New Audi Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron bookings open ahead of 18 Aug launch
Audi India has commenced the booking process for the upcoming Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron, both of which are slated for launch on August 18, 2023. Customers looking to secure these electric SUV and Coupe SUV models can now reserve them by paying a token amount of Rs 5,00,000.
Audi Q8 E-Tron and Q8 Sportback E-Tron: Design, Colors, and Interior
The Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron are essentially facelifted versions of the e-tron and e-tron Sportback, respectively. They showcase subtle design updates, including a redesigned grille, tweaked front and rear bumpers, re-profiled headlights and taillights, larger air inlets, and newly designed 20-inch aero alloy wheels specially tailored for the India market. A new light stripe runs along the edge of the bonnet for both models.
Audi India offers the Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron in nine distinctive color options: Madeira Brown, Chronos Grey, Glacier White, Mythos Black, Plasma Blue, Soneira Red, Magnet Grey, Siam Beige, and Manhattan Grey.
The interior of the 2023 Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron is largely similar to their pre-facelift counterparts, but the dashboard now features recycled materials. The India-specific models are available with three interior themes: Okapi Brown, Pearl Beige, and Black. Customers can opt for Valcona Milano leather upholstery or a combination of leather and leatherette upholstery. Both models are equipped with a 12.3-inch driver display, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and an additional 8.6-inch touchscreen control panel.
Audi Q8 E-Tron and Q8 Sportback E-Tron: Features
The Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron come loaded with an array of features, including digital LED matrix headlights, powered front seats with memory, lumbar support, massage function, ventilation, and heating, 30-color ambient lighting, a 16-speaker, 705-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system, panoramic sunroof, four-zone temperature control, wireless charging pad, 360-degree camera, park assist package with park assist plus, soft-close function for doors, connected car technology, lane departure warning, adaptive air suspension, seven driving modes, gesture-controlled boot opening, and more.
2023 Audi Q8 E-Tron and Q8 Sportback E-Tron: Battery, Range, and Charging
Both models are powered by a larger 114kWh battery pack coupled with a dual-motor setup, delivering 408PS and 664Nm of torque. The Q8 e-tron offers a driving range of 582km, while the Q8 Sportback e-tron promises up to 600km on a full charge, according to WLTP standards. Both models can accelerate from zero to 100kmph in just 5.6 seconds. The Q8 e-tron models support up to 22kW Type-2 AC charging and up to 170kW CCS2 DC fast charging, enabling the battery pack to charge from 10 to 80 percent in 31 minutes.
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