Audi RS Q8 Performance launched at Rs 2.49 crores: Most powerful Audi SUV ever!
Audi India has finally launched the new Audi RS Q8 Performance SUV in the Indian market. The SUV is available in a single fully loaded Performance variant and is priced at Rs 2.49 crores (ex-showroom) and will be bought to India via the CBU route. The Performance SUV will compete with the Lamborghini Urus, Porsche Cayenne GTS and also the BMW XM in the Indian market.
Bookings for the new RS Q8 are already underway with the booking amount set at Rs 5 lakh. Interested customers can book the SUV exclusively online and myAudi Connect app. Audi India also said that the SUV is sold out for the next six months. The new Audi RS Q8 Performance is Audi’s most powerful SUV so far and also holds the current record for the fastest production SUV lap around the Nürburgring.
Talking about the powertrain first, the RS Q8 Performance is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with 640hp of power and 850Nm torque, 40hp and 50Nm more than the standard RS Q8. The engine comes paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system and is capable of accelerating from 0-100kph in 3.6 seconds and the top speed is rated at 305kph. Transmission duties are taken care of by an 8-speed automatic gearbox which sends power to all four wheels. It also features active roll stabilisation, all-wheel steering, adaptive air suspension and the new Quattro sport differential.
In terms it design, the overall silhouette looks the same as the Q8 but the RS Q8 looks much bolder and aggressive. It features a refreshed black grille with a 3D honeycomb pattern and carbon-fibre elements on the front lip and air vents. It also gets re-designed front and rear bumpers with larger air intakes. It also gets LED Matrix headlights and OLED taillights, other highlights include red callipers, sleek roof rails, integrated rear spoiler, customisable DRLs, shark fin antenna, large dual exhaust and more. It also gets massive 23-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels wrapped up with 295-section tyres.
In terms of features, it gets a 12.3-inch digital instrument cockpit, 17-speaker Bang and Olufsen sound system, 4-zone climate control, individually adjustable and reclinable rear seats, panoramic sunroof, a digital virtual cockpit, a powered tailgate, RS drive modes, 360-degree cameras, hands-free parking and more.
