Audi · model year 2026
2026 Audi Q8
Specifications and certified data for the 2026 model year. All Audi Q8 model years →
2026 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 e-tron | — | Electric | Other | 402 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| TFSI e quattro 394PS tiptronic | 2,995 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 389 | 35 | 188.3 | Dossier |
| Performance | — | Petrol | Automatic | 340 | 202 | — | Dossier |
| 50 e-tron | — | Electric | Other | 335 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| TFSI quattro 340PS tiptronic | 2,995 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 335 | — | — | Dossier |
| Electric | — | Electric | Automatic | 300 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| TDI quattro 286PS tiptronic | 2,967 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 282 | — | — | Dossier |
| Plug-in Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 280 | 55 | — | Dossier |
| Core Diesel | — | Diesel | Automatic | 190 | 123 | — | Dossier |
| Core Petrol | — | Petrol | Automatic | 160 | 141 | — | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2026 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 459 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 AUDI Q8 SUV MHEV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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25V900000 2025-12-19 · model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2026
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.