2026 Audi RS Q8: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 Audi RS Q8 is a carryover with no major changes. It returns in Performance form with the same powertrain, styling, chassis hardware, safety features, and cabin technology as the 2025 model.
About the 2026 Audi RS Q8
1st generation RS Q8; second year after the 2025 update and Performance-model launch.
Audi positions the RS Q8 as its super-SUV: a high-performance two-row luxury SUV that delivers exotic pace without giving up daily comfort, all-wheel-drive traction, cargo room, or an upscale cabin. The appeal is not just straight-line speed. Audi also sells it as a more understated, more usable alternative to flashier ultra-performance SUVs, with real family-road-trip practicality wrapped around serious performance hardware.
The RS Q8 Performance remains Audi’s all-weather performance SUV, combining strong acceleration and cornering hardware with a luxurious, practical cabin. Its key features include a 631-hp twin-turbo V8, all-wheel drive, adaptive air suspension, ceramic brakes, heated and ventilated leather sport seats, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument display.
2026 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 | 14 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 20 mpg |
| Horsepower | 631 hp |
| Torque | 627 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 60.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40.2 in |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |
| Blindspot Sensors | |
| Lane Departure Warning | |
| 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 2026 Audi RS Q8 compared with the 2025 model?
Nothing significant changed for 2026. The RS Q8 carries over its 631-hp V8, exterior design, suspension and chassis hardware, safety equipment, and cabin technology from 2025.
Does the 2026 Audi RS Q8 use the same engine as the 2025 model?
Yes. The 2026 RS Q8 keeps the 631-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive used for 2025.
Is every 2026 Audi RS Q8 a Performance model?
Yes. The U.S. lineup consists of one RS Q8 Performance trim for 2026, with 631 horsepower and performance-focused chassis hardware.
What performance hardware does the 2026 Audi RS Q8 have?
The 2026 RS Q8 has adaptive air suspension, front and rear ceramic brakes, active roll control, and a rear sport differential that directs power between the rear wheels to improve cornering.
Is the 2026 Audi RS Q8 meaningfully different from the 2025 model?
No. The 2026 and 2025 RS Q8 Performance are fundamentally the same, so a used-vehicle comparison should focus on mileage, condition, service history, and equipment rather than a major model-year upgrade.