Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Audi A8 Review

The Audi A8 is a four-door, full-size, luxury sedan car manufactured and marketed by the Germany automaker Audi since 1994. Succeeding the Audi V8, the A8 has been Offered with front-wheel drive or permanent four-wheel drive, automatic with tiptronic or multitronic transmissions - and in short and long wheelbase variants.The saloon / sedan was Offered in Both the A8 (standard wheelbase), and the A8L long-wheelbase or extended (LWB) version.The flagship Audi A8 is a full-size luxury sedan Wealthy Meant to appeal to consumers looking for maximum luxury and space. Significantly lighter than a traditional steel frame, the Audi Space Frame (ASF), as it's called, helps offset the bulk of the car's Quattro all-wheel-drive system; the A8's competitors are primarily rear-wheel drive.







Thanks to the Quattro all-wheel-drive system, winter weather capability is one of the Audi A8's strengthsRedesigned for 2011, the current A8 offers a near-perfect blend of luxury, performance, amenities and style, and is one of our favorite full-size luxury sedans. The quattro all-wheel-drive system has a rear-biased power split, the which helps to Provide the more sporting feel of a rear-drive performance sedan. Beyond the sumptuous cabin and all the luxury features, you're bound to be impressed by the big sedan's ride and handling characteristics. Both trims Boast generous standard features, including amenities like a navigation system and heated front and rear seats. Used The previous, second-generation Audi A8 was sold from 2004-'10. A six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive is standard were the resource persons. The first-generation Audi A8 was Offered from 1997 to 2003. Audi also Offered a less expensive front-wheel-drive models from 1997-'99. 
 The 2011 Audi A8 ranks 3 out of 10 Super Luxury Cars. The automotive press loves the 2011 Audi A8's good fuel economy, excellent suspension, standard Quattro all-wheel drive and opulent, the tech-heavy interior. Many reviewers say That Audi offers some of the highest quality interiors available today, and as the company's flagship the 2011 Audi A8 features the automaker's best materials and available cabin tech. Audi's MMI interface electronics has also garnered positive reviews. Passenger space is Ample. Despite all this interior room and comfort, reviewers say That the trunk of the Audi A8 is lacking. At just 13.2 cubic feet, the A8's cargo hold is small, not only compared to other super-luxury cars, but also compared to the 15.9 cubic feet in the Smaller Audi A6.