Audi A8 Model Review

Key Features

  • Starting at $86,500 MSRP
  • Standard 55 TFSI® (3.0-liter six-cylinder with 335 horsepower / 369 lb-ft of torque) including standard quattro® all-wheel drive
  • Eight speed tiptronic transmission and self-locking center differential
  • Rear Seat Entertainment system comprising of two Audi tablets and a detachable Rear Seat Remote
  • Audi AI traffic jam pilot - developed specially for Level 3 automated driving
  • Onboard Wi-Fi Hotspot for up to eight passenger devices with LTE capability
  • Touchscreen MMI system with haptic feedback for user-friendly operation
  • Available Bang & Olufsen® with 3D surround sound
  • Audi AI active suspension - active electromechanical suspension system


About the Audi A8

Now in its fourth generation, the Audi A8 brings in a new area of design and style which places strong emphasis on striking elegance. Sitting atop the Audi sedan lineup, the A8 blends advanced technology with meticulous craftsmanship. Every element of the A8 has been painstakingly engineered to deliver superior refinement and improved efficiency. ASF® multi-material frame technology is used in the body composition of the A8, using 58 percent aluminum parts paired with hot-form steel and ultra-high strength carbon fiber reinforced polymer components. As an end result, these advancements provide stiffer body rigidity, improved handling, and help create a luxurious environment inside for both drivers and passengers. Exhilarating performance, groundbreaking technology, and superb comfort combine to help the Audi A8 maintain its position as a leader in the full size luxury sedan segment.

Audi A8

Audi A8 Exterior

What the Critics Say

"Impressive passenger space is an A8 hallmark, and its long wheelbase ensures that rear-seat passengers are well accommodated. Fine materials are in abundance, and you can order up extended leather and a small forest's worth of wood inlays." - Car and Driver

"On the right road, and in the right conditions, the A8 is nearly as good as they come, offering supremely comfortable seats for all passengers. The Luxury package adds ventilation and massage for the outboard rear seats so even backseat occupants are treated to a first-class experience." - Edmunds


What's New for 2023

Revisions to the flagship Audi A8 are small for the new model year. Choosing the available Comfort Plus package on the 2023 A8 means that you'll enjoy upgraded LED headlights. In a similar fashion, the optional Executive package now comes standard with remote parking as well. Besides those two minor adjustments, the Audi A8 is back essentially unchanged and remains the flagship sedan of the Audi lineup.

Audi A8 Features

Audi A8 Exterior

Exterior Design

Helping you make a grand entrance, the A8 sports a wide, upright Singleframe® grille which blends seamlessly into its flowing, muscular body design. Its confident proportions help enhance the front and rear wheel arches, indicating the superior capability offered by the standard quattro® all-wheel drive system. Available Digital Matrix-design LED headlights along with rear lamps featuring OLED technology for superior clarity and illumination. Translate even the roughest road surfaces into a calm, tranquil ride thanks to the use of specialized lightweight materials in the underlying chassis structure of the A8.

Audi A8 Interior

Interior Comfort

The cabin of the Audi A8 has been intelligently simplified, reimagined, and refined to deliver unparalleled comfort and luxury. Providing a tasteful accent, contour and ambient lighting highlights the fine details scattered throughout the interior. Even rear-seat occupants will find a serene escape from the busy outside world with numerous comfort features including a Rear Seat Entertainment system consisting of two Audi tablets and a detachable Rear Seat Remote. Customize your infotainment and seating preferences by using the smartphone-sized OLED touch control remote. Take a seat in the relaxing right rear passenger seat, which features an available heated massaging footrest tucked discreetly on the rear of the front passenger seat to melt away your tension and stress.

Audi A8 Technology

Technology

Replacing the previous generation's rotary/push button control and touchpad is the MMI touch response® system featuring a 10.1-inch touchscreen display that blends almost invisibly into the high-gloss black surround. Improved Audi connect services now include a HERE-powered map and navigation system. This sophisticated system has the ability to learn over time through driven routes in order to provide smarter route guidance suggestions. If you begin a route on your smartphone using the myAudi app, it can seamlessly continue on the on-board system by stepping inside your A8. Enjoy your music exactly as it was intended to be heard thanks to the concert-type audio experience from the Bang & Olufsen® premium audio system featuring 3D surround sound.

Audi A8 Performance

Performance

Engineered to combine efficiency with smooth power delivery, the Audi A8 is powered by your choice of either a standard 335-horsepower 3.0-liter TFSI V6 turbocharged engine. You'll have complete command of all types of road conditions with standard quattro® all-wheel drive and a self-locking center differential. Other cutting-edge aspects of the chassis and ride experience of the A8 are made possible by an active electromechanical suspension and dynamic all-wheel steering.

Audi A8 Driver Assistance

Driver Assistance

Raising the benchmark for a full-size luxury sedan, the Audi A8 is available with a wide assortment driver assistance and convenience features. Included on the A8 are stress reducing adaptive cruise assist, advanced collision mitigation and cross traffic assist, and an advanced intersection assist. Providing drivers with an intelligent approach to parking assistance, Audi AI park pilot and the Audi AI garage pilot systems can step in and take control while the driver monitors the action. When equipped with traffic jam assist, this feature can handle driving in slow-moving traffic at speeds up to 37 MPH on freeways and highways where a physical barrier separates directional traffic.

Trims & Specs

A8 L

A8 L
  • Starting at $86,500 MSRP
  • 3.0-liter TFSI® turbocharged V6 engine and eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission
  • Adaptive air suspension, Comfort
  • S line® exterior package (front and rear bumpers, side sills)
  • Heated, 22-way multi-contour comfort front seats with ventilation and memory
  • Bang & Olufsen® sound system with 3D sound