2025 Audi A8: Updated Design, Expanded Tech and New Trim Options
The current-generation Audi A8 continues to evolve as the brand’s flagship luxury sedan, receiving a series of thoughtful updates for the 2025 model year rather than a full redesign. Starting at $93,295 (all prices include a $1,295 destination fee) and available only in extended-wheelbase L form in the U.S., the 2025 A8 offers enhanced technology, new trim options and upgraded safety features. Notable changes include new wheel designs and an expanded color palette, while the interior now offers improved tech integration and upgraded materials.
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What’s New
The 2025 A8 L gets a new standard 20-inch wheel design, along with the addition of a standard heated steering wheel and a new metallic paint color, Madeira Brown, to the palette. It also now comes with an extended three-year navigation subscription, and the Luxury Package adds all-wheel steering and expands leather coverage to the dashboard and doors. Additionally, the Executive Package adds HD Matrix-design LED headlights, Valcona leather interior, heated rear seats and a head-up display.
For those opting for the sportier S8, the Extended Leather Package and platinum-gray 21-inch wheels are now standard, and the Luxury Package now includes massaging rear seats, Matrix LED rear reading lights and rear-seat remote control. The S8’s Black Optic Plus Package now adds 21-inch black wheels, and the Executive Package now gets a head-up display and heated and powered outboard rear seats.
Powertrain Specs and MPG
At the heart of the 2025 Audi A8 lineup are two engine options. The A8 L 55 TFSI is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 good for 335 horsepower and 369 pounds-feet of torque. For those looking for more exhilarating performance, the S8 comes with a 563-hp, turbo 4.0-liter V-8 with 590 pounds-feet of torque. Both are paired with Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel economy is competitive for the class. The A8 L boasts an EPA-rated 20/26/22 mpg city/highway/combined, while the S8 is rated 15/24/18 mpg. AWD examples of the BMW 740i, Lexus LS and Mercedes-Benz S500 are EPA-rated 24/31/27 mpg, 17/27/21 mpg and 21/31/24 mpg, respectively.
Availability and Pricing
The 2025 Audi A8 will go on sale later in the year. Full pricing is as follows:
- A8 L: $93,295
- S8: $126,595
Safety Features and Trim Levels
Safety remains a priority for Audi in the 2025 A8, with both the A8 L and S8 equipped with a suite of driver-assistance tech. The A8 includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera system to aid in parking and low-speed maneuvering.
The 2025 Audi A8 and S8 both deliver luxury and cutting-edge technology, but they cater to different priorities. The A8 focuses on comfort with features like Valetta leather, walnut wood inlays and a comfort adaptive air suspension, while the S8 enhances performance with sportier elements like Valcona leather, carbon-fiber inlays, all-wheel steering and a sport-tuned adaptive suspension.
On the exterior, the A8 maintains a refined look with 19-inch wheels and a concealed exhaust, whereas the S8 opts for an aggressive design with 20-inch graphite-gray wheels, quad exhaust outlets and dual-pane acoustic glass for reduced noise. Inside, both models feature a Bang & Olufsen sound system and 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment display, though the S8’s interior also includes massaging front seats.
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