Audi A8
Brand new for 2011, the manufacturer’s standard-bearer is the A8, and it’s taking on the luxury sedan category. With a passenger compartment that has all the luxury and comfort that you desire, the A8 doesn’t disappoint. Its engines give you a choice between smoothness or sportiness. Also available with an extended wheelbase, it gives you true limousine-style comfort. Its price will be out of reach for some, but the A8 guarantees prestige and exclusivity.
Audi A8
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$99,200 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,867/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 12.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.4 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 239 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (41′) |
| Front suspension | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/45HR18 |
| Rear tires | P255/45HR18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,136 mm (202″) |
| Width | 1,895 mm (75″) |
| Height | 1,461 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,992 mm (118″) |
| Front track | 1,643 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,636 mm (64″) |
| Weight | 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 374 l |
| Fuel tank | 90 l (20 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 750 kg (1,653 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 5/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 9/10 |
| Average | 82%(view ratings) |