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Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro – Features, Specs & Price
Key Specifications
Ex-showroom Price & Body Type
- Price: ₹ 1.19 Crore (approx.)
- Body Type: Luxury Electric Coupe-SUV
Motor & Performance
- Certified Range (WLTP): 505 km per charge
- Motor Type: Dual Asynchronous Electric Motors (one on each axle)
- Battery Capacity: 95 kWh (Gross) Lithium-ion
- Transmission: Automatic (Single-speed)
- Max Power: 340 PS (250 kW)
- Max Torque: 664 Nm
- Fuel Type: Electric
- Drive Type: All-Wheel Drive (quattro)
- 0-100 km/h: 6.0 seconds
- Top Speed: 200 km/h
- Charging Time (AC 11 kW): ~9 hours 30 min (0–100%)
- Fast Charging Support (DC up to 170 kW): ✔️ Yes (10–80% in ~31 min)
- Emission Norm Compliance: Zero Emissions (Battery Electric Vehicle)
Suspension, Brakes & Tyres
- Front Suspension: Adaptive Air Suspension
- Rear Suspension: Adaptive Air Suspension
- Front Brakes: Ventilated Disc
- Rear Brakes: Ventilated Disc
- Tyre Type: Radial Tubeless
- Tyre Size: 255/50 R20 (Alloy Wheels)
Dimensions & Capacity
- Length: 4,915 mm
- Width: 1,976 mm
- Height: 1,632 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,928 mm
- Ground Clearance: Adaptive (up to 226 mm)
- Boot Space: 528 litres (Rear) + 62 litres (Frunk)
- Seating Capacity: 5 passengers
- No. of Doors: 5
- Kerb Weight: Approx. 2,585 kg
Key Features
Safety & Assistance
- ✔️ Airbags: 8 – Dual Front, Front Side, Rear Side, Curtain
- ✔️ ABS with EBD: Yes
- ✔️ Rear Parking Sensors: Yes
- ✔️ Front Parking Sensors: Yes
- ✔️ Speed Sensing Door Lock: Yes
- ✔️ Hill Start Assist: Yes
- ✔️ Hill Descent Control: Yes
- ✔️ Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Yes
- ✔️ Traction Control System (TCS): Yes
- ✔️ Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): Yes
- ✔️ 360-Degree Camera: Yes
- ✔️ Audi Pre-Sense Basic: Yes
- ✔️ ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts: Yes
- ✔️ Global Safety Rating: 5-Star (Euro NCAP)
- ✔️ Sunroof: Panoramic Sunroof
Infotainment & Connectivity
- ✔️ Touchscreen: Yes (Dual Haptic Touchscreens - 10.1-inch for MMI, 8.6-inch for Climate Control)
- ✔️ Bluetooth / USB: Yes
- ✔️ Speakers: Yes (Audi Sound System)
- ✔️ Android Auto / Apple CarPlay: Yes (Wired)
- ✔️ Wireless Phone Charging: Yes
- ✔️ Voice Commands: Yes
- ✔️ Audi Connect Services: Yes
Comfort & Convenience
- ✔️ Automatic Climate Control: Four-zone
- ✔️ Heater: Yes
- ✔️ Rear AC Vents: Yes (on pillars and behind armrest)
- ✔️ Power Steering: Yes (Electro-mechanical)
- ✔️ All Power Windows with One-Touch Up/Down: Yes
- ✔️ Central Locking: Keyless
- ✔️ Keyless Entry: Yes
- ✔️ Engine Start/Stop Button: Yes
- ✔️ Cruise Control: Yes (with Speed Limiter)
- ✔️ Electric Tailgate: Yes (with Gesture Control)
- ✔️ Auto-Dimming IRVM & ORVMs: Yes
- ✔️ Rain-Sensing Wipers: Yes
- ✔️ Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold: Yes
Interior & Seating
- ✔️ Upholstery: Leather
- ✔️ Rear Seat Split: 40:20:40 Split-Folding
- ✔️ Adjustable Driver Seat: Yes (Power Adjustable)
- ✔️ Adjustable Front Passenger Seat: Yes (Power Adjustable)
- ✔️ Adjustable Steering: Yes (Electric Tilt & Telescopic)
- ✔️ Cabin Storage: Cup Holders, Door Pockets, Centre Armrest with Storage, Cooled Glovebox
- ✔️ Ambient Interior Lighting: Yes
- ✔️ Front Seat Back Pockets: Yes
- ✔️ Rear Centre Armrest with Cupholders: Yes
Driver Information
- ✔️ Digital Instrument Cluster: Yes (Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus - 12.3-inch)
- ✔️ Battery & Range Display: Yes
- ✔️ Trip Meter: Yes (Dual)
- ✔️ Average Speed & Consumption Display: Yes
- ✔️ Digital Clock: Yes
- ✔️ Door Ajar Warning: Yes
- ✔️ Heads-Up Display (HUD): ❌ Not Available (Typically in higher trims or optional)
Exterior Styling
- ✔️ Body-Coloured Bumpers & ORVMs: Yes
- ✔️ Alloy Wheels: Yes (20-inch)
- ❌ Wheel Covers: Not Applicable
- ✔️ LED DRLs: Yes
- ✔️ LED Headlamps: Yes (Matrix LED Headlamps)
- ✔️ LED Taillamps: Yes (with Dynamic Indicators)
- ✔️ Shark Fin Antenna: Yes
- ✔️ Roof Rails: Yes
- ✔️ Chrome Grille: Yes
- ✔️ Automatic Headlamps: Yes
Available Colours
- Chronos Grey Metallic
- Glacier White Metallic
- Mythos Black Metallic
- Navarra Blue Metallic
- Plasma Blue Metallic
- Siam Beige Metallic
- Madeira Brown Metallic
- Manhattan Gray Metallic
- Soneira Red Metallic
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro – Features, Specs & Price
Key Specifications
Ex-showroom Price & Body Type
- Price: ₹ 1.32 Crore (approx.)
- Body Type: Luxury Electric Coupe-SUV
Motor & Performance
- Certified Range (WLTP): 600 km per charge
- Motor Type: Dual Asynchronous Electric Motors (one on each axle)
- Battery Capacity: 114 kWh (Gross) Lithium-ion
- Transmission: Automatic (Single-speed)
- Max Power: 408 PS (300 kW)
- Max Torque: 664 Nm
- Fuel Type: Electric
- Drive Type: All-Wheel Drive (quattro)
- 0-100 km/h: 5.6 seconds
- Top Speed: 200 km/h
- Charging Time (AC 11 kW): ~11 hours 30 min (0–100%)
- Fast Charging Support (DC up to 170 kW): ✔️ Yes (10–80% in ~31 min)
- Emission Norm Compliance: Zero Emissions (Battery Electric Vehicle)
Suspension, Brakes & Tyres
- Front Suspension: Adaptive Air Suspension
- Rear Suspension: Adaptive Air Suspension
- Front Brakes: Ventilated Disc
- Rear Brakes: Ventilated Disc
- Tyre Type: Radial Tubeless
- Tyre Size: 255/50 R20 (Alloy Wheels)
Dimensions & Capacity
- Length: 4,915 mm
- Width: 1,976 mm
- Height: 1,632 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,928 mm
- Ground Clearance: Adaptive (up to 226 mm)
- Boot Space: 528 litres (Rear) + 62 litres (Frunk)
- Seating Capacity: 5 passengers
- No. of Doors: 5
- Kerb Weight: Approx. 2,585 kg
Key Features
Safety & Assistance
- ✔️ Airbags: 8 – Dual Front, Front Side, Rear Side, Curtain
- ✔️ ABS with EBD: Yes
- ✔️ Rear Parking Sensors: Yes
- ✔️ Front Parking Sensors: Yes
- ✔️ Speed Sensing Door Lock: Yes
- ✔️ Hill Start Assist: Yes
- ✔️ Hill Descent Control: Yes
- ✔️ Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Yes
- ✔️ Traction Control System (TCS): Yes
- ✔️ Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): Yes
- ✔️ 360-Degree Camera: Yes
- ✔️ Audi Pre-Sense Basic: Yes
- ✔️ ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts: Yes
- ✔️ Global Safety Rating: 5-Star (Euro NCAP)
- ✔️ Sunroof: Panoramic Sunroof
- ✔️ Adaptive Cruise Control: ❌ Not standard (often optional or higher trim)
Infotainment & Connectivity
- ✔️ Touchscreen: Yes (Dual Haptic Touchscreens - 10.1-inch for MMI, 8.6-inch for Climate Control)
- ✔️ Bluetooth / USB: Yes
- ✔️ Speakers: Yes (Audi Sound System)
- ✔️ Android Auto / Apple CarPlay: Yes (Wired)
- ✔️ Wireless Phone Charging: Yes
- ✔️ Voice Commands: Yes
- ✔️ Audi Connect Services: Yes
Comfort & Convenience
- ✔️ Automatic Climate Control: Four-zone
- ✔️ Heater: Yes
- ✔️ Rear AC Vents: Yes (on pillars and behind armrest)
- ✔️ Power Steering: Yes (Electro-mechanical)
- ✔️ All Power Windows with One-Touch Up/Down: Yes
- ✔️ Central Locking: Keyless
- ✔️ Keyless Entry: Yes
- ✔️ Engine Start/Stop Button: Yes
- ✔️ Cruise Control: Yes (with Speed Limiter)
- ✔️ Electric Tailgate: Yes (with Gesture Control)
- ✔️ Auto-Dimming IRVM & ORVMs: Yes
- ✔️ Rain-Sensing Wipers: Yes
- ✔️ Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold: Yes
Interior & Seating
- ✔️ Upholstery: Leather
- ✔️ Rear Seat Split: 40:20:40 Split-Folding
- ✔️ Adjustable Driver Seat: Yes (Power Adjustable)
- ✔️ Adjustable Front Passenger Seat: Yes (Power Adjustable)
- ✔️ Adjustable Steering: Yes (Electric Tilt & Telescopic)
- ✔️ Cabin Storage: Cup Holders, Door Pockets, Centre Armrest with Storage, Cooled Glovebox
- ✔️ Ambient Interior Lighting: Yes
- ✔️ Front Seat Back Pockets: Yes
- ✔️ Rear Centre Armrest with Cupholders: Yes
- ✔️ Ventilated Seats: ❌ Not standard (often optional or higher trim)
Driver Information
- ✔️ Digital Instrument Cluster: Yes (Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus - 12.3-inch)
- ✔️ Battery & Range Display: Yes
- ✔️ Trip Meter: Yes (Dual)
- ✔️ Average Speed & Consumption Display: Yes
- ✔️ Digital Clock: Yes
- ✔️ Door Ajar Warning: Yes
- ❌ Heads-Up Display (HUD): Not Available (Typically in higher trims or optional)
Exterior Styling
- ✔️ Body-Coloured Bumpers & ORVMs: Yes
- ✔️ Alloy Wheels: Yes (20-inch)
- ❌ Wheel Covers: Not Applicable
- ✔️ LED DRLs: Yes
- ✔️ LED Headlamps: Yes (Matrix LED Headlamps)
- ✔️ LED Taillamps: Yes (with Dynamic Indicators)
- ✔️ Shark Fin Antenna: Yes
- ✔️ Roof Rails: Yes
- ✔️ Chrome Grille: Yes
- ✔️ Automatic Headlamps: Yes
Available Colours
- Chronos Grey Metallic
- Glacier White Metallic
- Mythos Black Metallic
- Navarra Blue Metallic
- Plasma Blue Metallic
- Siam Beige Metallic
- Madeira Brown Metallic
- Manhattan Gray Metallic
- Soneira Red Metallic
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Technology quattro – Features, Specs & Price
Key Specifications
Ex-showroom Price & Body Type
- Price: ₹ 1.32 Crore (approx.)
- Body Type: Luxury Electric Coupe-SUV
Motor & Performance
- Certified Range (WLTP): 600 km per charge
- Motor Type: Dual Asynchronous Electric Motors (one on each axle)
- Battery Capacity: 114 kWh (Gross) Lithium-ion
- Transmission: Automatic (Single-speed)
- Max Power: 408 PS (300 kW)
- Max Torque: 664 Nm
- Fuel Type: Electric
- Drive Type: All-Wheel Drive (quattro)
- 0-100 km/h: 5.6 seconds
- Top Speed: 200 km/h
- Charging Time (AC 11 kW): ~11 hours 30 min (0–100%)
- Fast Charging Support (DC up to 170 kW): ✔️ Yes (10–80% in ~31 min)
- Emission Norm Compliance: Zero Emissions (Battery Electric Vehicle)
Suspension, Brakes & Tyres
- Front Suspension: Adaptive Air Suspension
- Rear Suspension: Adaptive Air Suspension
- Front Brakes: Ventilated Disc
- Rear Brakes: Ventilated Disc
- Tyre Type: Radial Tubeless
- Tyre Size: 255/50 R20 (Alloy Wheels)
Dimensions & Capacity
- Length: 4,915 mm
- Width: 1,976 mm
- Height: 1,632 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,928 mm
- Ground Clearance: Adaptive (up to 226 mm)
- Boot Space: 528 litres (Rear) + 62 litres (Frunk)
- Seating Capacity: 5 passengers
- No. of Doors: 5
- Kerb Weight: Approx. 2,585 kg
Key Features
Safety & Assistance
- ✔️ Airbags: 8 – Dual Front, Front Side, Rear Side, Curtain
- ✔️ ABS with EBD: Yes
- ✔️ Rear Parking Sensors: Yes
- ✔️ Front Parking Sensors: Yes
- ✔️ Speed Sensing Door Lock: Yes
- ✔️ Hill Start Assist: Yes
- ✔️ Hill Descent Control: Yes
- ✔️ Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Yes
- ✔️ Traction Control System (TCS): Yes
- ✔️ Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): Yes
- ✔️ 360-Degree Camera: Yes
- ✔️ Audi Pre-Sense Basic: Yes
- ✔️ ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts: Yes
- ✔️ Global Safety Rating: 5-Star (Euro NCAP)
- ✔️ Sunroof: Panoramic Sunroof
- ✔️ Adaptive Cruise Control: Yes (with Stop & Go function)
- ✔️ Lane Departure Warning: Yes
- ✔️ Blind Spot Detection (Audi Side Assist): Yes
Infotainment & Connectivity
- ✔️ Touchscreen: Yes (Dual Haptic Touchscreens - 10.1-inch for MMI, 8.6-inch for Climate Control)
- ✔️ Bluetooth / USB: Yes
- ✔️ Speakers: Yes (Bang & Olufsen Premium 3D Sound System - 16 Speakers)
- ✔️ Android Auto / Apple CarPlay: Yes (Wired)
- ✔️ Wireless Phone Charging: Yes
- ✔️ Voice Commands: Yes
- ✔️ Audi Connect Services: Yes
- ✔️ MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch Response: Yes
Comfort & Convenience
- ✔️ Automatic Climate Control: Four-zone
- ✔️ Heater: Yes
- ✔️ Rear AC Vents: Yes (on pillars and behind armrest)
- ✔️ Power Steering: Yes (Electro-mechanical)
- ✔️ All Power Windows with One-Touch Up/Down: Yes
- ✔️ Central Locking: Keyless
- ✔️ Keyless Entry: Yes
- ✔️ Engine Start/Stop Button: Yes
- ✔️ Cruise Control: Yes (Adaptive)
- ✔️ Electric Tailgate: Yes (with Gesture Control)
- ✔️ Auto-Dimming IRVM & ORVMs: Yes
- ✔️ Rain-Sensing Wipers: Yes
- ✔️ Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold: Yes
- ✔️ Soft-Close Doors: Yes (Optional in some markets, common in top trim)
Interior & Seating
- ✔️ Upholstery: Premium Leather (e.g., Valcona leather)
- ✔️ Rear Seat Split: 40:20:40 Split-Folding
- ✔️ Adjustable Driver Seat: Yes (Power Adjustable with Memory Function)
- ✔️ Adjustable Front Passenger Seat: Yes (Power Adjustable with Memory Function)
- ✔️ Adjustable Steering: Yes (Electric Tilt & Telescopic)
- ✔️ Cabin Storage: Cup Holders, Door Pockets, Centre Armrest with Storage, Cooled Glovebox
- ✔️ Ambient Interior Lighting: Yes (Multi-colour customizable)
- ✔️ Front Seat Back Pockets: Yes
- ✔️ Rear Centre Armrest with Cupholders: Yes
- ✔️ Ventilated Seats (Front): Yes
- ✔️ Massage Function for Front Seats: Yes
Driver Information
- ✔️ Digital Instrument Cluster: Yes (Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus - 12.3-inch)
- ✔️ Battery & Range Display: Yes
- ✔️ Trip Meter: Yes (Dual)
- ✔️ Average Speed & Consumption Display: Yes
- ✔️ Digital Clock: Yes
- ✔️ Door Ajar Warning: Yes
- ✔️ Heads-Up Display (HUD): Yes
Exterior Styling
- ✔️ Body-Coloured Bumpers & ORVMs: Yes
- ✔️ Alloy Wheels: Yes (20-inch, optional larger 21-inch)
- ❌ Wheel Covers: Not Applicable
- ✔️ LED DRLs: Yes
- ✔️ LED Headlamps: Yes (Digital Matrix LED Headlamps - more advanced)
- ✔️ LED Taillamps: Yes (with Dynamic Indicators and Light Signatures)
- ✔️ Shark Fin Antenna: Yes
- ✔️ Roof Rails: Yes
- ✔️ Chrome Grille: Yes
- ✔️ Automatic Headlamps: Yes
Available Colours
- Chronos Grey Metallic
- Glacier White Metallic
- Mythos Black Metallic
- Navarra Blue Metallic
- Plasma Blue Metallic
- Siam Beige Metallic
- Madeira Brown Metallic
- Manhattan Gray Metallic
- Soneira Red Metallic
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron – Electric Luxury :
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron stands as a testament to Audi’s unwavering commitment to sustainable luxury and groundbreaking design in the electric era. For the discerning Indian audience, this electric SUV-coupe fuses the commanding presence of an SUV with the sleek, aerodynamic lines of a Sportback, creating an undeniable visual allure. Its sophisticated profile, accentuated by the signature Singleframe grille with its new 2D Audi rings and striking LED lighting, speaks volumes about its progressive nature. More than just a vehicle, it’s a statement – a bold declaration of a refined, eco-conscious lifestyle that doesn’t compromise on style or substance, perfectly suited for India’s evolving urban landscape and highways.
Beneath its captivating exterior, the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron delivers exhilarating performance that defines the electric driving experience. With dual electric motors providing quattro all-wheel drive, it offers instantaneous torque and confident handling, effortlessly navigating city streets or cruising on open roads. The generous battery capacity, with variants offering an impressive range of up to 600 km on a single charge (WLTP), significantly mitigates range anxiety, making long journeys a seamless affair for Indian families. Coupled with rapid DC charging capabilities, which can replenish the battery from 10% to 80% in approximately 31 minutes, the Q8 Sportback e-tron ensures you spend less time charging and more time enjoying the drive.
Step inside the Q8 Sportback e-tron, and you are welcomed into a realm of digital luxury and unparalleled comfort. The meticulously crafted cabin features premium materials and a driver-centric cockpit, highlighted by Audi’s intuitive MMI touch response system across multiple high-resolution screens. From the Audi Virtual Cockpit plus to the dual haptic touchscreens for infotainment and climate control, every interaction is seamless and intuitive. Features like power-adjustable ventilated seats with massage functions, a panoramic sunroof, and a premium Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system create an oasis of tranquility, ensuring every journey, whether a daily commute or a cross-country adventure, is nothing short of first-class.
For the Indian market, the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron truly hits the mark as a practical yet aspirational electric vehicle. Its adaptive air suspension provides a plush ride, effortlessly soaking up varied road conditions, while also offering adjustable ground clearance – a valuable asset on diverse Indian terrains. The spacious five-seater configuration ensures ample room for occupants, and while the Sportback design offers a sleek aesthetic, the boot space remains practical for daily needs and weekend getaways. With its blend of advanced safety features, robust build quality, and Audi’s renowned reliability, the Q8 Sportback e-tron is not just a luxury electric SUV; it’s a smart, sustainable, and prestigious choice for the forward-thinking Indian consumer.
- Pros
- Striking Coupe-SUV Design – The Q8 Sportback e-tron stands out with its sleek, coupe-like profile and futuristic styling, combining performance with premium aesthetics.
- Strong Electric Performance – Dual electric motors deliver swift acceleration and confident all-wheel drive handling, perfect for city and highway drives.
- Advanced Tech Features – Comes loaded with a virtual cockpit, dual touchscreen MMI interface, adaptive air suspension, and cutting-edge driver assistance systems.
- Decent Range – Offers a WLTP-claimed range of up to 600 km (varies by variant), making it viable for long-distance travel.
- Quieter and Greener Drive – Fully electric powertrain ensures a silent ride with zero tailpipe emissions, ideal for eco-conscious luxury buyers.
- Cons
- High Price Point – As a premium electric SUV, it commands a steep price tag, especially for top-spec variants.
- Limited Charging Infrastructure – Fast-charging stations in India are still developing, which may affect long-distance usability.
- Reduced Boot Space – The sportback design slightly compromises rear headroom and cargo capacity compared to the standard Q8 e-tron.
- Complex Infotainment Controls – The dual-screen setup may take time to get used to and can distract while driving.
- Long Charging Time on AC – Home AC charging is considerably slower compared to DC fast chargers.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does the Q8 Sportback e-tron support all-wheel drive (Quattro)?
What are the main differences between the Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron?
Is the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron eligible for any subsidies or tax benefits in India?
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