Audi updates the flagship A8 with both new style content, sportiness and of course being a top model of Audi’s offer also of technology. Furthermore, the range of hybrid engines, both mild and plug-in hybid accredited with high performance, but with reduced emissions, has also been confirmed. To all this is added a standard and optional equipment that is customizable for both drivers and passengers with the aim of making journeys aboard the four-year-old sedan an experience as comfortable as possible.
The Led Digital Matrix headlights of the e-tron Sportback
The renewal starts from the exteriors where the grille is revised and showcases new three-dimensional chrome inserts. The side air intakes also offer a more vertical design, while the absolute novelty are the new LED Digital Matrix headlights that debuted on the e-tron Sportback. This is a solution that provides for the decomposition of the light beam into pixels to better illuminate. And that includes the functions of dynamic animations, the configuration of the beam in the turning modes and the management of the high beams.
So much technology for the flagship Audi
On the side you can see the lowered roof, the new belt lines, the wheel arches and an unprecedented lower part. At the rear there is a luminous band that unites the new OLED lights. Also included is the proximity warning function which activates the elements of the light clusters when a car approaches within two meters of the A8. Change the diffuser which is now sportier. The Chrome package is expected, which for the first time includes the S line characterization and the package with the black look. Eleven colors that are planned for the new A8.
The long wheelbase version at the top of the space
The cockpit of the new A8 adds another step. The long-wheelbase version, in particular, combines the seat behind with adjustments such as the pneumatic adaptation of the lateral and lumbar support, the heated footrests with integrated massage. To which are then added the electrically adjustable headrests, the rear center console which is full-length and can be completed, in addition to retractable tables, the mini-box with bar compartment and the new 10.1-inch tablet with full HD resolution of the entertainment system.
The hitech on board plus forty adas available
In plain sight the Mmi touch response system with two touch monitors, 10.1 and 8.6 inches complete with voice commands. The advanced Car-to-X connectivity is planned to integrate navigation, which detects in real time the information relating to the variations in grip of the road surface. The new A8 offers 40 driver assistance systems divided into the City, Tour and Parking Assistance packages. The Parking pilot, for example, can be managed remotely: the driver starts and controls the maneuvers from the myAudi app from the smartphone.