Audi A8L

Business or leisure, it’s adaptable to both. The latest Audi A8 L, offering Malaysians with a luxurious balance of style and comfort. 

A facelifted fourth-generation, the presidential-sized saloon underpins the Audi Space Frame architecture (58% aluminium, ultra-high strength steel, carbon-fibre reinforced polymer, magnesium).

Fully-imported (CBU), the sole variant (A8 L S Line 3.0 TFSI Quattro) hailing from Germany tags at MYR 1,046,907.50 (OTR, w/o insurance).

Price includes the Audi Assurance Package (five years unlimited mileage warranty, three years/45,000 KM maintenance service, five years free roadside assistance).

Nine exterior colours. Brilliant Black, Daytona Grey, District Green, Firmament Blue, Floret Silver, Glacier White, Mythos Black, Ultra Blue, and Vesuvius Grey.

Stacked, sculpted and uncluttered, the Audi A8 L has a premium-built and elegance exuding passenger-centric cockpit.

The upper dash sees Valcona leather (Natural Grey Brown Lime Artefact), paired to lower panels of suede-finished wood-veneers (Alcantara, Dark Matte Brushed Aluminium). 

Connected to a full-length centre console (front, rear) with gloss black dials, dominating the layout are three screens (instrument cluster, two-tiered infotainment).

Overall, with the fitments being integrated into their sections, it is very seamlessly ergonomic, in which all controls and vehicle functions are within easy reach.

Featuring one third of the Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus, installed is a 12.3-Inch digital instrument cluster (customisable interface) with a Heads-Up Display (HUD).

Luxuriously upholstered, the interior (five/four-seater) is decked in Valcona leather (Black, Sard Brown, Nutmeg Brown, Merlot Red, Cognac Brown).

Incorporated are Comfort Contour Seats (front, rear), featuring electronic adjustments (multi-way setting, lumbar, memory, heating, ventilation, massage), and fold-out tables.

Unique is the Relaxation Seat Package (rear-left seat), offering a fully-reclined seating configuration (barcalounger-style). Also included are armrests (front, rear).

Accentuated by an Ambient Lighting Plus Package, the layout is completed with the headliner, pillar and rear shelf trims in Alcantara (optional - Dinamica Microfibre).

Breathable and comfortable, the front and rear occupants get uber luxurious space with ample mobility (head, leg, shoulder). Courtesy of it being a full-sized sedan.

Mounted is a leather-wrapped, four-spoke, steering wheel with multi-switches (media, vehicle telematics), paddle shifters, and electric column adjustments (tilt, telescopic, tiptronic). Drive is aided by an Electric Power Steering (EPS) system.

Weighing in at 2,020 KG, the Audi A8 L stands at 5,320 MM long, 1,945 MM wide, 1,488 MM tall, and with a wheelbase spanning 3,128 MM.

Redesigned, portraying an elegantly bold statement, its long and planted exterior is blessed with the S Line Exterior Package.

Featured on its front-end is a wider singleframe honeycomb-mesh grille, flanked by matching and more subtle bumper-corner fitments.

Accentuating the layout is the Chrome Exterior Package, applying chrome trimmings to the grille and fog lamp surrounds.

Upgraded, its rear-end complements the front and furthers the elegantly bold appeal with smooth and clean contours.

Asserting a bold presence, featured is the Audi emblem, top and centre. Filling up the rest of the space is a new tail lamp setup.

Completing the layout is the Chrome Exterior Package, applying chrome trimmings to the top tailgate and lower bumper.

The head lamps are angularly-shaped and slanted inwards. Arrow-esque, it projects a very focused set of eyes. 

Fitted are Digital Matrix LED units (LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto On/Off, high beam assistant, adaptive/warning lights, coming/leaving home projection (five lighting schemes), dynamic turn signals).

A slim, full-width wraparound design, the familiar lightbar-esque tail lamps radiate a commanding outlook. 

New, installed are OLED combination units with digital signatures (customisable - two variations), coming/leaving home projection (five lighting schemes), and dynamic turn signals.

Mounted is a set of 20-Inch alloy rims (20-spoke structure style, Graphite Grey diamond-turned), rubbered-up in 265/40 R20 tyres.

Standard, the Audi A8 L features the following Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). 

Grouped are Audi Pre Sense Front/Rear, Adaptive Cruise Control with Speed Limiter, Efficiency Assist, Swerve Assist and Turn Assist, Lane Change Assistant, Exit Warning System, Cross Traffic Assist Front/Rear, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), Hill-Start Assist (HSA), and 360-degree camera.

Completing the Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus, installed up front is a two-tier central touchscreen display (10.1-Inch - upper-dashboard, 8.6-Inch - lower-centre console (climate, seat configuration)). 

Whereas, the rear features a pair of 10.1-Inch touchscreens (front seat backrest mounted) and another 5.7-Inch tablet (centre console - removable - infotainment, climate, seat configuration).

The setup supports Audi Connect Navigation and Infotainment System, Audi Smartphone Interface with Audi Phone Box Light and MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

Powering the Audi A8 L is a 3.0-Litre TFSI turbocharged V6 petrol engine, mated to a 48-Volt mild-hybrid system. 

The total system output reads at 335 HP/250 KW at 5,000 to 6,400 RPM and 500 NM at 1,370 to 4,500 RPM.

0 to 100 KM/H is done in 5.7 seconds, and the top speed is 250 KM/H.

Fuel tank is 82-Litres, and fuel consumption is rated at 8.3 L/100 KM (NEDC).

Standard kit on the Audi A8 L includes keyless entry system, engine Start/Stop button, soft-close/power latching cabin doors (power-assisted), electric-powered tailgate (contactless operation), four-zone auto climate control system (rear-vents, front-rear touchscreen controls), Comfort Contour Seats (electronic adjustments (all seats - multi-way setting, lumbar, memory, heating, ventilation, massage), fold-out tables), Relaxation Seat Package (full-lounge), armrests (front, rear), steering wheel (multi-switches, paddle shifters, electric column adjustments), auto dimming rear-view mirrors (interior, exterior), Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus, comprehensive entertainment system (front, rear - multiple screens), wireless charger, Ambient Lighting Package Plus, interior LED lighting, automatic wipers (rain sensing, intermittent), automatic headlamps (On/Off, high-beam), parking cameras (reverse, 360-degree), parking sensors (6-front, 6-rear), Blind-Spot Monitor (BSM), heat-insulating windows (sides, rear), and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Brake Auto Hold.

There are air-conditioning vents present, located at the rear part of the centre console with a dedicated set of controls (5.7-Inch touchscreen/tablet - removable). 

The 2023 Audi A8 L exudes a commandingly elegant outlook, a perfect embodiment of Audi's mastery in design and engineering.

Absolute luxury appointments and advanced technology, encapsulates its premium-designed interior.

Overall, inside and out the build quality is excellent, and with its eye-catching outlook, the A8 L limo-dan (limousine-sized sedan) is definitely an Audi to have.