2022 Audi A8 L Gets A Launch Date!

After many teasers, Audi has finally announced the launch date for its flagship limousine. Set to be launched on the 12th of July, the Audi A8 L will come to the country via the CBU route and will offer only one petrol powertrain option. Bookings for the A8 L have already commenced for a token amount of ₹10 lakh. The A8 L facelift features subtle changes such as sharper design elements and more equipment.

What to expect

The front features a new face with a new, revised, larger grille. The bumper’s side air intakes feature a more upright layout and on top of them sit the redesigned headlights encompassing no fewer than 1.3 million micromirrors for the digital matrix function making them highly adaptable. The rear features new OLED taillamps which have a proximity indicator that enables them to light up when another vehicle comes near them.

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The rear is dominated by wide chrome clasps, a customizable taillight signature with digital OLEDs, and a continuous, segmented light strip. The diffusor insert in the bumper is delicately accentuated and redesigned with horizontal bars. It also gets four new metallic paint schemes namely District Green, Firmament Blue, Manhattan Gray, and Ultra Blue. The changes to the interiors are much more subtle than the exterior. It gets the latest version of Audi Virtual Cockpit which is joined by an optional head-up display while the center console accommodates a pair of touchscreens.

Audi has updated the infotainment system with its latest MIB 3 software. There are two more screens in the back for the rear-seat entertainment system featuring 10.1-inch displays. Audi is also offering several customization packages including a Rear Relaxation package with a recliner and a foot massager. The car also gets a folding center console table and cooler with a bar compartment. There are about 40 driver assistance systems available in the new Audi A8 L. Some of them – including the Audi pre-sense basic and Audi pre-sense front safety systems – are standard equipment.

The facelifted A8 will be offered with a sole petrol powertrain. The 3.0L TFSI engine is paired to a 48V mild-hybrid system generating 340 hp and 540 Nm of torque and it comes mated to an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. Power is sent to all wheels via the Quattro all-wheel-drive system. It also gets predictive air suspension for superior ride quality.