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Audi SQ8 Debuts in India at Rs 1.77–1.78 Crore

Bookings are open with a Rs 5 lakh token, with deliveries scheduled from April.

Overview

  • The performance SUV slots between the Q8 and RS Q8 in Audi’s India lineup, competing with the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe and Porsche Cayenne GTS.
  • A 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 produces about 500–507 hp and 770 Nm, delivering a claimed 0–100 km/h in 4.1 seconds with a 250 km/h limiter.
  • Quattro all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic are standard, along with adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering, with options for a sport differential and active roll stabilisation.
  • The cabin features Audi Virtual Cockpit with dual touchscreens, a 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen system, a panoramic sunroof and four-zone climate control, plus safety tech including eight airbags and a 360-degree camera with ADAS options.
  • The SQ8 arrives as a CBU import; reservations can be made via Audi’s website and myAudi Connect app, and Audi is bundling 10 years of complimentary roadside assistance.