapped in premium Valcona leather, contrast stitching & embossed RS logos. Carbon fiber inlays, red accents throughout the cabin & a flat-bottomed steering wheel show that this isn’t a normal Q8.
It comes with a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display and a dual-touchscreen MMI infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto. Other features include a four-zone climate control system, ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, a 23-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system & an alcantara finish on many touchpoints.
Powertrain & Technical Information
The RSQ8 is powered by a powerful 4.0L twin-turbo V8 petrol engine paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system, delivering 631 BHP & 850 NM of torque which lets the SUV sprint from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. It has a top speed of 305 km/h.
It’s based on the Volkswagen Group’s MLB Evo platform which it shares with the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne, Lamborghini Urus & the Bentley Bentayga. All these vehicles are also available with the same powertrain as the RSQ8.
Pricing & Release
Audi has launched the RSQ8 at Rs. 2.49 Crore (ex-showroom). The first batch has already sold out, with deliveries commencing in Q4 2025.
