Audi India has launched the Q8 facelift in India at a starting price of Rs 1.17 crore. The updated SUV remains mechanically unchanged, it gets light cosmetic updates and new features.
- Q8 facelift retains 340hp, 3.0-litre V6 engine
- Gets HD Matrix LED headlights, updated ADAS suite
Audi Q8 facelift exterior, interior design
The biggest change to the facelift is the new headlights, which are now HD Matrix LED units with a laser-assist for the high beam. It even gets configurable light signatures. There are subtle upgrades to the grille with new octagonal apertures and ‘L’ shaped inserts, and the air intakes in the bumper have been reshaped too. The rear, too, remains largely the same as its predecessor, but the new digital OLED rear lights get four selectable light designs that work in conjunction with the headlights.
The interiors are almost identical to the outgoing car, with changes limited to different stitching on the upholstery and new interior colour schemes. It will continue to offer Audi’s twin MMI touchscreens; four-zone climate control; a head-up display; heated, ventilated and massaging seats; and a Bang & Olufsen hi-fi system. Moreover, the Q8 facelift gets an expanded app store and comes with built-in third-party music apps such as Spotify and Amazon Music. The driver assistance systems have also been improved upon.
Audi Q8 facelift engine, gearbox
The India-spec Q8 facelift retains its 3.0-litre V6 turbo-petrol engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system, producing 340hp and 500Nm of torque. As standard, the engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox that sends power to all four wheels.
At Rs 1.17 crore, the Q8 facelift is Rs 10 lakh more expensive than the outgoing model. The Q8 facelift has no direct rivals, but the coupe-SUV will serve as an alternative to more traditional SUVs like the Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW X5.
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