2026 Audi launches SQ8 in India at a price of Rs. 1.78 Crores

Audi India launches the SQ8 at Rs. 1.78 crores (ex-showroom). The new trim slots between the standard Q8 and the range-topping RS Q8. This uses a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 from the RS Q8, slightly detuned to the 507hp. The bookings for the SQ8 SUV are open.

Price and Variant

Variant	Price
Q8	Rs 1.13 crore
SQ8 (new)	Rs 1.78 crore (introductory)
RS Q8 Performance	Rs 2.34 crore

Audi has equipped the SQ8 with the slightly detuned version of the RS Q8’s 4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. In the SQ8, the petrol engine produces the 507hp and 770 Nm of torque – 133 hp and 80 Nm less than the more powerful RS model. The engine is mated with the 8-speed automatic gearbox, which sends power to all four wheels (AWD). With the SQ8, Audi claims a 0-100 kph sprint time of 4.1 seconds as well as an electronically limited top speed of 250 kph.

The Audi SQ8 continues with the sleek silhouette of the standard Q8, although it gets the Matrix LED headlights as standard, as well as larger functional air intakes on both sides of the bumper. This also gets the headlight washers as well as silver surrounds at the grille and air intakes on the bumper. The SQ8 features 21-inch rims as standard, which can be upgraded to 22-inch rims at an additional cost.

At the rear, this gets connected to an OLED taillight setup, a roof-mounted spoiler, and a black SQ8 badge on the tailgate. The rear bumper features a silver trim, an aggressive diffuser, and quad-tip exhaust outlets.

Dimension

Length (mm)	5,004
Width (mm)	1,995
Height (mm)	1,708
Wheelbase (mm)	2,998
Boot space (litres)	604