Recently, on the eve of the opening of the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show, Bitauto's exhibition team photographed the Audi A8L Horch Founder's Edition. This car is the first model launched by the Audi brand specifically for Chinese consumers. A customized D+-class luxury flagship product, it is reported that the new Audi A8L Horch Founder's Edition will be officially launched in 2022.
The new Audi A8L Horch Founder’s Edition adopts the design style of the new A8L that has not yet been released. Looking from the front, the three-dimensional chrome-plated The exclusive air intake grille has a three-dimensional effect. As a classic feature of Audi, matrix LED headlights exude confidence in this flagship product.
As early as the new car During the testing phase before release, spy photos showed that its wheelbase has been lengthened based on the A8L, and now this news has been confirmed. It is understood that the wheelbase of the new Audi A8L Horch Founder's Edition is 130mm longer than that of the new Audi A8L, which directly creates a higher level of comfort space for rear passengers. It is worth mentioning that this is also the same design idea as the Maybach S-Class's increased wheelbase and expanded rear space, further clarifying the competitive relationship between the two.
In terms of details, the new Audi A8L Horch Founder’s Edition has the exclusive “HORCH” logo on the C-pillar and chrome-plated exterior mirrors. and 20-inch wheels with "H" logo.
The rear of the new car maintains the steady effect of the A8L. The OLED taillights bring a good sense of technology, and they also integrate Audi’s advanced lighting. technology. In addition, compared to the A8L, the shape of the lower surround has also been adjusted to make it more refined. Of course, as an exclusive symbol, the rear of the car also has the "HORCH" logo.
Enter the car, the new Audi A8L Horch Founder’s Edition Following the overall design style of the A8L, the central control screen and the center console are integrated to form a digital virtual cockpit. The Audi connect interconnection system based on the new Audi interconnection platform MIB3+Asterix, combined with the full-touch MMI operating system and the rear smart touch and infotainment system, brings a highly intelligent interactive experience.
In terms of configuration, the new car is equipped with a hidden liftable acoustic prism B&O audio, rear vanity mirror, bottom thick pile carpet, and panoramic sunroof. etc., both front and rear seats have massage functions (8 modes available). In terms of comfort, the rear seats of the new car have twice the cushioning padding and are equipped with rear foot massagefunction to ensure that passengers can enjoy it. In addition, the new car is also equipped with technological configurations such as intelligent automatic parking systems and driving assistance systems.
It is worth mentioning that the "Horch" logo is embedded in many places inside the new car, and it is matched with the luminous "Horch" door sill trim, which makes the exterior design emphasize the exclusive The experience continues. The front and rear seats and doors are all designed with diamond stitching, and the exquisite detailed design further enhances the luxury feel of the new car.
In terms of power, the new Audi A8L Horch Founder’s Edition will be equipped with a 3.0L turbocharged V6 engine and a 48V mild hybrid system, and will be equipped with a quattro full-time four-wheel drive system and dynamic All-wheel steering system, the specific parameters of this power system are still unknown. Previously, there were rumors that the 6.0L W12 engine may appear in the product series again, but it has not been confirmed yet.
Editor: Zhao Yu