Expressive design: the face.

With the imposing Singleframe in octagonal design, the Audi Q8 is the new face of the Q family. The brawny radiator grille stands upright and, together with the spoiler that has been drawn toward the front and the large, highly contoured air inlets, emphasizes the self-confident look.

Digital precision.

Easy-to-understand symbols stand for the digital precision from Audi and for the high level of integration of architecture and operation. The central element is the top MMI touch response display. With its black-panel look, it almost dissolves into a large, black surface when switched off.

All elements refer logically to one another, from the flat air vent strip to the wide console on the center tunnel bearing the tiptronic selector lever.

Sporty driving experience: driving dynamics and motor.

The purely mechanical center differential transfers the forces to the front axle and rear axle at a ratio of 40:60 as standard. When required, it transfers the majority to the axle with the better traction.

Besides the standard progressive steering, whose steering ratio becomes increasingly direct the further the steering wheel is turned, Audi also offers all-wheel steering as standard. It can turn the rear wheels as much as 5 degrees – counter to the direction of the turn at low speeds to increase agility and at higher speeds in the direction of the turn for better stability. All drive systems are particularly efficient thanks to the new mild hybrid technology (MHEV).

Versatile, sporty, elegant: the dimensional and space concept.

The Audi Q8 exudes sporty dynamics and upscale prestige like no other SUV from the brand with the four rings. 4.99 meters long, 2.00 meters wide and 1.71 meters tall, the SUV coupe is wider, shorter and lower than its Q7 sister model.

With a wheelbase of nearly 3.00 meters, it offers a spacious interior that beats of its direct competitors in most relevant dimensions, including interior length and headroom. There is a three-seat system in the rear with longitudinally adjusting upon request. With the seatbacks folded down, the luggage compartment under the power rear hatch holds up to 1,755 liters.

Depending on driver´s preference: the suspension.

The purely mechanical center differential transfers the forces to the front axle and rear axle at a ratio of 40:60 as standard. When required, it transfers the majority to the axle with the better traction. That plus as much 254 millimeters of ground clearance, short overhangs and hill descent control means the Audi Q8 can keep going even after the pavement ends.

The suspension with damper control is standard. Audi offers the adaptive air suspension with controlled damping as an option, with either comfort or sport setup. It adjusts the ride height depending on the driving situation and the driver’s preference by as much as 90 millimeters.

MMI response touch technology.

With the MMI touch response operating concept of the new Audi Q8, nearly every function can be accessed via two large displays. The upper 10.1-inch display is used for controlling the infotainment and the navigation system. The driver uses the 8.6-inch display below that for heating and air conditioning, convenience functions and text input.

Hardly anything is more intuitive than language. The Audi A6 Sedan can now also be operated with it. This is made possible by the optionally available natural-voice interaction, an intelligent operating concept that understands you without being limited to predefined commands. Whether it’s navigation data, radio stations or the text of a message – you say it, the vehicle does it.

Audi phone box.

Insert and get started: As soon as your smartphone is in the optionally available Audi phone box and has been connected to the car via Bluetooth, it is automatically detected and can be operated quickly and easily via MMI, the multifunction steering wheel or voice. And if your smartphone supports the Qi standard, it can be charged in the Audi phone box – wirelessly.

Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System

The optional Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System delivers fascinating 3D sound with height information to all five seats. The music unfolds exactly how it was recorded in studio.