2025 Audi Q8

Is the 2025 Audi Q8 a Good SUV?

"The Q8 is more about the feel than the numbers. Is it swift with the turbocharged V6? Absolutely, but this midsize luxury SUV's calling card is its incredibly smooth and supple ride. Despite sharing its platform with the Porsche Cayenne, the Q8 goes all-in on comfort, so if the Cayenne strikes you as a bit too edgy, Audi can offer a compelling antidote. Like many current Audis, however, the Q8's styling seems forgettable at best. That's a shame, because the fundamentals here are good enough to generate real enthusiasm."—Ranked #6 out of 11 Midsize Luxury SUVs

Which 2025 Audi Q8 Should I Buy?

MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Audi Q8 that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.

1. 2025 Audi Q8 55 Quattro (3.0T All-Wheel Drive)

• Base Price: $74,400
• MPG Combined: 20
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 3.0-liter V6
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 335 
• Torque: 369 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 5.6 sec
• Weight: 4,960 lbs
• Length: 196.6 in
• Towing Capacity: 7,700 lbs

The Q8 comes in just one flavor, but it's a good one thanks to silky turbo-V6 power and a ride that's even silkier.

2. 2025 Audi SQ8 (4.0T AWD)

• Base Price: $97,600
• MPG Combined: 17
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 4.0-liter V8
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 500 
• Torque: 568 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 4.3 sec
• Weight: 5,280 lbs
• Length: 196.6 in
• Towing Capacity: 7,700 lbs

If owning an SQ8 makes sense in your life, we envy you that. Sure, it's big and heavy, but it's so fast and so smooth. Subtle, too. Chef's kiss.

3. 2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance (4.0T AWD)

• Base Price: $136,200
• MPG Combined: 16
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 4.0-liter V8
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 631 
• Torque: 627 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 3.4 sec
• Weight: 5,467 lbs
• Length: 197.3 in
• Towing Capacity: 7,700 lbs

The RS Q8 isn't a revolutionary leap beyond the SQ8, but there's no doubt that it's a damn cool SUV. Is it worth an extra $40k? On paper, no; in your heart, quite possibly. For what it's worth, all American examples of the 2025 RS Q8 come with the Performance spec, which means extra power and torque come standard on our shores. But again, the SQ8 already has a whole lot of turbo-V8 power and torque...you take our point.