2022 Audi RS Q8 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Not long after the Q8's launch, Audi unveiled the RS Q8 at the 2019 Los Angeles International Auto Show, combining the form factor of the Q8 crossover SUV with the potent 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 from the C8 RS6 and the 4K8 RS7. The RS Q8 competes with top-end luxury SUVs like the Mercedes-Benz GLE 63 S, the Range Rover SVR, and the BMW X6 M.
With a top speed limited to 155.3 mph, the Audi RS Q8 features an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, sourced from ZF, and quattro all-wheel drive. The RS Q8 has a unique live-link front and rear independent suspension, with adaptive air suspension and controlled damping. The 2022 Audi RS Q8 is available in a single trim level.
The Audi MMI dual-touchscreen has RS Q8-specific displays, and the seats are embossed with RS emblems, upholstered in black Nappa leather and Alcantara, along with a flat-bottomed steering wheel. The exterior has a larger RS-specific grille opening, huge air intakes, trim unique from the rest of the Q8 lineup, and 22-inch 10 V-spoke Star Design aluminum wheels with summer tires standard.
Standard features on the 2022 Audi RS Q8 include Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus with an RS-specific display, active roll stabilization, a Sport rear differential, and RS-tuned adaptive air suspension.
For 2022, look for standard driver-assistance features, which include adaptive cruise control with traffic-jam assist and lane guidance, and Audi’s active lane-assist system. Inside, new Carbon Vector inlays are standard equipment, as well as a direct tire-pressure monitoring system. A newly available Executive package includes heated rear seats with sunshades for the rear windows, ventilated front seats with leather package, HD matrix-design LED headlights, and a Contour/Ambient LED Lighting plus Multicolor package. Red brake calipers are now a standalone option. The new Carbon Optic package includes carbon mirror housings, door inlays, and rear diffuser trim, as well as 22-inch graphite gray wheels and black exterior accents, roof rails, and grille.
The RS Q8 is available in nine different colors, eight of which come at a $595 upcharge. (All of the interior colors are available as $0 options.) Appearance packages include such options as $500 red brake calipers, a $3,250 Black Optic package, and the $8,500 ceramic brake upgrade, with another $500 to make the calipers red or blue.
The 2022 Audi RS Q8 starts at $119,900 before options packages and destination fees.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · IHeartRadio internet radio · Premium Brand: Bang & Olufsen · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 16 · Watts: 730
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 16.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: carbon · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: carbon · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: with lighting · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power passenger · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: lithium ion · Battery rating: 380 CCA · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 591 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 590 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 2200
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: aluminum · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Window trim: aluminum
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: starter/belt alternator
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 8.6 in. and 10.1 in. (dual) · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Roof rails: aluminum
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.6
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation app: INRIX Traffic · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: myAudi with Audi connect · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: ready
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent