2022 Audi A8L facelift in Malaysia – new flagship D5 sedan with 340 PS 3.0L turbocharged V6 engine; price from RM1 million
Here’s the full range of facelifted Audi A8L, available now in Malaysia with a single S line 3.0 TFSI quattro variant priced at RM1,046,907.5 on the road uninsured in Peninsular Malaysia . The brand’s flagship sedan is now in its fourth generation (D5) – first debuted here in 2019 – and Mid-cycle update has been revealed globally previous November.
For the money, you get a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that makes 340 PS (335 hp or 250 kW) from 5,000 to 6,400 rpm. and 500 Nm of torque from 1,370 to 4,500 rpm. The factory sends power to all four wheels through an eight-speed tiptronic automatic transmission and Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system.
This setup is unchanged from what we had before and allows the limousine to complete the 0-100 km/h sprint in 5.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 250 km/h. Claimed fuel consumption on a combined basis is 8.3 liters per 100 km, which is offset by an adaptive air suspension with selectable modes.
In terms of exterior equipment, the A8L comes with digital Matrix LED headlights, OLED (organic light-emitting diode) taillights as well as 20-inch alloy wheels with 20-spoke structure in Graphite Gray.
The S line package is also standard and features a black honeycomb detailing for the wider single-frame grille and more subtle trim for the redesigned front bumper fog lamp surrounds. The rear bumper has also been slightly redesigned as part of the facelift, while the headlights have new signature lights.
The interior remains largely the same as the pre-renovation model, with highlights in the front passenger compartment being hidden air vents, a four-spoke steering wheel and no less than three screens, two of which are display screens. touchscreen, with one in front of the driver acting as the 12.3-inch virtual cockpit of the Audi plus.
Rear passengers also get their own 10.1-inch screens and round out the entertainment features a Bang & Olufsen premium sound system. For comfort, there’s four-zone climate control, extended ambient lighting and all seats (upholstered in leather) with ventilation and massage functions. All doors have a soft-close function, as is common in flagship sedans in this segment.
In terms of safety and driver assistance, the A8L comes standard with Audi front and rear sensors, adaptive cruise control, efficiency assist, turn assist, turn assist, lane change assist, and more. exit warning system as well as front and rear traffic assist.
The A8L is available as a complete imported vehicle (CBU) and each purchase comes with a 5-year unlimited mileage warranty, 3 years of free maintenance and 5 years of roadside assistance with Audi connected assist. .
