Prestige and presence from Audi

The Audi Q8, which will feature S Line as standard, is set to launch on the Irish market in the coming weeks.

At 4.9 metres long, 2 metres wide and 1.7 metres tall, the SUV coupé is wider, shorter and lower than its Q7 sister model, combining the elegance of a four-door luxury coupé with the practical versatility of a large SUV

With a wheelbase of nearly 3 metres, it offers a spacious interior, a three-seat system in the rear which can be adjusted upon request. With the seatbacks folded down, the luggage compartment under the power rear hatch holds up to 1,755 litres.

All drive systems are particularly efficient thanks to the new mild hybrid technology (MHEV). The 48-volt primary electrical system incorporates two important technology modules: a lithium-ion battery and a belt alternator starter. While braking, it can recover up to 12 HP of energy and feed it back into the battery. The MHEV technology enables long coasting phases with the engine deactivated and a start-stop range that begins at 22 km/h.

The new Audi Q8 comes standard with the top-of-the-line infotainment system, MMI navigation plus. It includes the Audi connect data transfer module with the LTE Advanced standard and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The navigation system recognises the driver’s preferences based on previous journeys and therefore can make intelligent suggestions.

The online services from Audi connect add predictive features to the route planning process. This lets the two Car-to-X services for traffic sign information and hazard information benefit from the swarm intelligence of the Audi fleet.

For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.