Audi SQ8 E-Tron 2024: Australian pricing and specifications

For a vehicle that might seem like a bit of a fringe choice, it’s perhaps surprising just how many different forms in which one can purchase an Audi Q8. Slotted between the petrol/diesel Q8 models and the new full EV ‘E-tron’ variant, is Audi’s new PHEV the goldilocks SUV that asks for too much gold?

Audi has used E-tron branding on all manner of vehicles and power units: 2012’s diesel-hybrid R18 Le Mans racecar, 2013’s all-electric R8 rear-drive Audi’s electric SUV gets a facelift, but expected improvements in range and efficiency have come up short in the newly named Q8 E-Tron

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It’s been 12 months since the third-generation Audi Q5 medium-sized SUV lobbed Down Under – regular TFSI petrol and TDI diesel variants – with what we With SQ5 power, a nice ICE price and boosted EV-only range, Audi’s revitalized plug-in medium SUV appears more enticing while remaining oh-so familiar.

Audi has arrived at a crossroads. Having spun off an independent brand to placate specific tastes of its Chinese buyers, the four rings has belatedly An early drive of the next-generation Audi Q7 shows how mature this SUV has become, effortlessly delivering a near-uniformly premium family car experience

The Audi Q4 e-tron is a compact, premium electric crossover that—so far—has been a bit underrated in Australia. Outsold last year two-to-one by the BMW Mid-life improvements see Q4 finally pick up premium interior quality, and it’s still good to drive, but tough competition means the Audi also needs a price cut

When testing a new car, one aim is to unearth an “Ah, now I get it,” feeling. The epiphany. When the vehicle’s in its correct environment and doing as its Audi Australia’s best-seller Q3 small SUV lands in third-generation guise, but can the entry-level 110kW shine on Aussie turf?

Early in the planning for the new B10-generation Audi RS5, it dawned on the engineering team that a plug-in hybrid was probably going to be necessary to The new V6-hybrid Audi RS5 kicks restraint to the kerb and declares more is more. It’s heavier than ever…but it’s also faster, better, smarter, and cooler, too.

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were nearly written off by the car industry just five years ago. Early examples of the powertrain were typically unrefined and The interior might have taken a step back, but incredibly well-resolved ride and handling and a slick plug-in hybrid system shows us Audi can still engineer a great car.

In Australia, there is barely any demand for EVs priced above $100,000. Buy above $100K and the key EV purchase incentive — a full waiver of fringe Acknowledging there is little demand for EVs above $100K, Audi now has a Q6 spec that qualifies for key incentives. It’s sweet, but this electric SUV misses one important option.

Say hello to a big deal: the new, third-gen iteration of Australia’s biggest selling Audi. The German brand shifted twice as many Q3s as larger Q5s in The third-gen Q3 launches with bold looks, vast screens, but a familiar solidarity beneath it all

Since first appearing on Australian roads in 2013, the Audi SQ5 has tapped a rich vein of local inclination for a subtle sledgehammer in the sports SUV The SQ5 flips the powertrain switch back to petrol, with hybrid assistance, for a new generation — but Ingolstadt’s sports SUV recipe otherwise remains familiar

With the car industry undergoing enormous degrees of change overseas and here in Australia, there’s a certain desirability to the fact the new, Revitalised under the skin, modernised inside and conservatively updated outside, the new Audi Q5 plays it safe and gets the luxe SUV formula mostly right

Once a common fixture of Mercedes-Benz, Volvos and even in Ford Rangers, five-cylinder engine availability has now been whittled down to just one option: The RS3, powered by its screaming five-cylinder, is set to leave history on a high note, but is Audi asking too much to punch the ticket on the way out?

Australians bought more electric vehicles (EVs) in 2024 than ever before, with 91,292 sales eclipsing the 2023 total (87,217) by 4.7 percent, in an The best-selling electric vehicles in Australia, from the chart-topping Tesla Model Y to the least popular EVs on the market

Lexus Australia has launched its most powerful and expensive RZ electric SUV variant to date, debuting a rapid new 550e F Sport grade from $105,000 before New performance electric Lexus RZ arrives from $105,000 promising more power, performance tweaks and rival-beating pace

Audi Australia has released pricing and specification details of its newly ‘plugged in’ midsize high-performance RS5 Sedan and Avant (wagon) twins. The Ingolstadt’s newly electrified 470kW performance now up to $18K pricier, yet still undercuts arch rivals in Mercedes-AMG C63 S and BMW M3

Full pricing and preliminary specifications have been revealed for Audi’s crucial third-generation Q3 small SUV, which will arrive in Australia in the Audi Australia’s best-selling nameplate gets completely refreshed for 2026 with a re-engineered MQB Evo platform and significantly enhanced powertrains

Audi has doubled-down on its decision to offer price-parity on its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) engine options on midsize cars in Australia, with PHEV power Audi set to encourage Aussie Q5 buyers into plug-in hybrid power for the first time with decent electric range, more power and more spec for same money as petrol

Audi Australia has commenced implementation of a bold plan to break out of years-long product stagnation and slipping sales results, with brand director Sweet spot price positioning to remain in place while Audi Australia takes a big swing at coaxing local buyers into plug-in hybrids

Audi has unveiled pricing and specifications of the Q5 and SQ5 range in Australia, with its most popular vehicle globally now built on its new Premium With the third generation Audi Q5 and SQ5 set to hit our shores in the coming weeks, will the promise of more significant value in this premium SUV ring true to buyers?

Thanks for joining us this Thursday, May 15th 2025. Notably in car news today: Toyota has released pricing for its cheaper five-seat version of Prado GXL,

Thanks for joining us this Tuesday, May 06th 2025. Notably in car news today: Audi’s A5 and S5 officially priced in Oz, Jeep Compass launching in Europe

The Audi A3 hatch/sedan range is trading price increases for extra features and sportier looks, plus more performance for the S3 hot-hatch. A simplified Price rises but extra kit… and more performance for hot S3

Audi Australia has announced that it will bring a Dynamic Black variant to market for several of its models for a limited time. Audi has added the As the name suggests, the Dynamic Black range dresses the exterior of a series of popular A and Q models with dark accents – and packages in a few extras, too

Audi Australia has thrown its support behind plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles and defended the technology’s merits – suggesting PHEVs are not simply a Cynics write off PHEVs as a awkward stop-gap to full electrification but Audi Australia says the technology hits the sweet spot for the current times

Mercedes-Benz may have gone cold on plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), but German prestige rival Audi is doubling down, confirming its Q8 PHEV’s arrival in the Prestige brand adds second PHEV to its Australian line-up with single-model 340kW/700Nm Q8 60 TFSIe due later this year

A senior Audi executive has ruled out a flagship fully-electric RSQ8 E-tron sports SUV as the brand “doesn’t see a need” for such a vehicle. This means

Ingolstadt renames its e-tron SUV to the Q8 e-tron – and increases range substantially thanks to huge new 106kWh battery.

Audi will improve its E-tron large electric SUV in facelifted Q8 E-tron form with a larger battery that weighs little more than the outgoing pack thanks