Introduced with Laser High Beam and OLED Taillights. Facelift, New Audi Q8 and SQ8 2024
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Introduced with Laser High Beam and OLED Taillights. Facelift, New Audi Q8 and SQ8 2024
The mid-cycle update brings a few interior changes as well as new body colors and wheel designs.
Headlights that represent a more significant upgrade compared to the facelifted version. The 2024 Audi Q8 features high-intensity LED headlights that can be optionally replaced with a matrix LED setup. Moreover, there are HD Matrix LED headlights with laser light for high beam. The latter automatically opens at 70 km/h (43.5 mph). In addition, these new flashy headlights can be configured to have four light signatures selectable via the infotainment system.
At the rear, Audi applies OLED technology to the taillights to mimic the A8 full-size sedan and the smaller Q5 crossover. These are not only distinguished by the usual return-to-home and leave-from-home sequences and dynamic turn signals, but also by a safety feature. When the vehicle behind comes within 2 meters (6.6 feet) of a stationary Q8, all OLED elements are automatically activated to make the luxury SUV more visible.
The makeover brings three new metallic paint finishes (Chili Red, Ascari Blue, Sakhir Gold) along with five alloy wheel designs ranging in size from 21 to 23 inches. Once inside, the cabin features nine decorative trims and several new upholstery options. Depending on the model, finishes such as fine grain ash, carbon twill and aluminum linear silver gray are also available.
Also included is a 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine in the form of a 45 TDI, producing 228 hp and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) with a top speed of 7.1 seconds and speeds of 226 km/h (140 mph). there is also. ) highest speed. Upgrade to the 50 TDI model and get 282 hp and 441 lb-ft (600 Nm) for a sprint in 6.1 seconds and a top speed of 150 mph (241 km/h).
In the case of the SQ8, it has a larger 4.0-liter V8 petrol engine producing 500 hp and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) and accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds. electronically managed route to 155 mph (250 km/h). This powerful eight-cylinder unit can shut down four of its cylinders in milliseconds to reduce fuel consumption when extra power is not needed.
The SQ8 has 21-inch wheels with 285/45 tires, but 22- and 23-inch options are also available, including the new 23-inch special set with 285/35 tires. The stopping power is provided by 400mm front and 350mm rear discs with front brake calipers with S logo in black or red. As with the regular Q8, the Quattro has a permanent all-wheel drive system and the SQ8 has an eight-speed Tiptronic transmission that shifts gears faster.
The 2024 Audi Q8 / SQ8 will be available to order in Europe later this month. Prices in Germany start at €86,700 for the 45 TDI, followed by €89,700 for the 50 TDI, €89,900 for the 55 TFSI and €119,500 for the SQ8.
Source: https://www.motor1.com/news/685157/2024-audi-q8-sq8-debut-specs/
The mid-cycle update brings a few interior changes as well as new body colors and wheel designs.
Headlights that represent a more significant upgrade compared to the facelifted version. The 2024 Audi Q8 features high-intensity LED headlights that can be optionally replaced with a matrix LED setup. Moreover, there are HD Matrix LED headlights with laser light for high beam. The latter automatically opens at 70 km/h (43.5 mph). In addition, these new flashy headlights can be configured to have four light signatures selectable via the infotainment system.
At the rear, Audi applies OLED technology to the taillights to mimic the A8 full-size sedan and the smaller Q5 crossover. These are not only distinguished by the usual return-to-home and leave-from-home sequences and dynamic turn signals, but also by a safety feature. When the vehicle behind comes within 2 meters (6.6 feet) of a stationary Q8, all OLED elements are automatically activated to make the luxury SUV more visible.
The makeover brings three new metallic paint finishes (Chili Red, Ascari Blue, Sakhir Gold) along with five alloy wheel designs ranging in size from 21 to 23 inches. Once inside, the cabin features nine decorative trims and several new upholstery options. Depending on the model, finishes such as fine grain ash, carbon twill and aluminum linear silver gray are also available.
Also included is a 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine in the form of a 45 TDI, producing 228 hp and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) with a top speed of 7.1 seconds and speeds of 226 km/h (140 mph). there is also. ) highest speed. Upgrade to the 50 TDI model and get 282 hp and 441 lb-ft (600 Nm) for a sprint in 6.1 seconds and a top speed of 150 mph (241 km/h).
In the case of the SQ8, it has a larger 4.0-liter V8 petrol engine producing 500 hp and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) and accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds. electronically managed route to 155 mph (250 km/h). This powerful eight-cylinder unit can shut down four of its cylinders in milliseconds to reduce fuel consumption when extra power is not needed.
The SQ8 has 21-inch wheels with 285/45 tires, but 22- and 23-inch options are also available, including the new 23-inch special set with 285/35 tires. The stopping power is provided by 400mm front and 350mm rear discs with front brake calipers with S logo in black or red. As with the regular Q8, the Quattro has a permanent all-wheel drive system and the SQ8 has an eight-speed Tiptronic transmission that shifts gears faster.
The 2024 Audi Q8 / SQ8 will be available to order in Europe later this month. Prices in Germany start at €86,700 for the 45 TDI, followed by €89,700 for the 50 TDI, €89,900 for the 55 TFSI and €119,500 for the SQ8.
Source: https://www.motor1.com/news/685157/2024-audi-q8-sq8-debut-specs/