2008 Audi A8 Exterior Review

#3

in Super Luxury Cars

Based on analysis of 34 A8 reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $70,690 - $70,690
Invoice: $65,741 - $65,741
MPG: 16 City / 23 Hwy
Get local dealer price quotes:

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.7
Performance:8.7
Exterior:NA
Interior:8.3
Safety:NA
Reliability:4.0

Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

The 2008 Audi A8 received minimal exterior upgrades for the new model year, but Forbes says it retains its "stately overall design."

The 2008 Audi A8 is attractive but not overly flashy. "Elegant. That's how we'd describe the A8 in a word, but elegant in a forceful fashion that's not at all prissy." New Car Test Drive says, later noting, "The A8 is expressive in an understated Audi way, and people will know you mean business when you fill their mirrors." Automobile Magazine says Audi took the safe road with the new, well-proportioned A8: "The sheetmetal -- its Armani suit -- that wraps around the car is the best representation of the current Audi styling language and the huge full-length grille looks bold and luxurious."

Exterior Trims

The 2008 Audi A8 comes as the base trim A8, the extended wheelbase A8L.

Review Last Updated: 7/15/08