The New 2019 Audi A8 is Beyond Impressive
It is no secret that the Audi A8 has already reached an extremely high level technological advancement and luxury, but the 2019 A8 is more impressive than ever. Click through to look at some noteworthy features.
1. Interior Upgrades
The 2019 Audi A8's interior does not luxury, with what Audi calls the "classiest" seats. The A8 comes with optional massaging seats, as well as heat and and massage for the feet of the passengers (but not the driver, obviously). The touch screen display is now 10.1-inch diagonally, and the navigation is highly advanced, with information from previous routes and intelligent search options. Passengers can connecting to Audi's in car wifi, so they can stay connected anywhere they go, via 4G LTE cellular data service. The interior is equipped with two perfume dispensers to choose from, which not only offers pleasant scents through the ventilation system, but also collects dust from the air. Finally, the A8 is equipped with Audi's latest electric door mechanism, which automatically triggers the doors and allows soft closing.
2. Exterior Style
One of the first things you will notice on the exterior of the 2019 A8 is the grille, which is now noticeably wider and hexagonal-shaped. Flanking the new grille are HD Matrix LED headlights, and in the rear are two thin taillights and a lighting-bar that goes across the back, inspired by Audi's 2014 Prologue concept. The exterior is elegantly complemented with chrome trim around the grille and the taillights. The styling is nothing radically different from the previous A8, and maintains Audi's curved, clean, modern look. The long-wheelbase version, the Audi A8L, remains extremely sleek, and offers executive rear seats with touch-screens between the seats.
3. Engine Options
Across the global market, Audi will offer a variety of engines to choose from. Audi A8 customers will get a 3.0-liter TFSI V-6 engine, which produces 340-horsepower as the base powerplant. Upgrade options include a 4.0-liter TFSI V-8 engine, which develops 460-horsepower, and a 6.0-liter W-12 engine, which puts-out 584-horsepower. For the diesel enthusiasts (but maybe not for the ones in the USA), the A8 will offer a 3.0-liter TDI engine, which produces 286-horsepower, or a 4.0-liter TDI, which develops 435-horsepower. All of the engines will work collaboratively with a 48-volt electric system for mild hybrid operation. The 48-volt lithium-ion battery will take up a small portion of the trunk, and allow cruising with the engine stopped for up to 40 seconds at a time.
4. Advanced Technology
When it comes to technology, the 2019 Audi A8 is leading the way, for starters by allowing you to use your smartphone as the key, via the Audi Connect Key feature. For your convenience, the A8 is equipped with the Parking and Garage Pilot feature, which automatically handles steering for parallel parking, as well as perpendicular parking, with the driver only needing to worry about the gas and the brake pedals. The chassis technology has also been taken up a notch, with features like Dynamic All-Wheel Steering, which allows for five degrees of counter steering from the rear wheels, tremendously enhancing the A8's handling around corners. Audi also continues to keep safety a priority with advanced technology like the Crossing Assist and Exit Warning feature. Working through Audi's 360-degree sensors, it looks out for any potential danger all around the vehicle, including intersections and when parked, watching for cars, bikes, or pedestrians that could by hit by you opening the door.
5. Price and Release Date
The new Audi A8 is a fairly major update, or both chassis, body , and interior, with tons of new features. Fortunately for the German market, they get to experience this elegant machine before the USA folks, as early as fall 2017. If you're part of the American market, you will just have to enjoy the photographs for now, until spring 2018. The 2019 Audi A8 will have a starting price tag of $103,225, or €90,600 if you are in Europe, and it might just be worth every penny.
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