Audi is back with its fourth-generation premium sports sedan, the S8 full size. You get the power of a sports car fused with the hull of a luxury car with the S8, one of Audi’s most trending sedans in the premium segment. In fact, the hefty price tag is well worth the features, smart technologies, and driver assistance capabilities as advertised by the brand. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming trims of the Audi S8.

Peak performance
The V8 engine is one of the main reasons why luxury sedan lovers prefer Audi over most brands. The S8’s twin-turbo 4-liter TFSI V8 engine is capable of churning out 590 lbs. of torque, propelling the sedan from 0-60 in under 4 seconds. Audi’s flagship quattro® 8-speed Tiptronic® seamlessly transfers power from the twin V8 engine to ensure a smooth and comfortable all-wheel drive experience. While the S8 is primarily a gas-powered sedan, it still comes with a decent EV setup that works to save fuel in the hybrid driving mode for short distances. Inbuilt fuel-saving systems, active torque vectoring, and rear wheel steering are some of the key upgrade packages that you can additionally have installed. Additionally, the sedan’s cornering capabilities make driving easier without losing traction or control at high speeds.

Stunning interior and design
Audi S8 is the definition of luxury, a standard for what you would expect with a six-figure sedan. We are talking about fine leather craftsmanship and attention to detail that makes every dashboard and interior accent stand out. The sedan has a functional design and offers seating comforts like heating, cooling, and massage features to make the drive even more comfortable. These features extend to the headrests and armrests, and everything can be controlled from a central console if you opt for the additional comfort package. Also, one of the standout features apart from the spacious legroom and driver-side updates are the boot space. For a luxury sedan, the S8 offers more storage space than any other vehicle in its class.

Smart infotainment options
Everything can be controlled and monitored with a central console and dedicated infotainment center. In fact, the S8 is a far more superior technical upgrade over the Audi A8 with wireless upgrades and connectivity. The car’s performance can be monitored on a separate 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and you have two dedicated 10.1-inch and 8.6-inch touchscreen displays that integrate with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Connect all your smart devices and sync everything from your favorite music preferences to essential notifications and updates. There is absolutely no need to pick up your phone on the drive once every wireless console is enabled. Audi S8 comes with a standard Bang and Olufsen speaker setup with 17 different units installed around the interior for a surround sound experience. In addition, you can even upgrade to the 23-speaker setup with Audi’s premium sound upgrade.

Safety and handling
Audi S8 comes with all the essential driver and passenger safety assists necessary to ensure a smooth and comfortable ride. This includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assists, and automatic braking features that gauge and adjust with every minute throttle response. In addition to the standard assists, Audi offers a variety of custom trim packages that enhance the detailing and safety assists. All told, every upgrade makes the S8 safer and even more comfortable to drive. The S8 may look like a luxury sedan, but it drives and handles like a sports convertible owing to the amazing smart control technologies and digital monitoring systems.

Trims and costs
The Audi S8 is available in a single trim option but comes with several additional upgrades and modifications that can be done to the base variant. The base trim is priced at $1,18,595, and you can choose from five flexible upgrade packages for modifying the interior and exterior build.