AUDI A8 L

We waft around the capital city in Audi’s flagship saloon, which is all-new for 2020 and looks the part

- ROHIT PARADKAR

On the eve of the Auto Expo, the Indian arm of the Volkswagen Group, which is now under Skoda’s leadership, conducted the ‘Group Night’. It is a leaf out of VW’s European operations and is a glamorous event that happens on the eve of the Frankfurt Motor Show, showcasing the best new wares from each of the group’s illustrious brands. The idea is to let the media spend more quality time with the all-new offerings from the Group, before the madness of the exhibitions begin the next day. VW’s events team at the Group Night also serves the best Currywurst I have ever tasted. Sadly, the Indian adaptation of the event didn’t have it on the food menu. Neither was the car menu as exhaustive as a typical Group Night. Using such a gathering then, wasn’t the most glamorous launch pad for a car as swanky and advanced as the new A8 L. On the flip side, the launch of the new A8 L was a necessity to add sheen to the Night and to showcase the Group’s luxury prowess.