Audi Q8 e-tron Launched With New Name And Bigger Battery Pack

  • Aug 18, 2023
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The Audi Q8 e-tron continues to come to India in two body styles: SUV and Sportback (SUV-coupe)

  • Audi Q8 e-tron launched in India at Rs 1.14 crore (ex-showroom). 
  • It comes in two body styles: SUV and Sportback (SUV-coupe). 
  • Continues to be offered in two broad variants: 50 and 55. 
  • Gets a new grille with LED strip connecting the headlights, updated alloys, and tweaked bumpers. 
  • Both the variants get bigger battery packs while the base 50 also gets more power.
  • Rivals BMW iX and Jaguar I-Pace on our shores. 

Audi India has announced the prices of its updated electric luxury SUV, the Q8 e-tron, which starts from Rs 1.14 crore (ex-showroom). It’s basically the facelifted e-tron with a new name, updated styling and mainly, larger battery packs. The Audi Q8 e-tron continues to come in two broad variants and two body styles: SUV and Sportback (SUV-coupe). 

The Q8 e-tron now commands a premium of up to Rs 12 lakh over the outgoing model. Here’s a look at its variant-wise pricing:

Q8 e-tron Variants

Pre-facelift

Facelift 

Difference

SUV 50 

Rs 1.02 crore 

Rs 1.14 crore

  • Rs 12 lakh

SUV 55 

Rs 1.25 crore 

Rs 1.26 crore 

  • Rs 1 lakh

Sportback 50

NA

Rs 1.18 crore 

NIL

Sportback 55

Rs 1.26 crore

Rs 1.31 crore

  • Rs 5 lakh

Styling


The Audi Q8 e-tron gets a brand new grille with an LED lighting strip that connects both the Matrix LED headlights. It’s also the first model to get Audi’s cool new two-dimensional logo. A tweaked bumper rounds off the styling at the front. In profile, the changes are limited to the new alloys, while the rear gets a mildly revised bumper. 

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: 2023 Audi Q8 e-tron Colour Palette To Get Four New Hues

Interior


Things are quite similar to the pre-facelift e-tron on the inside which, in our books, isn’t a bad thing. You get not one or two, but three screens that light up from the expanse of gloss black plastics comprising the digital driver’s display, touchscreen infotainment system, and climate controls. 

Also Read: Check Out The Audi Q8 e-tron’s Interior Hues In Real-life Images

It does look uber cool, no doubt, but using this touch-only layout on the move will need a bit of getting used to. Thankfully, the e-tron gets voice command controls through which you can access a handful of features. Speaking of which… 

Features On Board 

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Top features in the Audi e-tron include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, four-zone climate control, a Bang and Olufsen sound system, ambient lighting, cruise control, park assist, powered front seats and a panoramic sunroof. Its safety is taken care of by multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera and electronic stability control.

Powertrain Options 

The Q8 e-tron continues to be offered in two variants: 50 and 55. with the main difference being the presence of larger battery packs, allowing you to go the extra distance. The 50 variant also sees a minor bump in power and torque. We have compiled the detailed specifications of both variants of the Q8 e-tron in the table below:

Parameters

Q8 e-tron 50

Q8 e-tron 55

Motors and Drivetrain 

Dual motor, all-wheel drive

Dual motor, all-wheel drive

Power (PS)

339PS* (Up from 312PS)

408PS*

Torque (Nm)

664Nm (Up from 540Nm)

664Nm

Net Battery Capacity

89kWh (Up from 71kWh)

106kWh (Up from 95kWh)

WLTP-claimed range

Up to 509km (Up from 379km)

Up to 600km (Up from 484km)

*In Boost mode 

Audi says the electric powertrain will have a warranty of either eight years or 1.6 lakh km (whichever is earlier). Customers will also have free charging in Audi dealerships until the end of this year.

Rivals In India

The Audi Q8 e-tron locks horns with the BMW iX and Jaguar I-Pace on our shores.

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