Sophisticated, classic and with outstanding functionality: the optional fully automatic acoustic hood substitutes a thick 16mm foam layer in place of the standard cushioning pad. The result is extra heat insulation and a reduction in wind noise to nearly the same level as the A5 Coupe. It is available in four colours and includes rear LED reading lights.

The acoustic hood is standard on S line and S5 models.

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The Government’s Plug-in Car Grant is available to reduce the higher initial cost of buying an electric car or a plug-in hybrid.

The grant provides a subsidy of 25% (up to £5,000) towards the purchase price of a new electric car or plug-in hybrid with CO2 emissions of 75g/km or less.

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Using the satellite navigation data, the optional Adaptive cruise control knows exactly where the car is, so if travelling on a motorway and the car in front brakes and indicates left (because the driver wants to take the next exit) the system can recognise this - thanks to the camera image and because it sees the exit on the navigation data.  In this scenario a traditional radar based cruise control system would brake, whereas the A8 would continue uninterrupted.

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When you decelerate, the energy created is lost. Brake energy recuperation recycles this energy to lighten the load on your engine. It can reduce fuel consumption by up to 3%.

When you’re coasting or braking, the car’s alternator generates energy. Brake energy recuperation allows this energy to be stored. When you accelerate or drive at a constant speed this stored energy is used so less energy is wasted in driving the alternator. This lowers fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

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