Audi SQ8 Bookings Open at ₹5 Lakh: Check Price, Features, and Performance Specs
10 Mar 2026, 05:51 PM
Audi India has officially opened bookings for the Audi SQ8 performance SUV, ahead of its scheduled launch on March 17, 2026.
Positioned between the standard Q8 and the high-performance RS Q8, the new Audi SQ8 bridges the gap between the standard Q8 and the extreme RS Q8. It will go up against the likes of Mercedes-Benz GLE 53 AMG Coupe and Porsche Cayenne GTS.
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Booking Amount: ₹5,00,000 (via the Audi India website or the myAudi Connect app).
Official Launch Date: March 17, 2026.
Expected Price: Approximately Rs 1.7 crore to ₹1.9 crore (ex-showroom).
Powertrain
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | 4.0-litre Twin-Turbocharged V8 TFSI (Petrol) |
| Maximum Power | 500 hp (373 kW) |
| Peak Torque | 770 Nm |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 4.1 Seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h (Electronically Limited) |
| Transmission | 8-speed Tiptronic Automatic |
| Drive System | quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive |
Official Statement
Commenting on the development, Balbir Singh Dhillon, Brand Director, Audi India, said, “The Audi SQ8 represents the ideal meeting point between everyday luxury and uncompromising sporty performance. Its formidable engine and distinctive S character make it a remarkably complete SUV.”
“The enthusiasm we have seen for our Audi Q8 family in India gives us great confidence that the new Audi SQ8 will resonate strongly with our customers who seek more than a conventional luxury SUV. We are delighted to open bookings and encourage performance enthusiasts to secure their Audi SQ8 early, as availability will be limited,” he added.
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