Audi Q8 e-tron Confirmed For India, Launch Soon
- by Ujjawal Agarwal
- Nov 14, 2022
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The changes on the facelifted e-tron, which gets a new prefix to its name, go beyond the styling revisions
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Facelifted e-tron gets the Q8 prefix to its moniker.
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Offered in three trims abroad: e-tron 50, e-tron 55 and e-tron S.
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India is likely to get the first two variants like the current model.
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Majority of the styling revisions have been done to the front end.
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Should be offered in SUV and Sportback (SUV Coupe) body styles.
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Confirmed for India, likely to be an imported unit.
Just days after its global reveal, the Audi Q8 e-tron’s India launch has been confirmed through a teaser. The facelifted e-tron, which now gets the Q8 prefix to its name, should come in traditional SUV and Sportback (SUV Coupe) body styles, like the current pre-facelift model sold here.
What’s new?
Apart from the revised name, Audi has tweaked the design of the electric SUV with a strap of DRL connecting both headlamps. The ’face’ of the EV sports a fresh grille with faux air dams that are reminiscent of the ICE-powered Q8.
The styling isn’t all-new as the side and rear profiles seem largely unchanged. The real changes have been made under the skin with its updated powertrains and here are all the specifications:
Parameters |
Q8 e-tron 50 |
Q8 e-tron 55 |
Q8 e-tron S |
Motors and Drivetrain |
Dual motor, all-wheel drive |
Dual motor, all-wheel drive |
Triple motor, all-wheel drive |
Power (PS) |
339PS* (Up from 312PS) |
408PS* |
503PS* |
Torque (Nm) |
664Nm (Up from 540Nm) |
664Nm |
973Nm |
Net Battery Capacity |
89kWh (Up from 71kWh) |
106kWh (Up from 95kWh) |
106kWh (Up from 95kWh) |
WLTP-claimed range |
Up to 509km (Up from 379km) |
Up to 600km (Up from 484km) |
Up to 513km (Up from 363km) |
*In Boost mode
Offered in three variants in markets abroad – 50, 55 and S – all three variants have received a bump in their respective power figures. As mentioned earlier, the India-spec Q8 e-tron is likely to be available with the first two choices.
The facelifted Audi e-tron will likely make its way to India as a fully imported unit and could carry a steeper price tag, like the current model which retails from Rs 1.02 crore (ex-showroom).
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You can read more about the Q8 e-tron in our detailed unveiling story. It will continue to rival the BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and the upcoming Volvo EX90.