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Audi Winds Down A8 Flagship as German Orders Close with No Successor Confirmed

Availability now depends on remaining inventory in each market.

Overview

  • Audi stopped taking new A8 orders in Germany on February 18, confirming the change to reporters.
  • The model remains available in some regions, including the United States, based on dealer stock as the current generation approaches its end.
  • An Audi spokesperson said the company will share details about any possible successor at a later date.
  • U.S. sales slipped about 14% last year to roughly 1,406 units, underscoring waning interest in full-size luxury sedans.
  • A Grandsphere-based replacement was reportedly shelved, while coverage points to a shift toward SUVs and notes rivals retreating from the segment, including Lexus winding down the LS.