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Q8, SQ8 or RS Q8 performance: picking your big Audi
One body, three personalities. Here's how to choose.
The Q8 is Audi's flagship two-row SUV, with a coupe-inspired roofline that turns heads in any Baton Rouge, Louisiana, parking lot. It comes three ways, and the gap between them is bigger than the badges suggest.
Quick answerGet the Q8 for the look, the luxury and plenty of pace. Get the SQ8 for V8 shove that still rides like a luxury car. Get the RS Q8 performance if you want the most power Audi puts in this body.
The lineup at a glance
| 2026 model | Engine | Power / torque |
|---|---|---|
| Q8 55 TFSI | 3.0L turbo V6 | 335 hp / 369 lb-ft |
| SQ8 | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 | 500 hp / 568 lb-ft |
| RS Q8 performance | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 | 631 hp / 627 lb-ft |
All three send power through an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic to quattro all-wheel drive.
Q8: the sweet spot
Audi says the Q8 gets to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds. For 2026, Audi packed more into the trims. Premium Plus adds ventilated front seats, four-zone climate, heated rear seats and soft-close doors. Prestige adds all-wheel steering and OLED (organic light-emitting diode) taillights. It also unlocks an optional Sport plus package with 23-inch wheels, sport air suspension and red calipers.
SQ8: the daily V8
The V8 changes everything. It's effortless, and it sings. Audi says the SQ8 carries over mostly unchanged for 2026.
RS Q8 performance: the hammer
Six hundred thirty-one horsepower in a luxury SUV is absurd in the best way. Our RS and S guide covers the rest of the fast family.
Q8 or Q7?
The Q8 has two rows. Need a third? Look at the Q7 and Q9 instead.
Specs are from Audi of America materials, preliminary where noted, and subject to change. Ask Audi Baton Rouge for current pricing and availability.
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