Audi Q8 2023– car dimensions: 4992 mm long, 1995 mm wide and 1697 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,175 kg. Braked towing is 3,500 kg.
Dual touchscreens handle navigation and climate with haptic feedback. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connect phones easily. Front and rear parking sensors plus reversing camera aid tight spots. Pre Sense automatic emergency braking and blind-spot warning come standard. Adaptive cruise and active lane keep appear on higher trims or as packages for easier highway drives.
Boot holds 605 litres with seats up, expanding to 1755 litres when the 40/20/40 rear bench folds nearly flat. Powered tailgate and optional air suspension that lowers the rear ease loading bags or gear.
Braked towing reaches 3500 kg with unbraked at 750 kg across markets when fitted with the hitch. Payload sits near 665 kg depending on kerb weight and options. Adaptive air suspension, standard or available by grade, helps with loaded stability and ride height for work or trailer use.
The cabin uses quality leather surfaces with multi-way power front seats that include lumbar support as standard. A panoramic roof lets in light across the full length. Higher grades add ventilated front seats with massage via pneumatic cushions, dual-pane acoustic side glass for a quieter ride, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel. Four-zone climate control appears on upper trims along with an optional air quality package that includes ionizer and fragrance. Rear passengers get solid legroom and available sunshades.
Premium unleaded fuel required. EPA combined 20 mpg on US 3.0 TFSI models
Service interval flexible up to 30,000 km or 2 years (Europe) or 10,000 miles/1 year oil change (US)
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2019 test). NHTSA 5-star overall. IIHS Top Safety Pick+
Standard Audi pre sense front with AEB, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning
The 3.0-liter TFSI V6 mild-hybrid runs on premium fuel and returns around 20 mpg combined in US ratings. Diesel and plug-in hybrid versions available in some markets offer better efficiency figures on the WLTP cycle.
Oil and filter changes follow a flexible schedule based on driving conditions, capped at two years or 30,000 km in many markets. US schedules call for minor service every 10,000 miles or one year. Brake fluid needs renewal every two years.
Crash protection earned five Euro NCAP stars with strong adult and child scores. NHTSA gives five stars overall and IIHS awards Top Safety Pick+. Standard kit covers automatic emergency braking, stability control, side airbags including rear, and tire-pressure monitoring.
Keep the car on Audi-approved synthetic oil meeting VW 508 00 specs. Regular multi-point inspections catch wear on brakes and suspension. The variable service display in the MMI tracks remaining distance and time.
Length 4992 mm, Width 1995 mm, Height 1697 mm, Wheelbase 2998 mm (Q8 2023 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi official technical data/spec sheets.