2009 Audi A8

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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

The 2009 Audi A8 is a conservatively stylish car. Audi's huge grille looks most at home on this design, and its sharp, jewel-cut LED headlamps add to the sophisticated look. Reviewers find the car graceful, but aggressive.

• "The exterior is nice and refined." -- CNET
• "The Audi's restrained exterior styling is another strong point, we think, striking a sweet balance between muscularity and elegance." -- Edmunds
• "A stately overall design." -- Forbes
• "Elegant. That's how we'd describe the A8 in a word, but elegant in a forceful fashion that's not at all prissy. The A8's distinct wedge shape features a short front overhang, a low hood-line and a high, powerful tail. The shoulder line rises to the rear, creating the impression of a crouched beast ready to spring. The A8 is expressive in an understated Audi way, and people will know you mean business when you fill their mirrors. " -- New Car Test Drive
• "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." -- Automobile Magazine