Audi RS Q8

The cabin of the 2024 Audi RS Q8 is a balance of practicality and premium bits. The highlight of the cabin is the dual-screen layout. The car comes with an Audi Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster. The sat-nav is easy to program. The dual-touchscreen multimedia interface has RS-specific displays that reveal information like power and torque output, g-forces, and lap times. The dashboard gets a piano black finish in parts. While it looks nice, the surface attracts smudges and dirt. The multifunction flat-bottomed steering wheel has a nice grip. It comes with a RS button that puts the driver in the sportiest of eight optional drive modes. The seats are leather-wrapped and have a classy look. The RS Design Pack adds some sporty bits to the cabin. The seats get extra-contrast stitching. The steering wheel and gear selector get a suede-like Alcantara trim. 

The broad-shouldered 2024 Audi RS Q8 is probably the best example of a large SUV coupe. It looks aggressive and attractive. The huge grille looks imposing. The car is immediately recognizable, courtesy of the large intakes, flared arches on the 22-inch alloy wheels, and the signature RS oval exhausts. The RS Q8 gets a pretty exhaustive list of options that include larger 23-inch alloy wheels The Black Prestige Package brings in blacked-out details, including the logo. The muscular lines and the coupe-style roof lend the car a lot of appeal. The 2025 Audi RS Q8 gets a hunkered-down profile that looks poised for action. The ground clearance is higher than other large SUVs, leading to a more confidence-inspiring drive 

The 2024 Audi RS Q8 has a spacious five-seat cabin, carried over from the standard Q8. But it’s still sportier and gets some special trim pieces. The front seats are aggressively bolstered and hold the occupants in place while cornering. There’s sumptuous legroom and headroom. The optional RS sports seats have heating and ventilation function. The rear seats are as spacious as the standard Q8. They get a bit more supportive design and are comfortable for long rides. Three persons can comfortably sit on the rear seat. The coupe-like stooping roofline does eat into the headroom. The comfortable air suspension absorbs all road imperfections. The optional electromechanical active-roll stabilization system decouples the anti-roll bars on bumpy roads to lend a butter-smooth ride.  

The 2024 Audi RS Q8 is equipped with a twin-turbocharged, eight-cylinder, 4.0-litre petrol engine that produces 600 PS/800 Nm. The motor is mated to an eight-speed automatic. The eight-cylinder’s roar pops up when the car is revved hard. The Quattro all-wheel drive can send up to 85 percent torque to the rear wheel. The 2024 Audi RS Q8 is 1.7m tall and hard cornering does create some body roll. But the car is extremely composed and performs best on a steady-speed highway drive. The 48-volt hybrid system improves fuel efficiency. The air-conditioner cools the car pretty fast. 

The 2024 Audi RS Q8 comes with impressive safety equipment. Driver-assist features include pedestrian detection, automated emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and collision avoidance. The car gets multiple airbags and parking sensors. The 360-degree camera system eliminates most of the blind spots. 

The 2024 Audi RS Q8 is the most expensive car in its segment. It’s a huge SUV that makes for both daily commuting and highway cruising. It has a commanding road presence. The cabin is spacious and comfortable with superbly supportive seats. The car handles well irrespective of the road. It’s a worthy car for those who can afford it.