Of all the European luxury and sports car manufacturers, none other than Audi embraces the ethos of “Technology is the future.” Audi AG is well-known for producing some of the most exhilarating sports cars crammed with every bit of technology they can get their hands on. Their flagship sedan, the A8 series, absolutely embodies the company’s direction of technology to enhance. The A8 is well known for its sheer driving pleasure. While the A8 has been in production since 1994, an SUV equivalent was unavailable until 2018, when Audi introduced the Q8, a mid-size luxury crossover SUV, and the motoring world received it well. Up for grabs is a 2021 Audi RS Q8 with less than 7,900 miles on the odometer ready to grace your garage.

Exterior and Interior

The 2021 Audi RS Q8 was offered in a standard black exterior or a choice between eight custom colors. This particular RS Q8 is enveloped in the smoky Daytona Gray Pearl Effect color, which looks fantastic, especially in direct sunlight. The 23” Audi Sport 5-Y-spoke rotor design wheels painted in Anthracite, black mirror housings, black roof rails, Black Optic Exterior Package, and a Sport Exhaust System are part of the Black Optic Exterior Package. Red brake calipers grace the wheels of the Q8 as well. The interior features are predominantly black with gray stitching and perforated Velona leather seating surfaces. While the Luxury Package adds in black Alcantara, front seat massage functions, an extended leather package, and electric sun blinds for the rear windows. Heated rear seats, HUD, dual-pane acoustic glass, and power soft-closing doors consist of the Executive Package. Headbang to your tunes via the Bang & Olufsen premium sound system coupled to the 10.1” LCD center console.

Engine

As Audi’s flagship SUV, the 2021 Audi RS Q8 entails the best performance. Namely, a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with performance sent through an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission to the Quattro all-wheel drive system. Power output is rated at 591hp and 590 lb.ft of torque. Audi claims a 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 155.3 mph. The RS Q8 is no slouch when it comes to towing, as the Towing Package adds in a 7,700 lb towing capacity and a seven-pin towing connector. Enhancing the driving experience is the Driver Assistance Package with its myriad of technological assistance options.