AUDI A8
AUDI A8
2019
last updated - 02/02/2019 published by - bonny Singh.
INTRODUCTION.
The A8 is the king of Audi's luxury sedans, packed with lots of tech
including autonomous driving features and luxury options. It's a luxury
limousine that's perfect for those who want the utmost in comfort
without drawing unwanted attention with something more ostentatiously
styled. T
he standard A8 comes with the same turbocharged V-6 that's to produce 335 horsepower; a 460-hp twin-turbo V-8 with the same system
is optional. We've only tested the V-6 so far, but at our test track it
sprinted from zero to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. The big A8 offers a very
Audi-like blend of athleticism and ride comfort. An adjustable air
suspension is standard and helps isolate occupants from road
irregularities; the available Dynamic drive mode stiffens up the
suspension and improves cornering attitudes but never allows harsh
impacts through to the cabin.
FULL CONTROL.
Like
the current A8, the fourth-generation sedan will be available in the
United States only in the longer of the car’s two wheelbases, which this
time spans 123.1 inches. It’s not yet determined whether the S8 to be
spun from this new model will come in the shorter, 118.0-inch wheelbase,
following the strategy used on the current A8/S8. Length is up by 1.3
inches and height by 0.7 inch, while width shrinks by 0.1 inch. As
executive sedans go, the A8 is sized to compete with the other German . Its wheelbase is 1.5 inches shorter than the Mercedes-Benz
S-class and 3.3 inches shorter than BMW’s 7-series. It’s a segment
built around the rear seat, and all three cars offer ample space to let
riders’ Testoni breathe.
We
drove the A8 in southern Spain over mountainous terrain lined with
glass-smooth, two-lanes that lacked both shoulders and
mercy. Our time behind the wheel came in relatively benign A8s equipped
with the V-6 and lacking some of the machine’s most compelling features.
INTERIOR.
Consistent
with all Audi of late, the new interior is a sober revision on an
already businesslike theme. Although it lacks flourish, the materials
and assembly quality are exquisite and complement the modern, if subtle,
redesign. But it’s hard not to shake your head at some of its rich-folk
gimmickry. With a straight face, an Audi representative unveiled the
optional foot warmer and massage for the right-rear passenger that
deploys from the front passenger seat back. Massaging, heating, and
reclining functions can be had in the rear seats as well. More
important, it’s utterly silent—so much so that it’s hard to imagine
there are actual explosions of fuel and air on the other side of the
firewall. We never heard the V-6 make meaningful noise while the windows
were up. Active noise cancellation through the audio system’s speakers
is included on the V-8, W-12, and plug-in hybrid models.
But it’s up front, in the infotainment system, where the big changes have happened. Centered on the dash is a 10.1-inch haptic-feedback touchscreen that acknowledges inputs with a pulse when tapped. Below that on the center stack is a second screen, which functions primarily to display HVAC controls but can be used for other operations, including Google or navigation searches via handwriting recognition. The move to haptics eliminates most buttons as well as nearly every knob from the A8’s cockpit; a lone volume knob remains. But the system is highly configurable, allowing owners to choose their own dedicated buttons on the lower screen while offering permanent buttons for navigation, weather, telephone functions, and radio on the left side of the upper screen. Even though you’ll need to look down to find the “buttons,” you will not get impatient with the system. Its response is immediate. Persuading us that haptic technology offers the speed, ease of use, and efficiency of a knob and a few traditional buttons will take longer. Otherwise, several fundamentally sound features come standard. Audi’s Virtual Cockpit high-definition configurable instrument cluster is included in every A8, as is Wi-Fi hotspot connectivity.
PRICE.
The all new 2019 Audi A8 will Priced at Rs 1- 3 Crore.
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