The refreshed SUVs of the German brand will enter the European market at the end of this week. Prices are already known.
Audi has been producing its flagship Q8 crossover since 2018, and this model underwent a restyling in early September last year. In addition, a refreshed hybrid version, the Q8 PHEV, appeared in the spring of this year. Now the update has reached the “charged” modification of this model — the Audi RS Q8 and the top version of the RS Q8 Performance 2025 model year have debuted.
In the photo: updated crossover Audi RS Q8
The “hot” versions of the crossover have several visual differences, including a large radiator grille with a mesh pattern and a refreshed logo. The palette includes three new metallic body color options: Sakhir Gold, Ascari Blue and Chili Red. During the update, the regular Audi RS Q8 received glossy black exterior mirror housings, similar glass frames, a front spoiler and a rear diffuser. In turn, the RS Q8 Performance received matte carbon fiber side mirror housings and front spoiler elements, as well as a matte gray rear diffuser.
The standard “charged” crossover has 10-piston calipers, brake discs with a diameter of 420 mm at the front and 370 mm at the rear axle. The RS Q8 Performance variant has carbon ceramic brake discs with a diameter of 440 mm at the front and 370 mm at the rear. 22-inch wheels are offered as basic ones, and the top version has 23-inch light-alloy wheels.
In the photo: interior of the updated Audi RS Q8 1/2 
In the photo: interior of the updated Audi RS Q8 2/2
The interior of the «eresok» is offered in three color options: red, gray and blue. Models are equipped with an Alcantara steering wheel, a center console with Dinamica microfiber trim, and perforated sports seats. In front of the driver there is a virtual instrument panel with a diagonal of 12.3 inches.
In the photo: Audi RS Q8 Performance
Both “hot versions” of the model are equipped with a 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine. In the standard updated Audi RS Q8 it produces 600 hp. and 800 Nm of torque. This crossover accelerates from zero to “hundreds” in 3.8 seconds. The maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.
The output of the same engine in the Audi RS Q8 Performance is 640 hp. (850 Nm). The top-end “charged” SUV reaches the first “hundred” in 3.6 seconds, and the top speed is 280 km/h. By the way, this version has a revised exhaust system, which produces a more expressive “soundtrack”. Both “ereski” are equipped with a Quattro permanent all-wheel drive system, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. photo: interior of Audi RS Q8 Performance 1/3 
In the photo: interior of Audi RS Q8 Performance 2/3 
In the photo: interior of the Audi RS Q8 Performance 3/3
The updated Audi RS Q8 and the top version RS Q8 Performance will enter the European market at the end of this week. Prices are already known: for the starting version they are asking for at least 141,900 euros (equivalent to approximately 13.4 million rubles at the current exchange rate), and the minimum price for the Performance version is 155,700 euros (about 14.7 million rubles).
