The 2024 Audi Q8 shares much of its platform and features with the larger Q7 without the third-row seat and expresses a much sleeker exterior. Audi packs the Q8 with its best technology and luxury trappings spread across three trims: Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige. Numerous option packages and individual upgrades allow buyers more say when outfitting their Q8.
Those looking for a more dynamic driving experience can opt for the Audi SQ8 or RS Q8, which deliver equal measures of opulence combined with greater power and a more adept suspension.
Vying for your luxury dollar are several worthy rivals. They include the Genesis GV70, BMW X6, Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, and Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Prices are current at the time of publishing.
What’s New:
Changes to the 2024 Audi Q8 are primarily cosmetic, with a new front end and headlight design, new LED taillights, and new wheel and interior seat sew-pattern designs. Adaptive cruise control joins the standard equipment list, while available HD Matrix design LED headlights with laser light and traffic sign recognition are offered on more trims. The Prestige trim gains Valcona leather upholstery and massaging front seats.
Our Recommendation:
The Audi Q8 Prestige is the best choice. It’s only a few thousand dollars more than the Premium Plus and brings cutting-edge technology and added luxury touches worthy of a flagship SUV.
If you seek performance, the RS Q8’s allure is undeniable. If you can’t find one, the SQ8 Prestige is equally enjoyable.
Q8 Premium
Starts at $73,700 | See listings
- 355-horsepower V6
- quattro all-wheel drive
- Advanced Key keyless entry
- Panoramic sunroof
- Leather upholstery
- Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Heated 8-way power front seats
- Adaptive cruise control
- Audi Virtual Cockpit
- Audi navigation
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
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Q8/SQ8 Premium Plus
Starts at $77,800 | See listings
- 500-hp twin-turbocharged V8 (SQ8)
- 360-degree monitor
- Heated steering wheel
- Wireless charging pad
- 4-zone automatic climate control
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio
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Q8/SQ8 Prestige
Starts at $81,800 | See listings
- Adaptive air suspension
- Heated rear seats
- Power soft-close doors
- Head-up display
- Remote Park Assist
- Massaging front seats
- Valcona/cricket leather upholstery
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RS Q8
Starts at $125,800 | See listings
- 591-hp twin-turbocharged V8
- Sport rear differential
- Active Roll Stabilization
- RS-tuned air suspension
- RS-specific Virtual Cockpit
- Sport seats
- 22-inch wheels
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2024 Audi Q8 Premium: $73,700
Powering the 2024 Audi Q8 is a 335-hp turbocharged V6. It runs power through an 8-speed automatic transmission delivered to all four wheels via Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive (AWD).
Adaptive damping suspension returns a soft, smooth ride over rough surfaces while keeping body roll and lean to a minimum when rounding curves.
The Q8 Premium rolls on massive 21-inch 5-spoke wheels wearing all-season tires. Exterior highlights include auto-dimming power-folding heated side mirrors, HD Matrix-design LED headlights with automatic high beams, dynamic turn-signal LED taillights, plus headlight washers.
You can unlock the doors simply by touching the handle, a neat trick made possible when you have the Advanced Key fob in your purse or pocket. The fob also enables a foot-gesture-activated power tailgate, which makes it easy to access the cargo bay.
A panoramic glass sunroof, 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 heated 8-way power front seats, with driver’s seat 4-way power lumbar support, and 2-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 occupants also enjoy console-mounted USB charging ports.
Adaptive cruise control comes standard, along with 3-zone automatic climate control with rear seat vents, 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 is 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 a top-view 360-degree camera, a wireless charging pad, and a heated steering wheel.
The Black Optic Package adds 22-inch 5-spoke wheels, black exterior trim, and dark chrome exhaust tips.
An available tow package increases towing to 7,700 pounds.
With the $1,195 destination charge, the 2024 Audi Q8 Premium costs $74,895. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment totals $1,413. See 2024 Audi Q8 Premium models for sale near you
2024 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 2-position memory for the seat, mirrors, and power steering wheel position.
2024 Audi Q8 Premium Plus: $77,800
The Q8 Premium Plus includes the contents from the Convenience Package, adding 4-zone automatic climate controls with a rear seat control panel, multicolor ambient LED 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.
The S line Package enhances the Q8’s exterior appearance with S line exterior styling and illuminated door sills.
With the $1,195 destination charge, the 2024 Audi Q8 Premium Plus costs $78,995. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment totals $1,491. See 2024 Audi Q8 Premium Plus models for sale near you
2024 Audi Q8 Prestige: $81,800
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 and further impresses with an adaptive air suspension, power soft-closing doors, dual-pane acoustic side windows, HD Matrix-design headlights with Audi laser light, 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.
Additional luxuries include massaging front seats, memory for the front passenger seat, and Valcona/cricket leather upholstery.
The optional Luxury Package adds extended leather for the upper door panels and dash and a Dinamica (faux suede) headliner.
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 2024 Audi Q8 Prestige costs $82,995. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment totals $1,566. See 2024 Audi Q8 Prestige models for sale near you
2024 Audi Q8 Prestige includes:
Adaptive air suspension – The Q8 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.
Massaging front seats – Great for long road trips, the Prestige’s massaging seats offer five strength levels: Wave, Knocking, Stretch, Lumbar, and Shoulder.
2024 Audi SQ8 Premium Plus: $96,600
The SQ8 adds another level of performance to the Q8, courtesy of 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, 22-inch wheels, and sport seats.
Options beyond those offered on the Q8 Premium Plus include the S Sport Package (Active Roll Stabilization, red calipers, and a sport rear differential), 22-inch summer tires, and a 23-inch wheel/tire package.
With the $1,195 destination charge, the 2024 Audi SQ8 Premium Plus costs $97,795. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment totals $1,846. See 2024 Audi SQ8 Premium Plus models for sale near you
2024 Audi SQ8 Prestige: $103,600
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 2024 Audi SQ8 Prestige costs $104,795. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment totals $1,978. See 2024 Audi SQ8 Prestige models for sale near you
2024 Audi SQ8 Prestige includes:
Twin-turbocharged V8 – The SQ8’s twin-turbocharged V8 engine produces 500 hp 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 (aiding stability) and in the opposite direction at lower speeds (improving the turning radius).
Sport seats – The SQ8 Prestige’s sport seats add larger side bolsters, making them better suited to performance driving.
2024 Audi RS Q8: $125,800
The RS Q8 is the ultimate Audi performance SUV. It builds off the SQ8 Premium Plus, adding a 591-p version of the 4.0-liter V8 capable of returning a 0-60-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 10-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 and the RS Design Package with red or gray contrast stitching, which consists of an Alcantara-covered steering wheel, shift lever, and center console slide. Also in the package is 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 2024 RS Q8 costs $126,995. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment totals $2,397. See 2024 Audi RS Q8 models for sale near you
2024 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.
Available Night Vision – A thermal imaging camera allows the driver to see people and animals beyond the range of the headlight beam.
