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Experience a luxury sedan that is a vehicle of progress. A vehicle that sets the standard in design, personalization and performance. Discover the first luxury vehicle to offer Level 3 self-driving capability at Audi Clearwater.



In A Different Light

This full-size sedan exudes style, refinement and automation unlike any other. Onlookers admire a taller, longer design that features a wider iconic Singleframe® grill, distinctive creases that lengthen, as well as a dramatic rear lighting package that creates a distinctive illumination.

Emphasizing the A8's dimensions, the rear top light bar uses advanced OLED lighting technology to create a visual light signature.



The Future From Imagination To Reality

The next level of luxury sedans has arrived. The new 2019 Audi A8 includes more sophisticated sensors that will permit the vehicle to operate at Level 3 autonomy. Level 3 automation vehicles are capable of taking control and operating parts of your journey without driver assistance. That means Level 3 sensors can take control of the car at speeds up to 37 mph and keep control until other factors take over, such as speed increase, road elevation changes or weather. The system can also handle parking maneuvers.



A Refined, Clean Atmosphere

Say goodbye to buttons and hello to a MMI® touch-response system that puts innovation at your fingertips. This 10.1-inch haptic-feedback touchscreen infotainment system mirrors a tablet or smartphone to create a memorable driving and riding experience.

Features include:

MMI® Navigation Plus with natural voice control system

MMI® touch-response with dual center displays and haptic feedback

Audi connect® PRIME and Audi connect® PLUS online services

Audi connect® CARE assistance and security services

MMI® Radio Plus with Bang & Olufsen® 3D Premium Sound System

HD Radio™ Technology

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio

Below the MMI® touch-response system on the center stack, you'll find a second screen that primarily controls your climate. The Audi A8's air quality system includes an ionizer that fills the air with negatively charged molecules to help reduce the amount of dust, allergens and other particulates in the cabin.



Feel Rejuvenated

The 2019 Audi A8 unveils a passenger experience that's one of a kind. Rear-seat passengers travel first class with available Rear Seat Connectivity and Rear Seat Comfort packages. Two detachable 10.1-inch tablets and a 5.7-inch smart remote control serve as the center of your infotainment system.

The Executive Rear Seat Comfort package features a footrest with adjustable heating, reclining and massage functions.

Your 2019 Audi A8 Is Here

Now that you've seen some of the features the 2019 Audi A8 has to offer, isn't it time to experience one for yourself?

Fill out the form to reserve yours today, then visit Audi Clearwater to face an entirely new automotive luxury experience.

Star of the 2022 Audi Christmas commercial, the 2024 Audi Grandsphere Concept is a design study that hints at what the nextflagship Audi could look like.

The Audi Grandsphere Concept previews an electric car that will replace the company's Audi A8 flagship saloon and will likely cost well over £100,000. The final production car is likely to go on sale in 2024 and will take on rival cars like the Mercedes-Benz EQS EV and the recently announced Volvo EX90.

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2024 Audi Grandsphere Concept: price, specs and release date

05.12.2022

2024 Audi Grandsphere Concept: price, specs and release date



Written by

Phil Hall



Star of the 2022 Audi Christmas commercial, the 2024 Audi Grandsphere Concept is a design study that hints at what the nextflagship Audi could look like.

The Audi Grandsphere Concept previews an electric car that will replace the company's Audi A8 flagship saloon and will likely cost well over £100,000. The final production car is likely to go on sale in 2024 and will take on rival cars like the Mercedes-Benz EQS EV and the recently announced Volvo EX90.

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The way the Audi Grandsphere Concept has been packaged means the cabin is huge.



The Audi Grandsphere Concept is 5.33m in length and sits on massive 23-inch alloy wheels.

2024 Audi Grandsphere Concept: styling and interior design

At 5.33m long, the Audi Grandsphere Concept four-door GT is longer than a long-wheelbase Audi A8 and has the flowing lines of an American saloon from the 1950s.

You won't find a long bonnet on the Audi Grandsphere Concept, though. It's short, so most of the car's size can be devoted to the passenger space. A crease that flows from the bonnet and along its body to the tapered rear end disguises this cab-forward design.

The body's shape is very aerodynamic. It gets a large rear spoiler that smooths the air flowing over the rear windscreen and cameras that replace conventional wing mirrors that produce too much drag. A large diffuser that pokes out the back and a flat underside make the Audi stable at speed.

Slim headlights – inspired by Audi's four-hoop logo – and massive 23-inch wheels are two more talking points.

At the heart of the Grandsphere's design is an interior that looks and feels like a plush living room. 

Access is excellent. Doors that swing open like a mother's arm's leave a pillarless entry and, once you're in, large windows and skylights make the Granshpere feel bright and airy. The car can recognise who's sitting where and adjust the seating, lighting and ventilation to you and your passengers' preferred settings. The space inside is generous. 

Vast swathes of wood, wool, textiles and metal mean the cabin also feels posh. In keeping with the car's green credentials, you won't find any leather anywhere.



The steering wheel of the 2024 Audi Grandsphere Concept disappears into the central dash for complete autonomous drivi

2024 Audi Grandsphere Concept: infotainment and tech

The Audi Grandsphere Concept's interior feels so posh because there are no infotainment screens. Well, not conventional ones.

Instead of physical displays, the infotainment is projected on the interior's large surfaces. When the car is in Level 4 autonomous mode, the steering wheel disappears, and you can treat the Audi like a four-seater, moving cinema. 



The active suspension can read the road ahead, meaning passengers should enjoy and incredibly comfortable ride.

2024 Audi Grandsphere Concept: battery range, performance and comfort

The Audi Grandsphere Concept is an electric car with a 120kWh battery giving it a range of up to 466 miles (750km). Charging is quick, using the car's 800V charging system, a 10-minute charge equates to 186 miles of range, 25 minutes is enough to charge the battery from 5-80 per cent.

Performance is also impressive. An electric motor in the front and rear axle makes the Audi four-wheel drive, and the two motors produce 720PS and 960Nm of torque. The 0-62mph dash takes around four seconds, while top speed will be limited to preserve the battery. 

The Audi gets a five-link front and multi-link rear suspension, along with an active suspension system first seen on the current Audi A8. The active suspension can read the road ahead – using a camera mounted in the windscreen – and can lift individual wheels over bumps to smooth out the ride. Meanwhile, information sent from the car's sat-nav can adapt the suspension to deal with inclines and corners. Rear-wheel steering makes the Audi Grandsphere Concept very manoeuvrable for a long car. 



Why now is a good time to buy a used Audi A8

While the development of a new Audi A8 is well underway, the current Audi A8 model is still one of the best luxury cars you can buy – and huge depreciation means it makes lots of sense as a used purchase. 

Less than £30,000 gets you a 2018 car with 80,000 more-than-likely-easy motorway miles under its wheels and Audi's excellent 286PS 3.0-litre diesel under the bonnet. Want something a bit fresher? 

Around £55,000 buys you a 2020 car fitted with Audi's 449PS petrol-electric hybrid engine. Running costs will be tiny if you charge the battery between short trips and it gets the same posh cabin and plentiful cabin space of a petrol or diesel model. 

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Looking for more new car news?

We have the latest 2023 new car news on upcoming models. Like the look of the Audi Grandsphere Concept but don't want to wait? Then check out the very avant-garde looking Hyundai Ioniq 6, while if you're looking for something smaller, then the upcoming 2024 MINI Electric, might be of interest.

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