Audi India has teased the imminent launch of its updated Q8 SUV, set for August 22. The facelifted model, initially revealed globally last year, maintains its status as Audi’s flagship SUV with refined exterior details and minor interior enhancements. New Delhi: Audi India is gearing up for the launch of the facelifted Q8, scheduled for August 22, with the brand recently teasing the updated model.
Initially unveiled globally last September, the refreshed Q8 will continue to be Audi’s flagship SUV offering in the Indian market. Audi Q8 Facelift: Exterior The facelifted Audi Q8 retains its signature coupe-like silhouette while introducing several subtle design enhancements. The teaser video highlights the new grille featuring octagonal apertures and ‘L’-shaped inserts, alongside the revised HD Matrix LED headlamps.
At the rear, the SUV sports new digital OLED tail-lights, enhancing its modern appeal. While the overall exterior remains familiar, overseas models will offer five new alloy wheel designs, further personalising the vehicle’s appearance. Audi Q8 Facelift: Interior Inside, the updates are minimal but thoughtful.
The Q8 facelift keeps its luxurious interior largely intact, with changes confined to new stitching patterns and additional interior colour schemes. Audi’s premium features remain, including the dual MMI touchscreens, four-zone climate control, a head-up display, and the high-end Bang & Olufsen sound system, ensuring a top-tier driving experience. Audi Q8 Facelift: Specs Under the bonnet, the India-spec Q8 facelift is expected to carry forward the robust 3.
0-litre V6 turbo-petrol engine paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system. This setup delivers 340hp and 500Nm of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox that drives all four wheels, offering a powerful yet refined performance. Audi Q8 Facelift: Expected Price and Rivals As for pricing, the current Q8 ranges between Rs 1.
07 crore and Rs 1.43 crore (ex-showroom, India), with the facelifted version anticipated to see a slight price increase. While the Q8 facelift will not face direct competition, it will be positioned as a premium alternative to conventional luxury SUVs like the Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW X5.
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