2018 Audi A8 comes with a wide range of updates

After years of testing and months of teasers, the all-new Audi A8 has finally premiered at the Audi Summit. At this debut, the Audi A8 has taken an evolutionary approach to its exterior and interior design along with numerous updated technologies.
 

Outside, we can see big changes in a bigger and bolder single frame grille, new sharped LED headlights, subtle creases on the side and a sleeker roof line. At the rear, the fascia is less upright and the tail lights are also revised with a single piece look. The new A8 remains the long-wheelbase body style as its predecessor.
 
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Interior-wise, the Prologue concept covers the cabin with a clean and contemporary-looking dashboard, a redesigned multi-function steering wheel and touchscreen controls. Besides, the luxury sedan for sale is also fitted with high-definition instrument graphics and a new MMI (Multi-Media Interface) system with two separate displays.
 

At the rear, the fascia is less upright and the tail lights are also revised with a single piece look

 
According to Audi, the new A8 is the first production model to be specially applied highly automated driving. To be specific, the Audi AI Traffic Jam Pilot will carry out the function of driving in slow-moving traffic and managing the accelerator, steering and the brakes as well. Therefore, the driver will no longer need to permanently monitor the car.
 

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Under the bonnet, the 2018 Audi A8 will be offered with the choice of two turbocharged V6 engines. One is a 3.0L petrol unit churning out 335 hp in the 3.0 TFSI and the other is a 3.0L diesel with 264 hp in the 3.0 TDI. Both two engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox and Quattro four-wheel drive. Apart from V6 engines, the car also comes with V8 options: a 4.0 TDI knocks out 429hp and a 4.0 TFSI develops 453 hp.
 
As expected, the 2018 Audi A8 will duel with the likes of the BMW 7-Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. In German market, this luxury vehicle is sold from EUR 90,600 (P5,266,255).
 

 

 
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