Audi A8
A plug-in hybrid powertrain joins the A8 lineup for 2020. Consisting of a turbocharged V6 engine, an electric motor and an eight-speed automatic transmission, it generates 449 horsepower while offering an EV range of about 40 kilometres. Performance enthusiasts will no doubt prefer the updated S8 variant, which uses a twin-turbo V8 to deliver 563 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. It also gets a dynamically tuned AWD system, an adaptive air suspension and four-wheel steering.
Audi A8
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$151,600 |
| Fees | CA$2,410 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$2,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,853/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4,0 l V8 |
| Power | 563 hp @ 6,000 rpm (420 kW) |
| Torque | 590 lb·ft @ 2,050 – 4,500 rpm (800 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Full-size luxury sedan, Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid |
| Assembly | Neckarsulm, DE |
| Generation | 4 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 17.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 10.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 14.5 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 565 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 339 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | standard |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | optional |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Front suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P265/40HR20 |
| Rear tires | P265/40HR20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,309 mm (209″) |
| Width | 2,130 mm (84″) |
| Height | 1,488 mm (59″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,128 mm (123″) |
| Weight | 205 kg (452 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 354 l |
| Fuel tank | 82 l (18 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 |
| Average | 81%(view ratings) |