A few days ago, the reporter learned that the mid-term redesign of the Audi A8 model has been officially listed in overseas markets, and the starting price of the new car is 86,500 US dollars (about 550,000 yuan). It is reported that the car is expected to be introduced to the domestic market in the third or fourth quarter of this year.
Through the official picture, the new Audi A8 will adopt a new front face design, the size of the net has become more exaggerated than the current model, and at the same time, the front bar part has also been redesigned, and the overall look is more sporty. In the light group segment, the new car is expected to use OLED headlights, which have a longer illumination range and are more intelligent. In addition, the new car is also equipped with a new style of wheels, and the sports model S8 is equipped with red sports calipers inside, which further highlights the sporty attributes of the vehicle.
In the interior part, the new Audi A8 continues to use a four-spoke steering wheel, while the Sport S8 model will be equipped with a three-frame multi-function steering wheel, while the interior is built in black main colors, and the instrument display style and center console layout are also different, and the two styles are very clearly divided.
In terms of configuration, the new Audi A8 will offer Valetta leather seats with heating and ventilation, leather-wrapped steering wheels, natural dark brown walnut trims, wireless smartphone chargers, four-zone automatic air conditioning control and Bang & Olufsen sound system. In addition, the Audi S8 model is equipped with sporty air suspension, dynamic all-wheel steering, carbon fiber trim and Valcona leather seats with diamond-stitched stitching.
In terms of power, the new Audi A8 is expected to continue to be equipped with a 3.0T V6 turbocharged engine, while the Audi S8 will be equipped with a 4.0T V8 turbo engine with a maximum power of 250 kW and a peak torque of 500 N·m; the latter has a maximum power of 420 kW and a peak torque of 799 N·m, and the drivetrain is equipped with an 8-speed manual automatic transmission and equipped with a quattro four-wheel drive system. In addition, new cars will continue to introduce plug-in hybrid models for consumers to choose from. Regarding more news about the new car, the car quality network will continue to pay attention to and report.