- The RS Q8 efficiency SUV returns to the U.S. for the 2025 mannequin 12 months
- The dual-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 returns as properly, tuned to 591 hp or 630 hp within the RS Q8 Efficiency
- Audi estimates a 0-62 mph time of three.6 seconds
The Audi Q8 acquired a mid-cycle replace for 2024, however the high-performance RS Q8 variant was notably absent from the lineup.
Audi lastly revealed its up to date RS Q8 late on Monday and confirmed it would arrive as a 2025 mannequin within the U.S. It’ll additionally embrace a brand new RS Q8 Efficiency vary topper.
Most of the adjustments made to the RS Q8 mirror these made to the common Q8, like revised styling, out there matrix LED headlights with a further laser excessive beam, taillights with customizable mild signatures, and new inside trim choices.
2025 Audi RS Q8 Efficiency
However for the RS Q8 and new RS Q8 Efficiency, there’s additionally an optimized self-locking middle differential that splits the drive torque 40:60 entrance to rear in regular circumstances however can ship as much as 70% to the entrance and as much as 85% to the rear when slippage happens. Audi mentioned the 8-speed computerized transmission’s shift instances are additionally sooner.
A V-8 continues to be below the hood. It is a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 that delivers 591 hp within the RS Q8, which is similar in the outgoing mannequin, and 630 hp within the new RS Q8 Efficiency. The additional horsepower is courtesy of a less-restrictive exhaust system. Audi additionally presents an alternate RS exhaust which delivers a louder sound and may be recognized by shiny black suggestions.
Audi quotes 0-62 mph instances of three.8 seconds for the usual RS Q8 and three.6 seconds for the Efficiency mannequin. The highest velocity is capped at 155 mph however may be raised to 174 mph and to 189 mph as an possibility.
2025 Audi RS Q8 Efficiency
Extra efficiency options embrace an adaptive suspension with air springs and dampers tuned particularly for the RS duo, rear-wheel steering, and out there energetic roll stabilization. Efficiency may be additional enhanced with an out there Dynamic pack that along with rising the highest velocity to 189 mph and including the roll stabilization system, provides carbon-ceramic brake rotors (customary on RS Q8 Efficiency), and Audi’s Sport differential that splits the drive torque between the rear wheels along with between the axles.
The usual wheels are a 22-inch set however 23-inch wheels with 295/35-size tires is out there. For the RS Q8 Efficiency, consumers may also select light-weight 23-inch wheels that scale back unsprung mass by 44 kilos.
2025 Audi RS Q8 Efficiency
Inside, the RS Q8 advantages from new trim choices, together with new sprint accents to select from. The infotainment system has additionally been up to date and now consists of help for third-party apps resembling Spotify or Amazon Music. Audi has additionally up to date a number of the driver-assist graphics that seem within the digital gauge cluster, and added a shift indicator when the automobile’s transmission is in handbook mode.
Availability and pricing for the U.S. market might be introduced at a later date.
