BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Audi |
Genesis |
| Model |
Q8 Sportback e-tron Prestige 2025 |
(Likely X Gran Equator name, or a variant name) |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric |
Off-road Luxury SUV / Flagship SUV |
| Trims |
Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, and SQ8 Sportback e-tron |
TBD — likely multiple, with premium luxury + off-road focused |
| Release Date |
August 2024 |
Expected around 2028 for concept to production transition. |
| Status |
Available |
Upcoming / Concept confirmed moving toward production. |
| Made In |
Brussels, Belgium |
Likely South Korea (Genesis’ existing facilities) or possibly in other plants depending on market. TBD. |
| Body Type |
SUV |
5-door SUV, likely boxy / rugged styling with high ground clearance etc. |
| Vehicle Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
TBD |
| Colors |
Mythos Black Metallic, Daytona Gray Pearl, Glacier White Metallic, Ultra Blue Metallic, Florett Silver Metallic, Quantum Gray (SQ8 exclusive), and Optional: Custom Audi Exclusive colors (extra cost) |
TBD |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Dual permanent-magnet synchronous motors |
TBD |
| Horsepower |
402 hp (Boost Mode: 469 hp) |
Expect high output (likely well over 400 hp in premium trims). |
| Torque |
490 lb-ft |
TBD |
| Acceleration |
0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds |
Perhaps in the 0-60 mph / 0-100 km/h in 5-6 seconds |
| Top Speed |
124 mph |
Likely limited by aerodynamics/wheels |
| Range |
285-300 miles |
TBD |
| Drivetrain |
Quattro All Wheel Drive (AWD) |
Likely All-Wheel Drive standard (due to off-road focus) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion (liquid-cooled) |
If EV / hybrid: Lithium-ion / advanced battery. |
| Battery Capacity |
106 kWh (gross) / 94 kWh (usable) |
If full EV: likely high (e.g. 100 kWh+) |
| Power Consumption |
38-42 kWh/100 miles |
TBD |
| Battery Warranty |
8 years / 100,000 miles |
Genesis usually offers good warranties but specifics unknown |
| Home Charging Speed |
9 hours (0-100%) |
TBD (if EV variant) |
| Supercharging Speed |
Up to 170 kW (10-80% in 30 mins) |
DC Fast Charging Speed | TBD. Expect fast charging capability if fully electric |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
150 kW |
TBD |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
Level 2 (240V, 48A, 11 kW): 25-30 miles/hour |
TBD |
| Charging Time |
Level 2 (11 kW, 240V, 48A): 9 hours |
TBD |
| Charging Connector Type |
AC Charging (Home/Public L2): J1772 (North America) / Type 2 (Mennekes) (Europe) - DC Fast Charging: CCS Combo (SAE J1772 + DC pins) - Included Cable: Audi provides a dual-ended J1772 (Level 1/Level 2) cable. |
Likely standard EV connectors (depending on region – CCS / NACS etc). |
| Home Charging Options |
Included Equipment: Audi provides a portable 120V/240V Level 1/2 cable - Audi Connected Charger (9.6 kW, 40A) - and also have a Third-Party Options |
Possibly AC home charger options. |
| Onboard Charger Power |
11 kW |
TBD |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
193.5 inches (4,915 mm) |
Expect large size, full-size SUV, probably in the range of ~5.0-5.3 meters |
| Width |
86.6 inches (2,200 mm) |
Likely wide stance for off-road stability. |
| Height |
63.5 inches (1,613 mm) |
Likely tall, with roof rails, maybe higher ground clearance. |
| Wheelbase |
115.3 inches (2,929 mm) |
Probably long wheelbase for cabin space |
| Ground Clearance |
6.5 inches (165 mm) |
High. The concept shows rugged, tall tyres, so expect significant ground clearanc |
| Cargo Space |
54.4 cu ft with (Rear Seats Folded) |
Generous cargo & utility expected in flagship. |
| Curb Weight |
5,800 lbs (2,630 kg) |
High. Likely heavy due to rugged components, luxury fit, battery if EV/hybrid. |
| No. of Doors |
5 (including liftgate |
5 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 Seater |
Probably 5 to 7 depending on variant. Flagship luxury often offers 7-seat option |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Spoke alloy wheel |
Off-road capable wheels |
| Wheel Size |
21-inch |
Probably large (20-22-inch or more) |
| Front Tire |
265/45 R21 |
All-terrain / mixed surface tires expected. Size TBD |
| Rear Tire |
265/45 R21 |
Same or matching to front, maybe wider |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Rack-and-pinion |
Likely adaptive / variable ratio power steering. |
| Transmission |
Single-speed automatic |
If EV: direct drive / multi-motor |
| Turning Radius |
40.4 ft (12.3 m) |
TBD. Probably somewhat large due to size |
| Gear Box |
Direct-drive |
If applicable: automatic with multiple gears |
| Front Suspension |
Five-link independent |
Probably independent, with off-road capable dampers, maybe adjustable height |
| Rear Suspension |
Five-link independent |
Same, possibly multi-link with off-road mode |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
Yes |
Probably advanced driver assistance systems |
| Navigation System |
Yes |
High-end navigation |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Very likely standard. |
| Climate Control |
Yes |
Multi-zone climate control; luxury features |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
Yes |
Probably; luxury standard |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Expected, especially for EV / hybrid variants |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
Yes |
Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
Yes |
Yes |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
Yes |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
Yes |
| Touchscreen |
10.1" MMI Touch + 8.6" Lower Screen |
Yes — large displays likely. |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes / standard media system |
| No. Of Speakers |
16 Speakers |
16-21 speakers |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Anti-Lock Braking system (ABS) |
Likely high-performance brakes, large disc brakes, maybe with brake cooling |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated Discs |
Ventilated discs (large) |
| Rear Brakes |
Ventilated Discs |
Ventilated discs. |
| Brake Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Lock Braking System |
Yes |
Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Door Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| Child Safety Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Airbags |
8 Airbags (Dual front, front side, rear side, front/rear curtain) |
likely 8-10+. |
| Rear Seat Belt |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Cameras |
Yes |
Yes — 360° camera system expected |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
No |
Yes |
| Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
No |
Yes |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Aid |
Yes |
Yes |
