A8 55 TFSI quattro
$253,900 +ORC
- Engine
- 3.0L turbo V6 with 48V MHEV
- Power
- 250 kW
- Drive
- AWD
Range entry. V6 MHEV with quattro AWD standard.
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Audi
2026 Audi A8
Full-size luxury sedan
DiscontinuedPetrol
From $253,900 plus on-road costs
Audi Australia says the A8 is no longer available to order.
From$253,900+ORC
Engine3.0L turbo V6 with 48V MHEV
Power250 to 420 kW
Seats5
Boot505 L
Warranty5 yrs / unlimited km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the A8 yet. On paper, the 60 TFSI L is the buy if you can stretch, the S8 is one of the great sleepers on sale, and the base 55 TFSI makes sense only if badge alone is the goal.
Why consider it
- quattro AWD standard across the range with no rear-drive-only base.
- S8 delivers genuine performance pace with limousine refinement.
- Restrained, understated styling reads as design confidence rather than flash, and the long-wheelbase 60 TFSI L offers rear-cabin space close to the S-Class.
What to know
- Dual-screen MMI has lag and fingerprints, and the S-Class and 7 Series feel a generation newer inside.
- D5 is the oldest platform of the three German flagships, no PHEV variant is offered for Australia, and the e-tron GT cannibalises some of the brand-flagship cachet.
Who it suits
Executive buyers chasing understated luxury with quattro AWD across the range, S8 enthusiasts wanting limousine refinement with genuine performance pace, and value seekers who note the A8 undercuts the equivalent S-Class.
Premium buyers
Cabin quality up top
Performance and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.3.0L turbo V6 with 48V MHEV
Powertrain
250 to 420 kW, 500 to 800 Nm
5 yrs / unlimited km
Warranty
Grades and pricing
3 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Engine | Power | Drive | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 55 TFSI quattro | $253,900 +ORC | 3.0L turbo V6 with 48V MHEV | 250 kW | AWD | Range entry. V6 MHEV with quattro AWD standard. |
| A8 60 TFSI quattro | $317,900 +ORC | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with 48V MHEV | 338 kW | AWD | V8 MHEV. Long-wheelbase L variant offered for a $9,900 premium. |
| S8 | $355,900 +ORC | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with 48V MHEV | 420 kW | AWD | Performance flagship. Predictive active suspension, adaptive air, 3.8 sec 0 to 100. |
A8 60 TFSI quattro
$317,900 +ORC
- Engine
- 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with 48V MHEV
- Power
- 338 kW
- Drive
- AWD
V8 MHEV. Long-wheelbase L variant offered for a $9,900 premium.
S8
$355,900 +ORC
- Engine
- 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with 48V MHEV
- Power
- 420 kW
- Drive
- AWD
Performance flagship. Predictive active suspension, adaptive air, 3.8 sec 0 to 100.
Practicality and safety
5 seats
Seating
505 L
Boot space
5-star ANCAP
Safety rating. Rated 2018
AWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want the newest infotainment platform (Mercedes-Benz S-Class), a sharper drive (BMW 7 Series or Porsche Panamera), a PHEV option (Panamera E-Hybrid), or a cheaper hybrid limo with similar refinement (Lexus LS 500h).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Audi A8 in Australia?
Pricing opens at $253,900 plus on-roads for the 55 TFSI quattro, $317,900 for the 60 TFSI quattro V8, and $355,900 for the S8. Long-wheelbase L is a $9,900 premium on the 60 TFSI.
Does the Audi A8 have all-wheel drive?
Yes. quattro permanent AWD is standard across every A8 variant, paired with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic.
Is there a hybrid or EV A8?
No PHEV is offered in Australia. All A8 variants use a petrol V6 or V8 with 48V mild-hybrid assistance. The fully electric flagship for the brand is the separate e-tron GT.
What is the Audi A8 ANCAP rating?
The current-generation A8 carries a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2018.
The Audi A8 in full
Audi Australia says the A8 is no longer available to order. The D5 A8 received its mid-life facelift in 2022 with revised headlights, a wider Singleframe grille, and updates to the MMI infotainment. Australian range runs from the 55 TFSI quattro V6 MHEV at $253,900 plus on-roads, through the 60 TFSI quattro V8 MHEV, to the 420 kW S8 flagship at $355,900 plus on-roads. quattro AWD and the 8-speed tiptronic are standard.
From$253,900+ORC
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