2022 Audi A8 L Horch

On June 10, the Audi A8L Horch Founder Edition was officially launched in the Chinese market, and the new car was priced at 1.2748-1.7356 million yuan. On the basis of the new Audi A8L, the new car has a 130mm longer wheelbase, and also uses an exclusive design on the exterior and interior. This model is also a product exclusively created by Audi for the Chinese market. 

The launch of the Audi A8L Horch coincides with the mid-term facelift of the Audi A8, so some of the details of the new car’s appearance are the same as those of the new Audi A8L, such as the new LED matrix laser headlights, and the new hexagonal air intake grille. The grille and front surround are filled with a large number of chrome decorations, among which the appearance of vertical chrome decoration strips is also a design technique used by many top luxury cars at present, so that the new car has a more powerful aura.

From the side, while retaining the smooth design lines of the Audi A8, the new car is 130mm longer than the new Audi A8L in terms of wheelbase, making the wheelbase of the new car reach 3258mm. At the same time, the classic dome arc of the A8 has been further lengthened, resulting in a vehicle length of 5450mm. The new car also adds two exclusive paints, Cloud Rain Gray and Oak Green.

Matched with the extra-long body, the new “big cake” rim almost fills the entire wheel arch. At the same time, the new car also adds a unique Horch logo on the front fender and C-pillar to highlight the new car’s appearance. Prestige.

The tail design continues to highlight the essence of Audi’s OLED light group design. The new layout of the through-type tail light group uses more OLED light-emitting materials and has a more stunning lighting effect. It is worth mentioning that the new car will also launch a two-color version for the first time, which will have two-color exterior paint and interior materials, which will further enhance the luxury of the new car.

As a top-level car, the luxury of the interior needs to be created naturally. How to highlight the luxury and dignity of the rear seat is the focus of this class of products. Thanks to the super-long wheelbase, the longitudinal space in the rear of the Audi A8L Horch is absolutely luxurious. At the same time, the new independent rear seat follows the design of the Audi A8 W12 model, and integrates the seat adjustment and entertainment control system. It is integrated in front of the rear armrest to enhance the exclusive feeling of the rear row.

In addition, the new car also uses wood grain trim and leather to fill the interior, and the Horch exclusive LOGO is printed on the interior armrests and other positions, thus highlighting the difference of this version. In terms of configuration, the new car will also be equipped with rear seat massage, angle adjustment, foot heating, refrigerator and exclusive lumbar cushions.

Although the front row is not the guest seat, it still provides the driver with an Audi digital virtual cockpit, a full-touch MMI operating system, an in-line design for the central multimedia display, and a touch-sensitive in-car function control system below. In addition, the new car is specially designed for the Chinese market with the Audi connect interconnection technology system, which is based on the new Audi interconnection platform MIB3+Asterix.

2022 Audi A8 L Horch Front View 3/4

In terms of power, the Audi A8L Horch Founder’s Edition will be equipped with a 3.0T turbocharged V6 engine + 48V mild hybrid, with a maximum power of 340 horsepower and a maximum torque of 500 Nm. The transmission system will be matched with an 8-speed manual gearbox, and comes standard quattro four-wheel drive system.

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