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2021 Audi RS Q8: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
Nothing significant changed for the 2021 Audi RS Q8. Its single-trim lineup and 591-hp twin-turbo V8 carried over from 2020.
About the 2021 Audi RS Q8
1st generation RS Q8, second model year, before the later facelift.
Audi positions the RS Q8 as its high-performance luxury SUV: a five-seat model that blends the Q8’s upscale cabin and everyday usefulness with genuine RS speed and handling hardware. Its main appeal is that it delivers near-exotic acceleration and serious cornering ability without giving up cargo room, comfort, or all-weather traction. Compared with rivals, the RS Q8 pairs extreme performance with a more understated look than some competing super SUVs.
The 2021 RS Q8 is a five-seat luxury SUV with the hardware of a serious performance vehicle. Its only trim pairs quattro all-wheel drive with adaptive air suspension, all-wheel steering, dual touchscreens, a digital instrument display, and heated and ventilated Valcona leather sport seats.
2021 Audi RS Q8 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| MPG City | 13 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 19 mpg |
| Horsepower | 591 hp |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 60.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40.2 in |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |
| Alarm System | |
| Blindspot Sensors | |
| Lane Departure Warning | |
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |
| 360 Camera | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| LED Headlights | |
| Panorama Moon Roof | |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Roof Rails | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| Smartphone Interface | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Heated Steering Wheel | |
| Leather Seats | |
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |
| Push-Button Engine Start | |
| Remote Start | |
| Ventilated Front Seats | |
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2021 Audi RS Q8?
Nothing significant changed on the 2021 Audi RS Q8. The powertrain, styling, safety equipment, technology, and chassis hardware carried over from the previous year.
Is the 2021 Audi RS Q8 different from the 2020 model?
The 2021 Audi RS Q8 is essentially the same vehicle as the 2020 model. Both use a single-trim format with the same twin-turbo V8, eight-speed automatic transmission, quattro all-wheel drive, and performance-focused chassis systems.
What engine does the 2021 Audi RS Q8 have?
The 2021 Audi RS Q8 has a 591-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8. It is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive.
What are the standout features of the 2021 Audi RS Q8?
The 2021 Audi RS Q8 combines adaptive air suspension, active roll stabilization, all-wheel steering, and a sport rear differential with a high-end cabin. It also has dual touchscreens, a digital instrument display with navigation, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, and heated and ventilated Valcona leather sport seats.
2021 Audi RS Q8 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2021 Audi RS Q8.
4.7
2021 Audi RS Q8
(18 reviews)
“I would recommend the Audi RSQ8 to persons that want exceptional feel and be in control of a vehicle that does exactly what the driver thinks and wants it to do. The vehicle is in a class of its own.”
“A great-looking vehicle with performance. Excellent value in comparison to Lamborghini Urus.”