This striking SUV is available in two Audi SQ8 trims — Premium Plus and Prestige — each built around the same twin-turbocharged 4.0L TFSI® V8 engine producing 500 hp and 568 lb-ft of torque, an 8-speed Tiptronic® transmission, and quattro® all-wheel drive. While both configurations share a substantial foundation of standard features, each trim level offers a distinct set of appointments and available packages to suit different preferences. Read on for a full breakdown of what each trim brings to the table.

Audi SQ8 Premium Plus

The Audi SQ8 Premium Plus serves as the entry point into the SQ8 lineup and arrives generously equipped with performance, comfort, and technology features as standard. Drivers in West Lafayette will find the Premium Plus well-suited for both daily driving and spirited weekend runs.

Standard highlights include:

• 22-inch 5-arm-falx design wheels, bicolor finish
• Matrix-design LED headlights
• LED taillights with dynamic turn signals
• Side and rear windows in heat-insulating glass
• Sport adaptive air suspension
• Bang & Olufsen® Premium sound system with 3D sound
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto® via Audi smartphone interface
• Heated front seats
• Valcona leather seats with contrast diamond stitching and S embossing available in Black with Rock Gray stitching, Rotor Gray with Rock Gray stitching, or Arras Red with Rock Gray stitching

The Premium Plus trim is also compatible with four available packages. The S sport package adds active roll stabilization, a sport rear differential, and red brake calipers. The Black optic package upgrades to 22-inch 10-spoke Y-design wheels in a black metallic finish and introduces blacked-out exterior elements throughout. For 2026, the Carbon package — now newly available on the Premium Plus — brings carbon fiber mirror housings, a carbon fiber insert between the taillights, and carbon fiber exterior side sill inlays. The Executive package rounds out the options, adding dual-pane acoustic glass for the side windows, heated rear seats, ventilated front seats, and power rear side windows with manual tailgate sunshades.

Audi SQ8 Prestige

The Audi SQ8 Prestige elevates the SQ8 experience with a range of additional luxury and technology features beyond those offered by the Premium Plus. For Frankfort drivers seeking the most complete version of the SQ8, the Prestige delivers a notably higher standard of cabin sophistication and exterior lighting technology.

Standard highlights exclusive to the Prestige include:

• HD Matrix-design LED headlights with Audi laser light high-beams
• OLED taillights
• Dual-pane acoustic glass for side windows (front and rear doors)
• Head-up display
• Ventilated and massage front seats
• Heated rear seats
• Power rear side windows with manual tailgate sunshades
• Valcona leather seats with contrast diamond stitching and S embossing available in Black with Crimson Red stitching, Black with Rock Gray stitching, Rotor Gray with Rock Gray stitching, or Arras Red with Rock Gray stitching

The Prestige is compatible with five available packages. The S sport and Black optic packages carry over from the Premium Plus, as does the Carbon package. The Luxury Package adds a Black Dinamica headliner and an extended leather package covering the dash, upper doors, center console, and armrests for a fully enveloped cabin feel. The Audi Sport Crimson Red stitch package — exclusive to the Prestige — introduces red contrast stitching on the steering wheel, shift lever boot, door armrests, and center console sides, along with red seat belts for a sporty interior accent.

2026 Audi SQ8 Standard Features

Regardless of the trim level selected, every 2026 Audi SQ8 comes standard with a robust suite of features that define the nameplate's character. Chicago drivers across both configurations can count on the following:

• 4.0L TFSI® V8 with 500 hp and 568 lb-ft of torque
• quattro® all-wheel drive with 8-speed Tiptronic® transmission
• All-wheel steering and Audi drive select®
• Sport adaptive air suspension
• Audi virtual cockpit plus with 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster
• Top-view camera system with Virtual 360 view
• Audi pre sense® basic, rear, and front
• Four-zone automatic climate control
• Audi advanced key — keyless start, stop, and entry
• Panoramic sunroof and power tailgate
• 22-inch wheels with 285/40 R22 all-season tires

Find Your 2026 Audi SQ8 At Audi Lafayette

Whether the Audi SQ8 Premium Plus or the Audi SQ8 Prestige aligns with your priorities, Audi Lafayette is here to help you navigate your options and find the perfect configuration. But while finding an elite luxury SUV is a thrill, where you buy it matters just as much.

When you choose Audi Lafayette, you are gaining an entire ownership experience tailored to the Acadiana region. Here is why drivers from Lake Charles to Alexandria continue to trust us with their automotive journeys:

• Premium Service Perks: Keep your schedule completely uninterrupted with our complimentary loaner vehicles and convenient valet pickup and shuttle services.
• Total Transparency: Experience full peace of mind with our complimentary video inspections during maintenance, letting you see exactly what our techs see.
• Masterful Maintenance: A sophisticated 500-hp V8 engine deserves expert care—our Audi-trained and certified technicians use only genuine Audi parts to maintain your vehicle's peak performance and integrity.
• Award-Winning Service: From the showroom floor to our hassle-free financing department, we are dedicated to delivering a seamless, stress-free luxury buying environment.

Ready to experience the 2026 SQ8 for yourself? Explore our full luxury lineup online or contact our team today to check current availability and schedule your test drive.