“Audi voice recognition system is inexcusably horrible. So much so, that it likely will be the primary reason for me not to purchase another Audi unless it is improved. It frequently is highly inaccurate in interpreting clearly stated commands, and it's processing speed is agonizingly slow. Other than that, the RSQ8 is an amazing vehicle, with fantastic looks and exceptional performance combined with luxury.”
2023 Audi RS Q8: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Audi RS Q8 gets a small standard-equipment update rather than a redesign. Its main change is extra cabin comfort and richer interior trim, while the performance hardware and exterior design carry over.
About the 2023 Audi RS Q8
1st-generation RS Q8 in the U.S. (2020-2024 pre-facelift), fourth model year
Audi presents the Q8 family as a sleek luxury SUV line that blends bold design, strong performance, and everyday usefulness. The RS Q8 is the most extreme version of that idea: a two-row luxury SUV with a 591-hp twin-turbo V8, standard quattro all-wheel drive, and a richly trimmed cabin. Its core appeal is super-SUV speed without giving up daily comfort, cargo room, or the clean, understated style many Audi shoppers want.
Audi positioned the one-trim 2023 RS Q8 as the highest-performance Q8, combining everyday SUV usefulness with a 591-hp twin-turbo V8, AWD, adaptive air suspension, and all-wheel steering. Its cabin pairs heated and ventilated Valcona leather sport seats with a 10.1-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a Bang & Olufsen sound system.
What changed, by category
Styling
Additional leather trim becomes standard throughout the cabin.
Tech
Power-operated sunshades for the rear doors become standard.
2023 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 | 20 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 | |
| Blindspot Sensors | |
| Park Assist | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| 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 | |
| Ventilated Front Seats | |
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2023 Audi RS Q8 compared with the 2022 model?
The 2023 Audi RS Q8 gains standard power-operated rear-door sunshades and additional leather cabin trim. Its engine, chassis layout, exterior design, and one-trim lineup otherwise carry over.
Was the 2023 Audi RS Q8 redesigned?
No. The 2023 RS Q8 remains part of the first-generation, pre-facelift model line and receives only a small standard-equipment update.
Did the 2023 Audi RS Q8 get a new engine?
No. The 2023 RS Q8 retains its 591-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, eight-speed automatic transmission, and quattro all-wheel drive.
Did every 2023 Audi RS Q8 get the new cabin upgrades?
Yes. Audi sold the 2023 RS Q8 in one trim, so the standard rear-door power sunshades and additional leather interior trim apply across the U.S. lineup.
Is the 2023 Audi RS Q8 meaningfully different from the 2022 model?
No, not in performance or overall design. The meaningful differences are limited to standard rear-door power sunshades and more leather trim inside.
2023 Audi RS Q8 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Audi RS Q8.
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