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Audi SA explains why it's bringing the S8 (but not the A8) in 2021
Audi South Africa has confirmed it does not plan to offer the fourth-generation A8 flagship sedan range on local shores, although the S8 variant is still on the cards.
When the Ingolstadt-based firm’s local arm shared its latest product plans in June 2020, we noticed the standard A8 range was missing, while the S8 was listed to arrive early in 2021. For the record, the third-gen A8 quietly left the company's local price list towards the end of 2019.
Now Audi SA has explained its decision to go only with the performance derivative for the latest generation.
“The Audi A8 range has been rationalised to offer the best-suited model to our market, based on dynamics around customer demand and D-sedan segment performance,” the firm told CARmag.co.za.
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Audi South Africa has confirmed it does not plan to offer the fourth-generation A8 flagship sedan range on local shores, although the S8 variant is still on the cards.
When the Ingolstadt-based firm’s local arm shared its latest product plans in June 2020, we noticed the standard A8 range was missing, while the S8 was listed to arrive early in 2021. For the record, the third-gen A8 quietly left the company's local price list towards the end of 2019.
Now Audi SA has explained its decision to go only with the performance derivative for the latest generation.
“The Audi A8 range has been rationalised to offer the best-suited model to our market, based on dynamics around customer demand and D-sedan segment performance,” the firm told CARmag.co.za.
Audi SA explains why it's bringing the S8 (but not the A8) in 2021... - CAR Magazine
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Carwow review of the new S8
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Audi S8 vs Bentley Flying Spur - Drag race *V8 vs W12* - Carwow
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Audi S8 2020 UK review
Should I buy one?
Given the price cost of the S8, potential buyers will likely have expectations in line with the expansive brief that Audi’s engineers were given. And while previous generations of the S8 have been strong all-rounders, this new version arguably adds a new level of driver engagement to the luxury feel that it has always excelled at delivering.
By offering a super-smooth executive cruiser than can turn into a super-saloon at the press of a pedal, the S8 nails an extremely broad brief with aplomb.
www.autocar.co.uk
Should I buy one?
Given the price cost of the S8, potential buyers will likely have expectations in line with the expansive brief that Audi’s engineers were given. And while previous generations of the S8 have been strong all-rounders, this new version arguably adds a new level of driver engagement to the luxury feel that it has always excelled at delivering.
By offering a super-smooth executive cruiser than can turn into a super-saloon at the press of a pedal, the S8 nails an extremely broad brief with aplomb.
Audi S8 review: the executive express saloon with true 'Vorsprung durch Technik' | Autocar
Limo-like luxury meets plentiful V8 performance in Audi's biggest - and arguably it's most traditional - executive uber-saloon
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Joe Achilles review of the 2020 S8
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The New 2021 Audi S8 Is Very Fast. But Is It Very Good? - JayEmm on Cars
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Nearly new buying guide: Audi A8
One of the most discreet luxury limousines is also one of the best
The Audi A8, now in its fourth generation, is probably the most discreet luxury limousine around. But don’t mistake discretion for indifference: this is a techno-fest, with a host of features that maintain the A8’s reputation for innovation.
There’s the choice of a 282bhp 3.0-litre diesel (the 50 TDI) or a 335bhp 3.0-litre turbo petrol (the 55 TFSI). Both engines have a mild-hybrid system (a small battery and electric motor) and can cut out while you’re coasting for up to 40 seconds at a time in the name of efficiency.
If you want a plug-in hybrid, the 443bhp 60 TFSIe has an electric-only range of 28 miles. Or if you care little for fuel-saving, there’s the 563bhp 4.0-litre petrol V8 in the new S8.
When launched in 2017, there were just two trim levels on offer: no-name base and S Line. As you would expect, even that entry-level A8 is very well equipped, with the S Line being for those who desire sportier looks and trick matrix LED headlights.
www.autocar.co.uk
One of the most discreet luxury limousines is also one of the best
The Audi A8, now in its fourth generation, is probably the most discreet luxury limousine around. But don’t mistake discretion for indifference: this is a techno-fest, with a host of features that maintain the A8’s reputation for innovation.
There’s the choice of a 282bhp 3.0-litre diesel (the 50 TDI) or a 335bhp 3.0-litre turbo petrol (the 55 TFSI). Both engines have a mild-hybrid system (a small battery and electric motor) and can cut out while you’re coasting for up to 40 seconds at a time in the name of efficiency.
If you want a plug-in hybrid, the 443bhp 60 TFSIe has an electric-only range of 28 miles. Or if you care little for fuel-saving, there’s the 563bhp 4.0-litre petrol V8 in the new S8.
When launched in 2017, there were just two trim levels on offer: no-name base and S Line. As you would expect, even that entry-level A8 is very well equipped, with the S Line being for those who desire sportier looks and trick matrix LED headlights.
Nearly new buying guide: Audi A8 | Autocar
One of the most discreet luxury limousines is also one of the best
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Here’s how much you’ll pay for the 420 kW Audi S8 sedan in South Africa
Audi South Africa has announced local pricing for the S8 performance sedan, which is due to hit the market at the start of April 2021.
Revealed back in mid-2019, the S8 is powered by a twin-turbo 4,0-litre V8 petrol engine (with mild-hybrid technology and a cylinder-on-demand system) delivering 420 kW and 800 N.m to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. The sprint from zero to 100 km/h takes a claimed 3,8 seconds, while top speed is limited to 250 km/h.
So, how much will the S8 set you back here in South Africa? Well, Audi Sport’s version of the flagship sedan will be priced from R2 484 000.
Interestingly, Audi SA has no plans to offer the standard A8 locally, telling CARmag.co.za back in July 2020 the range would be “rationalised to offer the best-suited model to our market, based on dynamics around customer demand and D-sedan segment performance”. That model, of course, is the S8.
www.carmag.co.za
Audi South Africa has announced local pricing for the S8 performance sedan, which is due to hit the market at the start of April 2021.
Revealed back in mid-2019, the S8 is powered by a twin-turbo 4,0-litre V8 petrol engine (with mild-hybrid technology and a cylinder-on-demand system) delivering 420 kW and 800 N.m to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. The sprint from zero to 100 km/h takes a claimed 3,8 seconds, while top speed is limited to 250 km/h.
So, how much will the S8 set you back here in South Africa? Well, Audi Sport’s version of the flagship sedan will be priced from R2 484 000.
Interestingly, Audi SA has no plans to offer the standard A8 locally, telling CARmag.co.za back in July 2020 the range would be “rationalised to offer the best-suited model to our market, based on dynamics around customer demand and D-sedan segment performance”. That model, of course, is the S8.
Here’s how much you’ll pay for the 420 kW Audi S8 sedan in South Africa
Audi South Africa has announced local pricing for the S8 performance sedan, which is due to hit the market at the start of April 2021. Revealed back in mid-2019, the S8 is powered by a twin-turbo 4,0-litre V8 petrol engine delivering 420 kW and 800 N.m to all four wheels via an eight-speed...
www.carmag.co.za
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Upcoming Audi A8 Horch rendered as Maybach-rivalling saloon
Three years ago, it was reported that Audi had plans to revive the Horch moniker for a special W12-powered Audi A8. Due sometime next year, and spotted testing a number of times under camouflage, we have been given an idea of what this high-end limousine could look like when the covers are finally taken off.
Commissioned by kolesa.ru, the render sources inspiration from some recent spy pictures which captured the elongated saloon testing in the snow. The Russian publication suggests that the upcoming Horch is likely to receive a unique and opulent grille not unlike the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class.
It’s also depicts how the lengthened chassis receives a longer pair of rear doors with partially camouflaged pillars that could portray the Horch logo. At the rear, it is expected that the taillamps will feature different LED elements which could be complemented by a bolder rear bumper design.
www.carmag.co.za
Three years ago, it was reported that Audi had plans to revive the Horch moniker for a special W12-powered Audi A8. Due sometime next year, and spotted testing a number of times under camouflage, we have been given an idea of what this high-end limousine could look like when the covers are finally taken off.
Commissioned by kolesa.ru, the render sources inspiration from some recent spy pictures which captured the elongated saloon testing in the snow. The Russian publication suggests that the upcoming Horch is likely to receive a unique and opulent grille not unlike the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class.
It’s also depicts how the lengthened chassis receives a longer pair of rear doors with partially camouflaged pillars that could portray the Horch logo. At the rear, it is expected that the taillamps will feature different LED elements which could be complemented by a bolder rear bumper design.
Upcoming Audi A8 Horch rendered as Maybach-rivalling saloon
Three years ago, it was reported that Audi had plans to revive the Horch moniker for a special W12-powered Audi A8. Due sometime next year, and spotted testing a number of times under camouflage, we have been given an idea of what this high-end limousine could look like when the covers are...
www.carmag.co.za
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Audi S8 (2021) Specs & Price
Audi South Africa has launched the S8 performance sedan in our market. Here's the price, plus some specification details.
Audi S8 Engine and Performance
The luxury performance sedan is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine which produces 420 kW and 800 Nm. This powertrain also features mild-hybrid technology to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. It can cleverly shut down some cylinders and the hybrid system is said to improve consumption by up to 0.8 L/100 km.
Being a performance Audi product, it comes with quattro all-wheel drive as well as a sport differential, and that monster power reaches the wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. It has a limited top speed of 250 kph and is said to sprint to 100 kph in just 3.8 seconds.
How much does the Audi S8 cost in South Africa?
The new Audi S8 is now on sale in South Africa and is sold standard with a five year Audi Freeway Plan:
Audi S8 TFSI quattro R2 484 000
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Audi South Africa has launched the S8 performance sedan in our market. Here's the price, plus some specification details.
Audi S8 Engine and Performance
The luxury performance sedan is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine which produces 420 kW and 800 Nm. This powertrain also features mild-hybrid technology to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. It can cleverly shut down some cylinders and the hybrid system is said to improve consumption by up to 0.8 L/100 km.
Being a performance Audi product, it comes with quattro all-wheel drive as well as a sport differential, and that monster power reaches the wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. It has a limited top speed of 250 kph and is said to sprint to 100 kph in just 3.8 seconds.
How much does the Audi S8 cost in South Africa?
The new Audi S8 is now on sale in South Africa and is sold standard with a five year Audi Freeway Plan:
Audi S8 TFSI quattro R2 484 000
Audi S8 (2021) Specs & Price
Audi South Africa has launched the S8 performance sedan in our market. Here's the price, plus some specification details. The flagship luxury limousine sedan from Audi has landed in South Africa. It's a rival to the S63 from Mercedes-AMG and the BMW M760Li. Audi S8 Engine and Performance The...
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New S8 lands in SA as Audi’s flagship saloon
Audi has launched its new S8 in South Africa, as part of an avalanche of new S and RS badged performance products that have trickled into local showrooms during April.
Priced at R2 484 000, the S8 TFSI quattro now takes pride of place as Audi’s flagship sedan in South Africa. This is in fact the first time that we are seeing the latest-generation of Audi’s largest saloon in South Africa and it’s interesting to note that the ‘regular’ A8 models are not destined for our shores.
But surely the S8 is all you need in a super-limo?
The newcomer is powered by a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 that produces 420kW and 820Nm, and the engine features Audi’s 48-volt mild hybrid system which is said to save up to 0.8 litres of fuel for every 100km.
And while this certainly is a big saloon, Audi has pulled out all the stops to make it as agile as possible, with features such as predictive active suspension, sport differential and dynamic all-wheel-steering - a combination Audi says is unique in its class.
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Audi has launched its new S8 in South Africa, as part of an avalanche of new S and RS badged performance products that have trickled into local showrooms during April.
Priced at R2 484 000, the S8 TFSI quattro now takes pride of place as Audi’s flagship sedan in South Africa. This is in fact the first time that we are seeing the latest-generation of Audi’s largest saloon in South Africa and it’s interesting to note that the ‘regular’ A8 models are not destined for our shores.
But surely the S8 is all you need in a super-limo?
The newcomer is powered by a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 that produces 420kW and 820Nm, and the engine features Audi’s 48-volt mild hybrid system which is said to save up to 0.8 litres of fuel for every 100km.
And while this certainly is a big saloon, Audi has pulled out all the stops to make it as agile as possible, with features such as predictive active suspension, sport differential and dynamic all-wheel-steering - a combination Audi says is unique in its class.
New S8 lands in SA as Audi’s flagship saloon
The regular Audi A8 saloons won’t be offered in South Africa, but surely the S8 is all the super-limo you’ll ever need?
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Audi S8 vs Audi RS6 Drag Race - Carwow
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Ignition GT review of the 2021 S8
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OPINION | How I got catfished by the new Audi S8
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OPINION | How I got catfished by the new Audi S8
OPINION | How I got catfished by the new Audi S8 | Life
What was meant to be a few days of quietly enjoying the lap of luxury now turned into days of confusion. Do I embarrass fast cars on the road? Or, do I simply enjoy the behemoth in peace?
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Audi Grand Sphere concept to preview luxury A8 successor
Ingolstadt firm will preview high-tech 'Landjet' machine, due in 2025, at Munich motor showAudi has signed off the design of the high-tech Project Artemis electric car that will arrive in 2024 as the firm’s new flagship – and will preview it with a concept at the Munich motor show in September.
The Grand Sphere will be one of three show cars that the German brand will produce in the next year to showcase its approach to vehicles equipped with level-four autonomous driving systems (allowing for unsupervised self-driving in certain conditions). The production version will succeed the A8 saloon as Audi’s luxury flagship.
Audi design chief Marc Lichte told Autocar that the Grand Sphere will be “a very concrete teaser of the Artemis project” that will showcase “a new revolution in design” with a focus on interior space. He said: “I asked our design teams not for their vision of an A8 successor but for something completely new. [Sales] volumes for three-box saloons such as the A8, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class are going down, and there are new, more attractive bodystyles.
Audi Grand Sphere concept to be unveiled on 2 September | Autocar
Ingolstadt firm will preview high-tech 'Landjet' machine, due in 2025, at Munich motor show
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Carwow first look at the next gen A8
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The Audi grandsphere concept is a “private jet for the road”
The second of Audi’s three ‘sphere’ concepts is a monstrous four-door GT that can drive itself
Like the open-topped, extending-wheelbase skysphere that we saw back in August and the presumably city-sized urbansphere that is set to be unveiled next Spring, Audi’s latest grandsphere concept doesn’t much care for capital letters.
As with those other two concepts, the grandsphere has also been designed from the inside out and places its main focus on the interior. Audi rather nauseatingly refers to it as a “private jet for the road” and uses plenty of definitely normal language such as “holistic digital ecosystem”, “oasis of wellbeing” and “digital detox” when describing the interior. We promise to never repeat those terms on these pages.
Before you can even get inside, though, the grandsphere will have independently handled its charging situation and will recognise your gait as you approach. If you own the thing or have been granted access, only then will the giant suicide doors open up.
What you get inside is a subversion of the usual luxury saloon layout. Yep, in the grandsphere the posh seats are up front – with two fancy armchairs looking out onto a wraparound wooden dash that’s made from recycled materials and has all of your infotainment/navigation needs projected onto it. There’s even a drink chiller between the chairs. Rear seat passengers are limited to a small bench and just get a plant to look at. Plebs.
That focus on the front row is because the whole steering wheel, column and pedals can be retracted at the touch of a steering-wheel mounted button. Press it and everything you need for driving is swallowed up by the dash to create a massive open space with plenty of room for activities. The grandsphere then enters ‘lounge mode’ where it drives itself using Level 4 autonomy, and passengers can sit back and watch a film or just enjoy the lack of standard screens. The climate control knobs on the doors are particularly interesting too (not something we say often) – they can be turned using gesture control that’ll make it look as though you have The Force. Heck, Audi’s designers do admit that much of the interior was inspired by sci-fi movies. Very cool.
Outside of that interior, the grandsphere is absolutely massive. The design is essentially a cross between a standard saloon and a modern four-door coupe, with a swoopy rear end and a massive rear overhang. Anyone else getting Peugeot vibes from that front end, though? And we’re talking before Peugeot started making good-looking cars…
At 5.35m the grandsphere is even longer than the stretched version of Audi’s A8, and the wheels it currently sits on are 23-inchers despite being dwarfed by the vast expanses of bodywork.
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The second of Audi’s three ‘sphere’ concepts is a monstrous four-door GT that can drive itself
Like the open-topped, extending-wheelbase skysphere that we saw back in August and the presumably city-sized urbansphere that is set to be unveiled next Spring, Audi’s latest grandsphere concept doesn’t much care for capital letters.
As with those other two concepts, the grandsphere has also been designed from the inside out and places its main focus on the interior. Audi rather nauseatingly refers to it as a “private jet for the road” and uses plenty of definitely normal language such as “holistic digital ecosystem”, “oasis of wellbeing” and “digital detox” when describing the interior. We promise to never repeat those terms on these pages.
Before you can even get inside, though, the grandsphere will have independently handled its charging situation and will recognise your gait as you approach. If you own the thing or have been granted access, only then will the giant suicide doors open up.
What you get inside is a subversion of the usual luxury saloon layout. Yep, in the grandsphere the posh seats are up front – with two fancy armchairs looking out onto a wraparound wooden dash that’s made from recycled materials and has all of your infotainment/navigation needs projected onto it. There’s even a drink chiller between the chairs. Rear seat passengers are limited to a small bench and just get a plant to look at. Plebs.
That focus on the front row is because the whole steering wheel, column and pedals can be retracted at the touch of a steering-wheel mounted button. Press it and everything you need for driving is swallowed up by the dash to create a massive open space with plenty of room for activities. The grandsphere then enters ‘lounge mode’ where it drives itself using Level 4 autonomy, and passengers can sit back and watch a film or just enjoy the lack of standard screens. The climate control knobs on the doors are particularly interesting too (not something we say often) – they can be turned using gesture control that’ll make it look as though you have The Force. Heck, Audi’s designers do admit that much of the interior was inspired by sci-fi movies. Very cool.
Outside of that interior, the grandsphere is absolutely massive. The design is essentially a cross between a standard saloon and a modern four-door coupe, with a swoopy rear end and a massive rear overhang. Anyone else getting Peugeot vibes from that front end, though? And we’re talking before Peugeot started making good-looking cars…
At 5.35m the grandsphere is even longer than the stretched version of Audi’s A8, and the wheels it currently sits on are 23-inchers despite being dwarfed by the vast expanses of bodywork.
The Audi grandsphere concept is a “private jet for the road”
The second of Audi’s three ‘sphere’ concepts is a monstrous four-door GT that can drive itself
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Radical Audi Grandsphere concept will become next A8 in 2024
Self-driving 'private jet for the road' is a vision of Audi's forthcoming luxury EV flagship
Audi has showcased elements of the all-electric and highly autonomous successor to its A8 luxury flagship with the futuristic Grandsphere concept at this year's Munich motor show.
Following the recent unveiling of the similarly future-looking Skysphere concept, the Grandsphere is described as a "private jet for the road" and, as is the case for the Skysphere and the forthcoming Urbansphere concepts, it is designed primarily around its capacity for level four autonomous driving.
The concept is said by Audi to be the closest of the Sphere trio to a future production model, in this case the 'Project Artemis' luxury flagship that will replace the A8 at the top of Audi's saloon car line-up when it goes on sale in 2025 after a 2024 debut.
In keeping with its self-driving billing, the Grandsphere has been designed "from the inside out" to provide a lounge-style environment when no human input is needed to drive it. The steering wheel and pedals retract into the bulkhead, for example. The rear doors open backwards and there is no B-pillar to maximise cabin space and airiness. Passengers are welcomed aboard with "individually staged displays and ambient light" and the climate control and seats are automatically adjusted to their occupant's preferences as soon as they sit down.
www.autocar.co.uk
Self-driving 'private jet for the road' is a vision of Audi's forthcoming luxury EV flagship
Audi has showcased elements of the all-electric and highly autonomous successor to its A8 luxury flagship with the futuristic Grandsphere concept at this year's Munich motor show.
Following the recent unveiling of the similarly future-looking Skysphere concept, the Grandsphere is described as a "private jet for the road" and, as is the case for the Skysphere and the forthcoming Urbansphere concepts, it is designed primarily around its capacity for level four autonomous driving.
The concept is said by Audi to be the closest of the Sphere trio to a future production model, in this case the 'Project Artemis' luxury flagship that will replace the A8 at the top of Audi's saloon car line-up when it goes on sale in 2025 after a 2024 debut.
In keeping with its self-driving billing, the Grandsphere has been designed "from the inside out" to provide a lounge-style environment when no human input is needed to drive it. The steering wheel and pedals retract into the bulkhead, for example. The rear doors open backwards and there is no B-pillar to maximise cabin space and airiness. Passengers are welcomed aboard with "individually staged displays and ambient light" and the climate control and seats are automatically adjusted to their occupant's preferences as soon as they sit down.
New 2024 Audi A8 will be "very close" to Grandsphere concept | Autocar
Self-driving 'private jet for the road' will receive only subtle design tweaks for production
www.autocar.co.uk