Audi South Africa has finally introduced the Q8 to our shores. Available immediately with a turbopetrol engine, with a turbodiesel to follow, the Audi Q8 is Ingolstadt's flagship SUV offering. Here's how much it costs and its specifications.

The Audi Q8 is a striking luxury SUV from the German brand. At4.99 meters long, 2.00 meters wide and 1.71 meters tall, the Q8 SUV coupé is wider, shorter and lower than its Q7 sister model. With a wheelbase of nearly 3meters, it offers a spacious cabin. With the rear bench folded down, the boot space is massive, with up to 1 755 litres of carrying capacity.

The new Audi Q8 is available with 2 engines. Right from the launch is the Audi Q8 55 TFSI which is a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 with 250 kW and 500 Nm. Audi claims a 0-100 sprint in just 5.9 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of 250 kph. The second engine will go on sale from the middle of 2019. It's the Q8 45 TDI with a 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel motor with 183 kW and 600 Nm. The Audi Q8 has an 85-litre fuel tank.In terms of offroad capability, the Audi Q8 boasts 254 mm of ground clearance, short overhangs and quattro permanent all-wheel drive as well as hill descent control.

The Audi Q8 has arrived in South Africa and being the flagship product, equipment levels are high.

Audi Q8 Standard Features

From launch, there are 12 launch colours, including this magnificent Dragon Orange which is exclusive to the Q8.Standard specification is high, which is to be expected at this price point.

4-way lumbar support for the front seatsAdditional front underbody guardAnti-theft wheel bolts and loose wheel warningAudi connect (Limited features)Audi drive selectAudi music interface in the rear seat areaAudi pre sense basicAudi smartphone interfaceAudi virtual cockpitAuto-dimming interior rear-view mirror, framelessBluetooth interfaceBody-coloured bumpers (full paint finish)20 inch Cast alloy wheels, 5-arm style, 9J x 20Collapsible spare tyreComfort automatic air conditioning system, four-zoneComfort key with sensor-controlled luggage compartment releaseContour/ambient lighting packageCruise control system incl. speed limiterElectric steering wheel adjustmentElectromechanical power steeringExterior mirrors, power-adjustable, heated, folding, auto-dimming with memory, front pass. ext. mirror lowering functionHD Matrix LED headlamps with dynamic turn signalHeadlamp washer systemHeadlight range controlHigh-Gloss styling packageHold assistISOFIX child seat anchors and top tether for the rear bench seatISOFIX child seat anchors for the front passenger seatCricket Leather upholsteryLeather steering wheel, 3-spoke, with multi-function Plus and shift paddlesLED rear combination lamps with dynamic turn signal and animationLuggage compartment coverLuggage compartment lid, electrically opening and closingMMI Navigation plus with MMI touchMMI Radio plus with MMI touch responseMild hybrid chassisOperating buttons in black glass look with haptic feedback including extended aluminium lookPanoramic glass sunroofParking aid Plus with 360° displayPower-adjustable front seats including memory feature for the driver seatBang & Olufsen sound system with 3D soundquattro (with self-locking centre differential)Rear bench seat PlusRegenerative brakingRoof spoiler including centre high-mounted stop lampScuff plates with aluminium inserts in front and rear, illuminated, with "S" logo in frontSeat heaters in frontSide airbags in front and curtain airbag systemStainless steel loading edge protectionStandard suspension with damper controlsSurround view camerasTyre pressure monitoring system

There are 3S line packages are available locally to order: the S line Black, S line Platinum and S line Sports packages:

S line Black package (S line exterior; high gloss black package; exterior mirror in black; black roof rails; 22" wheels; Adaptive air suspension; brake callipers in red)S line Platinum package (S line exterior; single frame mask in platinum grey; 22" wheels; Adaptive air suspension; brake callipers in red)S line Sports interior package (4-way lumbar support for front seats; adaptive air suspension sport; decorative inserts in matte brushed aluminium; headlining in black; pedals and footrest in stainless steel; S line logos on exterior; scuff plates with aluminium inserts in front and rear and illuminated with S logo; sport seats in front and stainless steel load edge protection)

Audi Q8 Price in South Africa (May 2019)

All Audi Q8 models come with a 5 year / 100000km Audi Freeway plan.

Q8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic R1 388 000

Q8 45 TDI quattro tiptronic R1 439 000

Further Reading

Spy Shots: Audi RS Q8

Audi Q8 (2018) International Launch Review

Flagship Audi Q8 Revealed [w/video]

Audi Q8 Concept Revealed in Detroit