Euromobil Sdn. Bhd. the official importer of Audi in Malaysia has released the refreshed Audi A8 L. The fully imported long wheel base model now comes with new Matrix LED headlights and even more enhanced features. The new Audi A8 L is longer at 5,265mm, with a wheelbase of 3,122mm, wider at 1,949mm and stands at only 1,471mm in height. The 520-litre luggage compartment has been reconfigured and can now accommodate up to 4 golf bags.
For a distinctive and unmistakable visual appeal and active safety, the new generation A8 L is enhanced by new Matrix Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology. The high-beam function in these unique headlights uses 25 individual LEDs per unit that can be switched on and off or dimmed individually depending on the situation. This enables the headlight system to react extremely precisely to other vehicles while always brightly illuminating the road. When the on-board camera detects other vehicles ahead, the Audi Matrix LED headlights mask the relevant sections of the highbeam by dimming or shutting off individual diodes, whilst bright illumination is preserved in the remaining zones.
The lighting system in the A8 L uses predictive route data from the navigation system with MMI Touch to adjust the distribution of light in response to the current driving situation, and can recognise and act on route data, such as corners and road classifications. Additional features of the new headlights are the intelligent cornering lights, new-look daytime running lights and dynamic indicator lights. These indicators with a dynamic sweeping movement have the potential to significantly enhance traffic safety especially when visibility is poor.
The sleeker long wheelbase body houses the supercharged 3.0 TFSI petrol engine boosting 310hp and 440 Nm of torque between 2,900 and 4,750 rpm. The highly efficient unit sips only 7.9 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres, emitting just 184 grams CO2 per kilometre. Paired with quattro all-wheel drive, the 3.0 TFSI now powers the A8 L from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds.
The new A8 L is equipped as standard with 8-speed tiptronic automatic transmission which transmits power to all four wheels via the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. The saloon owes its sporting character as much to its sophisticated chassis as to its responsive engines and its lightweight shell. The Audi drive select system, which adjusts the operating characteristics of various controls and functions, is standard. It also influences the standard adaptive air suspension. The power steering uses an efficient electromechanical drive, and can be enhanced by a dynamic steering option which varies boost as a function of the speed driven.
Inside, the combinations of the Vavona wood assam and brushed aluminium silver inlays with luxurious Valcona leather are stylishly combined to complement the interior.
The front section of the console is visually separated from the instrument panel. Wide and slightly sloped, it serves as the control panel for the four-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning air. It has a separate rear air conditioner and Euromobil also installs an ionizer for improved air quality upon request.
The rear of the new Audi A8 rewards passengers with even more space with an additional 13cm of additional legroom in the long wheel base version. Glass sunroof and electric sunshades for the rear side windows and rear window are standard. The rear seat offers two individual, power-adjustable and ventilated seats with lumbar support also includes comfort head restraints.
Equipped as standard is rear seat entertainment, with two independently controlled, 10.2-inch high resolution displays and two wireless Bluetooth headsets. Each passenger can view their own content, whether it’s watching DVDs or listening to music from SD cards, the car’s hard drive jukebox or through their individual music devices via the Audi Music Interface.
As safety is paramount, the Audi A8 L is equipped with the Audi pre sense basic for greater control on the road. The system intervenes upon detecting an unstable driving situation via the sensors of the ESC electronic stabilization control system. In this case, Audi pre sense makes sure that the front seat belts are tensioned and that the sunroof and the windows are closed down to a small gap, whilst the hazard lights warn the traffic behind.
For convenience, the Audi A8 L features the parking aid plus with reverse camera as standard. The system uses 8 ultrasonic sensors to indicate the distance to the front and rear acoustically and graphically, complemented with the reverse camera. As an option, it can also be upgraded with park assist with 360° display which uses 12 ultrasonic sensors, for improved overview and steering manoeuvring when parking. Another standard feature is the MMI navigation plus with the MMI touchpad, makes operating the individual components of the Multi Media Interface even easier. The built-in MMI touchpad next to the rotary/push-button control can even be operated by handwriting recognition. With hard and soft keys, dedicated buttons for commonly-used controls and a revolutionary touchpad that interprets hand-written inputs, drivers can perform a number of functions – write digits of telephone numbers and the letter of the navigation destination with a finger or scroll over maps – all without taking their eyes off the road.
Apart from that, other standard feature in the A8 L is the Bose surround sound system with 14 speakers including a subwoofer while Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System is also available as an option.
Available in six colours – Argus brown, Foil silver, Ibis White, Havana black, Oolong Grey and Moonlight Blue, the Audi A8 L price starts from RM689,500 OTR.
Backed up by 4-year warranty, the new Audi A8 L can be viewed at all Euromobil showrooms from today onwards.
