Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer launched its flagship car models Audi A8 L and Audi Q8
- Music Director G.V.Prakash Kumar was the Chief Guest and launched the models
- Audi A8 L priced at INR 1.56 Crore onwards and Audi Q8 priced at INR 1.33 Crore onwards.
Chennai, March 04, 2020: Audi, the German
luxury car manufacturer, today showcased its flagship sedan- the Audi A8 L and
the new face of its Q family -the Audi Q8 in Chennai. The Audi A8 L in its
fourth generation, demonstrates a strikingly stylish design -prices start at
INR 1.56 Crore onwards. The Audi Q8 is big on customization and is priced at
INR 1.33 Crore onwards.
Commenting on the showcase, Mr.
Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India, said, "We are extremely happy to
showcase two very important products in Chennai. The new A8 L marks the dawn of
a new design era for brand Audi. The car is sophisticated, technology and
feature rich. We have fundamentally re-engineered the Audi A8 L in its fourth
generation it now boasts larger dimensions and is heavily customizable."
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(L to R) G.V.Prakash Kumar, Music Director; Sunil Pai, CEO,
Audi Chennai; Mohan Sutradhar, Regional Sales Manager, Audi India
Mr. Dhillon further added, "With
the launch of the Audi Q8, we are targeting individuals who want their car to
match their personality. Each Audi Q8 will be made-to-order, available with a
plethora of customization options to choose from; we want every Q8 in the
country to look different, from the outside and the inside. We are entering a
new segment with the Audi Q8 but the guiding principles remain the same - bold
design, cutting edge technology and exciting performance. The A8 L and the Q8
are an epitome of luxury and form an extremely important part of our product
portfolio for 2020 that focuses on the push for C & D segment cars."
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Model Q8 – Front view
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Amit
Jain, Dealer Principal, Audi Chennai said, "In its tenth year of
operations, Audi Chennai is ecstatic to present the fourth generation of Audi's
flagship luxury sedan - the Audi A8L. This car offers Convenience and
technological innovation in large quantities, it simplifies the act of driving,
while its lavish cabin shields you from the chaos of your Commute. On the other
hand, the Audi Q8 is richly equipped, comprehensively connected and tough
enough for off-road duty, it is a confident companion for business and leisure.
Both these products are exquisitely designed and herald a new road map for Audi
India in 2020."
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Model A8L – Side view
The Audi A8 L boasts a 3.0L petrol
engine, generates 340hp and 500 Nm of torque propelling the car from 0-100 in
5.7 seconds. In its fourth generation, the new Audi A8 L provides the benchmark
for "Vorsprung durch Technik" - with a new design language, an
innovative touchscreen operating concept, a host of luxury features and
infotainment options.
A combination of a four-door luxury
coupé and a versatile SUV, the Audi Q8 is equipped with a powerful yet
efficient 3.0 TFSI engine that generates 25OKW (340 hp) and 50ONm of torque
propelling the car from 0-100kmph in 5.9 seconds. Richly equipped,
comprehensively connected and tough enough for off-road duty, the Audi Q8 55
TFSI is a composed companion for business and leisure.
Audi India recently introduced
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)elements that give customers a
look and feel of a car that can be configured before purchase. As part of the
Digital Retail initiatives, Audi India has also taken e-commerce to the next
level - Customers can now purchase genuine Audi merchandise directly online. (https://www.audiindia.in/audishop/)
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