✓The only US-market A8 is the long-wheelbase A8 L 55 TFSI — a single fully-loaded grade with no Premium/Premium Plus/Prestige ladder, sitting below the 563-hp S8
✓Adaptive air suspension is standard on every A8 L sold in the US, paired with a smooth 335hp/369 lb-ft 3.0L turbo V6 and 48V mild-hybrid assist
✓Flagship comfort touches are standard from the one available grade: hands-free power trunk, OLED taillights, HD Matrix LED headlights, panoramic sunroof, 4-zone climate, and Valcona leather upholstery
✓Pricing runs $95,100-$96,395 depending on source/destination handling — still meaningfully below the V8-powered S8 while keeping the long-wheelbase-only body and quattro AWD
Considerations
✕Core driver-assist tech — adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitor, and rear cross-traffic alert — is NOT standard; all four are bundled into the optional Executive Plus Package (+$5,300), unusual for a six-figure flagship sedan
✕Head-up display is optional, not standard, despite the car's price point
✕Horsepower (335hp) is modest for the segment and notably behind rivals; buyers wanting real performance are pointed to the separate V8 S8
✕Several comfort items (surround-view camera completeness, soft-close doors, B&O audio standard-vs-optional status) are not fully itemized on Audi USA's spec page and should be confirmed via the configurator before publishing
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2026 Audi A8 L — Questions & Answers
The 2026 Audi A8 L has a starting price of $95,100 in the USA market. The exact price varies by trim, options and region.
The 2026 Audi A8 L produces 335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque from its 3.0L (2,995cc) Turbocharged V6, DOHC 24-Valve, Direct Injection, Single Turbo, 48V Mild-Hybrid (MHEV).
The 2026 Audi A8 L accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 5.6s.
The 2026 Audi A8 L has a top speed of ~130 mph (Electronically Limited).
The 2026 Audi A8 L is powered by a 3.0L (2,995cc) Turbocharged V6, DOHC 24-Valve, Direct Injection, Single Turbo, 48V Mild-Hybrid (MHEV).
The 2026 Audi A8 L comes with AWD.
The 2026 Audi A8 L returns around 19 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.
The 2026 Audi A8 L is a Petrol vehicle.
The 2026 Audi A8 L seats 5 and has 4 doors.
The 2026 Audi A8 L is a Sedan.
PerfectCars' experts rate the 2026 Audi A8 L 8/10 overall, based on performance, design, technology, comfort and value.
The 2026 Audi A8 L is covered by 4yr/50,000mi Basic & Powertrain; 12yr/Unlimited-Mile Corrosion; 4yr/Unlimited-Mile Roadside Assistance; 3yr/30,000mi Complimentary Maintenance.