As part of the launch of the new Audi A8 2022, the brand with the four rings has presented a superior version of its luxury saloon intended exclusively for the Chinese market. It is the new Audi A8 L Horch, a model that radiates exclusivity. It shows off a differentiated exterior and interior finish.
The iconic and all-important luxury saloon from Audi It has been renovated. The new Audi A8 2022 has burst onto the scene loaded with new features and improvements. A model that has undergone a mid-cycle update. A facelift that will allow you to face the rest of your business life that lies ahead. New design, expanded technological equipment and a fully electrified mechanical offering are the main changes that have occurred.
China is a key market for the A8. More than half of the A8 units registered globally are sold there. Due to the importance of the Asian country, Audi has seen fit to take advantage of the development of this “facelift” to create a superior version exclusively for the Chinese market. Its about new Audi A8 L Horch, a model that seeks to reach new heights in terms of exclusivity and luxury.
The design of the new Audi A8 L Horch
Taking the new long wheelbase Audi A8 L as a starting point, the team of designers at Audi has created the new version A8 L Horch. A model that measures 5.45 meters long, 13 cm more than the A8 L. The exterior stands out for the huge Singleframe grille with a specific design with vertical slats that shows that this is a luxury model. Now, there are more distinctive elements.
The rear view mirror housings are chrome-plated, it also equips a larger panoramic sunroof and a Horch badge can be found on the C-pillar. A designation that can also be seen on the front wings. The wheels have an H crown design and for the first time this top model offers a two-color finish on the Chinese market.
In the front we have some Matrix LED headlights and ones OLED digital taillights. Audi offers three color combinations, applied manually: Mythos Black and Florette Silver, Florette Silver and Mythos Black, and Firmament Blue and Ultra Blue.
The interior of the new Audi A8 L Horch
Leaving aside the outside, if we venture into the interior of the new A8 L Horch we will be surrounded by a warm and comfortable atmosphere in which luxury is breathed everywhere. Among the different materials used, the upholstery with diamond pattern padding with the embossed logo on the seats stands out. Also noteworthy are the special floor mats at the rear that underline the level of exclusivity of this version.
Among the equipment of the A8 L Horch version is a Bang & Olufsen Sound System, an air purification system, front and rear seats with massage function and an infotainment system for the rear occupants.
The engine of the new Audi A8 L Horch
Under the hood is a 3.0-liter V6 TFSI gasoline engine that develops a power of 340 hp and 500 Nm maximum torque electrified with 48-volt light hybrid technology (MHEV). The block is associated with an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic gearbox and a quattro drive system.