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A mid-life update for the Audi Q8 and SQ8 has brought a range of minor cosmetic tweaks inside and out. The SQ8 is in showrooms first.
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Audi has priced its updated Q8 and SQ8 SUVs for Australia, which have received a minor cosmetic update.
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.
Model | Price |
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Audi Q8 50 TDI quattro S line | $143,415 |
Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro S line | $143,415 |
Audi Q8 60 TFSI e quattro S line | $154,284 |
Audi SQ8 TFSI quattro | $178,815 |
All prices exclude on-road costs.
All Q8 and SQ8 models are all-wheel drive and use an eight-speed automatic transmission.
50 TDI | 55 TFSI | TFSI e | SQ8 | |
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Powertrain | 3.0L turbo-diesel V6 48V mild-hybrid | 3.0L turbo-petrol V6 48V mild-hybrid | 3.0L turbo-petrol V6 plug-in hybrid | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 |
Power | 210kW @ 3500-4000rpm | 250kW @ 5000-6400rpm | 360kW @ 5200-6400rpm | 373kW @5500rpm |
Torque | 600Nm @ 1750-3250rpm | 500Nm @ 1370-4500rpm | 700Nm @ 1370-5200rpm | 770Nm @ 2000-4000rpm |
0-100km/h | 6.1 seconds | 5.9 seconds | 5.0 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
Battery type | – | – | 17.9kWh lithium-ion | – |
50 TDI | 55 TFSI | TFSI e | SQ8 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fuel economy | 7.1L/100km | 9.2L/100km | 1.8L/100km | 11.9L/100km |
CO2 emissions | 188g/km | 210g/km | 40g/km | 272g/km |
Electric range (WLTP) | – | – | 74km | – |
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.
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:
All Q8 models essentially come with the same level of standard equipment.
This includes:
The SQ8 adds:
There are a range of option packages and standalone options.
The Premium plus package ($6900; 50 TDI and 55 TFSI) adds:
The Luxury seat package ($3900; 50 TDI, 55 TFSI, TFSI e) adds:
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:
The Sensory package ($14,400; SQ8) adds the contents of the Full leather package, plus
The Dynamic package ($10,900; SQ8) adds:
Standalone options include:
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:
The following finishes are available for an extra $4000 on the Q8, or $1600 on the SQ8:
MORE: Everything Audi Q8 MORE: Everything Audi SQ8
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William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.
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