

James Wong
2025 Audi Q8 review
Pros
- Still a stunner
- Still beautifully made
- Still relatively good value
Cons
- Dull steering, tyre noise on big wheels
- Some pricey options
- Hard to distinguish from the old one
10 Months Ago
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.
Retail Price
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Electric, Premium Unleaded, or Diesel
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Retail Price
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Electric, Premium Unleaded, or Diesel
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
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The Audi Q8 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S Line and the most expensive being S Line.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,986 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,995 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,190 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm |
| Load Capacity | 540 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Audi Q8 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.




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Audi Q8
The cheapest Audi Q8 is the S Line that starts from $144,400.
See all Audi Q8 PricingThe most expensive Audi Q8 is the S Line that starts from $154,284.
See all Audi Q8 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Audi Q8 is offered by the S Line which can tow 3500 kg
See all Audi Q8 towing capacityThe 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.
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