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Audi A8 D5 (8N) facelift

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Audi A8 D5 (Typ 8N) facelift is a full-size luxury sedan in production from 2021. It is available with a range of V6 and V8 engines that displaced 3.0 to 4.0 liters. Both 8-speed automatic transmission from ZF and AWD are standard.

Compared to the pre-facelift vehicle, Audi introduced only cosmetic changes. This vehicle now targets more forcibly the Chinese market, too.

The plug-in hybrid drivetrain can help the owner save on fuel and car tax, though those who plan on keeping the car after warranty should be mindful of the complexity. Lamentably, Audi used the "60 TFSI e" badge for this setup, which almost looks like that of the V8 (60 TFSI).

Audi has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.26 coefficient of drag to show for it.

Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Audi A8 comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 81%

Pros

Decent performance
Sleek styling (in SWB)
Good 0.26 drag coefficient
Low official fuel consumption

Cons

Too many gizmos
Engine keeps getting smaller

What external reviewers found

External score 84%

Pros

Impressive infotainment tech
Comfortable to drive
Powerful V8

Cons

Lacklustre ride quality
Predictive air suspension won’t be optional on the rest of the range

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50 TDI

55 TFSI

60 TFSI e

60 TFSI

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External Reviews

autoexpress^[1]

Reviewer score 87% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

Audi’s largest saloon is still every bit the hi-tech tour de force you expect. It gives the A8 unflappable confidence no matter whether you’re on the motorway, chauffeuring clients into town, or making the most of a good road. Other highlights for this update include fresh styling with a wider, brasher grille and new OLED rear lights.

Pros

Powerful V8
Comfortable to drive
Impressive infotainment tech

Cons

Predictive air suspension won’t be optional on the rest of the range

carmagazine^[2]

Reviewer score 81% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

The new A8 comes in standard- and long-wheelbase forms, with orders opening in December 2021 ahead of UK deliveries early in 2022. The dashboard remains pretty much as it was. It's a sleek and polished affair with the latest version of Audi's Virtual Display and a haptic-touch sensitive screen and central infotainment screen. There are three digital screens facing the driver, but they're not particularly large or intuitive and are a long way behind Mercedes-Benz's brilliant set-up in the S-Class.

Pros

Powerful V8 engine
Impressive infotainment tech

Cons

Lacklustre ride quality

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References

^ New Audi A8 2021 review. [autoexpress].
^ Audi A8 (2021) review: brilliant in places. [carmagazine].

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autoexpress^[1]

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