Audi has announced the 2020 RS Q8 will be
priced from US$ 113,000 – excluding a US$ 995 destination charge. Set to arrive at
dealerships shortly, the model is Audi’s latest high-performance crossover and
it features a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine that produces 591 hp and 799 Nm of torque.
The engine is connected to an eight-speed automatic
transmission which sends power to a rear-biased quattro all-wheel drive system.
This setup enables the RS Q8 to rocket from 0-96 km/h in 3.7 seconds
and onto a top speed of up to 205 km/h.
The performance features don’t end there
as the crossover comes equipped with all-wheel steering, active roll
stabilization and a quattro sport rear differential. The model also has an
adaptive air suspension and available carbon ceramic brakes. On the styling
front, the RS Q8 looks the part as designers gave the model a unique front end
with a honeycomb mesh grille and an alu-optic front spoiler. The crossover also
has an aggressive rear bumper, oval exhaust tips and 22-inch alloy wheels
wrapped in summer tires.
An assortment of options will be available
including red brake calipers, 23-inch wheels and a Black Optic package. The
latter adds black exterior accents and black 23-inch wheels. Customers can also
opt for a Carbon Optic package which adds carbon fiber to the grille surround,
mirrors, front spoiler and rear bumper.
The interior largely carries over, but
there are handful of RS-specific touches including unique displays for the
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Drivers will also find a heated sport
steering wheel with aluminum paddle shifters and RS sport seats wrapped with
Valcona leather. The model also has a 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound
System.
Options include a head-up display, a
23-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced Sound System and a Luxury package.
The latter adds an Alcantara headliner, power rear window sunshades, and Nappa
leather accents on the center console, armrests and instrument panel.
