Audi RS Q8 Launched in India


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After launching the new RS7 in India recently, Audi is all set to introduce the RS Q8 in India very soon. In fact, the company teased us with the car and we'll see it in its portfolio very soon. It's for the first time in the company's 25-year history that an SUV coupe gets a hit of adrenaline to make it a high-performance sports car. It's high performance because under the hood the RS Q8 comes with a 4-litre V8 which punches out 600 bhp and 800 Nm of torque. The turbocharged gasoline engine with direct injection accelerates the large SUV coupe from 0 to 100 kmph in just 3.8 seconds and to 200 kmph in 13.7 seconds. The 250 kmph top speed is electronically governed but with the optional dynamic package, top speed is rated at 305 kmph.

As is typical for the RS models, the dual exhaust system features an oval tailpipe on each side. The driver can influence the engine's sound via the Audi drive select system. The optional RS sport exhaust system with black tailpipe trims offers an even sportier sound. The biturbo V8 gets a mild hybrid system (MHEV) and it is based on a 48-volt main electrical system. The core of the MHEV is a belt alternator-starter connected to the crankshaft. During deceleration and braking, it can recover up to 12 kW of power and store it in the compact lithium-ion battery. If the driver takes their foot off the accelerator at a speed between 55 and 160 kmph the drive management selects one of two solutions depending on the driving situation and the current setting of the Audi drive select dynamic handling system.


The new RS Q8 recuperates or coasts for up to 40 seconds with the engine off. The belt alternator starter starts the engine within fractions of a second when the accelerator is actuated. MHEV technology allows for start/stop operation at a speed of up to 22 kmph. The mild-hybrid system is connected to the camera sensors for even greater efficiency. When stopped, the engine starts up while the brake pedal is still depressed as soon as the front camera detects that the vehicle in front of the new RS Q8 begins to move.


The power of the 4.0 TFSI flows to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system via the standard eight-speed tiptronic. The RS Q8 comes with the imposing octagonal singleframe, the RS-specific radiator grille in high gloss black and the gloss black RS honeycomb grille, gives the SUV a unique look. This combined with the solid side air inlets and the blade in high gloss black perfectly highlights the athletic character of the large SUV coupe.


The interior of the new RS Q8 features a deliberately clean design. All elements beneath the black cloth headlining have a logical connection and harmonize with one another. The headlining is optionally available in lunar silver cloth, Alcantara lunar silver or Alcantara black. The slim instrument panel and the strongly horizontal lines convey a feeling of spaciousness. The central element in the cockpit is the top MMI touch response display.

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2020 Audi RS Q8 Coupe SUV Launched In India, Priced At ₹ 2.07 Crore


Audi India today finally launched the long-anticipated performance-spec version of its flagship coupe-SUV - the Audi RS Q8. Priced at ₹ 2.07 crore (ex-showroom, India) it's essentially the fifth BS6 compliant model to be launched by the company in India, and it's right now Audi's most powerful SUV in the country. Currently, the Audi RS Q8 also holds the record for being the fastest production SUV to go around the iconic Nurburgring circuit with a lap time of 7 minutes and 42 seconds.

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Visually, the RS Q8 comes with the same silhouette as the regular Audi Q8 but to accentuate the performance aspect, Audi has added stylish black exterior elements in form of a large, single-frame honeycomb grille, LED headlights with a dark tint, large intakes, black ORVMs, and a blacked-out rear diffuser with a dual exhaust system. The carmaker also offers features like - RS roof spoiler, 5-spoke Y design diamond turned alloy wheels, a rear light strip and RS-specific rear apron and 3-D signature daytime running lights.


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I saw the car a month back at Gurgaon service centre and car looked amazing from all angles. Was not allowed to take pics. It was the normal version I think and the owner had opted for a beautiful set of 22" alloys. Still the car felt overpriced.
 

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Generally they allow to take pics. Plus the car was tightly parked so only rear and quarter panel pics would have been good.

Ps : I would have shared kia sonet's pics too if only my factory was open. There are numerous car godowns on my way to the workplace.
 
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Audi Q8 Celebration Edition Launched In India; ₹ 34 Lakh Cheaper Than The Standard Version


Audi India is all set for the festive season and has introduced the new Q8 Celebration Edition in the country priced at ₹ 98.98 lakh. The new special edition model undercuts the standard version in pricing by a hefty ₹ 34 lakh, but does miss out on a few features in the process. In comparison, the standard Audi Q8 retails at ₹ 1.33 crore (all prices, ex-showroom India). The new entry-level variant will help the automaker attract more buyers, and even snatch customers from rivals like the BMW X6, Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe and the Porsche Cayenne Coupe.


What you do not get on the Celebration version is the adaptive suspension that has been replaced by the standard suspension with damper control. The standard Audi sound system replaces the Bang & Olufsen audio unit, and there's Audi Phone Box Light wireless charging system instead of the Audi Phone Box. The operating buttons on the Celebration Edition are finished in matte black instead of aluminium, while the coupe SUV rides on 19-inch alloy wheels in place of the 20-inch wheels that are offered on the Technology variant.

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