Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.German automakers have often been guilty of overdoing the niche-splitting, and with the Audi Q7 providing a three-row SUV experience and the Audi Q9 providing ultimate opulence, the future of the swoopy-roofed Audi Q8 has been in doubt. But it's not going anywhere, according to a new report from Edmunds. The publication spoke with Audi CEO Gernot Döllner and learned that, while he was surprised to learn that there was "no decision" on a Q8 successor when he joined the automaker in September 2023, he and his team have changed that. He also revealed that although a new Q8 hasn't yet been caught undergoing testing by spy photographers, it's coming in the "nearer future."New Audi Q8 Coming By 2030, More Performance PossibleAudiWhile a specific launch date was not revealed, Döllner's comments indicate we'll see the new Q8 before the end of the decade, likely in 2028. It's also a mystery whether the Q8 will take on the angular styling principles of the Concept C and the Nuvolari supercar, but we expect most new and refreshed Audi models to begin introducing those styling traits gradually. The new Q8 will still be a sportier take on the Q7, sacrificing seating space for a more exciting appearance, and since there's a performance-minded version of the Q9 in the SQ9, it's highly likely that a new SQ8 will also appear. And because the Q8 shares its platform with high-performance luxury offerings like the Porsche Cayenne and Lamborghini Urus, a new version of the hardcore RS Q8 may also be introduced.What This MeansAudiIt's somewhat surprising that the Audi Q8 is living on, given that the A8 sedan has been axed, the A5 coupe is no more, and Audi is struggling to compete with the likes of BMW (Q8 sales fell by 25 percent in the first quarter of 2026). Zooming out, the Q8 seems like another costly niche-filler catering to a small number of buyers, but this news suggests that Audi believes the Q8 is an important nd profitable part of the lineup. With the new version expected to be very similar to the current model (V6 and V8 engines are expected to remain part of the offering), with only a new look and some updated tech, the Q8 won't be too expensive to build. But it's entirely possible that an all-new generation after the end of the decade will be passed over if the sales figures don't improve with the updated version.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 5, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.