Audi has given the Q8, its flagship SUV, a spherical of visible updates in and out. Whereas the mannequin’s general proportions stay unchanged, most of the finer design particulars evolve whereas the cabin will get extra expertise and the record of ordinary and elective options will get longer.
Solely detailed for the European market as of writing, the up to date Q8 stands out from the mannequin that went on sale for 2019 with a new-look entrance finish. Designers added reshaped LED accents within the headlights, added octagonal inserts within the grille, and built-in greater air intakes into the underside a part of the bumper. Stroll round to the again and you may spot redesigned OLED lights and rectangular exhaust suggestions.
5 new wheel designs starting from 21 to 23 inches and three new paint colours referred to as Sakhir Gold, Ascari Blue and Chili Purple be a part of the record of configuration choices. Choice packages such because the Black Optics add contrasting particulars, like black exterior trim and symbols.
The inside receives related updates: the dashboard’s fundamental structure hasn’t considerably modified however Audi tweaked a number of small particulars. Three new forms of trim can be found, for instance, and Audi expanded the record of apps appropriate with the infotainment system to incorporate Spotify and Amazon Music. The model pledged to proceed including apps to the infotainment system by making common software program updates to the Q8.
Throughout the pond, patrons can order the Q8 with certainly one of three engines. Entry-level fashions ship with a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 rated at 231 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. There’s additionally a extra highly effective model of this engine that delivers 286 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque, and a gasoline-burning 3.0-liter V6 tuned to develop 340 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. All three engines spin the 4 wheels by way of an eight-speed computerized transmission and Audi’s time-tested Quattro all-wheel-drive system. Subsequent up is the SQ8, which advantages from a 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbocharged to 507 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque. Audi hasn’t detailed the up to date RS Q8 but.
On sale now throughout Europe, the up to date Audi Q8 carries a base worth of €86,700 (round $93,000 on the present conversion price). We have reached out to Audi to seek out out if the modifications will carry over to the American-market mannequin, and we’ll replace this story if we be taught extra.
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