2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron pricing is unveiled

3 August 2023, 07:05:55

2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron and 2024 Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron are anticipated to arrive in U.S. showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2023 providing improved acceleration, increased handling dynamics, and elevated traction capabilities thanks to its three-motor quattro drivetrain.

Audi SQ8 e-tron - $89,800 MSRP
Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron - $92,600 MSRP

Three electric motors power the new Audi SQ8 e-tron and Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron – one at the front axle and two positioned in the rear – offering 94 more horsepower and 228 more lb.-ft. of torque than the 2024 Q8 e-tron. The three motor drivetrain offers superior straight-line performance, along with improved dynamics and traction capabilities thanks to standard electric torque vectoring. The additional rear motor also increases the SQ8 e-tron’s peak output to 496 hp (370 kW) and 718 lb.-ft. of torque (973 Nm). In its boost mode, the 2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 4.2 seconds (0-100 km/h in only 4.6 seconds).

The 2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron are immediately identifiable by distinctive silver rocker-panel accents and aluminum-look exterior mirror housings, matched by similar treatments on the front fascia and rear diffuser. When compared to the 2024 Q8 e-tron, the SQ8 e-tron is also differentiated by flared fenders that widen the body overall by 1.5 inches (39 mm). 20-inch 5-V-spoke design wheels are standard and 22-inch 5-arm-interference design wheels in titanium finish are available. Six-piston fixed aluminum red calipers at the front clamp 15.7-inch (400mm) diameter two-piece steel brake rotors to provide stopping power. In the rear, sliding single piston red calipers are mated to 13.8 inch (350mm) diameter ventilated steel brake rotors.

The SQ8 interior features standard 12-way adjustable power S-logo embossed front sport seats wrapped in Valcona leather with contrast diamond stitching, with available colors of Black, Rotor Gray, and Arras Red. Inside, SQ8 e-tron models are further differentiated with the addition of a performance-themed Carbon square structure interior trim finish as standard, replacing the open pore wood offerings of the Q8 e-tron. As in the Q8 e-tron, the SQ8 e-tron offers standard four-zone automatic climate control with a heat pump and comfort pre-conditioning. The SQ8 e-tron incorporates the Audi MMI touch response operating system as standard. Its two large high-resolution displays – an upper 10.1-inch and lower 8.6-inch display with haptic touch technology. All SQ8 e-tron models also come standard with a Bang & Olufsen sound system with 3D sound.

With a 23-percent greater net battery capacity of 106 kWh (114 kWh gross) from the previous e-tron S, and a host of aerodynamic and other efficiency updates, the EPA-estimated range of new 2024 SQ8 e-tron sees an increase of around 20 percent compared to the e-tron S models from 2023. The EPA estimated range for the 2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron is 253 miles with the standard 20-inch wheels, and 218 miles with the optional 22-inch wheels. As with the 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron, owners of the 2024 SQ8 e-tron also receive the same two years of DC fast charging included at no additional cost via the Electrify America network.

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