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Audi A8 2023
Carsguide Deputy Editor James Cleary had this to say at the time: The Audi A8 swims in a luxury car shark tank where those paying the big dollars expect top-shelf everything. It delivers a serene driving experience whether you’re in the front or the back, in a superbly engineered and executed luxury sedan package. Not perfect, but very, very impressive.
You can read the full review here.This is what James Cleary liked most about this particular version of the Audi A8: Refinement, Quality, Value
The 2023 Audi A8 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2300 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Audi A8 is also known as the Audi A8L, the Audi A8 W12, the Audi S8 and the Audi S8 Plus in markets outside Australia.
Audi A8 2023 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Audi A8 Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 TDI Quattro Mhev | Sedan | 3.0L Hyb/Diesel 8 SP AUTO | $175,450 | $201,850 | |
| L 50 TDI Quattro Mhev | Sedan | 3.0L Hyb/Diesel 8 SP AUTO | $193,050 | $222,200 | |
Audi A8 2023 Interior
The A8’s interior is top-shelf with seats trimmed in aniline leather and genuine hide also covering the centre console, door rails and armrests, steering wheel and upper dashboard. Fine grain ash wood inserts sit alongside brushed metal elements, three sleek screens dial up the tech and a meticulous attention to detail is obvious… everywhere.
Audi A8 2023 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Audi A8 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Genesis G90 - Any chance for Australia?
Both the existing Genesis G90 (and its closely related Kia K9 sedan) are flagship models not available in Australia due to the tiny pool of buyers that swim in the upper-luxury segment dominated by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
The main stumbling block is probably the prohibitive cost of engineering these left-hand-drive market models for right-hand-drive. At over 5.2 metres long (and counting if you include the limo version), these are way too large for British roads, and the expected sales volumes from the rest of the right-hand-drive countries combined including Australia just doesn't make a viable business case for them.
Plus, big luxury SUVs are where the customers are heading, so a luxury crossover flagship from fledgling Genesis would make much more sense anyway. Sorry, but please don't hold your breath for a G90 in Australia any time soon.
However, the all-electric G80 – Genesis' big 5 Series-priced rival – is said to be heading Downunder inside the next 12 months. The EV limo is the brand’s first fully electric model and will have “more than 500km range” to take on the coming Mercedes-Benz EQS electric luxury flagship sedan.
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Audi RS8 - Will we ever see an ultimate performance version of the A8?
While a one-off RS8 prototype of the previous-generation (D4 series) A8 was created in 2013, it never went into production, as we understand there just wasn't enough demand for that sort of high-performance internal-combustion engined limousine.
Tesla's successful Model S, on the other hand, has demonstrated the viability of an electrically powered large-sedan flagship, and so with Audi going down that path with the help of Porsche with its e-tron GT series, it is unlikely that we will see anything racier than an S8.
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Audi A8 2023 Colours
There are 10 colours available for the A8, all at no extra cost - ‘Brilliant black’, ‘Manhattan grey’, ‘Floret silver’, ‘Ultra blue’, ‘Glacier white’, ‘Terra grey’, ‘District green’, ‘Vesuvius grey’, ‘Firmament blue’ and ‘Daytona grey’.
- District Green Metallic
- Firmament Blue Metallic
- Floret Silver Metallic
- Glacier White Metallic
- Manhattan Gray Metallic
- Myth Black Metallic
- Terra Gray Metallic
- Ultra Blue Metallic
- Vesuvius Gray Metallic
- Daytona Gray Pearlescent
Audi A8 2023 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2023 Audi A8 will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
| Audi A8 Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 TDI Quattro Mhev | Sedan | 265x40 R20 | — | 265x40 R20 | — | |
| L 50 TDI Quattro Mhev | Sedan | 265x40 R20 | — | 265x40 R20 | — | |
Audi A8 2023 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2023 Audi A8 are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1945mm x 1519mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Audi A8 Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 TDI Quattro Mhev | Sedan | 1504x1945x5172 mm | 124 mm | |
| L 50 TDI Quattro Mhev | Sedan | 1519x1945x5302 mm | 124 mm | |
Audi A8 2023 Engine
The Audi A8 is powered by a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 engine sending 210kW (from 3500-4000rpm) and 600Nm (from 1750-3250rpm) to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission and Audi’s quattro AWD system. It also features a 48-volt electrical set-up for mild hybrid functionality built around a belt connected starter/generator, AC to DC converter and a 48-volt lithium ion battery.
Audi A8 2023 Accessories
Equipment highlights from a very lengthy standard equipment list are - four-zone climate control, extended leather trim, 17-speaker 730-watt Bang & Olufsen audio, ambient interior lighting (with 30 colours and six colour profiles), a panoramic sunroof, ‘Audi Connect’ navigation and multimedia (with voice and handwriting recognition), a colour head-up display, adaptive cruise control, digital matrix LED headlights, heated, ventilated and massaging electrically-adjustable front seats.
Audi A8 2023 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2023 Audi A8 is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Audi A8 currently offers fuel consumption from 5.9 to 6L/100km. The Audi A8 is available with the following fuel type: Hyb/Diesel.
| Audi A8 Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 TDI Quattro Mhev | Sedan | 3.0L,Hyb/Diesel,8 SP AUTO | 5.9L/100km | |
| L 50 TDI Quattro Mhev | Sedan | 3.0L,Hyb/Diesel,8 SP AUTO | 6L/100km | |
| L 50 TDI Quattro Mhev | Sedan | 3.0L,Hyb/Diesel,8 SP AUTO | 6L/100km | |
Audi A8 2023 Towing capacity
The Audi A8 has maximum towing capacity of 2300kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
| Audi A8 Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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| 50 TDI Quattro Mhev | Sedan | 3.0L,Hyb/Diesel,8 SP AUTO | 2300kg | |
| L 50 TDI Quattro Mhev | Sedan | 3.0L,Hyb/Diesel,8 SP AUTO | 2300kg | |
Audi A8 2023 Speed
Audi says the A8 will accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 5.9 seconds and top speed is electronically limited to 250km/h.
Audi A8 2023 Seats
The Audi A8 is a five-seat sedan, with extra space in the rear of the A8L long-wheelbase version.
Audi A8 2023 Boot Space
Boot volume is a useful 505 litres (VDA) and the lid is electric, with gesture control.
Audi A8 2023 Range
Audi’s official fuel economy number for the combined (ADR 81/02 - urban, extra-urban) cycle is 6.6L/100km. You’ll need 82 litres of diesel to fill the tank and using the official number, that translates to a range of just over 1240km.
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