2023 Audi RS Q8 Review
Price Range: $93,777 - $98,588
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Pros
- Turbo V8 delivers devastating straight-line performance
- Nimble, lively handling puts most sports cars to shame
- Comfortable, well-trimmed interior
Cons
- Infotainment system can be distracting to use
- Limited interior storage
- Less practical than the related Q7
What's new
- Executive package now includes remote parking technology
- Rear-door electric sunshades and the Fine Nappa leather package are now standard
- Based on the first Q8 generation introduced for 2019
Overview
The 2023 Audi RS Q8 is an ultra-high-performance midsize two-row luxury SUV. It is based on Audi's flagship Q8 and sits above the high-performance SQ8 SUV. You can tell them apart by the RS Q8's more aggressive styling, including a black front grille, oversized mesh air inlets and bright red brake calipers. It puts forth a fierce sporty look while not straying too far from its subdued corporate styling roots.
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- $90,990fair price$1,659 above market
- 18,768 miles
- 5 Seats, 13 City / 19 Hwy MPG
- 23 mi away
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- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
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- Leather Seats
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Experience the thrill of performance and luxury with this Black 2022 Audi RS Q8 AWD 4.0T quattro SUV. Powered by a 4.0L Twin Turbo V8 engine deliverin...
- Features and Specs:
- 15 Combined MPG (13 City/19 Highway)
- Listing Information:
- VIN:
- WU1ARBF11ND029628
- Stock:
- BD029628
- Certified Pre-Owned:
- No
- Listed since:
- 05-28-2026
- $133,570fair price$1,356 below market
- 5,301 miles
- 5 Seats, 14 City / 20 Hwy MPG
- 54 mi away
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Located in Cockeysville, MD
Panoramic RoofLeather SeatsNavigation SystemLane Keeping AssistKeyless StartRear SpoilerCooled Front Seat(S)This vehicle includes a Money-Bac...
- Features and Specs:
- 16 Combined MPG (14 City/20 Highway)
- Listing Information:
- VIN:
- WU1ARBF15SD023309
- Stock:
- SD023309
- Certified Pre-Owned:
- No
- Listed since:
- 06-06-2026
The Audi RS Q8 boasts a turbocharged V8 engine that pumps out 591 horsepower, considerably more than the SQ8's 500 hp. Audi says it will go from 0 to 60 mph in an impressive 3.7 seconds. It is considered a mild hybrid due to its 48-volt electrical system, which makes stops and starts smoother and slightly improves fuel economy. As fast as the RS Q8 is, it's the way the big Audi tackles a twisty road that is even more impressive. Thanks to all-wheel steering, the RS Q8 feels far more nimble than its size, and weight, would suggest, and it's an absolute hoot on a good stretch of tarmac.
Inside, the RS Q8 offers the same tech features and luxurious appointments available on the standard Q8 SUV, but with extra touches to signify its performance potential. There's an impressive array of standard equipment, and even though the RS Q8 sports a more cutdown profile than the more traditionally SUV-shaped Q8, there's a reasonable amount of passenger and cargo space inside.
Super SUVs aren't quite as rare as you might think, with similar offerings such as the BMW X6 M, Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe and Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe offering similar performance for similar money. If you want to go a bit further afield, Range Rover offers a stout version of its very traditional luxury off-roader, and if you want to go even faster, we'd be remiss if we didn't mention the Tesla Model X Plaid.
2023 Audi RS Q8 trim level differences
Audi packages the 2023 RS Q8 one way: well equipped. Everything is standard aside from a handful of stand-alone upgrades and option packages. A twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine (591 horsepower, 590 lb-ft of torque) lives under the hood, transferring its output to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Compare the 2023 Audi RS Q8 trim levels in-depth.
Which RS Q8 trim does Edmunds recommend?
Since there's only one trim level for the RS Q8, your upgrade options are limited to a few trim packages and a few stand-alone options. Our choice add-ons would include the carbon-ceramic brakes for increased stopping power and fade resistance on challenging roads and the upgraded Bang & Olufsen audio system.

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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$375/mo for RS Q8 Base
RS Q8 Base
vs
$296/mo
Avg. Large SUV
Reliability
The 2023 Audi RS Q8 has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 2 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Recalls
2 recalls foundChecking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.
If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
- Recall Number:
- 25V900000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- 90TV
- Manufactured from:
- 2021-03-26 to
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 356649
- Defect Description:
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Defect Consequence:
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective Action:
- Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
- Recall Number:
- 23V868000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- 69GA
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 1001
- Defect Description:
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
- Defect Consequence:
- An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Corrective Action:
- Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.
Warranty
4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 4 years / 50,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 4 years / 50,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 12 years / unlimited miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 4 years / unlimited miles
Audi RS Q8 Reviews
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5 out of 5 starsHammad 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!
5 out of 5 starsDave_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
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Audi RS Q8, so we've included reviews for other years of the RS Q8 since its last redesign.
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2023 RS Q8 Features & Specs
| MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee | $125,800 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Mild hybrid |
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
| Cost to Drive | $375/month |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 30.5 cu.ft. |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
| Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the RS Q8 models:
- Audi Pre Sense Front
- Uses sensors at the front of the SUV to warn you about an imminent front collision and can automatically apply the brakes.
- Audi Side Assist
- Warns you if a vehicle is lurking in your blind spot and alerts passengers beginning to exit the car to approaching vehicles.
- Intersection Assist
- Helps monitor cross-traffic when approaching or driving through an intersection at low speeds and can issue an alert when cars are about to cross in front.
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover15.8%
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