Engine & Performance
Displacement
3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
3,346 cc (3.3L Twin-Turbo V6)
Engine Config
4.0L Bi-Turbo TFSI 90° V8 (Twin-Scroll Hot-V COD) 32V DOHC with 48V MHEV
3.3L F33A-FTV Twin-Turbocharged 24V DOHC V6 Common Rail Diesel with Intercooler
Drivetrain
quattro AWD with center diff (40:60) + quattro Sport Rear Diff with torque vectoring & All-Wheel Steering
Full-Time 4x4 with Torsen Limited-Slip Center Differential Lock + Multi-Terrain Select (MTS: Auto, Dirt, Sand, Mud, Deep Snow, Rock) + Crawl Control with Turn Assist
0-100
3.8 sec
7.9 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed
250 km/h (280 km/h RS Dynamic / 305 km/h RS Dynamic Plus)
210 km/h (Electronically Limited)
Transmission & Hybrid
Transmission
8-Speed tiptronic Sports Automatic with Launch Control
Direct-Shift 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10-Speed Torque Converter with Sequential Shift & Paddle Shifters)
Paddles
Yes (RS Aluminium paddles)
Yes
Hybrid
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV with EAWS)
None
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Front Brakes
RS Internally Vented & Perforated Composite Discs (420 mm 10-piston calipers in Red; Opt Ceramic 440 mm)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 354 mm with 4-Piston Calipers)
Rear Brakes
RS Internally Vented & Perforated Discs (370 mm; Opt Ceramic 370 mm)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 335 mm) - All 4 Discs
Front Suspension
Five-link aluminium axle with RS Adaptive Air Suspension Sport + 48V Active Roll Stabilization (eAWS)
Double Wishbone Independent Front Suspension with Active Height Control (AHC) & Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)
Rear Suspension
Five-link aluminium axle with RS Adaptive Air Suspension Sport + All-Wheel Steering (up to 5°)
4-Link Rigid Live Rear Axle with Lateral Control Rod, AHC Hydraulic Suspension & AVS Dampers
Wheel Type
22-inch 10-spoke Star design Alloy Wheels (Opt 23-inch 5-Y-spoke rotor forged alloys)
22-inch Forged Alloy Wheels with Premium Machined Finish
Tyre Size
295/40 R22 Tubeless Radial (Opt 295/35 R23)
265/50 R22 All-Terrain Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Collapsible Space Saver Spare Wheel / Mobility Kit
Full Size 22-inch Matching Forged Alloy Spare Wheel under chassis
Dimensions & Capacities
Height
1,751 mm (variable 1695-1785 mm)
1,885 mm
Wheelbase
2,998 mm
2,850 mm (Golden Ratio 2.85m wheelbase preserved for unmatched off-road capability)
Ground Clearance
200 mm - 250 mm (90 mm height adjustment via RS Air Suspension)
205 mm - 285 mm (Adjustable ride height via AHC Hydraulic Suspension +80 mm lift; Water Wading Depth: 700 mm)
Kerb Weight
2,390 kg
2,690 kg - 2,750 kg
Boot Space
605 Litres (expandable to 1,755 L)
1,109 Litres (Massive 5-seat luggage volume, expandable to 1,960 L with folded seats)
Fuel Tank
85 Litres
80 Litres (Optional Dual Tank up to 110L)
Turning Radius
6.0 m (All-Wheel Steering equipped)
6.0 m
Safety & ADAS
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The regular Audi Q8 scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2019). That rating has since expired.
Not tested in this form. The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 it shares its platform with scored 5 stars from ANCAP (2022).
Airbags
8 Airbags (Dual front, side, rear side & curtain)
10 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, driver/passenger knee airbags, full curtain airbags)
ESP/TC
Yes (ABS, EBD, RS-calibrated ESC with Sport/OFF, ASR, EDL, Launch Control, 48V Active Anti-Roll)
Yes (Multi-Terrain ABS, Vehicle Stability Control VSC, Active Traction Control A-TRC, Hill-Start Assist Control HAC, Downhill Assist Control DAC, Crawl Control)
ADAS
Level 1/2 (Park Assist Plus, 3D 360 camera, Lane Departure Warning, Audi Pre-Sense, Adaptive Cruise Assist)
Level 2 ADAS (Lexus Safety System+ LSS 2.5: Dynamic Radar Cruise Control DRCC with Curve Speed Reduction, Pre-Collision System PCS with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Auto High Beam, Road Sign Assist)
Camera
360-Degree 3D Surround View Camera with virtual 3D perspective + Sensors
Multi-Terrain Monitor (360-Degree Camera with 3D Under-Floor Transparent Ground View & Ultrasonic Sensors)
TPMS
Yes (Direct RS TPMS with live pressure & temp for all 4 wheels)
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual wheel readout)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer & front passenger)
Yes (Rear outer executive seats with ISOFIX)
Interior & Infotainment
Touchscreen
Dual MMI Touch Response (10.1-inch Upper Screen with RS Monitor + 8.6-inch Lower Screen)
Dual Touchscreen Cockpit: 12.3-inch Upper Navigation Touchscreen + 7.0-inch Lower Operational Climate & Multi-Terrain Touchscreen + Twin 11.6-inch Rear Seat Entertainment Screens
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (with RS Runway & Hockey Stick tachometer modes & shift lights)
8.0-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display Cluster + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wired Android Auto
Connected Tech
Audi Connect suite & natural voice command
Lexus Connected Car Suite with Fingerprint Authentication Start Button (biometric ignition start), Remote Engine Start, Live GPS Tracking
Audio System
Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced Sound (17 speakers 730W; opt 23-speaker 1920W with acoustic lenses)
Mark Levinson Reference 3D Surround Sound System (25 speakers 2,400W output with QuantumLogic Immersion)
Sunroof
Panoramic Glass Sunroof (Dual pane electric with power sunblind)
Single-Pane Electric Glass Tilt/Slide Sunroof with Anti-Pinch
Seat Features
RS Super Sport Front Seats in Valcona Leather 12-way Power Memory, Ventilation & Massage
10-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory (3 Slots) + 8-Way Power Passenger Seat + Front & Rear Heated and Ventilated Seats in Semi-Aniline Leather + VIP Reclining Rear Seats with Center Touch Controller & Ottoman Footrest
Climate Control
4-Zone Deluxe Auto Climate Control with Air Quality Package (Dual fragrance & ionizer)
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge, Nanoe-X Air Cleansing & Cool Box inside Front Armrest
Wireless Charger
Yes (Audi Phone Box with inductive wireless charging & booster)
Yes (Dual Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Chargers: Front Console & Rear VIP Armrest)
Lighting & Exterior
Headlights
HD Matrix LED Headlights with Darkened RS Trim Dynamic Indicators & Audi Laser Light
Ultra-Compact 3-Eye Bi-Beam LED Headlamps with BladeScan Adaptive High-Beam System (AHS) & L-Shaped DRLs
Tail Lights
Continuous LED Light Strip with Dynamic Turn Indicators & Digital OLED signatures
Continuous Full-Width 3D Seamless LED Lightblade Tail Lamps with Illuminated LEXUS Script
Fog/DRLs
Integrated All-Weather Headlamps & Signature RS LED DRLs
Front Bumper LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, Spindle Grille with 7 Sets of Floating Lateral Bars, Powered Tailgate with Kick Sensor & Integrated Aluminium Side Steps
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.
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