Audi A8

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The Car Guide rating 4.5/5 85% Detailed ratings

Price $85,300 – $169,000 Payments

Fuel consumption 6.4 – 17.0 L/100km

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This high-end luxury car available in regular (A8) or stretched (A8L) wheelbases exists in six versions: the TDI (240-hp,407 lbs.-ft. 3.0L turbodiesel V6), the 3.0T (310-hp, 325 lbs.-ft. 3.0L supercharged V6), the 4.0T (435-hp, 442 lbs.-ft. turbocharged 4.0L V8), the A8L 6.3 W12 (500-hp, 463 lbs.-ft. 6.3L W12) and finally the sporty S8 (520-hp, 481 lbs.-ft. 4.0L V8). New for 2015: styling tweaks, higher power ratings and a new heads-up display.

The Car Guide rating 85%

Pros

High-performance engines (V8 turbo and S8)
Quality assembly and finish
Good handling
Fun ride
Efficient all-wheel drive

Cons

High prices
Costly options
No V8 turbodiesel (4.2-litre) for North America
Over-assisted power steering

Driving	8/10
Safety	9/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	9/10
Comfort	9/10

Audi A8

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The Car Guide rating 85%

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