Verdict
A
Luxury SUV · Germany · 2019-Present
Audi SQ8
Audi SQ8 — spec data and generation history.
Years
2019-Present
Generations
1
Segment
Luxury SUV
Performance version of the Q8 — coupe-roof flagship SUV with V8 power. Launched 2019 with the 4.0 TDI biturbo (429 bhp), then switched to 4.0 TFSI biturbo MHEV (500 bhp) in 2020. 2024 facelift updated cabin tech and refreshed the front face. Quattro standard, 8-speed Tiptronic, air suspension, active anti-roll bars. RS Q8 above (591 bhp Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT chaser).
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2019-Present
Mk1
→
4.0 TFSI MHEV quattro — 500 bhp, 0-62 in 4.1s.
Verdict
A
BHP
500
0–60
4.1 s
Top
155 mph
MPG
19 mpg
Used
$53,000-$124,000
- + Coupe roofline distinguishes from SQ7
- + 4.0 TFSI MHEV V8
- − Less practical than SQ7
- − Heavy thirst
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2019-Present · Mk1
- 4.0 TDI carbon build-up
- 4.0 TFSI carbon build-up
- 8AT mechatronic faults
- Air suspension compressor wear
Rivals
BMW X6 M50i · Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 Coupé · Range Rover Sport SVR · Audi RSQ8