Updated A8 a more of styling nip-tuck than major tech upgrade, especially as Australia won't get the Level 3 autonomous tech or fabulous PHEV drivetrain.
timing is everything. Back in 2017 the fourth-generation Audi A8 was supposed to be the car that debuted Level 3 autonomous driving to the world. Audi was ready, but legislators weren’t, so the debut was put on hold.

Fast-forward to December 2021, and it was arch-rival Mercedes-Benz that made headlines by becoming the first car-maker in the world to offer legally approved Level 3 capability in the W223 S-Class. The mid-life facelift of the A8 has come at just the right moment. It gives Audi something to say about its flagship sedan.

Okay, it’s mainly a cosmetic nip-and-tuck, rather than a big-ticket technology upgrade, but given that Mercedes-Benz’s Level 3 self-driving technology is only approved for use in Germany, Audi’s facelift is arguably more relevant talking point to customers around the globe. Though unless they’re Audi aficionados, they’ll probably be hard-pressed to see what’s new.

The most visible change is at the front, where the single-frame grille has been made even bolder and more aggressive. It’s still roughly hexagonal in shape, but it’s wider and the corners on either side have been positioned closer towards the bonnet. The new grille, which makes the slightly slab-sided A8 look lower and wider, is flanked by more upright air intakes and redesigned headlights.

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