Ahead of its launch on March 17, Audi India has begun accepting bookings for the SQ8 SUV. Customers can book the performance SUV for a token amount of Rs 5 lakh. The SQ8 will slot right in between the regular Q8 and the top-of-the-line RSQ8.
- SQ8 is powered by the same 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 as the RSQ8.
- Gets Quattro AWD, adaptive air suspension and rear-wheel steering.
- Price to be revealed on March 17, 2026.
Audi SQ8: Everything you need to know
Carmaker claims a 4.1-second 0-100kph time
The biggest upgrade that the SQ8 gets over the standard Q8 is the engine. The V8 engine of the SQ8 produces 507hp and 770Nm of torque and is mated with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. In comparison to the standard Q8, the SQ8 produces an additional 167hp and 270Nm of torque. There's also Audi's Quattro AWD system, along with a self-locking centre differential, adaptive air suspension and rear-wheel steering. Audi claims a 0-100kph sprint in 4.1 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 250 kph.
On the outside, the SQ8 looks like other Q8's but differentiates itself through 'S' badging on the tailgate. It also gets wider air dams at the front, with certain elements of the exterior detailed in either black or satin silver. Alloy wheel sizes could likely range from 21 inches to 23 inches.
The cabin of the SQ8 will be similar to other Q8 models. There’s Alcantara and leather upholstery along with 12.3-inch displays for the infotainment and instrument cluster, the latter of which gets ‘S’-specific graphics. The equipment list could include a panoramic sunroof, head-up display, and powered front seats with heating, ventilation and massage functions.
The SQ8’s price is expected to be somewhere between the standard Q8 and the RSQ8. Its price could likely be around the Rs 1.5 crore mark, considering the Q8’s price of Rs 1.13 crore, and the RSQ8’s price being Rs 2.33 crore. It will take on the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 53 AMG Coupe and Porsche Cayenne GTS.
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