Audi launched the Q8 SUV-coupe in India today, for a price of INR 1.33 Crore*. The company is offering the new model only in the 55TFSI quattro petrol variant in our market. The Audi Q8 is positioned above the existing Audi Q7. It is a CBU import and only 200 units have been allotted for India market.
As far as the exteriors are concerned, the Q8 is the first SUV-coupe from Audi and it brings forward Audi's latest design language for its Q range. This theme is seen on the all-new Q3 and facelifted Q7, both India-bound models. Its exterior design features include a blacked-out massive front grille with silver-finished contour, aggressive-looking headlamps with HD Matrix LED technology, a coupe-inspired utterly stylish roofline, frameless doors and flared wheel arches. The rear-section of the A8 is equally modern and imposing, it features a full-width taillight design that dominates the rear-end.
The Audi Q8 is available with a 3.0-litre, V6 turbo-petrol engine and a 48V mild-hybrid system as standard in India. The combined output of the powertrain offered here is 340 PS and 500 Nm. An 8-speed DCT and the quattro AWD system work together to transmit power to all the four wheels. A diesel variant could be launched in 2021.
Inside, Audi's flagship SUV-coupe features the all-new A8-like cabin layout. The dashboard boasts Audi's latest dual-touchscreen control system. If you recall, it is also seen on the 2019 Audi A6 which was launched in October last year. The upper display is a 10.1-inch unit for the infotainment controls and the lower one is an 8.6-inch display for the HVAC controls and text input. The dashboard is decorated with very neatly laid-over AC vents integrated into a strip that runs across the width. This gives its cabin a minimalistic yet highly stylish and premium appeal.
Some of the Audi Q8's main interior features include ambient lighting, virtual Cockpit (all-digital) instrument console, connected car tech, four-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, cruise control, powered front seats and a Bang and Olufsen sound system. Safety features include 8 airbags, ABS with EBD, 360-degree camera, tyre pressure monitoring system, lane departure warning, electronic stability control and front and rear parking sensors.
