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Audi Q8

Audi Q8 — spec data and generation history.

Audi Q8 press photo
Verdict
B
Years
2018-Present
Generations
1
Segment
Luxury SUV

Audi's coupé-roof flagship SUV — Q7 derived but with sloping roofline. Launched 2018, 4M platform shared with Q7 / Bentayga / Cayenne / Urus. Petrol 3.0 TFSI MHEV; diesel 3.0 / 4.0 TDI; PHEV 55 TFSI e / 60 TFSI e. SQ8 / RSQ8 covered separately. 5-seat only (no third row, unlike Q7). 2024 facelift updated cabin tech.

Generations

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Audi Q8 4M
2018-Present

4M

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60 TFSI e PHEV — 456 bhp, 0-62 in 5.4s.

Verdict
B
BHP
456
0–60
5.4 s
Top
149 mph
MPG
113.0 mpg
Used
£28,000-£82,000
  • + Sleek coupé roofline
  • + MHEV / PHEV variants
  • − No 7-seat option
  • − Heavy

Known issues by generation

Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.

2018-Present · 4M
  • EA897 V6 TDI carbon
  • 8AT mechatronic
  • MMI freezes pre-2020
  • Air suspension wear
  • PHEV charge port latch

Rivals

BMW X6 · Mercedes GLE Coupé · Range Rover Sport · Porsche Cayenne Coupé