How Much Is the 2026 Audi Q8?
Key points:
- For the 2026 model year, the Audi Q8 SUV starts at $76,895 (all prices include $1,295 destination fee).
- The Premium Plus and Prestige trims get more standard features for 2026.
- The SQ8 and RS Q8 performance models carry over unchanged.
For 2026, the Audi Q8 luxury SUV rolls into the new model year with more standard features and available option packages on certain trims, while the 500-horsepower SQ8 and 631-hp RS Q8 carry over unchanged. For 2026, the Q8 starts at $76,895.
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What’s New?
After a refresh for 2024, the 2026 Q8 SUV arrives with more standard features on the mid-grade Premium Plus and top Prestige trims. The five-seat variant of the three-row Audi Q7, the Q8 represents a sportier take on the luxury SUV, especially with the SQ8 and top RS Q8 Performance variant that was updated for 2025.
The Q8’s base Premium trim can be had with a Convenience Plus Package that blackens certain exterior trim bits and adds more luxurious interior features, such as a heated steering wheel and Bang & Olufsen sound system. The Premium Plus trim now gets dual-pane acoustic glass on the side windows for a more hushed ride, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and other soft touches. (The SQ8 starts with the Premium Plus trim.)
For 2026, the range-topping Prestige adds rear-axle steering for more nimble handling at speed and for easier parking at low speeds. A Sport Plus Package takes a half-step to the SQ8 with an adaptive air suspension, red brake calipers, 23-inch wheels wrapped in summer tires and massaging front seats. (The RS Q8 only comes in the top Prestige trim and includes the goodies in the Sport Plus Package.)
Pricing and Release Date
The 2026 Audi Q8 family is on sale now. Full line pricing is as follows.
Q8
- Premium: $76,895
- Premium Plus: $82,095
- Prestige: $87,495
SQ8
- Premium Plus: $100,995
- Prestige: $108,495
RS Q8
- Prestige: $139,595
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Powertrain Specs and MPG
The turbocharged V-6 and twin-turbocharged V-8 engines carry over in the 2026 Q8 family. The Q8’s turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 makes 335 hp and 369 pounds-feet of torque. The SQ8 has a 500-hp, twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 churning out 568 pounds-feet, shaving the 0-60 mph time from 5.5 to 4.0 seconds. Then there’s the RS Q8 with the altered V-8 tuned to 631 hp and 627 pounds-feet; it hits 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. All three models send power through an eight-speed automatic transmission to Audi’s signature Quattro all-wheel drive.
Official EPA ratings for the 2026 Q8 lineup are not yet available, but Audi says the SUV gets the same EPA estimates as the 2025 model. The EPA rates the 2025 Q8 at 17/23/19 mpg city/highway/combined, while the SQ8 returns 15/21/17 mpg. The RS Q8’s trade-off is a slash rating of 14/20/16 mpg.
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Safety Features
Audi equips the 2026 Q8 with a comprehensive suite of advanced safety systems. Standard equipment includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-centering steering, blind spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, traffic-sign recognition and automatic high beams. Optional safety equipment includes an upgraded forward collision warning system that watches for cross traffic during turns, an automated parking system, a 360-degree parking camera, a head-up display and a night-vision camera.
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Head-up displays, or HUDs, display information such as speed and navigation directions in the driver’s line of sight above the dashboard, allowing the driver to keep their eyes on the road. HUDs are not new; they were a mid-20th-century innovation for aircraft and first came to production automobiles in the U.S. with the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. They’ve become popular as a gee-whiz tech feature on high-end cars and have been migrating, at least as options, to mainstream nameplates, such as the Ford F-150.
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2025 Vehicles With Head-Up Displays
If a head-up display is on your must-have list, here are the vehicles that offer them for the 2025 model year. Included are models with HUD standard, as an option or as part of specific (more expensive) trim levels. The models are listed by their overall nameplate and might include related body-style and powertrain variants.
- Acura: Integra, MDX, RDX, TLX
- Audi: A4, A4 Allroad, A5, A6, A6 Allroad, A6 e-Tron, A7, A8, Q4 e-Tron, Q5, Q5 e, Q6 e-Tron, Q7, Q8, Q8 e-Tron, RS 6 Avant, RS E-Tron GT, S E-Tron GT
- Bentley: Bentayga, Bentayga Hybrid, Continental GT, Flying Spur
- BMW: 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series, i4, i5, i7, iX, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, XM, Z4
- Buick: Enclave, Envision
- Cadillac: Celestiq, CT4, CT5, Escalade/Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Optiq, XT4, XT5, XT6
- Chevrolet: Blazer EV, Corvette, Equinox EV, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Silverado EV, Suburban, Tahoe
- Dodge: Charger Daytona
- Ferrari: 296 GTB/GTS, Portofino, Purosangue, Roma Spider, SF90 Spider/SF90 Stradale
- Ford: Escape, F-150, Super Duty F-250/F-350
- Genesis: Electrified GV70, G70, G80, G90, GV60, GV70, GV80, GV80 Coupe
- GMC: Acadia, Canyon, Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Sierra EV, Yukon/Yukon XL
- Honda: Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Prologue
- Hyundai: Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Palisade, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata Hybrid, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
- Infiniti: QX55, QX60, QX80
- Jaguar: F-Pace
- Jeep: Grand Cherokee/Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee 4xe, Grand Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer L, Wagoneer/Wagoneer L, Wagoneer S
- Kia: Carnival, Carnival Hybrid, EV6, EV9, Niro EV, Telluride
- Lamborghini: Urus
- Land Rover: Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar
- Lexus: ES, GX, LC, LS, LX, NX, RX, RZ, TX, UX
- Lincoln: Aviator, Corsair
- Lotus: Eletre, Emeya
- Maserati: GranCabrio, GranTurismo, Grecale
- Mazda: CX-30, CX-5, CX-50, CX-50 Hybrid, CX-70, CX-70 PHEV, CX-90, CX-90 PHEV, Mazda3
- Mercedes-Benz: AMG GT, AMG GT 4-Door, C-Class, CLA, CLE, E-Class, EQB, EQE Sedan, EQE SUV, EQS Sedan, EQS SUV, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, SL-Class, S-Class
- Mini: Convertible, Countryman, Hardtop, SE Countryman
- Mitsubishi: Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Outlander Plug-in Hybrid
- Nissan: Ariya, Armada, Murano, Pathfinder, Rogue
- Polestar: 3, 4
- Porsche: Cayenne, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne E-Hybrid, Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe, Macan Electric, Panamera, Panamera E-Hybrid, Taycan, Taycan Cross Turismo, Taycan Sport Turismo
- Ram: 1500
- Rolls-Royce: Cullinan, Ghost, Phantom, Spectre
- Toyota: 4Runner, Camry, Crown, GR Corolla, GR Supra, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser, RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra
- VinFast: VF 8, VF 9
- Volkswagen: Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Golf GTI, Golf R, Buzz, Tiguan
- Volvo: EX90, S60, S60 Plug-in Hybrid, S90, S90 Plug-in Hybrid, V60 Cross Country, V60 Plug-in Hybrid, V90 Cross Country, XC60, XC60 Plug-in Hybrid, XC90, XC90 Plug-in Hybrid
Pros and Cons of Head-Up Displays
HUDs have been developed as a safety feature to cut the distraction of looking down at gauges or an infotainment screen and allowing faster eye focus back on the road. But while they are a must-have for some drivers, others are less impressed and may even find them more distracting.
On the pro side, information is at eye level while you watch the road. Some HUDs also offer an added layer of alerts, along with the lights and sounds, for things such as a hazard in the vehicle’s blind spot or lane departure. Most systems also include navigation so you don’t have to look down for a turn prompt while also trying to spot an intersection or off-ramp (though that requires using the in-vehicle navigation rather than an app like Waze or another phone-based service).
On the other hand, price is a factor, whether for an option or required higher trim level. The increasing levels of information and size of HUDs can add distraction, as well — you can choose not to look at the dash displays, but you can’t avoid the windshield. Also, there are no regulations currently on HUDs, and some types of information and alerts on the windshield could be just as attention-disrupting as on your phone.
What to Consider
If you’ve decided you want a head-up display, you should test-drive a vehicle with one to check whether it works for you. Can it be positioned to suit your line of sight? Is it bright enough in daylight? Does it work with polarized sunglasses? Also, check the configuration options to be sure they offer what you want or need.
Size, Capability and Cost Differ
Among factory-installed systems, the simplest and least expensive HUDs display speed and limited driving data onto a clear plastic pop-up panel ahead of the instrument cluster. More complex HUDs involve a display on the windshield itself and may appear to be floating somewhere ahead of the windshield. Such systems can involve lasers, mirrors and special windshield glass.
HUDs also vary in size: The Lotus Eletre R has a 29-inch display, and some concept cars have included windshield-spanning displays. Most have adjustable positioning and brightness as well as a configurable selection of data, such as turn-by-turn navigation, speed, speed limits, cruise control data, vehicle and fuel (or battery) information, and media system data. There also are aftermarket devices and HUD phone apps for vehicles without factory equipment.
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HUDs Turbocharged With Augmented Reality
Expanding among luxury brands, such as Audi and Mercedes-Benz, are next-generation head-up displays incorporating augmented reality. These HUDs overlay data from cameras and GPS to display elements onto the windshield that seem to be floating in the real world outside. The navigation, for example, can have floating arrows pointing at the next turn ahead and highlighting which lane you should be in.
Some HUD systems also can highlight safety hazards, such as a vehicle or cyclists, and potentially will be able to show not only hazards, but indicate your best routes to avoid them; a video from Audi highlights some of the current augmented reality capabilities.
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By Mike Hanley
September 9, 2025
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Key Points in This Review:
- Tesla has updated its Model Y electric SUV for 2026 with new styling and features.
- Despite the changes, the 2026 Model Y still drives and operates much like its predecessor.
- The changes for 2026 aren’t significant enough to warrant upgrading if you currently have a Model Y.
Tesla’s popular Model Y electric SUV received a host of updates for the 2026 model year, with new exterior styling, a new interior and new features. We’ve already taken a quick spin in the 2026 Model Y Launch Series, which is no longer offered, but we recently spent two weeks in the more affordable all-wheel-drive Long Range version.
Cars.com owned a 2021 Model Y for more than two years as a long-term test car, so we’re very familiar with this EV, and we were curious to see whether the changes for 2026 address the issues we had with the prior generation — as well as how it stacks up against today’s all-electric competition.
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This article covers the Long Range AWD version of the 2026 Model Y, but Managing Editor Joe Bruzek drove the Launch Series of the updated Model Y and we have some split opinions on the car’s changes, covered below.
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Ride Quality Still on the Firm Side
- Takeaway: If you thought the prior Model Y’s ride was too firm, you’ll probably think the same of the 2026 version.
Overly stiff ride quality was a big drawback of our long-term Model Y even though it did contribute to the SUV’s sporty handling. That firm suspension tuning continues in the 2026 Model Y, which is disappointing because the stiff suspension tuning can grate on your nerves after a while if you live somewhere that doesn’t have perfectly smooth roads. There’s plenty of pockmarked, potholed pavement around Cars.com’s Chicago headquarters, and it makes for a bumpy, almost brittle ride quality with the Model Y’s optional 20-inch wheels and tires (19-inch wheels and tires are standard). It’s all the more frustrating because competitors like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 deliver more forgiving ride comfort that’s a better fit for how an SUV like this is used day in and day out.
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An Ever-So-Slight Improvement in Outward Visibility
- Takeaway: The new Model Y’s exterior shape and windows are unchanged, so rear visibility is just as restricted as it was before, and new blind spot warning indicators near the side mirrors are only marginally beneficial.
The general shape and greenhouse of the Model Y hasn’t changed for 2026, so it’s probably not surprising that rear visibility is about as bad as it was before; it’s very hard to see what’s behind you due to the position and angle of the rear window. There are helpful camera views when reversing, but they aren’t a replacement for natural visibility.
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There are also now blind spot warning indicators near the base of the front windshield pillars near the side mirrors. When a car enters your blind spot, a small red light appears in the mesh-covered area near the pillar. The warning light sometimes seemed to activate later than I would have expected, and the pinpoint red warning light is subtler than other blind spot indicators, but I like having the indicator near the side mirror, which is where your eyes might already be looking when you’re thinking about changing lanes. There are also still blind spot camera views that appear on the car’s center touchscreen.
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Some Welcome New Features — But Some Favorites Still Missing
- Takeaway: There are new gear selector controls in the touchscreen along with ventilated front seats, but two of our favorite features — Apple CarPlay and Android Auto — remain absent.
You still interact with the Model Y much as you did in prior versions, with the main interface being the large center touchscreen, but there are some key differences for 2026. The gear selector has moved to the screen, with backup controls on the overhead console where the hazard lights button is. I didn’t mind using the new screen-based controls, which were fairly easy to get used to.
Tesla’s touchscreen user interface remains familiar if you’ve used prior versions of it, and there are now more streaming audio sources than ever in addition to conventional radio. There’s still no Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, though, so you don’t have the convenience of interacting with your phone’s apps on the touchscreen.
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I liked the 2026 Model Y’s ventilated front seats and front camera view, but the lack of an integrated sunshade for the tinted glass roof is an oversight. There were times I wished the sun wasn’t beating down on me in the car (a clip-in sunshade for the glass roof is available as a Tesla accessory).
The backseat remains roomy for taller passengers, and the new rear-seat touchscreen on the back of the front center console incorporates climate controls and a selection of games to pass the time.
Still the Sports Car of Electric SUVs
- Takeaway: With responsive steering and strong acceleration from the dual-motor drivetrain, the Model Y drives more like a go-kart than a mid-size electric SUV.
The driving experience of the 2026 Model Y is still very familiar, defined by nimble handling, responsive steering, strong power from the dual-motor drivetrain and the previously mentioned firm ride. Another quality that carries over is cabin noise, which is especially noticeable when traveling on bumpy, rutted pavement.
I wasn’t a big fan of the previous Model Y’s seats — they were narrow, seemed overstuffed and never fit me that well — and the ones in the 2026 car are only slightly better. They’re still on the narrow side, but the seat ventilation feature is great to have on hot summer days.
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If You Have a Model Y, Should You Get a 2026 Version?
The new Model Y doesn’t ride better, its visibility isn’t much better, and even though the interior updates are tasteful and add some functionality, the overall experience isn’t all that different.
So why would you choose the Model Y over something like an Ioniq 5, which is spacious and has a more comfortable ride? One reason might be the Tesla Supercharger ecosystem, which is fully integrated with the Model Y in a way it isn’t in other EVs that now have access to select Superchargers, including the Ioniq 5. Another might be overall efficiency, as our Model Y test car was EPA-rated at an impressive 123 mpg-equivalent combined. Or maybe you want a sporty-driving EV and are willing to put up with a firm ride. If so, the Model Y has you covered.
But what if you have a previous Model Y and are wondering about trading it in for this new one? Unless there’s something in the 2026 version you just gotta have, I’d say stick with what you’ve got. The new one is just not different enough from its predecessor.
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Mike Hanley has more than 20 years of experience reporting on the auto industry. His primary focus is new vehicles, and he’s currently a Senior Road Test Editor overseeing expert car reviews and comparison tests. He previously managed Editorial content in the Cars.com Research section.
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