2022 Audi A8 L Facelift India Launch Date Announced

The 2022 Audi A8 L will be launched in India on July 12. The car was first teased in April 2022, and a month later in May, Audi India began accepting pre-bookings for the A8 L for a token amount of Rs. 10 lakh.

By Seshan Vijayraghvan

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Published on June 13, 2022

Highlights

The updated Audi A8 L will be launched in India on July 12, 2022
The A8 L will come with new styling, features and tech
The Audi A8 L is expected to get a 3.0-litre V6 with 48V mild hybrid unit

The 2022 Audi A8 L facelift luxury sedan will be launched in India on July 12. The A8 L is the flagship sedan from the Ingolstadt-based carmaker, and as the L in the name suggests, it is the long-wheelbase version of the car. Audi India teased the car in April 2022, and a month later in May, the company began accepting pre-bookings for the A8 L for a token amount of Rs. 10 lakh. The updated 2022 model made its global debut only in February 2022, and the fact that the car is coming to India so soon is certainly noteworthy. Also Read: 2022 Audi A8 L Pre-Bookings Begin In India Ahead Of Launch The view of progress. Inside and out. The new Audi A8 L arrives in India on 12th July. Reserve a seat. Link: https://t.co/86AdnkO4YN pic.twitter.com/OYIKhZFA15 — Audi India (@AudiIN) June 13, 2022 undefined Visually, the front and the rear of the 2022 Audi A8 L receive major changes, as the fascia now features a wider Singleframe grille, with ample use of chrome on its surrounding. The side air intakes are more upright, while the digital Matrix LED headlights too have been redesigned. In profile, the 2022 Audi A8 L retains its progressive character lines, and it also gets a new set of alloy wheels. The rear section gets new OLED taillights with customisable signature light patterns and a continuous, segmented light strip. The diffusor insert is also redesigned with horizontal bars. Also Read: 2022 Audi A8 L Facelift Spotted At A Dealership Ahead Of Launch The rear of the Audi A8 L gets new OLED taillights with customisable signature light patterns and a continuous, segmented light strip As for the cabin, that too has been updated to offer a more luxurious and comfortable interior. At the front, the 2022 Audi A8 L gets an updated dashboard with two displays that are 10.1-inch and 8.6-inch in size with an option for a head-up display. The car also gets a fully digital virtual cluster, and a sporty multi-functional steering wheel. The 2022 Audi A8 L gets an updated dashboard with two displays that are 10.1-inch and 8.6-inch in size As for the rear section, it's spacious and comes with some high-end comfort features and tech. The A8 L comes with relaxation seats with numerous adjustment options and a footrest on the back of the front passenger seat. Apart from 18 pneumatic cushions, electrically adjustable comfort headrests, and an optional continuous centre console, the 2022 Audi A8 L also gets optional fold-out tables, four-zone automatic air conditioning, and two 10.1-inch displays in the rear. The A8 L comes with relaxation seats with numerous adjustment options and a footrest on the back of the front passenger seat Under the hood, the 2022 Audi A8 facelift will get a 3.0-litre TFSI V6 coupled to a 48V mild-hybrid system, developing 340 bhp and 500 Nm of torque. The motor comes mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with a Quattro all-wheel-drive system as standard. There could also be a 4.0-litre TFSI version on offer, that develops 460 bhp and 660 Nm of torque. One highlight of the V8 is the cylinder on-demand system (COD), which temporarily deactivates four cylinders for better fuel efficiency.