New Audi Q8 Model Review

2023 Audi Q8 at Audi St. Paul

Discover unparalleled performance, striking design, and cutting-edge technology in the new 2023 Audi Q8. Powered by a thrilling engine and crafted to impress, the new Q8 is a luxury SUV unlike any other. Uncover all of the impressive performance features, eye-catching design, and advanced technologies in the new 2023 Audi Q8. Once you've reviewed all the new 2023 Audi Q8's impressive features, search our selection of new Audi models and visit our dealership in Maplewood for a test drive. We also provide special incentives on select new and pre-owned models. To take advantage, check out our special offers or contact our team for more details.

Starting at $72,800

Audi Q8 Highlights

Performance: Standard 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds, quattro® all-wheel drive, Audi adaptive air suspension, and an Eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission.
Interior: Available 18-way power individual contour front seats with massage, up to 60.7 cu-ft of cargo capacity, and Audi virtual cockpit.
Exterior: HD Matrix-design LED headlights, LED taillights with animation, Power tailgate with hands-free release, and available Black Optic package.
Technology: MMI® touch response control, 12.3" HD display, Bang & Olufsen® 3D Premium Sound System, and Audi Connect services.
Safety Features: Audi pre sense® front. Audi active lane assist with Emergency Assist, Audi adaptive cruise assist, and Virtual 360° view.

What's New for 2023?

The 2023 Audi Q8 is more innovative, capable, and striking than ever before. Now featuring new matrix-LED headlights, headlight washers, and illumination animation on approach and departure, the new Q8 brings both style and substance. The Premium trims convenience package now comes with adaptive cruise control with lane keep assist and a new leatherette dashboard. The Premium Plus trim's Executive package now offers dual pane glass for a quieter cabin and a leatherette armrest and center console.

2023 Audi Q8 vs the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and the 2023 Lexus RX 360

2023 Audi Q8

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

2023 Lexus RX 360

Towing Capacity

7,700 lbs

5,950 lbs

3,500 lbs

Torque

369 lb-ft

273 lb-ft

317 lb-ft

HD Matrix LED Lighting

Standard

Not Available

Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound System

Available

Not Available

Audi MMI® Touch Response

Standard

Not Available

Audi Virtual Cockpit

Standard

Not Available

Achieve excellence in the 2023 Audi Q8, a luxury SUV that has more to offer than the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and the 2023 Lexus RX 360. Unlock the performance you demand with a 7,700-pound towing capacity and 369 pound-feet of torque. The design has elevated a step above the competition with HD Matrix LED lighting and a Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound System. As for technology, the 2023 Audi Q8 sets the standard for driver-centricity with an Audi MMI® Touch Response System and Audi Virtual Cockpit.

Performance & Versatility

In the 2023 Audi Q8, you will unlock impressive and capable performance features that will transform each experience behind the wheel. At the heart of the 2023 Audi Q8 is a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine paired with an eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission. This powerful pairing delivers a thrilling 335 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. This is enough to take you from 0 to 60 MPH in only 5.7 seconds!

Regardless of the speed that you are driving, the cabin will feel comfortable and smooth thanks to comfort adaptive air suspension. At the touch of a button, adaptive air suspension can even lower the rear, making cargo easy to load. Each new 2023 Audi Q8 will come with the iconic quattro® all-wheel drive system, which optimizes traction in any condition. With the 2023 Audi Q8, you can also expect nimble handling with all-wheel steering, and customizable performance with Audi drive select!

Interior & Exterior Design

Designed with meticulous attention to detail, the 2023 Audi Q8 is a sleek, sophisticated, and head-turning SUV. Boasting design features that impress from the interior and exterior, all of your expectations will become reality with the 2023 Audi Q8. Inside the spacious cabin, you will enjoy premium seating materials with heating and ventilation, and available message functions. In terms of cargo, the new Q8 offers up to 60.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity!

The appearance of the exterior is in line with Audi's sleek and recognizable S line design. Featuring an athletic roofline and smooth body contours, the silhouette of the new Audi blends sporty with sophisticated. Wheel options are dynamic and bold, with a variety of options to choose which one best suits your preferences. When looking at the front of the 2023 Audi Q8, a striking grille is met with HD Matrix-design LED headlights, proving that both style and substance is crucial in the Q8's design.

Technology & Safety

In-vehicle technology is important, which is why Audi has implemented a variety of systems and features into the 2023 Audi Q8 that will enhance your connectivity and safety within the cabin! From the driver seat, you will look at a 12.3-inch customizable digital cluster equipped with Audi Connect®, presenting your choice of vehicle information! Centrally placed, you will see two stacked screens. The top screen is an MMI® touch response system with navigation, Apple CarPlay®, and Android Auto™ and the secondary touchscreen manages controls and features handwriting recognition!

In each new Audi Q8, you will have access to a suite of driver assistance technologies, Audi Pre Sense. Sensors and cameras placed around your vehicle constantly monitor your vehicle's surroundings, and will immediately alert you of hazards and aid you in driving. You will enjoy features such as remote park assist plus, a top-view camera system, adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance, night vision assist, and intersection assist.

Audi Q8 Trim Options

Starting at $72,000

8-way power front seats with driver 4-way power lumbar and driver memory
Adaptive damping suspension
Audi virtual cockpit plus
Audi side assist with pre sense rear
MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch response

Starting at $77,300

Front seats with ventilation and 4-way power lumbar for passenger
Adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance
Bang & Olufsen® 3D Premium sound system
Top view camera system with Virtual 360 view
Four-zone automatic climate control system

Starting at $83,100

Comfort adaptive air suspension
Head-up display
Executive package
Remote park assist plus (function not available in NY/VT)
Power soft-closing doors

Audi Q8 FAQs

The new Audi Q8 Premium starts at $72,000.

The new Audi Q8 comes equipped with a 335 HP 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine.

Eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive.

The Audi Q8 has a 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.6 seconds.

The new Audi Q8 achieves 20 mpg combined.

The new Audi Q8 offers up to 60.7 cu-ft of cargo space with the rear seats folded.

The new Audi Q8 offers seating for up to five passengers.

The new Audi Q8 comes loaded with impressive safety features including:

Virtual 360° view
Audi pre sense® front
Audi active lane assist with Emergency assist
Audi adaptive cruise assist

The Black Optic package includes:

Black optic exterior package - Singleframe® grille mask, front and rear bumper inserts, roof rails, and trim around exterior side windows
Premium - 21" 5-W-spoke design bi-color wheels with 285/45 R21 all-season tires
Premium Plus or Prestige - 22" Audi Sport 5-V-spoke-Star design wheels with 285/40 R22 all-season tires and red brake calipers

The Convenience package includes:

Audi phone box (signal booster and wireless charger)
Blind-spot monitoring and Rear cross-traffic alert
Heated 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel w/ shift paddles
Top view camera system with Virtual 360 view

The Audi Q8’s Towing package includes:

7,700 lbs. towing capacity
Tow hitch receiver
Towing seven-pin connector

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Audi St. Paul

New Audi Q8 Model Review

2023 Audi Q8 at Audi St. Paul

Audi Q8 Highlights

What's New for 2023?

2023 Audi Q8 vs the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and the 2023 Lexus RX 360

Performance & Versatility

Interior & Exterior Design

Technology & Safety

Audi Q8 Trim Options

Premium

Premium Plus

Prestige

Audi Q8 FAQs

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