The burgeoning luxury SUV segment led German automaker Audi to reshape the Q7 three-row SUV and create the stylistic Q8 and SQ8, a duo of sporty five-seaters for buyers looking for more character from an otherwise staid family mover. The 2024 Audi Q8 and SQ8 flagships are in a highly competitive (and lucrative) segment, and both deliver what buyers expect from the brand with the four rings.

2024 Audi Q8 & SQ8: What?s New"

The Audi Q8 and SQ8 get updated front and rear fascias for the 2024 model year. There?s an updated octagonal Singleframe front grille that incorporates redesigned air intakes. Meanwhile, the SQ8 has a new lip spoiler and rear diffuser to fortify its sporting intent.

All Q8 models get a new exhaust, Audi badging laser-etched in the B-pillar, and carbon twill mate inlays (SQ8). Other changes include new high-intensity Matrix-design LED headlamps with optional Audi laser lights, available digital OLED (organic light emitting diode) taillights, a wide-spanning rear LED light strip, and dynamic turn signals with home lighting animations.
Additionally, the SQ8 gets three new wheel designs and three new exterior colors (Sakhir Gold, Ascari Blue, and Chili Red), while the Q8 has a unique wheel option with sizes from 21 to 23 inches.

2024 Audi Q8 in Sakhir Gold Metallic (left) and SQ8 in Waitomo Blue (right). Photos: Audi of America.

Turbocharged Engines & Fuel Economy

Powering the 2024 Audi Q8 is a 3.0-liter turbocharged TF...