Audi RS Q8 2024– car dimensions: 5022 mm long, 2007 mm wide and 1699 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,390 kg. Braked towing is 3,500 kg.
The cabin has dual touchscreens for MMI navigation plus, plus a 12.3-inch virtual cockpit with RS displays. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with a phone box for charging. Four-zone climate control keeps all passengers comfortable. Driver aids include adaptive cruise assist with stop-go, active lane assist, blind-spot monitoring with exit warning, front and rear parking sensors, 360-degree cameras, and pre sense front AEB with pedestrian detection.
Boot space is 605 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1755 litres with them folded. The tailgate opens and closes electrically, and there is an electric luggage cover.
Braked towing capacity is 3500 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. A trailer hitch preparation is available. Payload is listed at 700 kg. The adaptive air suspension sport is standard and can lower the ride height.
RS sport front seats in perforated Valcona leather offer heating, ventilation, multi-way power adjustment with memory, 4-way lumbar and pneumatic side bolsters. Four-zone climate control, air ioniser with fragrance and ambient lighting package plus create a refined space. Heated multifunction steering wheel is standard. Rear bench provides adult-usable space with heating available. Panoramic glass roof and dual-pane acoustic side glass appear on some specifications. Cabin balances sport support with long-haul ease.
Premium unleaded required. EPA 14 city/20 hwy/16 combined mpg. WLTP combined 13.1-13.6 l/100 km.
Service interval 30 000 km or 2 years in some markets. 15 000 km or 1 year in others.
Euro NCAP 5 stars (Q8 base, 2019): adult 93%, child 87%, VRU 71%, assist 73%.
Standard safety includes multi-stage airbags, Audi pre sense front/rear, adaptive cruise with assist, side assist with exit warning, lane departure with emergency assist, surround cameras.
The mild-hybrid 4.0 TFSI V8 needs premium fuel. Published figures show combined consumption in the low-to-mid teens litres per 100 km depending on market cycle, with US EPA ratings of 14/20/16 mpg. Real-world use stays thirsty under hard acceleration.
Service intervals differ by region: 30 000 km/2 years in Germany-spec data, 15 000 km/1 year in Australia. Warranty coverage also varies, commonly 2–5 years. Ceramic brakes are standard on the performance model.
The model inherits the Q8’s 2019 Euro NCAP five-star rating. Standard kit covers front/side/curtain airbags, pre-sense collision systems, adaptive cruise with swerve/turn assist, side assist, intersection assist options, hold assist and tyre-pressure monitoring. NHTSA rollover rating is four stars where tested. full frontal/side scores are not listed for the RS version.
Live-with factors centre on the adaptive air suspension for daily comfort, quattro drive and all-wheel steering. Keep to scheduled services and premium fuel. the high-performance brakes and tyres need attentive replacement.
Length 5022 mm, Width 2007 mm, Height 1699 mm, Wheelbase 2998 mm (RS Q8 2024-)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi Taiwan MY25 RS Q8 SpecSheet PDF, Audi media center technical data PDFs and UK press product guide, audi.com technical details.