With the latest product upgrade, Audi has once again refined the equipment range for the Q8. The seams on the seat trim in the base model now come as standard in a contrasting grey colour. There are also nine decorative inlays available to choose from. Adding to the available options in the equipment lineup are wood fine-grain ash natural silver for the standard model; carbon twill matt, and aluminium linear silver grey for the Q8 featuring the S line sport package; as well as for the SQ8 TFSI. To further underscore the character of the Q8, three new finishes are available. Audi Sport GmbH offers Sakhir Gold, Ascari Blue, and Chili Red, all as metallic finishes.

Customers can look forward to additional new features in more than just finishes. For the wheel range, customers have a choice of five new wheel designs, with sizes ranging from 22 to 23 inches for a clear advantage over the competition.

In terms of driver assistance systems, the surroundings display has received a significant upgrade. The Audi virtual cockpit displays a lane change warning, other road users (trucks, cars, and motorcycles) distance warning, intersection assist, and traffic light information online in stunning full HD quality.

This product upgrade also expands the standard equipment for the Q8: 22-inch alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera, park and high beam assist, Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium audio system, and the convenience key, among other features, now come as standard.

Only an Audi drives like an Audi: This is how the brand with the four rings sums up the DNA of an Audi’s driving characteristics, and it’s no less true for the Q8. Five characteristics define the Q8’s handling: balanced, solid, controlled, precise, and effortless. The suspension, steering, and drive as well as the braking and control systems all play a key role in creating a reliably safe, dynamic, and simultaneously comfortable driving experience. Even the standard equipment, with balanced steel spring suspension and damper control, ensures the Q8’s consistent driving experience.

Electronically controlled adaptive air suspension sport with a continuously adaptive damping system is standard on all derivatives. In addition, optional all-wheel steering (standard equipment on the SQ8 TFSI) ensures an increased level of safety and comfort. At low speeds, the back wheels turn up to five degrees in the opposite direction to the front wheels. This reduces the turning radius, by up to one metre, and increases manageability. At the same time, the driver feels more comfort and benefits from improved stability at higher speeds because the back wheels turn in the same direction as the front wheels. To improve the Q8’s handling in everyday situations such as manoeuvring in parking lots, parking garages, or a home garage, the steering system has been optimised for greater ease.