Audi SQ8 Launched at Rs 1.78 Crore: Check Design, Features, and Specifications
The SQ8 bridges the gap between the standard Q8 and the sporty RS Q8.
By Arjun Nair
Published March 18, 2026
Table of Contents
- Audi SQ8 Price and Specifications
- Audi SQ8 Exterior Design
- Audi SQ8 Interior and Features
- Audi SQ8 Powertrain and Performance
Audi India has officially launched the SQ8 at an introductory ex-showroom price of ₹1.78 crore.
The new performance SUV fills the space between the regular Q8 and the flagship RS Q8 in the brand’s lineup.
It brings together strong power, sporty styling, and luxury features in a single fully loaded variant.
Audi SQ8 Price and Specifications
| Model | Engine | Power | Torque | 0-100 km/h | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q8 | 3.0-litre V6 turbo | 340 hp | 500 Nm | 5.6 s | Rs 1.13 crore |
| SQ8 | 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo | 507 hp | 770 Nm | 4.1 s | Rs 1.78 crore |
| RS Q8 | 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo | 640 hp | 850 Nm | 3.6 s | Rs 2.34 crore |
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Audi SQ8 Exterior Design
The exterior design stands out with several S-specific touches. These include a Singleframe grille finished in silver, larger air intakes, matrix LED headlights, connected LED taillights, quad exhaust tips, and silver accents on the bumpers and mirrors.
Buyers can choose from 21-inch or 22-inch alloy wheels.
The SQ8 measures 5,004 mm in length with a wheelbase of 2,998 mm and offers 604 litres of boot space.
The overall stance looks lower and more aggressive than the standard Q8.
Audi SQ8 Interior and Features
Inside the cabin, the SQ8 follows an all-black theme with sporty seats featuring S embossing.
Standard equipment covers a 12.3-inch digital driver display, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an additional 8.6-inch screen for climate controls, a panoramic sunroof, a 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, wireless phone charging, soft-close doors, and four-zone automatic climate control.
Safety includes eight airbags, a 360-degree camera, TPMS, and a Level 2 ADAS package.
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Audi SQ8 Powertrain and Performance
At the heart of the SQ8 is a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine. This is shared with the RS Q8, but has been detuned to produce 507 hp and 770 Nm of torque.
Power is sent to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic gearbox and the quattro all-wheel-drive system with a self-locking centre differential. It can reach 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, while the top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.
The SQ8 also gets adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering for better handling and comfort.
It competes with models such as the Porsche Cayenne in the performance luxury SUV segment.
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