Audi · Full-size coupé SUV

Audi Q8 / SQ8 / RS Q8

✓ Verified · checked 22 Oct 2026
Starting price
AED 399,900
UAE retail, Q8 55 TFSI quattro base trim (aggregator listing; varies by dealer)
  • PowertrainTFSI petrol (Q8); 4.0L V8 TFSI (SQ8 and RS Q8 performance)
  • DrivetrainAWD
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Where to buy in 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Al Nabooda Automobiles - AudiDubaiAl Halefat Masafi Road - E89 · Sat Closed · Sun–Thu 9 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM
Al Nabooda Automobiles - AudiFujairahAl Halefat Masafi Road - E89 · Sat Closed · Sun–Thu 9 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM
Ali & Sons - AudiAbu DhabiBuilding #C40, Audi Showroom, Airport Road, 18th St - Airport Road - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates · Sat Closed · Sun–Fri 8:30 AM–8:30 PM

Overview

The Audi Q8 is a large coupé-style SUV with standard quattro all-wheel drive, a panoramic glass sunroof and up to 254 mm of ground clearance. The range climbs to the 507 hp SQ8 (4.0L V8 TFSI, 0–100 km/h in 4.1 s) and the 640 hp RS Q8 performance (0–100 km/h in 3.6 s).

Pros

  • Coupé SUV styling with HD matrix LED headlights and OLED rear lights
  • Standard quattro all-wheel drive
  • Performance range up to 640 hp (RS Q8 performance)
  • Bang & Olufsen 3D sound with up to 23 speakers
  • Ground clearance of up to 254 mm

Cons

  • Massage and ventilated seats, air suspension sport and the larger wheels are optional
  • Prices are not published on the Audi Dubai pages
  • Output and efficiency figures for the base Q8 are not published on these pages

SWOT

Strengths

  • Wide range from Q8 to SQ8 to RS Q8 performance
  • Quattro drive as standard
  • Strong premium audio and lighting technology

Weaknesses

  • Key comfort features are optional
  • Pricing and efficiency data are not shown online

Opportunities

  • Audi Dubai lists special offers and leasing programmes
  • Audi exclusive offers extensive personalisation

Threats

  • Rivals in the large performance SUV class may offer newer technology
  • Resale value depends on the specification and engine chosen

Key specs

Price & basics6
Body type
SUV · Full-size coupé SUV
Dimensions
Not disclosed
Seats
Not disclosed
Powertrain
TFSI petrol (Q8); 4.0L V8 TFSI (SQ8 and RS Q8 performance)
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo space
Not disclosed
Performance & range8
Max power
Not disclosed
Torque
Not disclosed
0–100 km/h
Not disclosed
Top speed
Not disclosed
Combined range
Not disclosed
EV-only range
n/a
Consumption
Not disclosed
Charging
n/a
Safety3
Airbags
Not disclosed
Driver assistance
Not disclosed
Safety index
7.5/10
Ownership1
Warranty
Not disclosed
Tech & comfort3
Screens
RS Q8 performance: 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit plus with an RS layout. Other display sizes are not stated on the pages.
Speakers
Not disclosed
Comfort highlights
The panoramic glass sunroof, leather sport seats and a three-part sliding rear bench plus (up to 1,755 L with the seats folded) give a roomy, flexible cabin. Optional contour seats add massage and ventilation. Adaptive air suspension sport is optional, and Bang & Olufsen 3D sound with 17 or 23 speakers is available.
Reviews2
MotorClash rating
Not disclosed
Summary
Not disclosed

Price by market

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates AED 399,900
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia SAR 425,000
🇶🇦 Qatar ≈ QAR 396,400≈ converted
🇰🇼 Kuwait ≈ KWD 33,400≈ converted
🇴🇲 Oman ≈ OMR 41,900≈ converted
🇧🇭 Bahrain ≈ BHD 40,900≈ converted
🇨🇳 China ≈ CNY 773,100≈ converted
🇯🇴 Jordan ≈ JOD 77,200≈ converted
🇮🇶 Iraq ≈ IQD 165,512,800≈ converted
🇪🇬 Egypt ≈ EGP 5,792,900≈ converted
🇱🇧 Lebanon ≈ LBP 9,745,655,000≈ converted
🇸🇾 Syria ≈ SYP 13,284,600≈ converted

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