Which RS Q8 trim should I choose?
All four trims share the same engine and all-wheel drive, so the differences are power, wheels and how much driver-assistance kit is fitted as standard.
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RS Q8 entry model
The 592 bhp version, on 22-inch "10 Star Spoke" alloys with leather upholstery. Standard kit includes MMI navigation plus with MMI touch, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, a 360-degree view camera and parking system plus with front, rear and side sensors, plus traffic sign recognition, autonomous emergency braking and adaptive suspension.
Adaptive cruise control, an opening panoramic roof, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, active lane-change assist, roof rails and a fixed towbar are all available as options. Deals for this version come and go, so ask our team what's live.
Performance
Power rises to 631 bhp, which is where the quickest 0-62 times and highest top speeds in the range come from. Beyond the extra output it's essentially a sportier-looking take on the entry car rather than a jump in equipment - same 22-inch "10 Star Spoke" wheels, same leather, same option list.
The Performance is currently available from £1,770.28 a month.
Performance Carbon Black
This one moves up to 23-inch "5 Y Spoke" alloys and adds camera-based traffic sign recognition and adaptive cruise assist as standard, so the motorway driving aids are built in rather than optional. Leather upholstery again, with the panoramic roof, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, roof rails and a fixed towbar still on the options list.
The Performance Carbon Black is currently available from £1,945.33 a month. Against the Performance, that is currently £175.06/mo more expensive.
Performance Carbon Vorsprung
The fully loaded one. It adds an opening panoramic roof, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist and active lane-change assist over the Carbon Black, on the same 23-inch "5 Y Spoke" wheels. Only roof rails and a fixed towbar remain as options.
The Performance Carbon Vorsprung is currently available from £2,275.69 a month. Against the Performance Carbon Black, that is currently £330.36/mo more expensive.
A Tech Pro Pack can be added as a factory option where the deal allows. If you're weighing up spec against contract length, our guide to choosing your car is a sensible read before you order.
