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2022 Audi SQ8: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2022 Audi SQ8 is that adaptive cruise assist and active lane assist become standard across the lineup. This is an equipment update, not a redesign, and the V8 powertrain and chassis carry over.
About the 2022 Audi SQ8
1st generation SQ8 (2020-2023), third model year before the 2024 exterior and lighting update.
Audi positions the SQ8 as the sweet spot in the Q8 family: a five-seat luxury SUV-coupe that blends everyday SUV usefulness with strong V8 performance and a sleek, high-tech cabin. It is meant for shoppers who want much more punch and presence than a standard Q8, but who still care about comfort, design, and daily usability. The appeal is the mix of fast acceleration, upscale materials, useful cargo space, and Audi’s coupe-like flagship SUV styling.
The 2022 SQ8 remains a two-trim performance SUV with a 500-hp twin-turbo V8, all-wheel drive, air suspension, all-wheel steering, and a dual-touchscreen cabin. Premium Plus covers the main performance and everyday comfort features, while Prestige adds amenities such as a head-up display, soft-closing doors, upgraded headlights, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats.
What changed, by category
Safety
Adaptive cruise assist with Traffic Jam assist and active lane assist with Emergency assist become standard across the lineup.
Styling
Carbon vector interior inlays become standard, and a new Carbon optic package joins the options list.
Tech and equipment
Direct tire-pressure monitoring becomes standard, and new Executive and Carbon optic packages are introduced. On Premium Plus, ventilated front seats move from standard equipment to an option.
2022 Audi SQ8 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 500 hp | 500 hp |
| Torque | 568 lb-ft | 568 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7700 lb | 7700 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 60.7 cu-ft | 60.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40.2 in | 40.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Night Vision System | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Roof Rails | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Rear Window Shades | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2022 Audi SQ8 redesigned?
No. The 2022 Audi SQ8 is an equipment update within the first generation, with no exterior redesign or structural changes.
What driver-assistance features became standard on the 2022 Audi SQ8?
Adaptive cruise assist with Traffic Jam assist and active lane assist with Emergency assist became standard across the 2022 SQ8 lineup.
Did the 2022 Audi SQ8 get a new engine?
No. The 2022 SQ8 carries over its 500-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive.
How does the 2022 SQ8 Prestige differ from Premium Plus?
The 2022 SQ8 Prestige adds more comfort and convenience equipment, including a head-up display, soft-closing doors, upgraded LED headlights, acoustic glass, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and rear sunshades.
Is the 2022 Audi SQ8 meaningfully different from the 2021 model?
Yes, but the differences are mainly equipment-related. The 2022 model gains more standard driver assistance, direct tire-pressure monitoring, Carbon interior inlays, and new option packages while keeping the same powertrain and basic design.
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