Audi Launches High-Performance SUV 'The New Audi RS Q8'

Audi announced on the 11th that it will start selling the 'The New Audi RS Q8,' a high-performance RS sports utility vehicle (SUV) model, from the 15th of this month.

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] Audi announced on the 11th that it will start selling the 'The New Audi RS Q8,' a sports utility vehicle (SUV) model of Audi's ultra-high-performance RS series, from the 15th of this month.

The New Audi RS Q8 is a high-performance RS model developed by Audi Sport GmbH based on the 'Q8,' the top model of Audi's SUV lineup Q series, and it is the first large SUV model in the RS lineup.

The New Audi RS Q8 is equipped with a 4.0L V8 gasoline direct injection turbocharger (TFSI) engine and an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission, delivering a maximum output of 600 horsepower and a maximum torque of 81.58 kg·m. The zero to 100 km/h acceleration time is 3.8 seconds, the top speed is 305 km/h, and the fuel efficiency is 6.6 km/ℓ combined (city fuel efficiency: 5.8 km/ℓ, highway fuel efficiency: 8.2 km/ℓ).

For stable driving performance, Audi applied the Quattro system, a permanent all-wheel-drive system. Additionally, it is equipped with adaptive air suspension sport with damping control, allowing smooth driving not only on race tracks but also off-road.

The exterior of The New Audi RS Q8 features a black package applied to the octagonal single frame grille, Audi logo, RS Q8 badge, window molding, and roof rails, giving the RS model its distinctive strong impression.

The 'HD Matrix LED headlights' with densely arranged dynamic turn signals and 'LED taillights' emphasize the contours of the body.

It was applied.

The interior is equipped with matte carbon twill inlays, aluminum pedals, black headlining (Alcantara), and Valcona leather RS sport seats. Napa leather packages are applied to the top of the dashboard, door armrests, and shoulders, while Alcantara packages are applied to the gear lever, steering wheel, and center console.

Safety and convenience features include ▲front and rear parking assist systems ▲surround view display and 360-degree cameras ▲adaptive cruise assist ▲exit warning system ▲side assist ▲intersection assist system. Additionally, ▲12.3-inch virtual cockpit plus ▲MMI navigation plus ▲Audi smartphone interface enabling smartphone content usage ▲Audi connect are also applied.

The price of The New Audi RS Q8 (based on the individual consumption tax applied) is 172.02 million KRW.

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