We’ve been waiting for the unveiling of the Audi Q8 for some time now – the BMW X6 rival was already previewed last year through two concepts, the Q8 concept and the Q8 sport. The sportier sibling to the Q7 looks to be nearly ready for primetime, as our European spy photographers caught the SUV “coupé” almost completely undisguised on the road.
From the looks of things, the design of the production version remains fairly faithful to the concepts, retaining the bold hexagonal “singleframe” grille, slim headlights, strong haunches on all four corners, low-slung roofline and rakish rear windscreen. And while the tail lights are still covered, they appear to have a full-width design, much like the new A8. Fake twin exhaust exits can also be seen.
Of course, there are a couple of changes that have been made during the transition from show stand to showroom. The intakes below the headlights have been closed off, and the vents at the back have been removed. The side surfacing has also been made a little simpler, and larger wing mirrors and door handles have been added as well.
The interior has been uncovered before, and it follows the template set by the A8, with twin screens in the centre console – the upper one for infotainment, the lower one for climate control and other vehicle functions. There are also full-width air-con vents, along with a tall transmission tunnel for a more coupé-like feel.
Expect engine options to largely mirror that of the A8. Two powertrains have already been shown so far – the 476 hp 3.0 litre TFSI V6 with a 48V mild hybrid system in the Q8 sport concept and the 448 hp plug-in hybrid version in the Q8 concept. An eight-speed automatic transmission and a quattro permanent all-wheel drive system will likely be offered as standard.
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Come here sure Rm1 million….who can afford? Already old Q7 selling at RM700k got ZERO buyers, I wonder how the Q8 will fare?
buy q7 in langkawi 400k only, same as xc90.
XC90 > Q8
Only in Malaysia
Please compare xc90 with harrier lah abang
Step into an XC90 and u will be amazed at how much better it truly is.
rather buy 4 Boyue than 1 XC90
The current Q7 retailing at 590k has found its way to a few homes in KL though.
I thought Audi adamant of changing it’s design language for it’s new models? Some how I don’t believe Audi would do that and will continuously to use their current overused design language. Boring to the max!!!
Somehow the shape looks like an Infiniti…. and would be interesting to see how much this costs when it arrives here. The Q7 retails for 590k so I’m assuming around 800k and that puts it right up to Range Rover Sport territory.
Should be same price as X6 and GLE Coupe
Sure its not a Hyundai in disguise?
only a blind person cannot see it is an Audi and thinks it is a hyundai
With that snout and no quad rings, u can never be too sure.
it’s not hyundai.
it’s kia.
Kia Imitating Audi.
what to say..hyundai kia designer now is audi ex designer.
got problem with it?
audi design is super good, that’s why kia copy n paste.
just like samsung copy iphone, land wind copy range rover.
so basically, kia hyundai for those who are not afford an audi.
but john, i bet u just drive a geely saga.
Ahh, ur the type that tells kids its better to copy and success rather than try ownself, eh?
BTW, take a look at Hyundai design. its 99% Audis. Kia pulak copies Focus.
from 700k ,now probably below 100k for early ones. be ready to sell kidneys to keep it running though
This one looks more Hyundai than the Hyundai itslf
Fully agree.
Same stance as Bentley suv.
After GLE Coupe, here come another X6 wannabe!