2024 Audi Q8, SQ8 facelifts revealed, due here next year

The facelifted 2024 Audi Q8 SUV debuted at the Munich motor show.

Not to be confused with the renamed Audi Q8 E-Tron electric SUV (previously E-Tron), the internal-combustion Q8 large SUV – the slant-backed five-seat sibling to the three-row Q7 – has received a mid-life update following its 2018 launch.

“We are excited to see the facelifted Q8 family Down Under, and at this stage, we anticipate their Australian launch to be mid-2024,” said an Audi Australia spokesperson.

Outside, the updated Q8 wears redesigned front and rear bumpers, a new 'octagon' grille design' with vertical inlays, and visible exhaust pipes for standard models in place of the faux units.

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The illumination system has new high-definition matrix-LED headlights with laser high-beam technology and four user-selectable light signatures.

Digital OLED tail-lights – first seen on Q5, A8 and forthcoming Q6 E-Tron – with four selectable rear light designs feature on the new Q8.

Audi has introduced new wheel choices between 21 and 23 inches and three new colour options: Sakhir gold, Ascari blue and Chili red.

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The updated Q8’s cabin features new decorative inlays and seats with contrast stitching. The MIB 3 infotainment system now supports third-party applications – including Spotify and Amazon Music – and the digital instrument cluster is enhanced to display additional driver assistance-related details.

Under the bonnet, the 2024 Audi Q8 retains its existing powertrain options, including the 210kW/600Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 50 TDI and 250kW/500Nm 3.0-litre turbo-petrol 55 TFSI available in Australia.

Both models continue with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system and eight-speed automatic transmission.

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Specific enhancements for the sportier SQ8 variant include an L-shaped, honeycomb-look grille, a redesigned front spoiler and rear diffuser, and newly optional 23-inch wheels.

As before, the SQ8 has a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine delivering 373kW and 770Nm. It does not include a mild-hybrid system but features cylinder deactivation technology.

The 2024 Audi Q8 is currently open for orders in the European market. The RS Q8 performance SUV has yet to receive an update.

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Audi Australia has confirmed the updated Q8 is due to arrive in local showrooms mid-next year.

The Audi Q8 is priced between $132,269 for the 50 TDI and $219,069 for the RS Q8, both before on-road costs.

VFACTS new-car sales data reveals 328 examples of the Audi Q8 were sold in Australia year-to-date, compared to 605 units of the related Porsche Cayenne Coupe, 526 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupes, 399 BMW X6s and 342 Range Rover Velars.