Audi Launches The New RS Q8 Performance At Rs 2.49 Crore In India

Audi India has launched its RS Q8 Performance at Rs 2.49 crore (ex-showroom). The new Audi RS Q8 Performance is the current record holder for being the quickest SUV at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. It comes with a 4.0-litre V8 engine and offers a top speed of 305 kmph (capped). Read the details of the newly launched RS Q8 Performance below. Meanwhile, join our 91wheels WhatsApp Community to keep up with the latest news and automotive updates.

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2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance - Design & Features

The new RS Q8 Performance version gets blacked-out elements on the exterior. It comes with a gloss black painted honeycomb grille, Audi's LED Matrix headlamp, and bigger air intakes on the front bumper. The front profile of the SUV looks more meaner compared to the regular RS Q8 model. On the sides, it gets 23-inch alloy wheels, carbon fiber ORVMs, and other carbon fiber elements on the body. The rear profile gets customizable OLED taillamps and a chunky rear bumper with honeycomb elements. The rear also gets a sporty roof edge spoiler. The SUV gets several RS specific styling elements

The new RS Q8 is available in eight colour options, Glacier White, Mythos Black, Chilli Red, Ascari Blue, Sakhir Gold, Waitomo Blue, Daytona Grey, and Satellite Silver colour. Apart from this customers can choose from Nine Audi exclusive paint schemes. The interior of the SUV gets options of Black with black stitching, black with rock gray, black with blue, black with red, and cognac brown with granite grey stitching.

On the inside, the RS Q8 Performance offers a new round steering wheel with leatherette upholstery and it now comes with a gearshift indicator which can help the driver in manual mode. The RS Q8 continues to offer dual 12.3-inch screens, a 17-speaker Bang and Olufsen music system, a huge panoramic sunroof, 4-zone climate control, sports front seats, reclinable and adjustable rear seats. The cabin offers premium Alcantara trims and the use of Valcona Leatherette treatment on various panels.

Engine & Performance

The SUV comes with a 4.0-litre V8 TFSI engine producing 640 bhp of power and 850 Nm of peak torque. This engine is mated with an 8-speed Tiptronic gearbox. The new RS Q8 Performance can reach from 0-100 kmph in 3.6 seconds and gets an optional top speed of 305 kmph. It comes with Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive setup and boasts adaptive air suspension. The braking power comes with ceramic brakes and it also gets an RS-sport exhaust system.