2025 Audi RS Q8

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2025 Audi RS Q8 Review

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Josh Jacquot is a seasoned automotive journalist with a career spanning more than two decades. His passion for cars has been the driving force behind his career, fueling his love for storytelling and technical work. Josh has held staff positions at Edmunds and Car and Driver, where he performed instrumented testing and wrote everything from technical breakdowns to long-form adventure stories. This hands-on enthusiast's early fascination with cars evolved into a professional journey that blends his technical knowledge and deep appreciation for engaging driver's cars.}

Pros

Turbo V8 delivers devastating straight-line performance
Nimble, lively handling
Comfortable, well-trimmed interior

Cons

Infotainment system can be distracting to use
Limited interior storage
Less practical than the related Q7

What's new

Modest face-lift for 2025
Performance model debuts
Part of the first generation Q8 introduced for 2019

Overview

The 2025 RS Q8 lives at the top of the Audi SUV pecking order as the most powerful and luxurious SUV the brand offers. Based on the excellent if more pedestrian Q8, the RS Q8 cranks the performance up to 11 with a 631-horsepower V8, massive tires and an air suspension. It's modestly refreshed for 2025 with more aggressive front and rear ends. It's also less practical than more conventionally shaped SUVs without its foreshortened roofline.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2025 Audi RS Q8 performance 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.72 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$278/mo

$218/mo

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Edmunds spotlight: New Performance trim adds even more silliness

Last year, the RS Q8 produced 591 hp. Apparently, that's not quite enough for some hyper-SUV owners because Audi is adding the 631-horsepower Performance trim to the RS Q8 lineup for 2025. It's the same turbocharged V8 but modified even further by the engineers in Ingolstadt. Carbon-ceramic brakes are standard on the Performance trim as are lightweight 23-inch wheels. Audi says all 2025 RS Q8s sold in the United States, in fact, will be the Performance version. Want to know more? Check out our 2025 Audi RS Q8 First Drive article.

Competitors to consider

There are only a few SUVs — or cars, for that matter — that can match the RS Q8's outrageous performance. Among them are the Porsche Cayenne Coupe, which shares both the Q8's platform and its shorter roofline. There's also the BMW X6 M and the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S. If your desires run more flamboyant, the Lamborghini Urus is another great option.

Which RS Q8 does Edmunds recommend?

There's only one trim level for the 2025 RS Q8, but if you're after a super-fast SUV, its 631-horsepower V8 will slap down all but the most ludicrous SUVs, not to mention many sports cars. Of the few options available, we'd recommend the 23-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system and the RS Sport exhaust system to make the RS Q8 sound great inside and outside.

Audi RS Q8 models

The 2025 Audi RS Q8 is a five-seat performance SUV. Everything is standard aside from a handful of stand-alone upgrades and option packages. A twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine (631 horsepower, 627 lb-ft of torque) lives under the hood, transferring its output to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Standard equipment highlights for the RS Q8 Performance include:

23-inch alloy wheels
High-performance carbon-ceramic brakes
Sport-tuned adaptive air suspension (enhances handling and ride comfort and can adjust the vehicle's ride height)
Four-wheel steering (enhances the RS Q8's maneuverability and agility)
High-definition LED headlights
Power liftgate with hands-free operation
Panoramic sunroof
Rear window sunshades
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Multicolor ambient cabin lighting
Heated, power-folding side mirrors
Four-zone automatic climate control
Leather upholstery with RS stitching
Heated and ventilated front seats
Power-adjustable, heated steering wheel

Technology is also well represented, with features such as:

Digital instrument panel
10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Connected services
Satellite radio
Navigation system
Bang & Olufsen premium sound system
Wireless smartphone charger

Standard safety features include:

Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Rear passenger safe-exit system (can prevent a rear passenger from opening a door into traffic approaching from behind)
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the RS Q8 and the car in front)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the RS Q8 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Front and rear parking sensors
Automatic high beams

Aside from design-related Black Optic, Carbon Optic and RS Design option packages, the RS Q8 offers two main collections of extras:

Executive package

Dual-pane noise-reducing windows
Power soft-closing doors
Heated rear seats
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
Intersection Assist (identifies unsafe situations at intersections and can automatically brake the Audi)
Traffic sign recognition (reads traffic signs and can adjust vehicle speed accordingly)
Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Luxury package

Front massaging seats
Synthetic suede headliner
Leather-wrapped armrests, dashboard and center console

Other stand-alone options include:

Upgraded 23-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system
Night Vision Assistant (displays thermal imaging to help with night driving)
23-inch wheel with high-performance summer tires
Towing package (7,700-pound capacity)

Save as much as $3,037 with Edmunds ^{Click on the trim you’re interested in to see what Edmunds suggests you should pay to get a good deal. Savings vary by trim; $3,037 refers to estimated savings off of MSRP for the performance trim.}

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Audi RS Q8 Reviews

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Great SUV

Hammad Ahmad Qureshy, 07/20/2021

2021 Audi RS Q8 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)

I’ve gone throw the gamut S4 to RS4 to S6 and S8 and this thing is unbelievable fast comfortable agile you forget that this thing is 5490 lbs beautifully finished just pure joy to drive Daily driver in comfort mode just silence with a super compliant ride and once placed in dynamic just transforms into a beast sounds good steering tightens up really loving it

Simply the Best!

Dave_Furman , Delray Beach FL, 12/11/2023

2020 Audi RS Q8 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)

Don't cheap out on your purchase, Get the options you want. This is an amazing SUV that drives like a sports car. It will hold it's value

Don't Buy

Don, 01/07/2025

2024 Audi RS Q8 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)

if you live in a state that has snow..this is definitely not the vehicle for you..thay make a nice sleek type of vehicle...all wheel drive..and you can only buy summer tires...there are no all season tires for it...so the only option is buy another set of rims with winter tires ...and good luck in finding the tires...i searched all sights and none to be found

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NOTE: This video is about the 2023 Audi RS Q8, but since the 2025 Audi RS Q8 is part of the same generation, our earlier analysis still applies.

2025 Audi RS Q8 Features & Specs

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$136,200
Engine Type	Mild hybrid
Combined MPG	16 MPG
Cost to Drive	$278/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	33.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the RS Q8 include:

Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

2025 Audi RS Q8 First Impressions

byNick Yekikian

•10/2/2024(updated 2/3/2025)

Audi's been on a roll lately. The brand recently rolled out three new variants of the E-tron GT and a heavily revised RS 3 is coming. But in the meantime, Audi has seen fit to refresh its flagship performance SUV, the RS Q8 — and for 2025 Audi's thrown yet another Performance trim into the mix.

As a quick refresher, the Q8 lineup received a small refresh for the 2024 model year. The changes were minimal — think a slightly revised front end, small changes to the rear, and an interior with a few more options to pick from. The RS models get similar lifts here. The front and rear ends are both more aggressive thanks to bigger grilles and squintier headlights, while the back of the car gets a much more pronounced rear diffuser with a neat red reflector embedded between the oval tailpipes.

The new RS Q8 Performance gets more power from the same engine

Though the two cars will look largely the same to the untrained eye, there are a few ways to tell the standard RS Q8 and its Performance sibling apart. The RS Q8 Performance features matte gray exterior mirrors, front spoiler elements and rear diffuser, while all these trim pieces will be black on the standard RS Q8. The RS Q8 Performance also has the option for new 23-inch wheels that are forged to be both stronger and lighter than the standard 22-inch wheels. They also save 44 pounds of unsprung mass to the betterment of throttle response and handling.

The 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 from Audi makes 591 horsepower in the standard RS Q8, which fans of the hi-po SUV will note is exactly the same as last year's model. The new RS Q8 Performance uses the same engine, but it's been breathed on just a touch more. The Performance makes 631 horsepower and 626 lb-ft of torque. In both models, that power is sent through an eight-speed automatic transmission to all four wheels via Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system.

Suspension for both cars is carried over from the previous car, meaning you get an air suspension at all four corners in both the RS Q8 and the Performance. An active roll stabilization system is available as an option (the system essentially firms up active anti-roll bars while cornering to help keep the ride as flat as possible). There's also a Dynamic package plus that bundles the active anti-roll bars, ceramic brakes (which are standard on the Performance) and a rear sport differential and ups the top speed to 190 mph.

The interior and tech don't change much

Audi hasn't done too much to the interior here. The seats, overall design, liberal use of carbon-fiber trim, layout of the screens, and physical controls like the steering wheel all carry straight over from the current RS Q8. There are some new optional trim bits but, by and large, the RS Q8's cockpit is the same. The new RS Q8 and its Performance sibling will go on sale in the U.S. later this year, and though pricing hasn't been set yet, we expect it to cost a touch more than the current car's $128,000 starting price.

Edmunds says

Will the new Performance finally take the fight to the mighty Cayenne Turbo GT? We'll have to wait until we drive it to find out.

FAQ

Is the Audi RS Q8 a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 RS Q8 both on the road and at the track. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 RS Q8 gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 3 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the RS Q8 has 33.0 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Audi RS Q8. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Audi RS Q8?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Audi RS Q8:

Modest face-lift for 2025
Performance model debuts
Part of the first generation Q8 introduced for 2019

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Is the Audi RS Q8 reliable?

To determine whether the Audi RS Q8 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the RS Q8. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the RS Q8's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Audi RS Q8 a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Audi RS Q8 is a good car. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 RS Q8 gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 3 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 RS Q8 is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Audi RS Q8?

The least-expensive 2025 Audi RS Q8 is the 2025 Audi RS Q8 performance 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $136,200.

Other versions include:

performance 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $136,200

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What are the different models of Audi RS Q8?

If you're interested in the Audi RS Q8, the next question is, which RS Q8 model is right for you? RS Q8 variants include performance 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A). For a full list of RS Q8 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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