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New Facelift Boosts 2025 Performance SUV with Enhanced Features, Style, and Speed
In a mid-cycle update for the 2025 model year, the Audi RS Q8 has received several enhancements to both its exterior and interior, along with improvements to its performance features. These upgrades will allow the RS Q8 to compete more effectively in the high-performance SUV segment, rivaling prominent models such as the Lamborghini Urus and the Porsche Cayenne GTS.
Exterior Design
The 2025 Audi RS Q8 features a refreshed exterior design that includes larger air intakes and a Singleframe honeycomb grille. The rear of the vehicle has also been updated with a prominent rear diffuser and dual oval RS exhaust tips. It comes equipped with HD Matrix-design LED headlights, which incorporate Audi laser light technology and customizable signature lighting. Additionally, the digital OLED taillights enhance the vehicle's modern look.
An optional Carbon Package adds a sleek, noir aesthetic to the exterior, showcasing matte carbon fiber components on the front spoiler, front and rear bumper inlays, Singleframe mask, mirror housings, and rear trim. This package also includes anthracite gray Audi rings. New wheel designs are available as well, such as the optional 23-inch 5-Y-spoke forged wheels, finished in a matte gray paint job.
Interior Features
The interior of the RS Q8 facelift features a range of refreshed items, including new sports seats and a dual-screen package. The available interior design packages in Red or Gray provide a more luxurious appearance with extended leather, Alcantara trim, contrast stitching, color-edged seat belts, and RS floor mats. Standard Black Carbon twill matte inlays create a clean and motorsport-inspired look.
Additionally, the cabin includes an Alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, gear knob, and door panels. The vehicle is equipped with Audi's virtual cockpit plus, which consists of a 12.3" HD display that can be personalized to show essential information and offers various viewing modes, such as RS Performance and RS Sport. The MMI touch response system enhances the user experience with intuitive technology featuring haptic feedback, while the second touchscreen manages climate controls and includes handwriting recognition.
Performance Enhancements
The 2025 RS Q8 Performance is powered by a 4.0-liter bi-turbo V8 engine, which is the most powerful internal combustion engine ever used in an RS model. It generates 631 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque, allowing the RS Q8 Performance to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds. Its top speed is electronically increased to 174 mph. In comparison, the regular RS Q8 delivers 592 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque.
Key performance attributes are:
RS-tuned adaptive air suspension: Provides dynamic ride height and damping control.
quattro rear sport differential: Torques power to the correct wheel during cornering.
Ceramic brakes: Front and rear standard ceramic brakes minimize unsprung weight and minimize brake fade.
Electromechanical Active Roll Stabilization (eAWS): Cancels out body lean in corners.
Technology and Convenience
The 2025 Audi RS Q8 comes with a number of advanced technology and convenience features:
Head-up display: Displays important information in the driver's line of sight1.
Bang & Olufsen Advanced sound system: 23 speakers and 23-channel amplification and 1,920 watts.
Top view camera system: It gives a virtual 360-degree view of the car's outer parameters.
Adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance: Offers assistance in keeping a preselected time distance behind the vehicle ahead and keeping the car in the lane.
Cross-traffic assist: It utilizes sensors to identify cross-traffic and can act with braking to alert the driver of possible collisions.
Market Launch and Pricing
The Audi RS Q8 facelift has been launched in India, priced at Rs 2.49 crore. It is also expected to compete with other high-performance SUVs, such as the Lamborghini Urus SE and Porsche Cayenne GTS.
Final Thoughts
With its bold design, enhanced performance, and cutting-edge technology, the 2025 Audi RS Q8 facelift is poised to dominate the high-performance SUV segment. Whether you're a thrill-seeker or a luxury enthusiast, this vehicle is sure to impress.