Audi A8 L and RS5 Sportback pulled from the Indian market

Audi A8 L and RS5 Sportback have been discontinued in India. Both luxury offerings from Audi were imported to India via the Completely Built Up (CBU) route. The two cars have been delisted from the automaker’s India website but no formal announcement has been made as of yet. Audi is currently gearing up to launch the RS Q8 Performance in India.

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Audi A8 L and RS5 Sportback: A look back

Audi A8 L was launched in India in July 2022. It was powered by the 3.0-litre turbo petrol V6  engine. This V6 engine generated a maximum power output of 335hp and 540Nm of torque on the sedan. This power was carried by an 8-speed automatic transmission across the vehicle. The sedan could reach 0-100kmph in 5.7 seconds with a top speed of 250kmph.

The Audi A8 L came equipped with a 10.1-inch infotainment display with the MIB3 operating system. The 8.6-inch curved display for climate control and seating functions was carried forward from its predecessor. The rear seats also got two 10.1-inch infotainment screens of their own along with a Rear Relaxation package. The luxury sedan was available in 4-seat and 5-seat options.

Meanwhile, the RS5 Sportback was launched in August 2021. It was powered by the 2.9-litre V6 twin-turbo TFSI engine. This engine generated a maximum power output of 450hp and 600Nm of torque on the sporty sedan. The Sportback could accelerate from 0-100kmph in just 3.9 seconds. Its top speed was capped at 250kmph.

The RS5 Sportback was packed with features like the Virtual Cockpit Plus, MMI Navigation Plus, and a 10-speaker 180W Audi sound system. Other features included 3-zone air conditioning, adjustable lumbar support for the front sports seats, an auto-dimming interior frameless rear-view mirror, power-adjustable external mirrors, 6 airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, and more.

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Conclusion

Prior to being discontinued, the Audi A8 L and RS5 Sportback were priced at Rs 1.63 crore and Rs 1.13 crore respectively. The automaker may launch the next-gen A8 sedan in India, but only in an electric powertrain. The RS Q8 Performance SUV, which will go on sale next week, is expected to be priced at Rs 1.50 crore.