Mumbai, August 22, 2024 – Audi India has marked a significant chapter in its journey by launching the refreshed Audi Q8 while celebrating an impressive milestone—100,000 cars sold in India over a span of just 15 years. This achievement not only underscores the brand’s growing footprint in the Indian luxury car market but also highlights the enduring loyalty of its customer base.
A New Era of Luxury with the Audi Q8
The newly launched Audi Q8 is a testament to the brand’s commitment to combining sportiness with elegance. Featuring a bold new design and cutting-edge technology, the Q8 stands at the pinnacle of Audi’s Q range, promising to captivate luxury car enthusiasts with its refined aesthetics and powerful performance.
Exterior Design:
- The Q8 showcases a striking new single-frame grille with a vertical inlay design in a droplet shape, accompanied by redesigned air intake grilles and a sleek spoiler.
- The rear of the vehicle sports a new diffuser design, while the iconic Audi rings receive a two-dimensional update on both the front and rear.
- Advanced HD Matrix LED headlights with laser technology and dynamic indicators, along with customizable digital light signatures, ensure the Q8 remains visually distinctive on the road.
Interior Luxury:
- Inside, the Q8 is equipped with a state-of-the-art B&O Premium sound system, a 360-degree surround view camera, and a 4-zone climate control system, offering passengers a seamless blend of comfort and cutting-edge technology.
- The Audi Virtual Cockpit, along with the MMI Navigation plus system, provides drivers with an intuitive and highly customizable interface.
- Complementing the luxury interior are newly designed R21 graphite gray alloy wheels paired with bold red brake calipers, enhancing the vehicle’s dynamic stance.
Power and Performance:
- At the heart of the Q8 is a 3.0 L TFSI engine delivering 340 hp and 500 Nm of torque, further enhanced by a 48V Mild Hybrid system.
- With an acceleration time of 0-100 km/h in just 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h, the Q8 promises an exhilarating driving experience, supported by Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive system and customizable Audi Drive Select modes.
Celebrating a Landmark Achievement
In conjunction with the Q8 launch, Audi India is celebrating its 100,000th car sale, a milestone achieved in just over 15 years. To mark this occasion, Audi is offering a special 100-day celebration with exclusive benefits for its customers, including loyalty perks, service plans, and attractive trade-in offers.
Customer-Centric Approach:
Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India, expressed his pride in reaching this milestone, emphasizing the brand’s focus on customer satisfaction. “Reaching 100,000 sales in India is a testament to the trust our customers have in Audi. Our commitment to innovation and quality has earned us a special place in the hearts of car enthusiasts across the country.”
As Audi continues to expand its presence in India, the launch of the new Q8, along with the celebration of this milestone, reinforces the brand’s unwavering commitment to delivering luxury, performance, and innovation to its discerning customers. With the new Q8, Audi India is poised to set new benchmarks in the luxury SUV segment.
