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Audi Q8 Series (4M – 1st Generation)
Producer(s) | Audi | ||||||||
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Production Start | 2018 (Facelift: 2023) | ||||||||
Production Site | Bratislava, Slovakia | ||||||||
Segment | E Premium SUV | ||||||||
Engine Option(s) | V8 Diesel Plug-in Hybrid Gasoline | ||||||||
Electric Range | 56 km (TFSI e, WLTP) | ||||||||
Maximum Power | 640 PS (RS Q8 Performance) | ||||||||
Transmission(s) | 8-speed Tiptronic | ||||||||
The Audi Q8 series is a premium model in Audi’s E-SUV segment, manufactured by the German automaker Audi. The first generation, codenamed 4M, was introduced in 2018 and received a facelift in 2023 with updates to its design elements, technology features, and hybrid powertrains. The lineup includes the standard Q8 SUV, the sporty SQ8, the high-performance RS Q8, and TFSI e plug-in hybrid variants.

Audi Q8 Series (4M) SQ8 SUV Model (Audi)
The Q8 features exterior design elements such as the Singleframe grille, HD Matrix LED headlights, and OLED rear light clusters. Inside, it offers a dual-touch MMI display system (10.1 inches and 8.6 inches), a 12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus, and the Bang & Olufsen Advanced 3D sound system.
Audi Q8 Series Structural Features (Audi)

Audi Q8 Series (4M) RS Q8 Model Vehicle Dimensions (Audi)
The Q8 series offers four engine variants: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and V8 performance models.
Audi Q8 Series Engine Options (Audi)

Audi Q8 Series (4M) RS Q8 Performance Model (Audi)
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment

Audi Q8 Series (4M) Q8 SUV Model Console Design (Audi)
The Q8 received a five-star rating in Euro NCAP testing in 2019.

Audi Q8 Series (4M) Q8 SUV TFSI e Model (Audi)
The Q8 series is produced at Audi’s plant in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is positioned in direct competition with the BMW X6, Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, and Porsche Cayenne Coupe models.
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Audi MediaCenter. "Audi SQ8 Dimensions Datasheet." Accessed July 14, 2025. https://media.audi.com/is/content/audi/country/uk/en/models/asset/dimensions/Audi_SQ8.pdf.
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Audi UK. "Audi Q8 TFSI e Overview." Accessed July 14, 2025. https://www.audi.co.uk/en/models/q8/q8-tfsi-e/.
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Audi Q8 Series (4M – 1st Generation)
Producer(s) | Audi | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Production Start | 2018 (Facelift: 2023) | ||||||||
Production Site | Bratislava, Slovakia | ||||||||
Segment | E Premium SUV | ||||||||
Engine Option(s) | V8 Diesel Plug-in Hybrid Gasoline | ||||||||
Electric Range | 56 km (TFSI e, WLTP) | ||||||||
Maximum Power | 640 PS (RS Q8 Performance) | ||||||||
Transmission(s) | 8-speed Tiptronic | ||||||||
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