Audi Malaysia introduces fourth-gen A8, priced at RM 880k

KUALA LUMPUR: On display, today at Audi Glenmarie is the 4th-gen A8. The Malaysian-spec model that’s brought in by Euromobilre is an A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro model (base trim). The car is priced at RM 879,900 on-the-road without insurance. Note that included in the price is a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.

The base model of the A8 measures 5,172 mm in length, 1,945 mm in width, and 1,473 mm in height. The wheelbase is now increased by 130 mm, thus bringing the total to 3,128 mm. The height has also been stretched by 12 mm.

Exterior features on Audi A8 include -

• Matrix HD LED headlights
• OLED combination lamps at the rear
• Sequential turn signaling at both front and rear
• Auto-dimming side mirrors
• Chrome exterior package
• Panoramic sunroof
• 15-spoke 19-inch wheels wrapped with 255/45 series tyres

Cabin comfort and convenience feature kit gets -

• Valcona leather upholstery
• Headliner and rear shelf wrapped in Alcantara
• Audi virtual cockpit with a 12.3-inch display
• Audi connect
• Faster operating MMI navigation plus system with MMI touch response
• Matrix LED reading lights
• Contour/ambient lighting package
• Head-up display

• Smartphone/Bluetooth interface.
• B&O Premium 3D sound system
• Audi rear music interface with a 5.7-inch touchscreen (controls both climate and sound/media control)
• Heat-insulating side and rear windows
• Four-zone climate control system
• Ventilation for both front and rear seats

Safety features -

• Autonomous emergency braking
• Parking aid Plus with a 360-degree display and surround view cameras
• Front/rear side and a curtain airbag system
• Safety lane departure warning
• Lane change assistant with exit warning and rear cross-traffic alert

On the performance front, the car gets a 3.0-litre V6 TFSI engine along with a 48-volt mild hybrid system that captures kinetic energy and transfers it to the lithium-ion battery. When fully charged, it calls for an engine off between 55 to 160 kmph for up to 40 seconds — this aids in fuel saving.

The mill offers 340 hp of maximum power at 5,000 to 6,400 rpm along with a peak torque of 500 Nm from 1,370 to 4,500 rpm. Sending power to all four wheels is an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission that further allows the car to hit 100 kmph mark in 5.7 seconds and attain a top-sped of 250 kmph.