Audi debuts new Q range flagship Q8 in China

Prestige, presence and impeccable Audi quality in every detail; the all new Q8 is ready to combine the best of both worlds by offering the elegance of a four-door luxury coupe and the convenient versatility of a large Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).

Remaining faithful to the dramatic styling of the original Q8 Sport concept first revealed at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, the Q8 will join U.K. roads featuring a generously dimensioned interior with a variable luggage compartment, state-of-the-art drive and suspension technologies and intelligent assistance systems that make it a convincing companion for business and leisure.

A strong yet efficient 3.0 TDI with a mild hybrid system provides the dynamics, which are implied by the muscular exterior design.

With the permanent quattro all-wheel drive and a ground clearance of up to 254mm, the SUV coupe can continue when paved roads end.

At 4,986mm long, 1,995mm wide and 1,705mm high, the new Audi Q8 exudes a presence on the road like no other SUV from the brand with the four rings. With its coupe-style roofline it appears much lower than its Q7 sister model. It is 66mm shorter, but has become 27mm wider.

The distinctive front end, the short rear overhang and the mighty 21-inch wheels with a diameter of 795mm paint a picture of powerful dynamics.

In the U.K., S-line specification that is equipped with a host of standard features ranging from sport-configured adaptive air suspension and MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch to HD Matrix LED head lights, will be available from market launch.

Soon after, an even more comprehensively specified Vorsprung version will join the lineup.

With a wheelbase of almost three metres, the Audi Q8 offers ample space for five people. The interior space exceeds that of the direct competitors in almost all relevant dimensions.

With its large luggage compartment and generously sized storage compartments and tray areas, the Q8 is ideal for longer journeys. The luggage compartment of the SUV holds 605 litres as a standard, which increases to 1,755 litres with the rear backrests folded down. Two golf bags can easily fit in diagonally. The tailgate can be opened and closed electrically as standard.

The electric luggage compartment cover is another convenience option. Guided on rails, it automatically retracts when the tailgate is opened and is extended again upon closing.