What’s New In The 2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance? Let’s Find Out…

The 2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance has finally been launched at Rs 2.49 crore (ex-showroom), and Audi has been serious about business when considering the updates to this SUV. It not only ticks off boxes in terms of performance, which is obvious but also brings design tweaks that lift its sporty quotient to some extent. That said, it also demands a premium now. If you’re wondering what’s up for that extra money, here’s what’s covered.

2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance: What’s New?

The 2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance introduces a fresh set of colours, including Ascari Blue, Sakhir Gold, Satellite Silver, Chilli Red, and Daytona Gray, while phasing out a few older shades.

In terms of design, the facelifted RS Q8 retains its familiar styling but gains a sportier touch. The front features a blacked-out honeycomb grille, and the LED headlights now have a black finish with laser LED high beams. The LED DRLs offer five customizable light signature patterns. The side profile remains unchanged, with 22-inch alloy wheels as standard and an option for 23-inch forged units, along with blacked-out ORVMs. At the rear, the SUV now gets OLED lighting for the first time, mirroring the headlights with customizable light patterns.

When it comes to features, nothing has changed. The SUV remains as well-equipped as before. If you’d like a detailed rundown, check out this story.

Now, onto the real highlight – its performance. Audi India is charging a premium for nothing. Here’s a quick look at the numbers:

Under the hood, it retains the 4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine paired with an 8-speed Tiptronic gearbox. However, it now delivers 40 PS more power and 50 Nm more torque than before, helping it shave 0.2 seconds off its 0-100 kmph sprint time.

2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance: Price And Rivals

The updated RS Q8 Performance is priced at Rs 2.49 crore (ex-showroom), a noticeable hike from the previous RS Q8, which was last priced at around Rs 2.2 crore. It continues to rival high-performance SUVs like the Lamborghini Urus, Aston Martin DBX, Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT and Maserati Levante Trofeo.

With more power and a more aggressive look, the 2025 RS Q8 Performance is set to impress not just Audi enthusiasts but also those beyond its usual fanbase. While it is sold out for the next 6 months, would you be placing your money to fill the order books?

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