Audi may try Ultra-Luxury A8 to contain Mercedes-Maybach

Audi is viewing the Mercedes-Benz S-Class very closely and it sounds like the brand will repeat that auto’s body styles with the cutting edge A8.

That would include the expansion of another A8 with a much more wheelbase and more extravagance components to battle with the Mercedes-Maybach models. An A8 car is additionally under thought to completely rival the S-Class lineup, alongside the likelihood of a convertible model.

“The achievement of the additional long form of the S-Class has made them wonder about whether there could be a business case for that later on,” Audi specialized manager Stefan Knirsch told Auto Express. As of now there is a long-wheelbase A8 accessible, however Mercedes has significantly more forms with the Maybach S600 and Pullman, both of which likewise offer more luxury courtesies than the standard S-Class.

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Not long ago, Audi revealed an erratic six-door limousine that it worked for one particular client, in any event demonstrating that the brand has long-wheelbase models at the forefront of its thoughts.

Knirch likewise affirmed that when the new A8 arrives, it will be evaluated at SAE Level 3 for independent driving which implies that the vehicle is completely self-driving at highway speeds. The driver still should be prepared to intercede with a Level 3 system.