Audi A8 2018 in-depth review - Carbuyer
Vložit
- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- Audi A8 review: carbyr.uk/1ihwwdY
Watch our latest video: bit.ly/carbuyervideos
Sign up to Carbuyer’s newsletter for the latest videos, news, reviews and advice: carbyr.uk/2jFdbFj
Audi's latest A8 is undoubtedly a technological tour de force and one that introduces new levels of interior design, quality, comfort and style - even for Audi, which is accepted as the master of the art. It's a shame it doesn't look more distinctive on the outside, but the A8 is closer to the Mercedes S-Class for smoothness than ever before and won't disappoint a demanding driver, either. With advanced 'level 3' piloted driving technology on the way, along with a plug-in hybrid e-tron and W12 petrol flagship, the future of the A8 is more exciting than it looks.
SUBSCRIBE to Carbuyer for new videos every week: bit.ly/17k4fct
Audi A8 prices and specs: carbyr.uk/2kXU7Ut
Mercedes S-Class review: carbyr.uk/1O7trvh
Jaguar XJ review: carbyr.uk/2kX9T29
BMW 7 Series review: carbyr.uk/2kY4HLh
Lexus LS review: carbyr.uk/2CkaBOH
Luxury cars playlist: carbyr.uk/2kXXnzm
Best luxury cars: carbyr.uk/1ErFpqi
Follow James Batchelor
Twitter: / jrrbatchelor
Instagram: / mrjbatchelor
Follow us:
Twitter: / carbuyeruk
Facebook: / carbuyeruk
Instagram: / carbuyeruk
Subscribe to Auto Express magazine: subscribe.autoexpress.co.uk
Carbuyer makes car buying simple. We're the only automotive brand that's approved by the Plain English Campaign, delivering you clear, concise and easy to understand information about the things that really matter when you're choosing - and buying - your next car.
www.carbuyer.co.uk
Every week, Carbuyer's CZcams channel brings you simple and entertaining reviews on every major make and model that's available for sale in the UK. Plus you'll find frequently-updated top 10 features and the occasional group test for good measure.
If you want even more helpful information, head over to Carbuyer.co.uk where you'll find in-depth reviews of more than 500 cars, alongside the best buying advice and dozens of features helping you to narrow down your car buying shortlist. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Please remove the unnecessary colour grading (which looks like a tacky instagram filter), it doesn't really belong to this kind of review. It's fine on Top Gear videos but here when you wish to see the details the filter is only distracting
Agree completely and most do still prefer to touch and turn knobs.
Almost every review I saw says Audi A8 is way ahead of competition in terms of tech.
Naturally, since its the newest player in the game. However, tech is not what solely counts in this segment and for the customers. Having sat in the new A8 I do like the fit and finish of the materials, but he is right when he says the interior does feel clinical and cold. I felt the same.
getting rid of the mmi controller was a huge fucking mistake
HenryPkzin I’d like to experience it for myself but I’d have to agree at this point, a refinement off the MMI along with touch screens would’ve been better I think.
But does it come with an option for a refrigerator or folding tables in the rear? Only s class has that
The camera filters/color editing is a bit too overkill. You guys need to cut back on it imo.
Does anyone know which year the A8 was fitted with adaptive cruise control with stop and go, and active lane assist that will turn the steering wheel for you?
Nice Video Mr Batchelor. Keep up the good work,loving your reviews😊
When you were showing the cars exterior why was the snow in the background going upwards
I think it was falling leaves - run in reverse for effect.
I think this sort of interior is going to age a lot worse than traditional knobs etc.
lol what? The software on those screens could get updated down the line. How do you do that with knobs? Paint over them?
Yes , looks more like a electronic appliances
I agree. I would take lovely high quality tactile buttons over a bunch of tablets any day. Tech ages badly... In a few years you will have slow software that they don't update anymore, dead pixels, resolution will appear low and so forth. Don't forget the finger prints!
What are you taking these videos with? A calculator??
King of the luxury class. The S8 will be an animal once released
Not sure how it’s the king. It’s never managed to get near an S Class in terms of sales.
Robitussin Ethanol This is just a bigger A3 from 2013 with more touch screens lol
Georgi Ivanov lololol
Georgi Ivanov and s class is just a 2003 a class with bigger trunk
YaBoiBobby Literally every single thing is different.
Great to see u again James. I thought you might have left us.... Great review.
has the car in the video had a paint repair on the rear offside door, or is it just a poor paint match?
What's up with the weird skew line above the vents at 0:58 ?
Is James the driver included on the top end model?
The video production quality in this video is really good. Tastefully graded with focus pulls.
Great review. Love your sense of humour.
Is it possible to get cooled seats front and back?
pelleper yes, the old one had it
What is audi model to complete with merc E class and bmw 5 series. I know a4 is on par with 3 series and c class, a8 with s class and 7 series. A5 and a7 is a sportback not saloon. So kinda lost. Lol.
repz 91 the A6?
I loved the fact that you said that a lot of tech doesn't equal luxury, it's what I thought too. I think the new A8 is a bit too gimmicky.
Great review James
Nice car and review😊😉
tbh I prefer using a swivel wheel to operate the infotainment system the touch pad is a bit too fiddly to use
why is your steeringwheel in glovebox?
is this a new car? the leather seems to be a bit dates on 3:18
Great as always James.
Happy New Year!
Such a nice background tune 🎶...name please anyone?
Great review ! As you said the center screen is to down below thats why its kinda dangerous to use, imagine driving around on the highway/autobahn with 100mph and struggling with the touchscreen, you always have to look down to the screen
Does it have a spare tire?
This was weird, everything said up to the last 30 seconds of the video led you to believe it was a positive review.
Finally someone summed it up honestly !!!
Some people aren’t really into ultra modern with all of the touchscreens etc. But that’s one of my favorite things about Audi’s new interiors. I love the futuristic look.
Anybody knows what color is it?
still waiting for the day someone leapfrog merc s class. I hope next gen 7 series will do it.
Which interior is quieter? The Mercedes or the Audi?
a thank you to the editor who did the transition at 6:07. it was noticed. very smooth!
Great review and on point, I drive the new A4 with with MMI and virtual cockpit. I love it, but with the new A8 I think Audi has gone to far with touch sensitive screens. It is distractive and not so easy to use as latest MMI, you need to stretch your arm all the time....and that is not the point of luxury !
gregaburo Jesus...its future. They are inovating and risking. And so far successful. If Vw group is satisfied with audi results.
James, this is your best review so fart.
You want the guy to fart during his best review?
Amir Adil yeah James,fart bro
We have to remember that the people that can afford a car like this, wouldn't be driving it themselves. This is a typical prime minister car. I absolutely love the new design, it's sleek and toned down and doesn't scream "look at me!". That's why Audi's A8 class has always been close to my heart. It's elegant yet subtle, and the new interior design is brilliant! In my opinion, a car that easily beats the S-Class.
Absolutely right! After you get out from the car next thing they look at to see if you wear a ROLEX, a kilogram of gold, and Armani appearal. I own one and I am very happy about everything this car offers.
solid review and I respect your opinion James.... I believe Audi have hit a home run with this car to the point where its all about preference rather than any real compromise when compared to the s class... for the record combining all that tech in a full functional car its a feat not even Tesla and Volvo have perfected sounds pretty special to me but that's just my preference
Video quality very bad what camera did you used
The drivers side window is filthy! Very noticeable at around the 11 minute & onward mark. So much tech packed into this car ~ so much to go wrong.
Is like comparing Boeing or Airbus, Apple or Samsung
Hard to choose
Boeing over Airbus, Apple over Samsung. Not that hard.
Slimecrazy234 apple over Samsung hahaha good one
If its at the same price you would be a fool to pick Samsung over Apple
Slimecrazy234 samsung has had Most of the features that Apple is introducing this year ever since 2014
Samsung's application of features is always half assed. The phones are made from off the shelf software and hardware.
I agree with you James, too much technology, every simple process becomes a nightmare to do
Best review of this car so far. I absolutely agree - it‘s a tech overkill and a step back in case of usability. Not everything what is technically possible make sense or needs to be shown. Since years everybody explains that BMW‘s i-drive is by far the benchmark in usability.
I have a soft spot for Audis, but I fully agree with your critisims about this car, it doesn't feel special and too much tech going on for my liking, GREAT REVIEW
You have a very soft spot in your brain, i would think...! "Too much tech going on for my liking..." LMFAO!
What level of tech would you satisfy enough, Mr. wiseguy....? Actual Audis are the best and most modern cars you can get. The first electric SUV which is coming from Audi next year or 2020, with its electric components completely developed with Porsche, will be the best electric car on the road too.
And then still the 2002 key. And the Saab headlights
Audi A8's outlook itself wins the race with S-Class
Wait, am I the only one who stores the car manual book in the glovebox, tissues, chargers etc etc? Crisps in glove box? Dafuq
This guy seems to hate Audis
Yea Mercedes fan 😂
Tommy Audi Citroen Porsche Alfa Rolls Lambo Tesla Nothing special about them, mostly driven by idiots
I think he hates cars.
Watch his r8 V10 ewview,,,,,,
Michael Gove spotted at 4:22 ?
This segment is traditionally dominated by the S-Class, 7 Series and A8 are fabulous cars but if we look at global sales for all three, the S-Class outsells both 7 Series and A8 combined. I find it quite an achievement that a car which is basically 5 years on the market is still able to hold its position so well. I wonder what the next generation S-Class will do...
whats the price of this car in dollas?
I am annoyed that Audi ditched the swivel wheel. However, with the touchscreen you take your eyes off the road, but the autonomous system can guide and correct your driving asking it. It also gives the MMI system more features and makes it quicker to use. I'm an Audi fan so obviously I'll like this car but the A8 is all about technology and the future so they had to make changes.
this geezer is such a chief
I can honestly say I have never heard anyone speak more British than this gentleman
Awesome car
great and honest review. I have to say I dont like the color grading or dynamic range in your video(too blown out)
I see lots of people commenting on how removing the turn knob is a mistake, but I assume that not a single person in this comment section actually used the new system.
I would appreciate those tail lights on the rest of the audi models : A3/4/5/6/7,Q.....
Josef 03 I actually don't like the light strip that goes all the way across
Think Audi has under-delivered with new A8 especially if you compare it against it's Prologue Concept origin, it's like Audi simply tweaked and pasted on the fascia from the concept car and merely updated the rest of the bodywork. Interior is super fantastic and refined but have to add it also has a sense of coldness like in a laboratory unlike more natural set-up of an S-Class. Great comparison of TFT screens and it's functions with Velar. Top review there and a Happy 2018.
Wait until all the tech goes wrong, would hate to own one outside the warranty period
Still the 2002 Key. And the Saab light :( and the BMW 7 serie backseat controller is the same.
All that level 3 autonomous driving is the same thing available in the S class and Lexus LS 500, those cars can navigate you on the road and round bends too with your hands off the steering for a period of time, it slows down to a stop and speeds again. The Lexus even has a feature that follows the car in its front even if that car changes lane or takes a bend. This system works in situations when the lines on the lane aren't clear or demarcated properly. The Audi doesn't do that at all if i may add, the self parking feature is available on the S class, 7 series and Lexus ls 500 in certain markets as well. That feature is market dependent simple, i don't see anything mind blowing in this car that isn't in the competition. Audi just caught up with the rest in my opinion, there are tech luxury features available in the new Lexus ls not even in this Audi. I like the touchscreen set up though in this A8, it's very nice especially with the hand writing recognition but that's also available on the new Range Rovers and BMW 7 series. The interior design and luxury finishing of this car i must say is the worst of the top 4 flagship models i.e S class, Lexus LS 500, Audi A8 and & 7 series. I don't want to judge the Jaguar cause it's old and will wait for the new generation which should be soon.
Do a Toyota Corolla Verson 2017 please
Pause at exactly 0:03 look at his face lmao
It does look special
The fixation with touch screen controls is dangerous. How many accidents have there been with a driver's eyes off the road as he/she fumbles about changing a setting. Don't get me started getting flashed as a "thankyou" by a car with LED's or xenons !
1:30 so innovative... the MMI plus in A3, A4 etc can do this, too, as the Controller has a touch field on it. The Touch in the A8 will be awful to navigate through while driving and will have many fingerprints after using it. I'll rather stick with the classic MMI Controller
Good review once again.
Agree about the cabins recently, lovely quality and great to look at but too clinical. I’ve moved away from the A6 after 10 years with Audi into a 5 series, it feels far more luxurious and cosy.
terrible filter.....
I learn my vocabularies here. Thanks.
Spot on review. Isn't it strange how misguided car manufacturers are in terms of ergonomics are these days? Touch screen are useful for devices used on a couch, but not in traffic!
I guess it depends on where u define “special” in China, the biggest auto market in the world, audi has always been no.1 in every segment of luxury cars. Government limos ect theyre mainly A8Ls that’s how special it is.
Stuff techs in car doesn’t means luxury, great review
i own an AUDI, an a3. it's a really nice, reliable car, but i could never do a merc to audi comparison without blushing!
2:38. Bag of crisps on an A8? Really?
Haha ikr!
No picnic tables???
Great Video Review. The Mercedes S-Class remains the best Luxury Car but the New Audi A8 Is a great alternative
There's no such thing as too much technology in an Audi. If you're looking for less, how about going with a company that doesn't use "Advancement Through Technology" as its slogan.
Amazing car audi smashed it
Time to start saving up until it becomes cheap in a few decades
Great review and beautifully shot! Thanks!
It's looks like the Lincoln Continental in the back
It's just so... anonymous! 10:32 is spot on.
Audi is the KING 👑 of the RINGS ⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️👌👍
The ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM is the big daddy in the luxury car class
where's matt?
OFF GETTING HIS FRECKLES POLISHED.
Looks like it has braces. Yuk.
Nowdays cars are so relaxing that they are becoming dangerous, you can fall asleep while driving them.
Another top review from Batch, much better reviewer than the over-giggly Mat at CarWow
Stuart Price reported, Matt at least sounds like a normal guy lol
Audi brand is about technology and progress. If you want the knobs and switches go get a Benz but I bet u would feel at least five years behind the tech when your inside.
I have been driving A6 tfsi for four yrs. the suspension is so bad...not getting an Audi ever again
the 7 series can't beat the s class. what makes you think the new a8 can?
Why is James (May) every limo’s chauffeur?
Soooo... during driving you can bug the driver by pushing and pulling his seat forward? Oh yeah, that is really going to be safe. :).
Always good reviews, stopped watching this one as it was out of focus or just made fuzzy, irritating to the point of not watching ... dont think it was my telly as everything else is fine :-(
right I've had enough I'll have to buy Soft lad some new pants he's got them reds one again
Why does this reporter refer to the various power accessories as "electric" rather than simply "power" or "power operated"?
Electric is a rather dated term and not at all a nice thought when used in reference to seats or chairs !!!!