Audi A8 Specifications .453 hp

Audi A8 Specifications .453 hp

Audi a8 The biggest and most luxurious sedan in the 2021 Audi A8 hides its high dollar cabin behind a beautiful but simple facade . From afar, it’s easy to mistake this nearly six-figure car for a mediocre A4, but that kind of anonymity may actually be attractive to more conservative millionaires. Inside, buyers will find the cabin as spacious and elegantly appointed as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-series ,

Including massage seats available for front and rear passengers. Audi rolled out its full parade of infotainment and driver assistance technology here, with the A8 serving as a renewed showcase of its sudden-explosion features.

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Audi is raising the bar for luxury in the 2021 A8 by making 22-way power-adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation as standard across the lineup. Now also standard is a wireless smartphone charging pad and 360° outdoor camera system. The top 60 TFSI now comes with the Sport Style package (20-inch wheels, front lip spoiler, and chrome lower body livery). In addition to the LED headlights with a matrix design and soft Valcona leather upholstery.

Going with the 60 TFSI puts the A8’s best feature under the hood: a twin-turbocharged V-8 with 453 horsepower. In addition to the more powerful engine, we also order the Seat Comfort package, which adds electric rear seats with massage and heat to truly pamper our passengers. The executive package also makes our list. Includes front seat massage, head-up display, heated steering wheel, blind spot monitoring, and ambient interior lighting.

Engine, transmission and performance Audi A8

The base 55 TFSI comes with a 335-hp turbocharged V-6, while the 60 TFSI has a 453-hp twin-turbo V8. Both versions use a 48-volt hybrid system,

An eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are also standard. The 60 TFSI e Hybrid combines a V-6 engine with an electric motor and a 14.1 kWh battery pack installed in the rear.

The 2021 Audi A8 TFSI e is rated at 443 hp. So far, we’ve only tested the V-6 55 TFSI version,

Which sprinted from zero to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds on our test track. Among the six-cylinder executive sedans, this is on a par with the Mercedes-Benz S450,

But a few tenths of the fast pace of the BMW 740i. The Audi engine is smooth, but there’s no fuss in delivering its power, and the sound-extinguishing action is so extensive that it’s practically inaudible with the windows. The A8 offers an Audi-like blend of sportiness and ride comfort.

Adjustable air suspension and driver-adjustable adaptive dampers are standard. Optional with the V-8 is a more advanced active suspension system that scans the road ahead for bumps and takes measures to compensate. With the basic suspension, the Audi A8 isolates you from road bumps but you can still hit a back road when the mood strikes.

fuel economy audi a8

While the EPA has not released fuel economy estimates for the 2021 model yet,

The A8’s lack of mechanical changes means its ratings will not change from last year. The 2020 A8 six-cylinder is expected to gain 17 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. Although we didn’t test the 2020 model with this engine,

However, the last one we evaluated on the highway’s fuel economy route at 75 mpg got 30 mpg. We didn’t test the V-8,

That’s rated at 15 mpg in the city and 23 on the highway. The plug-in hybrid is rated at 21 mpg in the city and 27 on the highway, with a combined gas and electric rating of 54 mpg. The 14.1 kWh battery pack also allows for an all-electric driving range of 17 miles from the EPA.

Interior, comfort and cargo

Great passenger space is a hallmark of the A8, and its long wheelbase ensures it accommodates rear seat passengers well. Standard seating for five passengers,

But the optional four-passenger seat package omits the center rear seat and offers a pair of power-adjustable rear seats with heating, ventilation and massage

Plus a heated foot massage function and a pair of individual tablets for entertainment (with the front passenger seat power adjustments reduced to make room for all of that). Fine materials are abundantly available,

And you can order extended leather and wood inlays at a small forest value. But it is very similar to the outward appearance of the A8,

The interior ambiance is discreet and not as luxurious as that found in the Mercedes S-Class. The luggage compartment capacity is modest for a large luxury sedan with a volume of only 13 cubic feet.

Information, entertainment and communication

The 12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit’s premium instrument cluster is standard as the 10.3-inch upper and 8.6-inch center screens with MMI Touch Response. touch screens. It can be overwhelming at first,

But the system is very responsive and highly configurable,

Allowing owners to choose their own custom buttons on the bottom screen while providing permanent buttons for navigation, weather, phone and radio functions on the left side of the top screen. Just know that you will be wearing the included microfiber wipe to try to remove fingerprints. On the front, there are two USB ports with the ability to integrate data and charging,

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone integration is standard, along with Amazon Alexa compatibility. Wi-Fi is available via Audi Connect Plus for an additional subscription fee.

Safety and driver assistance features of the Audi A8

The Audi A8 has the same driver assistance technologies as other high-end sedans. When equipped with Traffic Jam Assist (Driver Assistance Package), the A8 will help you accelerate and brake in heavy traffic,

But your hands can’t leave the steering wheel for more than a few seconds. Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) did the A8 crash test. Key safety features include:

 Standard Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection

 Standard Lane Departure Warning

 Adaptive cruise control is available with semi-autonomous driving mode

Warranty and maintenance coverage

Warranty coverage on the 2021 A8 is nothing special in the world of luxury cars.

The first scheduled service is 10,000 miles, so the free maintenance plan only covers one oil change.

Buyers looking for more value in this category should review the Genesis G90,

Which comes standard with a warranty of up to 10 years or 100,000 miles and three years of free maintenance.