AUDI Q8 — Specifications & VIN Lookup
Find detailed specifications for the AUDI Q8. Decode any AUDI Q8 VIN to view engine, body, and safety details.
Find detailed specifications for the AUDI Q8. Decode any AUDI Q8 VIN to view engine, body, and safety details.
The Audi Q8 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV made by Audi that was launched in 2018. It is the flagship of the Audi SUV line, and is being produced at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
The Audi Q8 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV made by Audi that was launched in 2018. It is the flagship of the Audi SUV line, and is being produced at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
Overview BMW launched its coupe SUV in 2008, the BMW X6, and Mercedes-Benz followed suit in 2015 with the GLE-Class Coupe. Audi had been planning their own coupe SUV once the new body style became a sales success for other brands. Within the Volkswagen Group's product lineup, the Q8 shares its platform with the Q7 and the Lamborghini Urus, among other products. The Q8 is slightly shorter than the Q7 in terms of both length and height but is slightly wider. The Q8 has less cargo space than the Q7 due to its sloped roofline, and unlike the Q7, the Q8 is not available with third-row seats. The Q8 is the first SUV model under Audi's new head of design, Marc Lichte, and features a new larger octagonal grille with both vertical and horizontal slats. The Q8 features full-laser headlamps and taillamps. The interior features the knob-less MMI system, three touch screens, and an enlarged virtual cockpit which has a fully digital instrument cluster, which would also be brought over to other Audi vehicles including the refreshed Q7 for the 2020 model year. Additionally, both haptic and acoustic feedback are provided in response to user inputs, although the design can still lead to distracted driving. European models went on sale in July 2018 and arrived at dealers in August 2018. As of 2019, is sold with both a three-litre turbocharged petrol V6 engine outputting 340 brake horsepower (250 kW; 340 PS) and a pair of three-litre turbocharged diesel engines outputting 231 brake horsepower (172 kW; 234 PS) and 286 brake horsepower (213 kW; 290 PS) respectively. The plug-in hybrid model, marketed as the Q8 TFSI e quattro is based on the Q8 3.0 TFSI (340 PS) model with a 17.9 kWh battery. Pre-sales began in Germany and other European markets in 2020. Early models included 55 TFSI e quattro, 60 TFSI e quattro.
2024 facelift The facelifted Q8 was unveiled on 5 September 2023 for the 2024 model year. Subtle in nature, the exterior changes included larger air inlets in the front bumper, and a new exhaust setup which is fitted across the lineup. The Singleframe grille now has octagonal elements and flows smoothly into the headlamps. The SQ8 features a redesigned front spoiler and rear diffuser, while the grille, side view mirrors, and air intakes feature aluminium for an aesthetic appeal. The design of the Matrix LED headlights has been changed, and the Q8 will be available with the high-tech laser lights that increase the range of the high beams. The daytime running lights on range-topping variants be swapped four different lighting signatures via the infotainment screen, and the rear light bar has a more simple design. Audi implemented OLED technology in the tail lamps of the facelifted Q8; this was not only added as an aesthetic, but was also as a safety feature. When a car behind comes within 6.6 ft (2.0 m) of a stationary Q8, the OLED elements are activated to make the car visible. The facelift adds three new metallic paints (Chili Red, Ascari Blue, Sakhir Gold) as well as five alloy wheel designs ranging from 21 to 23 inches. The new Q8 adds an available selection of nine inlays and new upholstery choices. Furthermore, new finishes such as fine grain ash, carbon twill, and aluminum linear silver grey are also available, depending on variant. The SQ8 features a larger 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine with an output of 500 hp (370 kW) and 568 lb⋅ft (770 N⋅m), giving it a 0 to 60 output in 4.1 seconds and an electronically limited 155 mph (249 km/h). The unit can switch off four of its cylinders almost instantly to reduce fuel consumption when extra power is unnecessary. The SQ8 features 21-inch wheels with 285/45 tires, however 22- and 23-inch options are available, including a new 23-inch variant with 285/35 rubber. As with the regular Q8, it features Quattro all-wheel drive and an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission, allowing it to change gears quicker.
Audi Q8 concept (2017) The concept vehicle was unveiled on 9 January 2017, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan. It included a 3.0 TFSI engine rated 333 PS (245 kW; 328 hp) and 500 N⋅m (368.8 lb⋅ft) torque, electric motor rated 100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) and 330 N⋅m (243.4 lb⋅ft), 17.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, 11Jx23 wheels five intertwining Y spokes, 305/35-series tires 20 inch diameter ceramic brake discs, 12.3-inch TFT (1920 x 720 pixels) display.
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