Audi has unleashed the 2025 RS Q8 Performance, a family SUV that defies convention with its astonishing speed and agility.
Key Updates and Specs
The 2025 RS Q8 Performance boasts a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine, producing 631 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque, making it the most powerful combustion-engine RS model to date.
The SUV’s price starts at $136,200, with the tested model priced at $162,490, featuring optional carbon ceramic brakes, a sports exhaust system, and a range of luxury features.
Exterior and Design
The RS Q8’s exterior is characterized by a aggressive stance, with a gaping black honeycomb grille, swollen arches, and 23-inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero tires.
Performance and Handling
The RS Q8 Performance can reach 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 190 mph, thanks to its advanced all-wheel-drive system and mechanical center differential.
Interior and Features
The interior features a luxurious design, with quilted leather thrones, a shrine to glass screens, and a Bang & Olufsen sound system.
Cargo Space and Towing
The trunk offers 30.5 cubic feet of cargo space, expanding to 60.0 cubic feet with the seats folded flat, and can tow up to 7,700 pounds.
