What’s hot…
- Subtle facelift has somehow made a significant difference to the styling, transforming the A8 in to an imposing quality saloon.
- Our A8 was powered by the 3.0-litre TDi diesel engine, which has a punchy 258bhp and thanks to its aluminium construction, despite its considerable size and weight, it is kind at the pumps with a 47.9mpg combined fuel figure
- With 155g/km CO2 and a 27% tax charge, running this big Audi on the business is surprisingly affordable.
- Quattro four-wheel drive system gives huge traction advantage, allowing all that power and torque to be well controlled. Grip levels are huge, even if feel through the steering wheel is a little remote
- Cabin is absolutely first class, with superb material quality and excellent construction standards
- Enormous fuel tank means a range of 700 miles between filling stations is perfectly achievable
- LED-matrix headlights are exceptionally good, providing superb illumination of the road ahead without causing any distractions for oncoming motorists
What’s not…
- Rear legroom is disappointing, with cars from segments far below offering more space
- Boot space is also lacking compared to rivals, with just 510 litres available
- Ride quality suffers on rougher roads, with imperfections thumping through to the cabin
- Stubby, but stylish, gearstick can be awkward to operate at times
