Audi has updated its A8 luxury saloon with all versions now having the single-frame grille, which has until now been the distinguishing feature of the 12-cylinder A8. This reshaping of the model’s “face” comes at the same time as the inclusion of new technology in the flagship model.

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The combination of dynamic cornering light, adaptive light and daytime driving lights is now available as an option for the first time. Audi has also added a digital radio (DAB) tuner.


The standard specification now includes a light/rain sensor, Isofix preparation for the rear seats and an aspherical door mirror on the front passenger’s side.


The combination of dynamic cornering light and adaptive light, which Audi claims pioneers new standards of optimum visibility is new to the automaker’ s production models.


The headlight module of the dynamic cornering lights pivots by up to 15 degrees, depending on the road speed, in response to the movement of the steering.

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The road surface area illuminated is almost doubled. The dynamic cornering lights operate for both the dipped and main-beam headlight functions.


The adaptive light is located in the headlight unit between the main-beam and dipped headlights. It comes on automatically when the turn indicator is operated at speeds of less than 43mph (70 km/h), or if the driver turns the steering wheel by any significant degree. This illuminates the road in the direction of turning, before the car has actually changed direction. Both dipped headlights are also switched on when reverse is engaged.


The daytime driving lights, notable for extremely low energy consumption, are a further clear safety benefit.


The specification of the optional adaptive or cornering light includes the high-intensity xenon plus headlight system.


A DAB tuner, the controls for which are integrated into the Multi Media Interface MMI, is another new optional extra.