Audi A8 L launched at Rs. 1.56 crore

Audi has launched the fourth generation A8 L in India. It is available in a single 55 TFSI variant priced at Rs. 1.56 crore (ex-showroom, India).

The new A8 is based on the MLB Evo platform. It measures 5,302 mm in length, 1,945 mm in width, 1,488 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 3,128 mm. The car gets a redesigned hexagonal grille with a chrome frame flanked by re-profiled LED headlights. At the rear, it gets wraparound LED tail lights with an LED light bar.

On the inside, the new A8 comes equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment head-unit. It also gets another 8.6-inch touchscreen for the climate control and seating functions. The car has a 4-spoke steering wheel and a digital instrument cluster.

Powering the new A8 is a 3.0-litre V6 turbo petrol engine that develops 335 BHP and 500 Nm. A 48V mild-hybrid system enables the car to coast with the engine switched off. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive system.

The new A8 L comes equipped with up to 10 airbags, ABS, traction control, ESC, hill-start assist and 360-degree camera among others.