Luxury long wheelbase cars

Luxury long wheelbase cars are the epitome of style, elegance, grace and comfort. Often referred to as "limousine models", the luxury long wheelbase car is an executive vehicle that is beautifully spacious, utterly luxurious and a virtual showcase of the best technology one can find in the automotive industry.

Luxury by design

In certain long wheelbase cars, the length of the wheelbase is 130 millimetres longer than in normal executive sedans. This not only means superior stability and better handling, but also more leg room and relaxation. Large rear doors enable occupants to enter the vehicle easily and buckle up comfortably.

The roominess of luxury long wheelbase cars is downright opulent and many have electrically adjustable individual seats to render the vehicle’s rear more luxurious still. Perfect for the luxury family car experience, passengers can set these seats to be heated and cooled and many other customisation settings are available.

Precision driving

Having a vehicle with a longer wheelbase allows for greater stability and a smoother ride, especially when cornering. Executive vehicles of today come with a range of enhanced safety features and driver assist technologies to aid motorists.

Dynamic steering technology allows for a more precise steering feel and better road surface feedback. It can improve straight-line directional stability at high motorway speeds.

If the luxury long wheelbase car is being driven at low to medium speeds on twisting roads it is able to increase steering precision and speed up steering response. Finally, during parking, dynamic steering can make maneuvering easier for the driver.

Enhanced safety features

The front and rear of these vehicles are equipped with radar sensors that scan the area in front of and behind the car and a video camera also monitors the road ahead. These cameras are located near the interior mirror, the highest possible point in the car.

Basic systems comprise various preventive occupant protection systems that are activated if a critical driving situation happens to arise, tensioning the front seat belts, closing the sunroof and closing the windows.

The radar sensors for adaptive cruise control monitor the traffic in front and, in critical situations, an inclusive braking guard warns the driver increasing the braking force if necessary, and in extreme cases, activating the preventive protective systems.

Multimedia Infotainment

Executive vehicles such as luxury long wheelbase cars and luxury family cars include a range of multimedia options. The vehicle’s multimedia Interface is able to operate a wide range of media in the car, including the navigation system and other comfort and convenience functions.

The navigation system provides map data for navigation with a 3D map view and three-dimensional representation of prominent landmark buildings and points of interest as well as a convenient speech dialogue system with voice control for operation of the navigation.

Superb entertainment and communication for rear passengers comes in the form of two high-resolution, inclinable 10.2-inch monitors which provide a good picture with a control system that is intuitive and straightforward to operate. Advanced sound systems deliver crystal-clear surround sound from up to 19 speakers, and each speaker is equipped with its own output stage.

Exuding a powerful supremacy and complemented by styling which has remained tautly balanced, the luxury long wheelbase car is equally athletic and elegant. Unmatched in spacious opulence and luxury driving pleasure, these executive vehicles are veritable palaces of the road.

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Audi South Africa is pleased to announce the introduction of two long wheelbase derivatives for the Audi A8 range. The new Audi A8 L offers superlative luxury, top quality craftsmanship and impressive performance credentials.