Audi showed an upgraded version of the A8 executive sedan. Recall that the model of the current generation D5 Typ 4N has been produced since 2017, this is the first major update since the start of its production.
How to recognize the restyled Audi A8 from the outside? On the other front bumper group. The lines of the radiator grille and air intakes have become smoothed, the configuration of the headlights has changed (a “step” appeared at the bottom).
As standard, the car is now equipped with matrix headlights, in which the light beam is formed by several dozen LEDs and automatically adapts to the current traffic situation.
As an option - a fully controlled chassis with rear wheel thrusters and active suspensions that suppress body roll in corners.
In the range of engines, only the “rechargeable hybrid” modification has changed, its output has been increased from 449 hp. up to 462 hp The complete A8 line includes:
petrol 3.0-liter V6 with 340 hp,
diesel 3.0-liter V6 with 286 hp,
petrol V8 with a capacity of 460 hp,
petrol V8 with a capacity of 571 hp (modification S8),
plug-in hybrid installation (462 hp).
In all cases, the car is equipped with an eight-speed hydromechanical "automatic" and has a permanent all-wheel drive.
The length of the standard version of the sedan is 5190 mm, the long wheelbase A8L is 5320 mm.
With the upgrade in the A8 range, an ultra-luxurious version of the Horch appeared, but it will be released only for China.
Sales of the updated executive Audi will start in December 2021.
Executive Audi A8 subjected to restyling
