2022 Audi RSQ8 Vorsprung

The RSQ8 in Vorsprung trim represents Audi's most comprehensively equipped interpretation of its performance SUV flagship. This 2022 example, finished in Black, is powered by the 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 producing 592 bhp and 800 lb-ft of torque — enough to reach 62 mph in 3.8 seconds from a vehicle that weighs well over two tonnes and is capped at 155 mph. That it meets Euro 6 standards is a notable engineering achievement given those outputs. The quattro all-wheel drive system and Tiptronic gearbox manage power delivery with the kind of composure that makes the performance feel effortless rather than dramatic.

Vorsprung is the top specification tier, and this car is equipped accordingly. The Comfort and Sound Package, City Assist Pack with Blind Spot Assistance, and Tour Pack with Adaptive Cruise Control are all present, along with heated front and outer rear seats with memory-function electric adjustment for the driver. A 3,500 kg towing rating underlines the breadth of capability Audi was aiming for with this car — it is as at home pulling a trailer as it is on a fast A-road.

At 44,984 miles from new, the car sits in a sensible place on its ownership curve — past the initial depreciation cliff but well short of the mileage at which the twin-turbo V8 warrants closer scrutiny. For buyers seeking the full RSQ8 experience without the new-car premium, Vorsprung specification at this mileage is a reasonable entry point.