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If you plan to purchase a 2023 Audi Q8, knowing its specs is a must. Find out what you can expect from this car in this article below.
Many of you will know that Audi has been releasing information about it doing a comeback. It is also said that several of the Audi car lineups will be remodeled. Interestingly, one of them is the 2023 Audi Q8—as you will see in this article below. If you wonder what improvement you will be able to notice for this year’s release, you can get some information about it in this article below.
2023 Audi Q8: Coming with a New Specs to Drool Over
Q8 is one of the lineups from Audi—one prominent car manufacturer from Germany. This manufacturer is known for manufacturing luxury cars. One of them is this lineup: Q8.
The 2023 Audi Q8 is said to receive a full redesign, as mentioned in various sources. The redesign will not only visible in the car’s looks, but also in its engine and interior aspect.
Audi Q8 Release Date and Price
Now you may wonder when will the car be released and introduced to the public. Unfortunately, there is no information regarding this from the carmaker itself. Despite the lack of information from the official, sources out there mentioned that this mid-size SUV will be released in late 2022 or even early 2023.
As for the price, the SUV is said to have a base price of $70,800. Interestingly, due to trim levels (specialty trim) and modifications that you can get directly from the carmaker, the price can go up to 6-digits, which is around $120,400.
This car lineup is also said to have many competitors from many prominent carmakers. This will include the Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, Cadillac Escalade, Range Rover Sport, as well as INFINITI QX80. All of them are great cars, and Audi enters as a new SUV competitor which also has many plus sides to offer.
What You Can See on This Car
You may wonder what this car will look like. Definitely, it will have a bold appearance just like the previous releases. Each trim level will have different little changes here and there, but overall improvements can be seen in the car’s LED headlights and its washer. The car also provides headlight-taillight welcome/goodbye animation as a standard for all trims.
One of the differences you can notice from the premium trim compared to the base one is the car’s glass material chosen. The premium will have a better sound insulation quality as the glass is dual-paned. Premium trim also has the seat covered in leather upholstery.
Aside from the car’s luxurious seating, you will also see that the car has various luxurious features to offer. The car’s interior is visually impressive, and also spacious enough for a mid-size SUV.
The car also looks neat and quite minimalistic given that you will see fewer buttons appearing on the dashboard. The infotainment aspect is supported by a touchscreen that is accommodating to your needs. It is also equipped with voice command and connectivity to Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto.
In addition, the carmaker is said to provide this car—as well as many other Audi cars—with a wireless charger pad and a great audio system with two selectable Bang & Olufsen audio systems. The navigation system of the upcoming Audi Q8 is also said to be a great one. Its digital gauge cluster, too, is said to be great as well following the car’s overall outstanding features.
The Colors Options
So far, it is mentioned by sources that the entire 2023 Audi Q8 will offer you many colors. But what colors are available are not mentioned aside from Waitomo blue metallic, Tamarind brown metallic, as well as Satellite silver metallic. Three colors mentioned are changing the three previously introduced, which are the Galaxy blue metallic, Florett silver metallic, as well as the Barrel brown metallic.
The Engine Aspect
According to sources, the upcoming 2023 Audi Q8 is said to be offering two different powertrain systems. This will include a 3.0-L turbocharged V6 engine, as well as a 4.0-L 8-cylinder engine. The drivetrain system used will be the AWD given it is an SUV. As for the transmission, it will use a Tiptronic 8-speed transmission.
The powertrain used will be able to produce around 336-500 HP power production with great torque following it. Although the 2023 Audi Q8 has yet to use a hybrid system nor shift to be an EV vehicle, the car is still able to win the heart of many for its wonderful features.