Audi RS Q8

Introduction

• Audi India plans to launch the SQ8 for the Indian market soon.
• In fact, the carmaker has confirmed this launch for March 17.
• This is when we will get to know the exact pricing.
• As for the model, the SQ8 is another performance SUV.
• It will be positioned between the standard Q8 and the flagship RS Q8 SUV.

Exterior of the Audi SQ8

• Now for the design, Audi SQ8 looks more like the RS Q8 than the regular Q8.
• This also means the sporty design elements though toned down, have been retained for most part.
• Up front is a single frame grille sporting a silver surround.
• This theme can be seen on the front bumper with silver inserts.
• The SQ8 rides on good-looking 22-inch wheels.
• At the back, connected LED tail lamps and quad exhausts complete the sporty look.

Interior of the Audi SQ8

• Inside, the SQ8 gets a sleek dashboard like most Audi cars.
• Behind the sporty steering wheel is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
• Then, taking centre stage is a touchscreen infotainment system.
• The car even gets a secondary touchscreen for climate control and other features.

Powertrain of the Audi SQ8

• Powering the Audi SQ8 is the same 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine as for the RS Q8.
• This mill produces 500bhp and 770Nm of torque.
• On the transmission front, it comes mated to an eight-speed automatic.
• This gearbox send power to all the four wheels.
• Most interestingly, the SQ8 can sprint from 0-100kmph in just four seconds.