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Audi A8

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 81% Detailed ratings

Price $99,000 – $151,600 Payments

Fuel consumption 8.9 – 17.6 L/100km

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A plug-in hybrid powertrain joins the A8 lineup for 2020. Consisting of a turbocharged V6 engine, an electric motor and an eight-speed automatic transmission, it generates 449 horsepower while offering an EV range of about 40 kilometres. Performance enthusiasts will no doubt prefer the updated S8 variant, which uses a twin-turbo V8 to deliver 563 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. It also gets a dynamically tuned AWD system, an adaptive air suspension and four-wheel steering.

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Top 10 Worst-Selling Vehicles in Canada in 2024

As we reported in January, new light-duty vehicle sales in Canada increased more than 8 percent in 2024. General Motors was the industry market share leader for the second year in a row, followed by Ford , which happens to be best-selling automotive brand in Canada for 16 years running. February 8, 2025

2023 Audi S8: A Powerful Swan Song

Audi ’s transition to electric mobility is progressing quite nicely. The German brand recently announced plans to introduce a battery-powered full-size sedan using the Grand Sphere concept as inspiration. Consequently, the 2023 Audi A8 and S8 models return with no major changes beyond their mildly updated exterior. The Car Guide …February 14, 2022

2020 Audi S8: High-end Luxury With a Sporty Twist

Two years after the launch of the next-generation Audi A8 , here comes the high-performance variant, a car filled with the same advanced technologies but offering an extra dose of power and sportiness. Available now in Canada from $151,600, the new 2020 Audi S8 is the executive luxury sedan for …November 15, 2019

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2019 Audi A8: The Uber-techno Flagship Sedan

The fourth-generation Audi A8 is a technological tour de force . It will arrive in Canadian showrooms in the third quarter of 2018, as a 2019 model, and it will come loaded with so much technology that it will be capable of driving itself. The Audi A8 is the first …October 16, 2017

2019 Audi A8: We’re Driving it This Week

We are on our way to Valencia, Spain for the first drive of the new 2019 Audi A8. As the flagship for the brand, the A8 is loaded with technology and is the first production model capable of Level 3 autonomous driving , something we experienced first-hand during a short …October 10, 2017

2019 Audi A8: The Audi that Drives Itself in Traffic

Düsseldorf, Germany – Traffic Jam Pilot is the name Audi has given the system that allows the A8 to drive itself fully autonomously in – you guessed it – traffic jams. I’m on board the new 2019 Audi A8 with Daniel Lepczyk, an autonomous driving systems development engineer at Audi. September 12, 2017

2014 Best Buys: Prestige Cars

You know what’s funny? There are 19 models in this category, most of which cost upwards of $100,000, while there are just 10 in the significantly more affordable sub-compact group! First place on the podium goes to Porsche, a brand that has put all of its eggs in one basket …May 2, 2014

2015 Audi A8 - A Subtle Mid-Life Cycle Redo

Things are heating up at the top end of the luxury car market. Mercedes-Benz is blazing a new trail with it’s latest S-Class and BMW is planning to introduce the next 7 Series in 2015. All that might have something to do with Audi’s decision to refresh the A8 with …November 4, 2013

The 2011 Audi A8: Sportier!

Malaga, Spain – Audi’s approach in the luxury car market has always been conservative, favouring a less typical style. This helped the A8 fly under the radar without attracting too much attention, unlike the 7 Series or the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Basically, the simple A8 was the luxury car of choice …March 20, 2010

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Audi to Go Back to Old Naming System to Avoid More Confusion

Audi has generated plenty of confusion among shoppers with the gradual rollout of a new nomenclature based on odd numbers for ICE-powered models and even numbers for electric ones. For example, the next-generation A4 sedan was renamed A5 in order to make room for the upcoming all-electric A4. The German …February 3, 2025

Audi to Rename Most of its Lineup Amidst EV Transition

The shift to electric vehicles comes with a major transformation of how the auto industry operates while also changing the habits of consumers and drivers. This includes vehicle names. Speaking to German newspaper Heilbronner Stimm a few days ago, Audi CEO Markus Duesmann explained that the current nomenclature will be …March 24, 2023

The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Porsche Panamera

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Full-size luxury sedans are flagship models that people turn to for regal comfort and opulent interiors. In this market segment, the German automakers lead the way by a mile over …June 18, 2022

2022 Audi A8 Gets Fresh Looks, New Model Exclusive to China

The Audi A8 is getting a facelift for 2022. It will go on sale in Canada next summer and we should find out about pricing and equipment details closer to launch. In addition to a cosmetic update to its flagship sedan, Audi has created a new, longer and more luxurious …November 2, 2021

The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Porsche Panamera

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Full-size luxury sedans are flagship models boasting exceptional levels of performance and refinement. German automakers completely crush their rivals from Italy, Korea and Japan. Porsche Leads the Way For 2021, …April 5, 2021

Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain for Audi A6, A7, A8 and Q5

At the upcoming Geneva Auto Show , the German automaker will present its new range of vehicles equipped with plug-in hybrid powertrains. They will be available over the course of 2019 and will wear the TFSI e badge. Two plug-in variants will be offered for the Audi A6 , Audi …February 25, 2019

Audi shows off six-door, 20-ft long A8 L extended

Audi has unveiled a one-off version of its A8 L sedan that measures more than 20 feet long. Built at the special request of an unidentified European customer, the A8 L extended took more than a year to build, and features room for six passengers—and doors for each of them. April 18, 2016

Audi's Driverless A8 L Drives Guests On Its Own

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

While some see the autonomous car as a way to transport the masses in a no-frills way, Audi has more interesting ideas on the matter. After showcasing a driverless S7 lapping a racetrack, the German manufacturer now tested out a more practical application of this technology: piloting a luxury limousine. February 16, 2016

Dieselgate: Volkswagen's 3.0L TDI V6 Engine Accused of Cheating Emission Tests

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just added another Volkswagen engine to its blacklist. In fact, the EPA is now accusing Volkswagen of including its emission test cheating software in its 3.0-litre TDI V6 engine, currently used in the Volkswagen Touareg, the Porsche Cayenne, and the Audi A6, A7, A8 …November 2, 2015

The Audi S8 Plus Belts Out 605 Horsepower

As if 520 hp wasn’t enough, Audi managed to squeeze 85 more out of the Audi S8’s twin-turbo, 4.0L V8 engine. So 520 plus 85 adds up to 605. That’s the output of the new Audi S8 plus which, according to the luxury brand, “defines the pinnacle of sporty performance …August 5, 2015

2015 Audi A8 Facelift

Audi has released official images of the face lifted 2015 A8 luxury sedan. One of the more interesting options that was teased was new “MatrixBeam” LED headlights which can lit according to the driver’s needs. Unfortunately, this option will remain in Europe due to safety regulations. Small revisions were made …August 22, 2013

Audi Teases New A8

Audi is giving the public a small teaser prior to what is likely the release of the new 2015 A8 at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September. In the short teaser video linked below, all that is revealed is part of the fender and a five-spoke wheel with cross –drilled …July 30, 2013

The Car Guide rating 81%

Pros

Undeniable comfort

Cons

Distracting control interfaces

Fuel economy	5/10
Reliability	6/10
Safety	9/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	8/10
Overall	9/10

What's new in 2020

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December 13, 2023
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