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The updated SQ8 is arriving at dealerships now, with the Q8 range arriving "within the coming months".
Audi says the updated RS Q8 is coming to Australia, but has only confirmed it will arrive "at a later model introduction date".
As before, Audi is offering the Q8 with a choice of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains, while the SQ8 is petrol-only. There are no mechanical changes with this update.
Q8 models get a redesigned grille and air intakes and new matrix LED headlights, as well as a new light strip across the tailgate and a revised diffuser.
The Q8 features Audi's new, flatter logo plus the model designation etched on the B-pillar, design elements already rolled out to the Q8 e-tron electric SUV range.
The SQ8 continues to feature unique, sportier design elements, with a more aggressive front bumper with larger air intakes, as well as quad exhaust outlets down back.
Newly optional are Audi laser light daytime running lights and digital OLED tail lights.
Inside, there are new materials and finishes, but the overall design is essentially unchanged.
The Q8 was first revealed in 2018 and launched locally in 2019, slotting above the more practical, three-row Q7.
Pricing
All prices exclude on-road costs.
Drivetrains
All Q8 and SQ8 models are all-wheel drive and use an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Efficiency
Servicing and Warranty
All Audi Q8 and SQ8 models are backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and five years of roadside assistance.
Audi offers five-year pre-paid service plans, but it hasn't confirmed pricing for the updated range.
The Audi Advantage program allows buyers to purchase additional two-year warranty and capped-price servicing extension packages, even after purchase, provided the vehicle is less than eight years old. That allows owners to have up to nine years of factory warranty coverage.
Safety
The Audi Q8 has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, though this applies only to 3.0-litre petrol and diesel models. It's based on testing conducted in 2019.
The Q8 received an adult occupant protection rating of 93 per cent, a child occupant protection rating of 88 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection rating of 71 per cent, and a safety assist rating of 75 per cent.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency brakingPedestrian detectionVehicle detectionIntersection assist
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Safe exit warning
- Surround-view camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
Standard Equipment
All Q8 models essentially come with the same level of standard equipment.
This includes:
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- Space-saver spare
- Tyre pressure loss indicator
- Adaptive air suspension
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Automatic matrix LED headlights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Power tailgate
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- Rear privacy glass
- Panoramic sunroof
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 8.6-inch climate control touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless phone charger
- DAB+ digital radio
- 17-speaker 730W Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system
- Head-up display
- Power-adjustable Sport front seats with driver's memory
- Heated front seats
- Valcona leather upholstery
- Brushed aluminium inlays
- Tri-zone climate control
- Power-adjustable steering column with memory
- Stainless steel pedals
- Power luggage compartment cover
The SQ8 adds:
- 22-inch alloy wheels
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Red brake calipers
- Adaptive air suspension sport
- Dynamic steering
- All-wheel steering
- Power-assisted door closure
- Passenger seat memory
- Ventilated front seats
- Linear embossed silver brushed aluminium trim
- Extended aluminium look for control buttons
- Four-zone climate control
Options
There are a range of option packages and standalone options.
The Premium plus package ($6900; 50 TDI and 55 TFSI) adds:
- 22-inch alloy wheels
- Adaptive air suspension sport
- High-gloss black exterior styling package
- Dynamic all-wheel steering
- Power-assisted door closure
The Luxury seat package ($3900; 50 TDI, 55 TFSI, TFSI e) adds:
- S sport seats with integrated headrests
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated outboard rear seats
The Full leather package ($7500; 50 TDI, 55 TFSI, TFSI e) adds power sunblinds for the rear side windows, a manual sunblind for the rear window, plus Nappa leather upholstery and contrasting stitching for the following parts:
- Centre console
- Door armrests
- Upper and lower instrument panel
- Door rails including door pockets
The Sensory package ($14,400; SQ8) adds the contents of the Full leather package, plus
- Power sunshades for rear side windows
- Manual sunshade for rear window
- 23-speaker 1920W Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system
- Dinamica black headliner
- Massaging front seats
- Heated outboard rear seats
- Air quality packageIoniserTwo perfumes with four different intensities
The Dynamic package ($10,900; SQ8) adds:
- Active roll stabilisation
- quattro sport differential
Standalone options include:
- Dynamic all-wheel steering ($2600; TFSI e)
- 23-inch alloy wheels ($3000; SQ8)
- Carbon twill inlays ($1950; SQ8)
- Oak inlays ($400; all models)
- 23-speaker 1920W Bang & Olufsen sound system ($12,100; all Q8 models)
Colours
Carrara White is the standard exterior finish on the Q8 and SQ8.
The following finishes are available for an extra $2400 on the Q8, or as a no-cost option on the SQ8:
- Glacier White metallic
- Satellite Silver metallic
- Mythos Black metallic
- Waitomo Blue metallic
- Chilli Red metallic
- Daytona Grey pearl
The following finishes are available for an extra $4000 on the Q8, or $1600 on the SQ8:
- Ascari Blue metallic
- Sakhir Gold metallic
MORE: Everything Audi Q8 MORE: Everything Audi SQ8
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
