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2024 Audi Q8: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 Audi Q8’s biggest change is a mid-cycle styling refresh, not a full redesign. It also gets upgraded headlights and more standard driver-assistance features, while the V6 powertrain carries over.
About the 2024 Audi Q8
1st generation (2019-present), major mid-cycle refresh year
Audi positions the Q8 as its style-forward two-row flagship SUV: lower, sleeker, and more design-led than the three-row Q7, but still roomy and practical enough for daily use. Its core appeal is the blend of coupe-like shape, strong six-cylinder power, standard quattro AWD, a high-end digital cabin, and road manners that feel more athletic than most midsize luxury SUVs. Buyers pick the Q8 for design, technology, and premium long-distance comfort more than maximum cargo space or family hauling.
The Premium is a well-equipped starting point, with a 335-hp turbocharged V6, all-wheel drive, a panoramic roof, a digital instrument display, and dual touchscreens. Premium Plus focuses on everyday comfort with ventilated front seats, four-zone climate control, wireless phone charging, and a 360-degree camera view. Prestige is the luxury-focused version, adding air suspension, a head-up display, soft-close doors, massaging front seats, and automated parking assistance.
What changed, by category
Styling
Audi reshaped the front and rear, revised the grille and bumper details, introduced new wheel designs, and made the exhaust finishers more prominent.
Safety
Adaptive cruise control and lane-centering assistance are standard across the US lineup. On the Premium trim, adaptive cruise control moves from optional to standard.
Tech
Matrix-design LED headlights are standard on US models. Prestige adds HD Matrix-design LED headlights with laser light, plus standard massaging front seats with upgraded leather.
2024 Audi Q8 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, MHEV, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, MHEV, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, MHEV, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 335 hp | 335 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7700 lb | 7700 lb | 7700 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 60.7 cu-ft | 60.7 cu-ft | 60.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40.2 in | 40.2 in | 40.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Night Vision System | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Top View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Front Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Rear Window Shades | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Audi Q8 a full redesign?
No. The 2024 Audi Q8 is a mid-cycle update of the first-generation model, with revised styling, upgraded lighting, and expanded standard driver assistance rather than a new platform or powertrain.
What changed on the 2024 Audi Q8 compared with the 2023 model?
The 2024 Audi Q8 gets redesigned front and rear details, standard Matrix-design LED headlights on US models, and standard adaptive cruise control and lane-centering assistance across the lineup. Its turbocharged V6, eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive carry over.
Does the 2024 Audi Q8 have a new engine?
No. The 2024 Audi Q8 retains its 335-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 mild-hybrid engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive.
What changed on the 2024 Audi Q8 Prestige?
The 2024 Audi Q8 Prestige gains HD Matrix-design LED headlights with laser light and makes massaging front seats with upgraded Valcona and Cricket leather standard. It also receives the model-wide front and rear styling refresh.
Are Matrix-design LED headlights standard on the 2024 Audi Q8?
Yes. Matrix-design LED headlights are standard across the US 2024 Audi Q8 lineup, while the Prestige trim uses a more advanced version with laser light.
2024 Audi Q8 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Audi Q8.
3.9
2024 Audi Q8
(139 reviews)
“Car rides beautifully! The added massage feature on the seats is amazing especially for longer rides. I love the headlight display. It makes me smile every time I see it! Lots of get up and go. Only downside is figuring out exactly how far it will go on a charge. Lots of variability with weather/ temps.”
“Quiet and smooth ride. Lots of features. Pretty easy interface but settings for all things could be organized better. Great build quality and nice materials. Plenty of utility for active lifestyle.”