{"id":48924,"date":"2023-07-12T08:32:36","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T06:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/?p=48924"},"modified":"2023-07-12T08:32:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T06:32:38","slug":"spy-shots-audi-rs-q8-facelift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/spy-shots-audi-rs-q8-facelift\/","title":{"rendered":"Spy Shots &#8211; Audi RS Q8 Facelift"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Audi Q8, the SUV flagship of the brand, is up for a mid-lifecycle update as proven by camouflaged prototypes of the Q8, Q8 TFSI and SQ8 caught in various places over the past months. The facelift, of course, includes the most powerful RS variant of the Q8 range \u2013 also known as the budget Lamborghini Urus \u2013 which was now photographed for the first time undergoing high-speed tests on the German N\u00fcrburgring race track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only parts that will change with the facelift are bumpers, fenders, side sills, tailgate, and lighting units. The biggest change compared to the current Audi RS Q8 is probably the LED headlight and taillight graphics which are in line for a refresh.<\/p><div class=\"autoestrada-nel-contenuto autoestrada-entity-placement\" id=\"autoestrada-713537707\" style=\"position: relative;padding: 30px;border: 2px solid red;margin: 25px auto 35px;text-align: center;width: fit-content;\"><div class=\"autoestrada-adlabel\">Advertising<\/div><div id=\"autoestrada-872549393\"><!-- START ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com -->\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\nvar uri = 'https:\/\/impfr.tradedoubler.com\/imp?type(img)g(25401758)a(2263928)' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11);\r\ndocument.write('<a href=\"https:\/\/clk.tradedoubler.com\/click?p=320153&a=2263928&g=25401758\" target=\"_BLANK\"><img src=\"'+uri+'\" border=0><\\\/a>');\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- END ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com -->\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other notable changes at the front include the honeycomb pattern on the Singleframe grille, which now features larger holes, and the redesigned bumper intakes that look more like the Q8 e-tron. The surfacing on the front and rear fenders appear to be identical under the camouflage, but maybe Audi hides some sort of trim changes. The same applies to the tail with the exception of the lighting units and possibly the rear diffuser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"48929\" src=\"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Audi-RS-Q8-Facelift-001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Audi-RS-Q8-Facelift-001.jpg 600w, https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Audi-RS-Q8-Facelift-001-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spy shot of secretly tested future car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"48937\" src=\"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Audi-RS-Q8-Facelift-007.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Audi-RS-Q8-Facelift-007.jpg 600w, https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Audi-RS-Q8-Facelift-007-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spy shot of secretly tested future car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"48925\" src=\"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Audi-RS-Q8-Facelift-008.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Audi-RS-Q8-Facelift-008.jpg 600w, https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Audi-RS-Q8-Facelift-008-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spy shot of secretly tested future car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"48933\" src=\"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Audi-RS-Q8-Facelift-010.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Audi-RS-Q8-Facelift-010.jpg 600w, https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Audi-RS-Q8-Facelift-010-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spy shot of secretly tested future car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AUTOMEDIA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We expect Audi to freshen up the interior with new upholstery options and upgraded infotainment\/connectivity features, which will keep the RS Q8 on par with its rivals in the premium SUV segment. The competition includes the BMW X6 M, the Mercedes-AMG GLE Coupes, and the Porsche Cayenne Coupe stablemate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few updates under the bonnet will ensure that the engine remains compatible with the strict emission regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The debut of the facelifted Audi RS Q8 is expected in 2024, six years after its original debut in 2018. Interestingly, an all-new second generation of the Q8 is rumoured for 2026, when Audi will launch its last new ICE-powered model before going EV-only by 2033.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aes-custom-banner\">\n<!-- START ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com -->\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\nvar uri = 'https:\/\/imp.tradedoubler.com\/imp?type(img)g(25412144)a(2263928)' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11);\ndocument.write('<a href=\"https:\/\/clk.tradedoubler.com\/click?p=339644&#038;a=2263928&#038;g=25412144\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"'+uri+'\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" border=\"0\"><\/a>');\n<\/script>\n<!-- END ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com -->\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Audi Q8, the SUV flagship of the brand, is up for a mid-lifecycle update as proven by camouflaged prototypes of the Q8, Q8 TFSI and SQ8 caught in various places over the past months. 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