Redesigned 2015 Audi A8 to make North American debut in Detroit

(January 11, 2014) The newly redesigned Audi A8 sedan, which will make its North American debut at the Detroit auto show next week, has received a more dynamic look for the 2015 model year. New LED headlamp design and powerful creases in the hood as well as newly designed grille, bumper, and splitter combine to give the A8 model line fascia a wider stance and a more dynamic presence.

The rear of the A8 and S8 r
eceive a new tail lamp and a new tailpipe design that further support the sportier exterior. The S8 also receives an available sport exhaust that allows passengers to audibly experience its powerful drive train.

“The Audi A8 sedan represents the pi
nnacle of Audi progressive luxury,” said Scott Keogh, president, Audi of America. “Our flagship model was chosen by more customers every year since its introduction and the new 2015 A8 model line will continue to build upon that success.”

The new 2015 Audi A8 and S8 will arrive in the U.S. in the summer of 2014.

There are four engine choices for the North American A8. The A8 TDI (diesel) in particular continues to offer a great alternative for those wanting impressive efficiency without compromise, while the S8 impresses with its 520 horsepower. The A8 3.0 TFSI continues to be the entry into the A8 model range. The A8 4.0T V8 increases horsepower from 420 to 435, and the W12 represents the pinnacle of luxury.

The new electromechanical power steering provides gre
ater comfort and agility, while improving fuel efficiency.

For 2015, the Audi A8 and S8 receive new front and rear des
igns that give all of the models a wider, more dynamic stance. The ASF aluminum construction of the A8/S8 continues to provide exceptional rigidity and performance characteristics.

Changes include a dynamic new front fascia including standard new LED headlights, hood; Audi singleframe grille, bumper and splitter design, which combine for greater presence on the road; new tail lamp and trapezoidal tailpipe design (oval quad tailpipes on S8); and a new selection of 20-inch wheels and five new exterior colors.

Audi continues to offer industry leading technology that improves the driving experience for drivers and passengers alike including Audi Side assist and Audi pre sense plus. The Audi MMI navigation plus system that includes Google Earth mapping, Google Voice local search functionality and a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to eight devices continues to be a benchmark for the segment.

New driver assistance systems for the 2015 A8 model line are:

• Active lane assist helps keep the A8 between the lane markings through active steering adjustments should the vehicle drift across the lane markings
• Secondary collision assist automatically applies the brakes following a collision to help avoid possible secondary collisions
• Night vision assistant already offers pedestrian detection. Now animal detection is able to highlight larger animals such as deer and help provide a warning to the driver if the animal is in danger of entering the path of travel
• Head-up display for ease of viewing vehicle speed, navigation, automatic cruise control, Active lane assist and Night vision warning information projected onto windscreen
• Audi park assist (late availability) which will help steer the car into a parking space