Overview
The 2015 Audi A8 Sedan is a fullsize sedan offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $77,400. For that price, it mainly competes with the BMW 7 Series, the Jaguar XJ, and the Porsche Panamera. Between 2 trims, the 2015 Audi A8 Sedan offers 3 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.0L supercharged V6 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission capable of making 333 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque.
If more power is required, there is also a 435 horsepower making 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine paired with the 8-speed automatic transmission. The Audi A8 Sedan reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.3 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.3 seconds with the V8 engine. The Audi A8 Sedan can manage a combined fuel economy of 22 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the Audi A8 Sedan comes in really pull you towards itself.
The 2015 Audi A8 is the epitome of luxury right alongside its German rivals and even outruns them in some cases like technology. A strong powertrain, premium cabin, and agile handling make the Audi A8 a strong offering in the full-size premium luxury sedan segment. The "HappyRider2011" showcases all that is good and everything that is lacking in the video below.
Key observations in the video:
- Great ride and handling
- Latest technology on offer
- Premium and feature-loaded cabin
- Trunk space could have been better
- Poor fuel economy
