Audi Q8 Redesign 2023
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It's official. The Audi E-Tron will be rebranded a Q8 E-Tron when its mid-cycle update debuts later this week. The name change may be a reflection of the extent of the updates Audi plans for the vehicle, including potentially more power and range. Show Honda's Pilot mid-size SUV has been redesigned. The fourth-generation Pilot sticks to a familiar formula but boasts a new platform, more space, and a rugged Trailsport grade that adds some actual off-road upgrades. A redesigned BMW 5-Series is in the works, and it will boast a new i5 electric variant. Our latest spy shots show a prototype of the i5 that should debut alongside its gas-powered counterpart sometime next year. You'll find these stories and more in today's car news, right here at Motor Authority. Updated Audi E-Tron to debut Nov. 9 as the Q8 E-Tron Redesigned 2023 Honda Pilot adds space, rugged Trailsport 2024 BMW i5 spy shots 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE review Jimmie Johnson comes out of retirement, returns to NASCAR Review: 2023 BMW i7 EV cribs gas 7-Series, emerges shockingly good Lamborghini's last gas-only car to debut in December Test drive: 2023 Kia Niro blends crossover style and 49 mpg Ringbrothers' 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer "Bully" brawls with 1,200 hp Lucid Gravity SUV update due Nov. 15 at Air lineup launch If you’re looking for an SUV that offers an enjoyable drive, great comfort, and an interior filled with the latest technology, look no further than the 2024 Audi Q8. The second-generation model will continue to share many elements with the three-row Audi Q7 SUV. Anyway, the Q8 is a more stylish two-row twin, which uses the same underpinnings. Interestingly, power comes from the same turbocharged 335-hp V-6 engine with an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, the same setup available on Q7’s upper trim levels. However, there is also a high-performance SQ8, which delivers 500 hp or even crazier, a 591-hp RS Q8. Strikingly Beautiful ExteriorThe exterior of the 2024 Audi Q8 will be refreshed, and the new SUV is looking more aggressive than ever. Basically, the manufacturer makes a few small changes to the front end. First of all, the hexagonal grille looks more aggressive, and Audi added more muscular body lines. The Q8’s looks change a bit depending on the model and package. For example, the SQ8 is the best option if you’re looking for something different than the regular one. This one adds carbon fiber mirror housings, door inlays, and rear diffuser trim. The RS Q8 is also available, and it will change this SUV into a supercar thanks to many black accents and an intimidating stance. 2024 Audi Q8 InteriorThe highlight of this SUV is definitely its luxury interior. Audi has crafted the 2024 Q8 with more materials, adding more upscale features. Inside, you’ll get many features as standard, including four-zone climate control and a leather dashboard with contrast stitching. Other features that are also available are a digital gauge cluster (called Virtual Cockpit), navigation, Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Inside, there is more room than you can imagine. However, unlike its twin brother, the Q7, the Q8 offers only two rows of seats. Anyway, you can comfortably fit up to five passengers.  2024 Audi Q8 Powertrain SpecsJust like the model before, the new 2024 Audi Q8 is available with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, which produces 355 horses. You can also get a more powerful twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with two different iterations. There’s the milder and more affordable SQ8, which makes 500 hp, and the more powerful RS Q8. The RS Q8 is also the most expensive model, developing 591 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. Every version of the Q8 comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and Quattro all-wheel drive as standard. Overall, as you can see, this department is basically unchanged compared to the first generation. How Much is a Fully Loaded Audi Q8?Despite small improvements, the price of the 2024 Audi Q8 will be slightly higher. Unlike the model before, the new one will have a starting MSRP of $71,000 for the Premium, while the Premium Plus model is a little less than $75,000. The Prestige is the upper trim, which starts at $80,400, and it can go to $100k. The top performance model, RS Q8, is the most expensive variant, starting at $119,900. Overall, as you can see, the new Audi Q8 is not an affordable SUV at all, especially if you go for some of the upper trim levels. According to Audi, the new Q8 will go on sale in the second half of 2023. Will there be a new Audi Q8?What's New for 2023? The 2023 Audi Q8 receives additional standard equipment such as matrix LED headlights, headlight washers, as well as illumination animation on approach or departure—meaning the exterior lighting elements do a happy dance for you.
When was Audi Q8 redesigned?Audi says that the new Q8 and SQ8 will hit U.S. showrooms in April 2023.
Is there a new Audi Q7 coming out 2023?Enhanced for 2023, the new 4-cylinder engine on the Audi Q7 45 TFSI ramps up the power to 261 HP—giving you even more get-up-and-go. quattro. Iconic quattro all-wheel drive offers an enhanced driving feel—constantly optimizing acceleration and handling as you drive.
Is Audi Q8 same as Urus?The RSQ8 pushes out 592 hp whereas the Urus is good for 641 hp. Both cars share the same Audi-derived twin-turbo V8 engine that's also in the RS6, but Lambo developed their own upgrades independently of the Germans and that's why the Urus has a higher output rating.
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