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New Audi A8

Tinashe Makichi Motoring
The new Audi A8 is beautifully expressed in visual form making it an exceptional vehicle among its peers.

It is awe-inspiring and sporty, while staying true to one clear principle, concentration on the essential.

Distinctively structured surfaces, exclusive materials all combine to bring out a supreme standard.

It boasts of lavish spaciousness that is blended with exquisite ambience. Choice materials lend a palpable sense of exclusivity.

Top-class workmanship sets new standards. And innovative technology entertains and delights.

These include the MMIR (1) with its clear layout and elegant design which can be operated perfectly with the optional MMI navigation plus the MMI touch (2) or the optional head-up display (3) that provides eye-level information at all times.

The new Audi A8 is designed for complete and utter comfort. It exudes supreme power and poise on the outside and the inside that defines the totality of the Audi A8.

This is thanks to a wheelbase 13 centimetres longer than that of the old Audi A8. This vehicle has the comfort that invites you to take a seat, thanks to the larger rear doors and noticeably more space in the interior that gives more legroom in the rear.

This is a vehicle for even more relaxed travel. Surrounded by upholstery and trim that is truly in a class of its own due to the use of Unicum leather.

The vehicle is vegetable tanned but water- and dirt-repellent. The fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emission figures are very low.

Audi A8 packs 368 kW of power, 625 Nm of torque that make it palpable in every driving scenario.

It goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,6 seconds. This speed is achieved with poise and composure, thanks to the exceptionally smooth-running 12-cylinder engine.

The Audi A8 oozes brilliant details in chrome and stainless steel. The vehicle has exterior mirrors with additional integrated chrome trim.

Also available are Audi Matrix LED headlights that come as standard. And as an option there are impressive 20-inch forged aluminium wheels in 15-spoke structured design, partly polished.

The other options are the electrically adjustable relaxation seat in the rear, enjoy that come complete with LED ambient lighting, creating luxury in a new light that is unique and unmistakable.

Charisma, pure power and technology of the highest standard is all combined in this vehicle which is one of the sportiest saloons around.

Sportiness, comfort, design, and functionality whatever you want in a car, the Audi has it. “Here you will see just how much attention we pay to detail. And to quality that you can appreciate with all your senses,” said Audi South Africa.

From exquisite inlays and the extended range of interior colours to superior quality leather: in an Audi A8 you can enjoy not just innovative technology but luxurious craftsmanship beyond your expectations.