Here is the quick update on 2026 Audi A8 and S8, including its specs, price and features.
What’s new in 2026 Audi A8 and S8?
The A8 L gets all new exterior color Daytona Gray pearl, which now extends wide range of color palette for 2026. Then there is Executive plus package having dual‑pane acoustic side-window glass, dynamic all‑wheel steering, extended leather, front seat massage, and heated front seat.
2026 Audi A8 L has black optic offering 21‑inch Neodymium gold 10‑Y‑spoke wheel design for much more visual appeal.
On the other hand 2026 Audi S8 has new Black Dinamica headliner, Digital Matrix‑design LED headlights, heated rear seat armrests, Matrix LED rear reading lights, rear outboard seat ventilation and massage, and a rear seat remote control.
Pricing of 2026 Audi A8 and S8
2026 Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro’s price starts at $95,100. this does not include destination and options charges. On the other hand stealth‑quick flagship 2026 Audi S8 starts at $130,000 before destination and options.
Additional transaction prices and destination charge on top of MSRP will vary dealer to dealer. Audi sedans carry a destination fee in final pricing disclosures even if line‑item amounts can differ by model year and publication methodology.
Powertrains and performance
All new 2026 Audi A8 L is powered by 3.0L TFSI V6 which is paired with the 8‑speed Tiptronic and has 335 horsepower. With torque of 369 lb‑ft this model achieves 0–60 mph time of 5.6 seconds and a top track speed of 130 mph.
On the other hand 2026 Audi S8 is much powerful with 4.0 TFSI biturbo V8 and has 8‑speed Tiptronic and quattro transmission. This has horsepower of 563 and torque figures of 590 lb‑ft . As per company this achieves 0–60 mph in 3.8 seconds and a 155 mph top track speed.
As per EPA estimates the 2026 Audi A8 L has 20/26/22 mpg (city/highway/combined) and 2026 Audi S8 has 15/24/18 mpg (city/highway/combined).
Ride, chassis, and steering
A8 is designed with the comfort in the mind, it has adaptive air suspensions keeping the car comfortable while on rough terrain. It’s dynamic all-wheel steering are now bundled into the A8 L Executive plus package and has improved speed and maneuverability even on high speed.
The S8 layers its athleticism atop the A8’s plush baseline, combining confident body control with hushed isolation to maintain long‑distance comfort at performance car pace.
Interior and cabin tech
Audi is offering dual‑screen MMI layout with 10.1‑inch infotainment touchscreen above an 8.6‑inch HVAC/control display. This is complemented by 12.3‑inch Virtual Cockpit, delivering a modern and feature‑rich UX.
In the audio system department we now have a standard 17‑speaker Bang & Olufsen setup and an optional 23‑speaker upgrade. Long – wheelbase packaging enables bigger boot space with seat massage to heated armrests.
Safety and driver assistance
Standard safety features include:
- Automated emergency braking,
- Lane‑departure warning,
- Front/rear parking sensors,
- Optional adaptive cruise control, blind‑spot monitoring, and lane‑keeping assist for enhanced daily ease.
Broader assistance safety package include some features like Park, City, and Tour packages. Then Audi’s centralized driver assistance controller (zFAS) integrates sensor data for longitudinal and lateral guidance in certain packages.
