Audi’s 2023 Q8 flagship SUV does more than provide comfort for five passengers. It demonstrates the styling and interior elegance that separates a luxury SUV from a more pedestrian model. The Q8 also displays exceptional performance capabilities, especially when opting for the exclusive SQ8 and RS Q8 versions.
Audi packages the Q8 into three distinct trims, but buyers can further personalize their Q8 with a select set of options.
Competing for your attention are equally admirable SUVs, such as the BMW X6, Porsche Cayenne, and Land Rover Range Rover Sport, and less expensive rivals like the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, Acura RDX, and Genesis GV70.
2023 Audi Q8 Premium: $72,800
The Q8 derives 335 horsepower power from a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6. An 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters sends power to all four wheels via Audi’s advanced quattro all-wheel drive (AWD).
To keep the Q8’s ride compliant, Audi equips this luxurious SUV with an adaptive damping suspension that changes shock response depending on road conditions.
The Q8 Premium features 21-inch alloy wheels, HD Matrix design LED headlights with automatic high beams, Dynamic turn signal LED taillights, auto-dimming power-folding heated side mirrors, and headlight washers.
Audi’s Advanced Key keyless entry lets you keep your fob in your pocket. You can unlock the doors simply by touching the door handle. A foot-gesture-activated power tailgate makes accessing the cargo bay a breeze.
A panoramic glass moonroof, aluminum roof rails, a rear spoiler, and individual tire pressure monitoring complete the Premium trim’s standard exterior equipment.
The elegant Q8 cabin reveals Audi’s expertise in combining simplistic design with high-end features. Notable standard items include leather upholstery, a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, plus 8-way power front seats, with driver’s seat 4-way power lumbar support and two-position memory (includes side mirrors and steering wheel).
The Q8’S sliding rear seat splits into a 40/20/40 configuration with reclining outboard seats. Rear seat occupants also enjoy console-mounted USB charging ports.
Cruise control comes standard, along with 3-zone automatic climate control with rear seat vents, heated front seats, LED interior lighting, an integrated toll gate module, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Audi’s Virtual Cockpit Plus replaces traditional analog instruments with a configurable 12.3-inch digital display, allowing for various screens highlighting performance, navigation, or a conventional speedo/tachometer setup and center information display.
To the right of the cluster are a set of dual touchscreen displays. The 10.1-inch top screen controls the infotainment, backup camera, and information systems, while the lower 8-inch touchscreen regulates the climate control, heated seats, and navigation keyboard. It also incorporates a touchpad with a handwriting recognition feature.
The Q8’s infotainment setup consists of an excellent 10-speaker Audi Premium Sound system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Audi connected services, including trial periods for Audi Connect Care and Connect Plus.
Audi navigation is also part of the infotainment setup, and you can display the map on the larger Virtual Cockpit screen.
Finally, we come to safety, another Audi strong suit. Along with the required safety systems, the Q8 includes rear-seat side airbags and Audi pre-sense basic, which tightens the seatbelts and closes the sunroof and windows if detecting an imminent collision.
Standard driver assists include forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, a blind-spot monitor, lane-departure warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. Audi also includes front and rear parking sensors and reverse automatic emergency braking.
Moving to the optional equipment list, the Premium offers the Convenience Package, which brings adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, a top-view 360-degree camera, and a heated steering wheel. Audi Phone Box features a compartment that wirelessly charges a smartphone while simultaneously boosting its signal via the Q8’s roof-mounted antenna.
The Black Optic Package adds 21-inch wheels, black roof rails, and high-gloss black exterior trim.
Other options include a tow package that increases towing to 7,700 pounds, a black cloth headliner, and Lava Brown eucalyptus or Gray oak wood inlays.
With the $1,195 destination charge, the 2023 Audi Q8 Premium costs $73,995. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment works out to about $1,330. See 2023 Audi Q8 Premium models for sale near you
2023 Audi Q8 Premium includes:
- Virtual Cockpit – This brilliant color digital display allows multiple views, putting front and center information deemed most important to the driver.
- Rear side airbags – Another way Audi ensures all occupants have the maximum accident protection.
- Power front seats – The driver and passenger enjoy 8-way power seats, with the driver’s seat also touting 4-way power lumbar support and two-position memory for the seat, mirrors, and power steering wheel position.
2023 Audi Q8 Premium Plus: $77,300
The Q8 Premium Plus includes the contents from the Convenience Package, adding 4-zone automatic climate controls with a rear seat control panel, multi-color ambient lighting, and illuminated door sills.
Ventilated front seats help keep occupants cool and dry, and the passenger seat gains 4-way power lumbar support.
Music lovers will appreciate the 730-watt, 17-speaker 3D Bang & Olufsen audio system.
Opt for the Executive Package, and your Q8 arrives with heated rear seats, acoustic laminated glass, power rear door sunshades, and a manual tailgate sunshade.
Two different S-Line Packages enhance the Q8’s exterior appearance with a choice of 21 or 22-inch wheels. The Black Optic Package is also available.
With the $1,195 destination charge, the 2023 Audi Q8 Premium Plus costs $78,495. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment works out to about $1,410. See 2023 Audi Q8 Premium Plus models for sale near you
2023 Audi Q8 Prestige: $83,100
The Prestige ups the Q8’s value quotient, bringing more features and optional equipment.
Building off the Premium Plus, the Prestige gains equipment from the Executive Package, then continues to impress with an adaptive air suspension, power soft-closing doors, dual-pane acoustic side windows, and a head-up display.
The Prestige features Audi’s Remote Park Assist, which can automatically parallel or perpendicularly park the Q8 or instruct the vehicle to pull out from a tight parking spot. The latter function can be performed outside the Q8 using a smartphone-based app. This feature is not available in New York or Vermont.
Also included is traffic sign recognition and intersection assist, which monitors traffic on either side of an approaching intersection and warns the driver of any potential danger.
Options for the Prestige include the Luxury Package, which features perforated Valcona/Cricket leather upholstery, extended leather for the upper door panels and dash, passenger seat memory, a Dinamica (faux suede) headliner, and individual contour front seats with massage.
Prestige buyers can opt for Night Vision, which uses thermal imaging to display animals or people beyond the headlight’s reach. Also available is Dynamic all-wheel steering and a Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced Sound System featuring 23 speakers backed by a 1,920-watt amp.
With the $1,195 destination charge, the 2023 Audi Q8 Prestige costs $84,295. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment works out to approximately $1,515. See 2023 Audi Q8 Prestige models for sale near you
2023 Audi Q8 Prestige includes:
- Adaptive air suspension – The Prestige’s air suspension replaces steel springs with adjustable air bladders, guaranteeing a smooth ride regardless of the road surface. It also lowers the Q8 to improve high-speed cornering.
- Heated rear seats – A nice touch for those riding in the back seat, giving them the same comfort options as the front passengers.
- Available massaging front seats – The ultimate seat for long road trips, the Prestige’s available massaging seats offer five strength levels: Wave, Knocking, Stretch, Lumbar, and Shoulder.
2023 Audi SQ8 Premium Plus: $95,500
The SQ8 adds another level of performance to the Q8, with a 500-hp twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, all-wheel steering, and an adaptive sport suspension for improved handling.
Building off the Q8 Premium Plus, the SQ8 Premium Plus adds diamond-stitched Valcona leather seats, 21-inch V-spoke design wheels, and sport seats.
Options beyond those offered on the Q8 Premium Plus include a summer tire package, red brake calipers, and the Carbon Optic Package that adds 22-inch Y-spoke alloy wheels, black roof rails, and carbon-fiber exterior trim.
The SQ8 Luxury Package adds massaging front seats, the extended leather package, and a Dinamica headliner.
With the $1,195 destination charge, the 2023 Audi SQ8 Premium Plus costs $96,695. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment works out to about $1,737. See 2023 Audi SQ8 Premium Plus models for sale near you
2023 Audi SQ8 Prestige: $101,500
Like the Q8 Prestige, the SQ8 Prestige sees more luxury and technology upgrades while retaining the same engine and performance features as the SQ8 Premium Plus.
One notable difference between the Q8 and SQ8 Prestige is the silver-coated Alu touch-sensitive buttons, which replace the center console controls’ black plastic buttons.
The SQ8 Prestige includes all the optional equipment from the Q8 Prestige plus a Sport Package that adds a sport rear differential, red brake calipers, and Active Roll Stabilization.
With the $1,195 destination charge, the 2023 Audi SQ8 Prestige costs $102,695. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment works out to about $1,845. See 2023 Audi SQ8 Prestige models for sale near you
2023 Audi SQ8 Prestige includes:
- Twin-turbocharged V8 – The SQ8’s twin-turbocharged V8 engine produces 500 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque, allowing it to bolt to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 155 mph.
- All-wheel steering – This unique steering setup directs the rear wheels to turn in the same direction as the fronts at higher speeds (aids stability) and in the opposite direction at lower speeds (improves turning radius).
- Sport seats – The Prestige’s sport seats add larger side bolsters to the multicontour seats, making them better suited to performance driving.
2023 Audi RS Q8: $125,800
The RS Q8 is the ultimate Audi performance SUV. It builds off the SQ8 Premium Plus, adding a 591-horsepower version of the 4.0-liter V8 capable of returning a zero-to-60 mph time of just 3.7 seconds.
It also includes the contents from the Sport Package and Valcona leather sport seats perforated with RS honeycomb stitching.
Features unique to the RS Q8 include 22-inch V-spoke wheels, RS-tuned adaptive air suspension, Audi Virtual Cockpit with RS-specific displays, and black-glass interior touch buttons.
Options include 23-inch wheels, ceramic brakes, and the RS Design Package, which consists of an Alcantara-covered steering wheel, shift lever, and center console slide. Also in the package is red or gray contrast stitching, the Leather Package, black seatbelts with red edging, and RS logo floor mats.
Additional packages include the Executive, Luxury, Black Optic, Carbon Optic, Night Vision, and Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced Audio.
With the $1,195 destination charge, the 2023 Audi RS Q8 costs $126,995. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment works out to about $2,282. See 2023 Audi RS Q8 models for sale near you
2023 Audi RS Q8 includes:
- High-output V8 – With even more horsepower and torque than the SQ8, the RS Q8’s twin-turbocharged V8 is a monster on a mission.
- RS-tuned suspension – The RS treatment means a firmer ride in all conditions. It also means this big SUV can hug curves like a much smaller vehicle.
- Ceramic brakes – Ceramic brakes won’t rust or warp. They provide superior braking compared to traditional brake rotors.
