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The 2019 Audi A8 is the damn future

It's semi-autonomous (in some markets). It can talk to other vehicles. You can even use your phone as a key. It sounds perfect for Millennials... if any Millennial could afford Audi's most expensive sedan.

Andrew Krok
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.
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Audi really went all out with its new 2019 A8 flagship sedan.

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There's a massive new grille up front, and a unibrow-like single taillight setup out back.

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The 2019 A8 will be capable of Level 3 semi-autonomous driving.

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It can handle steering, accelerating and braking in highway traffic at speeds up to 37 mph.

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It can also park itself in a garage or a space, with a driver controlling the car by smartphone.

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Every A8 will be a mild hybrid, with an extended stop-start system and regenerative braking.

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The mild hybrid system also connects to the electromechanical suspension, which uses cameras to monitor the road and suggest damping changes.

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The interior features three screens up front and barely any physical switchgear.

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A new touchscreen takes over climate control functions, and it also acts as a handwriting pad for the infotainment system.

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The 2019 Audi A8 goes on sale in the US next spring.

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