So what does the new Audi A8 look like in the metal?
Well I heard several of the 750 hacks that crammed into the ‘Audi Pavillion’ on Miami Beach say that it just looks like a big A4. Yes, they have a point - but it’s far more impressive and imposing than that, and not just because it’s bigger.
The new A8 has a far more pronounced shoulder line and looks a lot more graceful than the A4, and the car it replaces. It also looks more chiselled and swooping too - if not quite the four door coupe look that Audi design boss Stefan Sielaff is claiming for it.
Sielaff can take a lot of credit for the way it looks inside though. We’ve got used to great Audi interiors and Sielaff himself was in charge of the cabin of the last A8. But this one moves the game on even further. Yes all the functionality is there, including a really impressive touch screen operating system. But the real joy is the craftsmanship inside. Textures, tones and materials really are more becoming of a Bentley than a Teutonic saloon. The back is an especially good place to sit too - even more so if the reclining chairs are fitted.
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Woodser
re: First hand impressions of the new Audi A8
Oh Audi, how could you??? You took the stunning previous generation A8 and melted it...
usedtrucks
re: First hand impressions of the new Audi A8
The Audi A8 is a four-door four/five-seat large luxury car built by the German automaker Audi, to replace the Audi V8 as its flagship model. A8 have featured Audi's 'trademark' quattro permanent four-wheel drive as standard. Two generations of the A8 have been produced, in both short and long wheelbase form, and are built on successions of the Volkswagen Group D platform series.
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RV Rentals
re: First hand impressions of the new Audi A8
I have always believed that AUDI is very very serious about safety, I used to own a AUDI A3 in the past and I can tell you that, this car makes you feel extremely safe when driving it !!
Now,I would love to drive the nice new Audi A8.
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pee
re: First hand impressions of the new Audi A8
Just like the new XJ, i think we will need to see this one in the metal to really appreciate it.Think it needs more space between the front wheel-arch and the door shut-line to get the proportions right.The new A8 has a far more pronounced shoulder line and looks a lot more graceful than the A4, and the car it replaces. It also looks more chiselled and swooping too - if not quite the four door coupe look that Audi design boss Stefan Sielaff is claiming for it.
disco.stu
re: First hand impressions of the new Audi A8
Just like the new XJ, i think we will need to see this one in the metal to really appreciate it. i think that once you see it on the road alongside traffic, or at least in photos alongside an S-class or a 7-series, you might find it more appealing.
Interior definitely looks superb, though.
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Uncle Mellow
re: First hand impressions of the new Audi A8
Think it needs more space between the front wheel-arch and the door shut-line to get the proportions right.
theop
re: First hand impressions of the new Audi A8
hmmm lets see how they fare after the new one is out...
Currently one can buy quite a few 30k miler 2005 XJRs for 18-20k.
I think this is the most car for the money now. (and the Phaetons if you don't mind the badge)... V10 TDI anyone?
morellomax
re: First hand impressions of the new Audi A8
Scratch that - I see from the Audi used car locator that 2nd hand prices have gone up even further since I sold my last one. No facelift cars under about £28k. Hmmmmm... those prices have to drop soon.
morellomax
re: First hand impressions of the new Audi A8
theop - try a post-2007 facelift A8 (look for rectangular foglights) on 17s or 18s: they're quieter, ride better and have a more direct rack and are all dripping with kit. Just about achievable on your £20k budget I should think, definitely so if you can wait for the used market to deflate a bit.
theop
re: First hand impressions of the new Audi A8
the good thing abt A8s has always been that 3 years and 30k miles later they all are £11999. And at those prices you get a hell of a lot of (stiffly sprung and awfully riding) car.
On a serious note, I am currently in the market for a sub £20k classy (read no M5s RSs and AMGs) uber saloon and have been looking at various Phaetons, A8s etc, but cannot see why anyone would not go for an XJ/XJR instead.
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