The 2011 Audi A8: A Luxury Vehicle that Exceeds Expectations
As we take a closer look at the 2011 Audi A8, it's clear that this vehicle is not just a luxury sedan, but a masterpiece of engineering and design. The A8's all-aluminum construction and all-wheel drive system allow it to stand wheel-to-wheel with its German luxury competition, making it a formidable opponent in the world of high-end vehicles.
The Audi A8's elegant yet futuristic appearance is marked by pronounced grilles that drop down into its lower front lip, setting it apart from other luxury sedans on the market. As Tracy Metro and Jeff Vista note, "this car could really be a car from 20 years in the future," highlighting the A8's bold design statement.
However, as much as the A8's looks may turn heads, it's not all about aesthetics. The vehicle's interior is where Audi truly shines, continuing its tradition of clean, contemporary, and artistic design. NEA (New Edge Aerodynamics) is a key component in this area, providing a sleek and sophisticated look that sets the A8 apart from its competitors.
But what really makes the A8 stand out is its cutting-edge technology. The latest version of Audi's MMI system is the industry's best automotive interface for controlling vehicle information and entertainment. And, as an added bonus, the A8 comes equipped with a touchpad that recognizes hand gestures, an industry-first feature that makes navigation and control a breeze. "What's great is you don't even need to read the owner's manual to figure out how most of the features work," notes Tracy Metro.
The A8's standard 18-way power-adjustable front seats are already impressive, but available 22-way power-adjustable front seats take it to the next level, featuring pneumatic inserts that contour the seats for maximum comfort and support. And, with the six-way massaging feature, you'll feel like you're getting a built-in massage. Jeff Vista jokingly asks if they can go for a test drive before getting too comfortable, highlighting the A8's luxurious ride.
Under the hood, the 4.2-liter V8 engine produces 372 horsepower and sends it through an 8-speed automatic transmission to Quattro all-wheel drive. This setup allows the A8 to accelerate from zero to 60 in just 5.7 seconds, making it a standout performer on the highway. And, with air suspension that automatically adjusts ride height for better handling and fuel efficiency, the A8 delivers a smooth ride that's both comfortable and responsive.
But what really sets the A8 apart is its incredible gas mileage. With 17 miles to the gallon in the city and 27 on the highway, it's rivaling that of even the most fuel-efficient hybrid models. And, with a starting price of $78,000, the A8 is surprisingly affordable compared to its competitors.
As Tracy Metro and Jeff Vista conclude, "the power this styling the design the technology the incredible gas mileage makes this car one awesome luxury vehicle." Whether you're sitting in the back seat or behind the wheel, the 2011 Audi A8 is an exceptional driving experience that's sure to leave a lasting impression.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthe 2011 Audi a8 all aluminum construction all-wheel drive and high level of performance allow it to stand wheel-to-wheel with its German luxury competition everyone I'm Tracy Metro and I'm Jeff Vista and you're watching Auto traders new car review of the 2011 audi a8 it's a stately five passenger luxury sedan from a brand that prides itself on the latest technology and a finely crafted automobile the a8 elegant yet futuristic appearance is marked by the pronounced grilles that drops down into its lower front lip now of course you can absolutely tell that this car is an Audi but honestly given this design it could really be a car from 20 years in the future yeah it needs that standout styling to go up against the likes of the BMW 7 Series and the mercedes-benz s-class in fact this year outtie is poised to overtake BMW as the world's leading luxury brand and a key component to that effort is this a 8 one of the areas in which out II already shines is in their elegant interiors NEA a continues that tradition clean contemporary and artistic are words that come to mind now I keep telling Jeff that it's not all about looks because the a8 comes equipped with the latest version of audi's MMI system which is the industry's best automotive interface for controlling vehicle information and entertainment and check out the coolest feature in this car it has a touchpad that recognizes hand gestures that my friends is an industry-first and what's great is you don't even need to read the owner's manual to figure out how most of the features work and while the standard 18 away power adjustable front seats are great the available 22 way power adjustable front seats are truly awesome they've got pneumatic inserts that contour the seats to maximize comfort and they give you a great level support and turn on the six-way massaging feature and it's almost like having a built-in masseuse hmm but would you mind can we go for a test drive before you get too comfortable the a8 comes equipped with a 4.2 liter v8 engine sending 372 horsepower through an 8-speed automatic transmission to Quattro all-wheel drive this setup allows the AAA to go from zero to 60 in just 5.7 seconds which of course is great for merging on the highway and at cruising speed the a8 delivers a nice smooth ride thanks to its air suspension which not only automatically adjusts the car's ride height but it lowers the card for better handling and fuel efficiency and it pays off because the a8 gets incredible gas mileage 17 miles to the gallon in the city 27 on the highway so in the world of fuel efficiency the a8 is rivaling that of the hybrid s-class and is actually beating the 6-cylinder BMW 7-series well that's amazing yeah what's also surprising is that the a8 has a reasonable price when compared to its rivals at 78 thousand dollars this a8 comes in about four thousand dollars less than the BMW and about fifteen thousand dollars less than the Mercedes add that to outies long-term reliability and its resale value you've got one solid flagship on your hands so whether you're sitting in the back seat or the front seat the 2011 Audi a8 is one great place to be sitting the power this styling the design the technology the incredible gas mileage makes this car one awesome luxury vehicle for Autotrader I'm Tracy Metro and I'm Jeff visted thanks for watching auto traders new car review of the 2011 audi a8 right here on auto trader the ultimate automotive marketplacethe 2011 Audi a8 all aluminum construction all-wheel drive and high level of performance allow it to stand wheel-to-wheel with its German luxury competition everyone I'm Tracy Metro and I'm Jeff Vista and you're watching Auto traders new car review of the 2011 audi a8 it's a stately five passenger luxury sedan from a brand that prides itself on the latest technology and a finely crafted automobile the a8 elegant yet futuristic appearance is marked by the pronounced grilles that drops down into its lower front lip now of course you can absolutely tell that this car is an Audi but honestly given this design it could really be a car from 20 years in the future yeah it needs that standout styling to go up against the likes of the BMW 7 Series and the mercedes-benz s-class in fact this year outtie is poised to overtake BMW as the world's leading luxury brand and a key component to that effort is this a 8 one of the areas in which out II already shines is in their elegant interiors NEA a continues that tradition clean contemporary and artistic are words that come to mind now I keep telling Jeff that it's not all about looks because the a8 comes equipped with the latest version of audi's MMI system which is the industry's best automotive interface for controlling vehicle information and entertainment and check out the coolest feature in this car it has a touchpad that recognizes hand gestures that my friends is an industry-first and what's great is you don't even need to read the owner's manual to figure out how most of the features work and while the standard 18 away power adjustable front seats are great the available 22 way power adjustable front seats are truly awesome they've got pneumatic inserts that contour the seats to maximize comfort and they give you a great level support and turn on the six-way massaging feature and it's almost like having a built-in masseuse hmm but would you mind can we go for a test drive before you get too comfortable the a8 comes equipped with a 4.2 liter v8 engine sending 372 horsepower through an 8-speed automatic transmission to Quattro all-wheel drive this setup allows the AAA to go from zero to 60 in just 5.7 seconds which of course is great for merging on the highway and at cruising speed the a8 delivers a nice smooth ride thanks to its air suspension which not only automatically adjusts the car's ride height but it lowers the card for better handling and fuel efficiency and it pays off because the a8 gets incredible gas mileage 17 miles to the gallon in the city 27 on the highway so in the world of fuel efficiency the a8 is rivaling that of the hybrid s-class and is actually beating the 6-cylinder BMW 7-series well that's amazing yeah what's also surprising is that the a8 has a reasonable price when compared to its rivals at 78 thousand dollars this a8 comes in about four thousand dollars less than the BMW and about fifteen thousand dollars less than the Mercedes add that to outies long-term reliability and its resale value you've got one solid flagship on your hands so whether you're sitting in the back seat or the front seat the 2011 Audi a8 is one great place to be sitting the power this styling the design the technology the incredible gas mileage makes this car one awesome luxury vehicle for Autotrader I'm Tracy Metro and I'm Jeff visted thanks for watching auto traders new car review of the 2011 audi a8 right here on auto trader the ultimate automotive marketplace\n"
