RS Q8 Performance now in PH as Audi's most powerful ICE model yet

Audi may now be known for its electrified models like the e-tron line and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. But that doesn’t mean the brand from Ingolstadt has abandoned its internal combustion (ICE) roots. In fact, Audi Philippines distributor PGA Cars Inc. has just launched the brand’s most powerful ICE model to date.

Say Guten Tag to the 2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance, and it packs quite the punch than the already mighty RS Q8. Instead of just producing 600 HP and 800 Nm of torque, the RS Q8 Performance cranks it up to 640 HP and 850 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to all four wheels via the brand’s signature quattro AWD system and 8-speed Tiptronic automatic gearbox.

From a standstill, Audi claims the RS Q8 Performance can catapult itself to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds, which puts its acceleration in supercar territory. Besides going fast, the RS Q8 Performance can also handle the twisties with ease thanks to a mechanical center diff that allows a 40:60 power split between the front & rear axles.

It also comes with an adaptive air suspension that’s available with optional active roll stabilization, active rear-wheel steering, and the quattro sport differential. All of these allowed the RS Q8 Performance to lap the grueling Nurburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes and 36 seconds. Not only does this mean it’s the fastest production SUV to lap the Green Hell, but it was also able to beat its Italian cousin, the Lamborghini Urus.

Besides having one heck of a performance pedigree, the RS Q8 Performance is also packed to the brim with features and amenities. These include full Nappa leather upholstery, Matrix LED headlights, new interior colorways and trim accents, as well as Alcantara upholstery for those who like their RS Q8 Performance with race-inspired goodies.

For those who want something that can go as fast as supercars but need the extra passenger and cargo space, Audi enthusiasts need not look further than the 2025 RS Q8 Performance.