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CarOnPhone Car News 2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance Launched In India, Most Powerful Audi SUV till date

2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance Launched In India, Most Powerful Audi SUV till date

Akash Patil

17 Feb 2025, 06:48 PM

  • The RS Q8 Performance (facelift) gets with new wheels, an updated appearance, and light package on the outside.
  • On the inside, Audi has given the cabin a fresh look with new sports seats and a dual-screen package.
  • The new RS Q8 Performance comes with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that generates 640hp and 850Nm, 40hp and 50Nm more than the previous model.

2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance Launched In India, Most Powerful Audi SUV till date
German luxury car manufacturer, Audi has launched its luxury SUV, the Audi RS Q8 Performance, in India. It comes at a starting price of Rs 2.49 crore (ex-showroom) and brings multiple cosmetic revisions both inside and out.
This model stands as the most powerful SUV that Audi currently sells in the country. The automaker has announced that the vehicle will be available only in limited numbers.
Notablky, Bookings were opened on January 28, 2025, the RS Q8 Performance is already sold out for the next six months, highlighting its immense demand among Indian enthusiasts.
“The launch of the Audi RS Q8 Performance marks a significant milestone in our commitment to bringing the very best of Audi performance cars to India. With its impressive combination of power, sophistication, and everyday usability, the new Audi RS Q8 Performance is designed for customers who demand the ultimate in performance without compromising on luxury,” Mr Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India said.

2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance Exterior

The RS Q8 Performance features a honeycomb-patterned grille finished in black, larger air intakes on the front bumper and an overall wider stance. Furthermore, the HD Matrix LED headlights with Audi laser light, enhancing visibility while adding to its commanding road presence.
It comes with R23 wheels in various designs. The standard option is a 6-Y-twin-spoke, Matt Neodymium Gold finish. Up to six additional options are available in Black Metallic or Silk Matt Gray.
At the rear, notable upgrades include customizable OLED tail lamps with C-shaped air outlets below, an RS roof edge spoiler, and a redesigned bumper with a honeycomb pattern and large exhaust tips.

2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance Design Highlights:

  • Honeycomb grille in black finish
  • Larger air intakes on the front bumper
  • Wider, more hunkered-down stance
  • Audi’s LED Matrix headlamps
  • Carbon-fibre wing mirrors
  • 23-inch alloy wheels
  • OLED tail-lamps with C-shaped air outlets
  • RS roof edge spoiler
  • New bumper with honeycomb pattern
  • Large exhaust tips

2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance Powertrain

2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance Interior

2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance Launched In India, Most Powerful Audi SUV till date
2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance Launched In India, Most Powerful Audi SUV till date
On the inside, the Audi RS Q8 Performance gets an updated cabin, treated with new sports seats and dual dual-screen package.
The Audi RSQ8 Performance features a 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit plus an RS-specific layout, and front sports seats finished in Vacoma leather which are ventilated and offer 4-way lumbar support. The MMI Interface includes all features such as Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi connectivity, 4G Hotspot and more. It adds RS-specific menus to signify the car’s performance nature.
The other notable highlights are fully electric adjustable powered front seats, including four-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, driver assistance systems, wireless charging, multiple charging ports, multi-function steering wheel with tilt and telescopic functions.

2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance Color Options:

Audi India offers RS Q8 in multiple colour options.
Standard Exterior Colors: Mythos Black, Glacier White, Daytona Grey, Ascari Blue, Chilli Red, Sakhir Gold, Satellite Silver, and Waitomo Blue.
Audi Exclusive Colors: Misano Red Pearl Effect, Deep Green Pearl Effect, Sepang Blue Pearl Effect, Ipanema Brown Metallic, Java Green Metallic, Havana Black Metallic, Java Brown Metallic, Siam Beige Metallic, Carat Beige Metallic.
Interior color options: Black with black stitching, black with rock grey stitching, black with blue stitching, black with express red stitching, and cognac brown with granite grey stitching.

2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance Safety Features

The Audi RS Q8 Performance comes equipped with adaptive cruise control with stop & go, lane departure warning with lane-keeping assist, and a 360-degree camera with parking assist, Additional safety features include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and an Audi Pre-Sense collision avoidance system, which actively helps prevent accidents.

2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance Competitors

The Audi RS Q8 Performance Competes with the Porsche Cayenne GTS and Lamborghini Urus SE.

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