Audi A8 (D5/4N). 2017 to date (prod. n/a). 4-door saloon, 4-door LWB saloon. F/A, 2967 cm³ diesel, 2995 cm³ petrol–electric hybrid (V6 DOHC), 3956 cm³ diesel, 3993 cm³ petrol (V8 DOHC). Another high-tech tour de force from Audi, engineered for level 3 autonomous driving (self-driving up to 60 km/h) where possible, and self-parking. Virtual Cockpit, with two touchscreens, replacing traditional buttons on centre console. Forty-eight-volt electrics. Larger than before, and heavier than its chief German competitors (Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W222) and BMW 7er-Reihe (G11)), despite aluminium frame. Comfortable, with adaptive suspension reading the road ahead as an option, and rear-seat passengers can get rear screen as an option, and Relaxation Seat which even has a foot-massage function in the footrest. Four-wheel steering.

Manufacturing location: Neckarsulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Marque: Audi | Model: Audi A8 | Predecessor: Audi A8 (D4)