2018 Audi A8 caught without camo

The biggest differences are the ones you can’t see.

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last time we saw the redesigned Audi A8, it was still wearing a bit of camo. Today, though, our spies have caught the luxury sedan naked but for a few small pieces of tape. Its wider single-frame grille is more imposing, the profile looks slightly sleeker, and its lighting elements are updated. It looks to be more of an evolutionary rather than a revolutionary update, but it’s attractive nonetheless.


The biggest changes, though, aren’t seen on the outside. The 2018 Audi A8
will feature semi-autonomous technology, which will allow the car to drive itself at speeds up to 37 miles per hour, depending on the conditions. Its body will also feature construction that combines a number of materials, including steel, aluminum, magnesium, and carbon fiber. It should help make the car about 24 percent stiffer, but it will also add a few pounds to the package.


The new A8 is scheduled to be unveiled on July 11. We can likely expect a plug-in hybrid version to follow soon after.


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