Audi Q8 vs Lexus RX (2026)
Audi Q8 (₹1.13 Crore) and Lexus RX (₹89.99 Lakh – ₹1.10 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹23.11 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8.
- The Lexus RX is the more powerful car, with 366 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi Q8 in short
The Q8 is Audi's flagship coupe-SUV in India, sold since its August 2024 facelift as a single 55 TFSI quattro variant at ₹1.131 crore. It pairs the Q7's V6 petrol underpinnings with a sportier five-seat coupe body and a still-practical 605-litre boot. Rivals are the BMW X5's top trims and the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupé — the Q8 is the style pick that stays this side of the performance-SUV price jump.
Full Q8 prices & variants →Lexus RX in short
The RX is Lexus's larger luxury SUV, hybrid across the board: the RX 350h strong hybrid in Exquisite (₹89.99 lakh) and Luxury (₹98.04 lakh) trims, and the RX 500h F SPORT+ at ₹1.10 crore with a 371 hp turbocharged performance hybrid. Prices are from Lexus India's official list. Against the Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 — none of which offers a hybrid — the RX is the efficiency-first alternative, with the 500h adding genuine pace to the pitch.
Full RX prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q8 or RX?
The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹23.11 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q8 vs RX — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q8 — not yet tested; Lexus RX — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q8 or the RX?
The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹23.11 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8. The Lexus RX is the more powerful car, with 366 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.