Audi RS Q8 Performance
The RS Q8 Performance is the fastest Q8 and Audi's most powerful SUV in India, with a 640 hp 4.0 twin-turbo V8, ceramic brakes and a sport differential as standard. It suits a buyer who wants super-SUV pace in a five-seater that is still easy to use every day, and who is cross-shopping the Porsche Cayenne and Lamborghini Urus.
- Seating
- 5
- Engine
- 3996 cc
- Mileage
- Not published
- 640 hp and 850 Nm from a 4.0 twin-turbo V8
- 0-100 km/h in a claimed 3.6 seconds
- Ceramic brakes and sport differential as standard
- Top speed can be raised to 305 km/h as an option
- Adaptive air suspension sport
- About half the price of a Lamborghini Urus SE
- RS Q8 Performance₹2.34 crore
The only version, at ₹2.34 crore ex-showroom. It is quicker than most owners will ever need and costs about half as much as a Urus SE. If you do not need the last 133 hp, the ₹1.81 crore SQ8 saves about ₹52 lakh.
- Toyota Land Cruiser₹2.18 – 2.25 crore
- Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV₹2.40 – 2.65 crore
- Porsche Cayenne Electric₹1.77 – 2.28 crore
Audi RS Q8 Performance specifications
- Claimed mileageNot published
- Transmission8-speed automatic, quattro all-wheel drive with sport differential
- Body typeSUV
- Fuel typePetrol
- Engine3996 cc
- Seating capacity5
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| Engines | 4.0 twin-turbo V8 petrol |
|---|---|
| Gearboxes | 8-speed automatic, quattro all-wheel drive with sport differential |
| Power | 640 hp |
| Torque | 850 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | Not published |
| Seats | 5 |
| Length | 5020 mm |
| Width | 2005 mm |
| Height | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm |
| Ground clearance | Not published |
| Boot space | Not published |
| Fuel tank | Not published |
Audi RS Q8 Performance variants: price and features
- Base variantRS Q8 Performance
RS Q8 Performance
₹2.34 croreOn-road priceKey features- RS ceramic brakes
- quattro with sport differential
- Adaptive air suspension sport
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- RS ceramic brakes
- quattro with sport differential
- Adaptive air suspension sport
- Ventilated RS sport seats plus
- Bang & Olufsen 3D sound
- Park Assist Plus with 360-degree camera
Our verdict on the RS Q8 Performance
The RS Q8 Performance is a very fast, very complete SUV. The 640 hp V8, standard ceramic brakes and sport differential put it in the same performance league as the Lamborghini Urus SE, for roughly half the money, and it still has a usable five-seat cabin with a sliding rear seat and 4-zone climate control. The catch is that the SQ8 now offers most of this pace for about ₹52 lakh less, and the regular Q8 does the daily job for less than half the RS price. Audi India publishes no fuel economy, tank or boot figure for the RS, and tyres for 23-inch wheels, ceramic brake parts and insurance will be costly. Prices rose in April 2026, and the India-EU trade agreement, expected from 2027, may lower duty on some imported European performance cars, so confirm the price in writing. Buy it if you want the fastest Audi SUV; otherwise the SQ8 is the smarter choice.
Good things
- Huge V8 performance with ceramic brakes as standard
- Comfortable enough for daily use, with a practical five-seat cabin
- Roughly half the price of a Lamborghini Urus SE
- Well equipped: B&O sound, ventilated sport seats, 360-degree camera
Could be better
- About ₹52 lakh more than the SQ8, which is already very quick
- No official fuel economy, boot or tank figure from Audi India
- High running costs: tyres, brakes and insurance
- Price may change with the India-EU trade agreement
Audi RS Q8 Performance colours and photos
- Mythos Black Metallic
- Glacier White Metallic
- Sakhir Gold Metallic
- Daytona Gray Pearlescent
- Ascari Blue Metallic
- Waitomo Blue Metallic
- Satellite Silver Metallic
- Chili Red Metallic
Audi RS Q8 Performance: super-SUV pace at half the Urus price
The RS Q8 Performance sits at the top of Audi's SUV range in India. Its 3,996 cc twin-turbo V8 makes 471 kW (640 hp) and 850 Nm from 2,300 to 4,500 rpm, which Audi says makes it the most powerful series-production combustion engine from Audi Sport. Power goes through an 8-speed automatic to a quattro system with a sport differential. Audi claims 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, with a 250 km/h limit that can be raised to 305 km/h as an option.
Standard hardware includes RS ceramic brakes with carbon-fibre-reinforced discs, adaptive air suspension sport with a 90 mm adjustment range, ventilated RS sport seats plus in Valcona leather, the Audi virtual cockpit plus with RS displays, Bang & Olufsen 3D sound with 17 speakers, 4-zone climate control and Park Assist Plus with a 360-degree camera. A black styling pack, several 23-inch wheel designs and RS design interior packs cost extra.
Audi's brochure gives the RS Q8 Performance as 5,020 mm long, 2,005 mm wide and 1,700 mm tall, with a 2,995 mm wheelbase. Audi India does not publish boot space, fuel tank size, fuel economy or ground clearance for this model, so we have left those out rather than borrow figures from other markets. Ask the dealer for the figures that apply to Indian cars.
RS Q8 Performance or Lamborghini Urus SE?
They share a lot of engineering. The Urus SE is a plug-in hybrid with more power and a stronger badge, but it costs about ₹4.57 crore. The Audi is roughly half that and gives very similar real-world pace. Unless the Lamborghini name matters to you, the Audi is the more sensible buy.
RS Q8 Performance or SQ8?
The SQ8's 507 PS V8 is already very quick and costs about ₹52 lakh less. The RS adds 133 hp, ceramic brakes and a sport differential. On public roads you will rarely use the difference, so we would only pay for the RS if you plan track days or want the fastest Q8.
What will it cost to run?
Expect high bills. A 640 hp V8 uses a lot of fuel, tyres for 23-inch wheels are expensive, and ceramic brake parts cost far more than steel ones, though they last longer. Insurance on a ₹2.34 crore SUV is also steep. Ask Audi for a multi-year service plan quote before you buy.
RS Q8 Performance vs rivals
| Spec | Audi RS Q8 Performance₹2.34 crore | Toyota Land Cruiser₹2.18 – 2.25 crore | Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV₹2.40 – 2.65 crore | Porsche Cayenne Electric₹1.77 – 2.28 crore | Lotus Eletre₹2.55 – 2.99 crore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Engines | 4.0 twin-turbo V8 petrol | 3.3 V6 twin-turbo diesel | Electric, all-wheel drive | Dual electric motors (AWD) | Dual electric motors (AWD) |
| Power | 640 hp | 309 PS | 658 HP | 442-1,156 PS (with overboost) | 612-918 PS |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic, quattro all-wheel drive with sport differential | Automatic | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic; 2-speed rear gearbox on the Eletre R |
| Mileage | — | 11 km/l | — | 557-641 km claimed (WLTP) | 490-600 km claimed (WLTP) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | — | 1131 litres | 440 litres | 781 litres | — |
| Compare | Viewing | RS Q8 Performance vs Land Cruiser | RS Q8 Performance vs Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV | RS Q8 Performance vs Cayenne Electric | RS Q8 Performance vs Eletre |
Audi RS Q8 Performance on-road price and EMI
Every state →- New Delhi₹2.68 crore
- Mumbai₹2.76 crore
- Bengaluru₹2.91 crore
- Chennai₹2.92 crore
- Kolkata₹2.68 crore
- Bhopal₹2.77 crore
Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.
RS Q8 Performance EMI
₹3,92,869 a month
On ₹2.34 crore ex-showroom, 20% down (₹46.77 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹48.66 lakh.
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Audi RS Q8 Performance FAQ
What is the price of the Audi RS Q8 Performance in India?
The Audi RS Q8 Performance costs ₹2.34 crore ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.
Which fuel options does the Audi RS Q8 Performance come with?
The Audi RS Q8 Performance is sold with petrol power (4.0 twin-turbo V8 petrol).
How many people can the Audi RS Q8 Performance seat?
The Audi RS Q8 Performance is a 5-seater suv.
What is the length of the Audi RS Q8 Performance?
The Audi RS Q8 Performance is 5020 mm long, 2005 mm wide and 1700 mm tall, with a 2995 mm wheelbase.
Does the Audi RS Q8 Performance come with an automatic gearbox?
The Audi RS Q8 Performance is offered with 8-speed automatic, quattro all-wheel drive with sport differential gearboxes.
Which Audi RS Q8 Performance variant should I buy?
It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.
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