The updated Audi Q8 has made its South African debut, with the local arm of the brand with the four rings revealing pricing for the refreshed model line-up. Here’s what you can expect…
Updated Audi Q8 South African line-up
The opening gambit to the updated Q8 model range, the 45 TDI employs a 3.0-litre, turbocharged V6 oil-burner, which, with its 183 kW and healthy 600 N.m of torque, sent to all four corners via an eight-speed self-shifter, is good to provide a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint time of 7.0 seconds. The single diesel model in the local line-up has a maximum speed of 220 km/h. The 45 TDI is available with Audi’s Platinum Edition and Black Edition packages.
Moving on to the petrol derivative, which, like its aforementioned, diesel-powered stablemate, is also available with the automaker’s Platinum Edition and Black Edition packages, the 55 TFSI’s 3.0-litre, turbocharged V6 petrol unit churns out 250 kW and 500 N.m, figures which, the company claims, allow this model to complete the obligatory 0-100 km/h sprint in 5.6 seconds, before topping out at an electronically governed 250 km/h.
Spearheading the model range (until the revised RS Q8 arrives, that is), the SQ8 now employs a 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 petrol powertrain producing 373 kW and 770 N.m. Audi claims this derivative sprints to the three-figure marker from a standstill in “just” 4.1 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.
How much does the updated Audi Q8 cost in South Africa?
The updated Q8 model range is priced from R1 968 700. Pricing for the SQ8 has, however, yet to be announced.
- Audi Q8 45 TDI quattro Platinum Edition — R1 968 700
- Audi Q8 45 TDI quattro Black Edition — R2 011 700
- Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro Platinum Edition — R2 015 400
- Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro Black Edition — R2 058 400
- Audi SQ8 quattro — TBC
“As the flagship model in our Q range … [the updated Q8] represents the epitome of Vorsprung durch Technik: striking design, forward-thinking digitalisation, and potent, yet efficient, performance,” said Sascha Sauer, Head of Audi South Africa.
