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About the Audi Q8
The new Audi Q8 is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $144,400 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S Line variant and topping out at $154,284 for the S Line.
There is 1 variant of the Q8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2025.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo (250kW/500Nm), 3.0L turbo (210kW/600Nm) and electric motor (360kW/700Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2026 Q8 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
97.9 - 148.15 kW/t
75.39 kW/t
220.45 kW/t
Boot Space
505 - 605 litres
176 litres
857 litres
Fuel Efficiency
1.8 - 9.2 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
13.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
924 - 4,722 km
654 km
4,722 km
Price
$144,400 - $154,284
$78,500
$376,300
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
2 years
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
0.5 - 22 kWh
0.2 kWh
100 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
7.4 kW
3.7 kW
11 kW
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2026 Audi Q8 Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $144,400 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $144,400 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $154,284 |
*excl. on-roads
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2026 Audi Q8 Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Audi Q8
The most fuel efficient Audi Q8 is the S Line with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo and uses 1.8L of Electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi Q8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the S Line with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo and uses 9.2L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Audi Q8 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 9.2 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | Electric | 1.8 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi Q8?
The Audi Q8 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2026 Audi Q8 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi Q8?
The Audi Q8 offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Audi Q8 FAQs
The cheapest Audi Q8 is the S Line that starts from $144,400.
The most expensive Audi Q8 is the S Line that starts from $154,284.
The best towing capacity of a Audi Q8 is offered by the S Line which can tow 3500 kg
The largest Audi Q8 is the S Line which measures 1995mm wide, 5006mm in length and sits 1705mm tall.
The most powerful Audi Q8 is the S Line which has 360kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo engine.
The Audi Q8 is built in Slovakia and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi Q8 is the S Line which weighs 3045 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi Q8 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric, Diesel or Premium Unleaded.