The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron is offered in two variants in Malaysia: the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron Advanced 50 Quattro and the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S-Line 55 Quattro. Both variants feature dual-motor all-wheel drive and are fully imported (CBU) from Audi's production plant in Brussels, Belgium.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron Advanced 50 Quattro features a dual-motor setup producing 340 PS (335 hp) and 664 Nm of torque, powered by a 95 kWh battery. The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S-Line 55 Quattro delivers 408 PS (402 hp) with the same 664 Nm torque, using a larger 114 kWh battery. Both variants feature fully electric quattro all-wheel drive.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron Advanced 50 Quattro accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds. The more powerful Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S-Line 55 Quattro completes the sprint in 5.6 seconds. The top speed for both variants is electronically limited to 200 km/h.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron Advanced 50 Quattro offers a driving range of up to 505 km (NEDC) or approximately 491 km. The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S-Line 55 Quattro provides a longer range of up to 594 km (WLTP) or up to 600 km (NEDC). The Sportback's coupe-like aerodynamic shape contributes to its range advantage over the standard Q8 e-tron SUV.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron Advanced 50 Quattro supports AC charging at 11 kW and DC fast charging up to 150 kW. The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S-Line 55 Quattro features a more powerful 22 kW onboard AC charger and supports DC fast charging up to 170 kW. For the S-Line 55 variant, a 10-80% DC charge takes just 31 minutes.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron measures 4,915 mm in length, 1,937 mm in width, and 1,619 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,928 mm. It is a 5-seater SUV with a coupe-like Sportback roofline. Boot capacity is 528 litres, which is slightly less than the standard Q8 e-tron SUV (569 litres) due to the sloping roofline.

Both variants of the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron come standard with adaptive air suspension, which automatically adjusts ride height over a 76mm range. The suspension lowers by 26mm at highway speeds for improved stability and aerodynamics, and raises in Offroad mode for rough terrain. The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S-Line 55 Quattro features a sportier suspension tune for enhanced driving dynamics.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron features the Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch response. The S-Line 55 variant adds Digital Matrix LED headlamps, virtual exterior mirrors, a panoramic glass sunroof, and Audi Sport 21-inch alloy wheels. Standard comfort features include four-zone automatic climate control, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system with 16 speakers.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron comes with a comprehensive safety package including 8 airbags (front, side, curtain, knee), ABS with EBD, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, and ISOFIX child seat mounts. ADAS features include adaptive cruise control with speed limiter, lane departure warning, swerve assist, turn assist, front and rear cross traffic assist, blind spot monitor, and rear cross traffic alert. A 360-degree camera system and front/rear parking sensors are also standard.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron is available in several exterior colours in Malaysia, including Madeira Brown Metallic, Magnet Gray, Ultra Blue, Chronos Gray, Mythos Black, Plasma Blue, Daytona Gray, and Glacier White. Standard exterior features include red-painted brake calipers and the Black Styling package on the Sportback variants.