The ultimate Audi A8 driving REVIEW! 2022 A8 L 4.0 V8 Facelift - better than S-Class and 7-Series?

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  • This is our in-depth review of the 2022 Audi A8 L 60 TFSI (4.0 V8). We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
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    00:00 Audi A8 L facelift 2022 changes (Manhattan Grey)
    00:41 Comparison A8 s-line (Daytona Grey matt)
    01:00 New styling approach
    01:56 Digital Matrix LED technology feature
    02:34 Air suspension and more technology
    05:08 New OLED rear lamps
    06:54 Engines (V8 min. 10 l / 100 km, realistic 12 l / 100 km)
    07:37 Interior
    09:11 Seats
    09:34 Comparison BMW 5-Series luxury Sensatec seats
    09:44 Driving position
    10:25 Ambient lighting at night
    10:35 Comparison s-line interior
    10:52 Cockpit overview
    12:30 Audi virtual cockpit
    12:50 Head-up-Display (HUD)
    12:55 Infotainment system
    14:29 Executive rear seating with foot massage
    20:33 Trunk / boot
    21:37 Agile driving with gravel road traction and acceleration
    25:52 Driving the Atlantic Ocean Road in Norway
    29:12 Being driven in the chauffeur driving part
    33:37 Comparison Mercedes S-Class & Maybach executive seating
    33:48 Comparison BMW 7-Series executive seating
    34:34 Night driving experience with high beam lights
    #Audi #AudiA8
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  • @autogefuehl
    @autogefuehl  Před 2 lety +13

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    00:00 Audi A8 L facelift 2022 changes (Manhattan Grey)
    00:41 Comparison A8 s-line (Daytona Grey matt)
    01:00 New styling approach
    01:56 Digital Matrix LED technology feature
    02:34 Air suspension and more technology
    05:08 New OLED rear lamps
    06:54 Engines (V8 min. 10 l / 100 km, realistic 12 l / 100 km)
    07:37 Interior
    09:11 Seats
    09:34 Comparison BMW 5-Series luxury Sensatec seats
    09:44 Driving position
    10:25 Ambient lighting at night
    10:35 Comparison s-line interior
    10:52 Cockpit overview
    12:30 Audi virtual cockpit
    12:50 Head-up-Display (HUD)
    12:55 Infotainment system
    14:29 Executive rear seating with foot massage
    20:33 Trunk / boot
    21:37 Agile driving with gravel road traction and acceleration
    25:52 Driving the Atlantic Ocean Road in Norway
    29:12 Being driven in the chauffeur driving part
    33:37 Comparison Mercedes S-Class & Maybach executive seating
    33:48 Comparison BMW 7-Series executive seating
    34:34 Night driving experience with high beam lights
    #Audi #AudiA8
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  • @Casavult
    @Casavult Před 2 lety +224

    We need to petition for Thomas to bring back his famous moto! "Full HD, full length, let's go!" Please Thomas! 😄

    • @TheKapteinkoek
      @TheKapteinkoek Před 2 lety +7

      Probably because they film it in 4k instead of 1080p, so that sounds a bit funny 🤣

    • @szilagyimiklos1783
      @szilagyimiklos1783 Před 2 lety +9

      Couldn’t agree more!

    • @sbstn110
      @sbstn110 Před 2 lety +2

      Please NO! Oh dear God I can not hear that stupid line one more time!!!

    • @wendigo6667
      @wendigo6667 Před 2 lety +1

      When did he say that? I'm new here and I wanna find it.

    • @BAMFK
      @BAMFK Před 2 lety +2

      i watch 4K videos from 2015 on my 4K monitor...and i totally hate not 4K videos get outta here!

  • @lawrencefearon6830
    @lawrencefearon6830 Před 2 lety +43

    Years of watching driving reviews and this is the first time headlights were specifically reviewed at night. One of your best reviews. From the foot messaging to the spectacular interior and rare night driving headlight presentation - Thomas, you've outdone yourself. Nobody reviews as thoroughly as Autogefühl.

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před rokem +1

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  • @CarsGarage
    @CarsGarage Před 2 lety +20

    Great review.

  • @sultanniazi2394
    @sultanniazi2394 Před 2 lety +36

    Wow Thomas. I always double click my shoes to make sure they are cleaner before entering the car especially in winter and you did the same. Impressive 😊

  • @miguelmelchior986
    @miguelmelchior986 Před 2 lety +5

    Beautiful footage work on this review.
    Norway 💙

  • @christianbryant5617
    @christianbryant5617 Před rokem +2

    Ok this car has so much class and it’s so understated!! It makes it so exclusive.. like a beautiful ghost! I would definitely get this over an s-class.

  • @zarzaf6414
    @zarzaf6414 Před 2 lety +5

    Always nice reviews. Love the dark sky making the lights pop more and the scenery and for the car just love it. So much would like to sit in hte back with massage.

  • @TrumanBurbankFE
    @TrumanBurbankFE Před 2 lety +26

    Willkommen in Norwegen Thomas. Refreshing to see a fleet of new German steel from Ingolstadt invading our shores.😆

    • @miguelmelchior986
      @miguelmelchior986 Před 2 lety +4

      Your landscape.. 🤤

    • @tommyscaletta
      @tommyscaletta Před 2 lety +1

      Rename Audi to Blücher Automobile!

    • @davids.9707
      @davids.9707 Před 2 lety +2

      I toured the Audi facility in Ingolstadt and must say it was impressive.

  • @nathana567
    @nathana567 Před 2 lety +14

    Good to see a return to the +40 minute review, plz also bring back the introduction and music, and Lets Go!
    Great review

  • @alibaba9060
    @alibaba9060 Před 2 lety +4

    Absolutely amazing car! Great video!

  • @casamia995
    @casamia995 Před rokem

    your review was so impressive❤❤❤❤

  • @4d4md
    @4d4md Před 2 lety +11

    amazing shots and great review!

  • @TahoeKing
    @TahoeKing Před 2 lety +2

    Thomas work is always on a different level! Very well done reviews as expected from a top reviewer

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před rokem

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  • @DanielL.
    @DanielL. Před 2 lety

    Thank you for all fabolous VAG cars reviews👍

  • @mojah1
    @mojah1 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing
    I really enjoyed the review 👍

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před 4 měsíci +1

      thanks! please share and recommend!

  • @MarioDallaRiva
    @MarioDallaRiva Před 2 lety +1

    Danke, Thomas!
    You never mentioned you had a getaway home in Norway! 😸

  • @kyleneilson5313
    @kyleneilson5313 Před rokem +1

    Excellent review.. beautiful road for this review!!

  • @john_marki
    @john_marki Před rokem +1

    Amazing work Thomas & Crew! The night time review was a very intimate look into this vehicle! Thanks for all your hard work and for continually keeping animals in your thoughts. 👍🙏🖤

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před rokem

      thanks John !

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před rokem

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  • @nino_kO1
    @nino_kO1 Před 2 lety

    I real enjoyed this review.. and the car is amazing 👏 😍

  • @Kudosfromamsterdam
    @Kudosfromamsterdam Před 2 lety

    Great video yet again! How do you raise down exactly? 🤣 no wonder the A8 was confused 👋🏻

  • @BARATTI99
    @BARATTI99 Před 2 lety +5

    You can feel solidity, power, all-round reliability, luxury, efficiency and comfort just by looking at it.
    The interior especially. You can feel it’s just going to be a safe and perfect cruiser. Lovely sedan indeed.

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před rokem

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  • @arnenel8642
    @arnenel8642 Před 2 lety

    Good quality, awesome video

  • @koenigseggkid1678
    @koenigseggkid1678 Před 2 lety +30

    I agree the base A8 should be Luxurious not sporty. I love the new design very classy and elegant and better looking the the S and the 7.

  • @priscripzionz
    @priscripzionz Před 2 lety +1

    Such a great review,great job 👍

  • @TheSoloist1Alone
    @TheSoloist1Alone Před 2 lety +2

    Norway is beautiful, I’m in awe of the background 👀

  • @paullacey2999
    @paullacey2999 Před 2 lety +42

    With BMW styling going too radical(I dread what the next 7series will look like)and Mercedes-Benz making interiors like a nightclub,I think Audi might be Top Dog now!

    • @yes8032
      @yes8032 Před 2 lety

      Interior of the 7 series has been spy shotted it will look very similar like the iX i4

    • @JustinLHopkins
      @JustinLHopkins Před 2 lety +2

      Best description of the Mercedes interior. They’ve gone crazy with the ambient lighting and it looks so tacky. To distract from the lack of real luxury they distract buyers with flashy lights and screens.

    • @beinjar5634
      @beinjar5634 Před 2 lety +1

      Mercedes S Class is by far the best looking design from interior and exterior wise. It doesn’t look like previous predecessors. I understand that this is a facelift but all Audi and BMW looks the same

    • @directlinkrexx4409
      @directlinkrexx4409 Před 2 lety +1

      Funny thing is that many people would disagree with you and the sclass will outsell both audi and 7

    • @JustinLHopkins
      @JustinLHopkins Před 2 lety +4

      @@directlinkrexx4409 Which means nothing. A lot of people are attracted to bright lights and mistake all show for luxury and class. We live in a world where something as ugly as croc shoes sell, so people aren’t known for having the best taste lol.

  • @lojung6093
    @lojung6093 Před 2 měsíci

    Amazing review. Superb car! What kind of travel (back-)pack are you using? Next to your suitcase in the trunk

  • @krugmeup2162
    @krugmeup2162 Před 2 lety

    I love your driving videos.

  • @abdulazizkazee6976
    @abdulazizkazee6976 Před 2 lety

    Awesome review Thomas, however I have a request, I'm Abdul from Cape Town South Africa and love you to do an in depth review like this one, but of the Audi A8 60TDI VERSION PLEASE, IF POSSIBLE.

  • @HashMaster1776
    @HashMaster1776 Před rokem

    Loved my 2013 Audi A8. Now have a 21 Q7, thinking of going back to the four door “sleeper” sedan

  • @BergmannSS
    @BergmannSS Před 2 lety

    Welcome to Norway!:)

  • @fe00700
    @fe00700 Před 2 lety +7

    having used night vision assist for a year I can recommend it over heated steering wheel (well - yeah) or glass roof (yeah, whatever) for two reasons: 1) gives you that certainty during night driving that you can't get otherwise and 2) it reveals people in the cities during the thickest fogs (try it!) - so you actually know what's up ahead while you can't actually see that far ;)

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před rokem

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  • @IvanBoychuk
    @IvanBoychuk Před 2 lety +2

    This car is like building a future car on an old platform. Audi put so much tech into this car. Impressive

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před rokem

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  • @joedoe7236
    @joedoe7236 Před rokem +5

    An exceptional review like always, Thomas knows his stuff and stays unbiased. Disclosure: I own a A8L 55tfsi 2020 with everything on it except the rear seat comfort package which I don't really need since it is just me and my wife who use the car. If you manage to see the 2021 S580 review by Thomas you can feel his level of enthusiasm and excitement when the A8L features are presented (and this is hard to hide :)). He didn't explicitly tell you he prefers A8L over the competition but it is so so obvious:) to see.

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před rokem

      😎

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      @autogefuehl  Před rokem

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  • @larryhoudini3331
    @larryhoudini3331 Před 2 lety +23

    I love the night vision on my M5. It automatically activates at sunset, and has proven very beneficial in alerting me to the presence of deer. I can choose to have the image displayed on the central screen or not, but either way heat signatures continue to be recognized. I've found it very useful in the rural environment where I live. Those in well lighted urban surroundings might find it less necessary.

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před rokem

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  • @rashaxxl1
    @rashaxxl1 Před 2 lety +2

    This is absolutely fantastic !!! Love the A8 facelift.

  • @btoni2957
    @btoni2957 Před 2 lety +7

    I have bought 2021 type A8 AI predictive suspension and sport back differential . Is a fantastic car very sporty on dynamic and very comfortable on comfort+ - . I tried all : a8 , s class new - standard suspension and series 7 - executive suspension. A8 I considered the best . Night vision work also without to be activated on dash , one time on headup display appeared one red warning with animal and sound : was a deer - i stopped instant due to red warning- . I didn’t tried s class with e active body control maybe is more close as level with audi a8 predictive suspension ! But standard suspension s class is very bad in turnings so that i considered sclass 2021 third after a8 and series 7 .A8 displays and control easy and predictive to use ! S class is number 1 sure to inside ambient light which is really amazing but that from A8 is second and also nice ! Very correct review as usual thanks !

  • @joe_q_jr
    @joe_q_jr Před 2 lety +3

    The S-Class (W222) is somewhat floaty in suspension comfort mode. It feels very much like a Lexus LS400 (I know because we have both). In sport mode it feels like a classic, pre-2000s Mercedes: firm, with great wheel control.

  • @kennyzm
    @kennyzm Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome to see Thomas in my hometown Molde 😊

  • @adrianow77
    @adrianow77 Před 2 lety +1

    Another fantastic review by Thomas. Detailed and thorough as always. Greetings from Singapore. Just wanted to seek the views of fellow car enthusiasiants here if Audi engines still suffer the "drinking of engine oil" problem of yesterday years of the A4, A5 and Q5. Hopeful for some insights before making this big purchase. 🙏

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před rokem

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  • @JustinLHopkins
    @JustinLHopkins Před 2 lety +5

    Tasteful ambient lighting. Mercedes has gone absolutely insane with the lighting.

    • @hekuiman
      @hekuiman Před 2 lety

      Right! It’s everywhere, when it should be much more tasteful and clean looking.

  • @DarthSantaFe
    @DarthSantaFe Před 7 měsíci +1

    Nice job on the detailed review! As far as driving, comfort and ride quality, how does the A8 compare to the Bentley Flying Spur? I know it’s been a few years since you looked at that car, but considering depreciation brings those down almost to A8 prices, it’s had me curious.

  • @akcamelot
    @akcamelot Před 2 lety +2

    I can confirm Night Vision is working, helping and savings life...of pedestrians.

  • @Equssbaby
    @Equssbaby Před rokem +1

    Thomas, night time driving showing how effective are the headlamps during night driving…excellent! Also I appreciate driving during bad weather. A8 is impressive!

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před rokem

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  • @nicolasbois61
    @nicolasbois61 Před 2 lety +1

    The best car channel. Le meilleur, 🐸 Bravo

  • @ivlog3663
    @ivlog3663 Před 2 lety +6

    Super ausführlich, sehr gutes Video, wie immer :) ps. Super das man dezent darauf aufmerksam macht das es Leder Alternativen gibt und was deren Vorteile sind abgesehen vom toerwohl :)

  • @scap11
    @scap11 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Tapped the shoes before getting I .. and it’s a press car. What a gent

  • @k0mmunicat0r
    @k0mmunicat0r Před 2 lety +1

    Thomas, could you review latest maserati quattroporte?

  • @johnking4582
    @johnking4582 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the facelift!

  • @joeywatches
    @joeywatches Před 2 lety +1

    That Atlantic Ocean Road Bridge you drove on at 28:05 was the same road used in the new James Bond movie.... Suave Thomas driving a suave car in Suave Norway :D

  • @biswanathchatterjee5321

    Best in the world.i love this

  • @James_H1
    @James_H1 Před rokem

    Awesome 👏

  • @akcamelot
    @akcamelot Před 2 lety

    Hi Thomas, what's the realistic daily consumption with 60tfsi ? You mentioned economical mode only....

  • @gregorytrane7828
    @gregorytrane7828 Před rokem +2

    This is one beautiful and well executed automobile. I sensed the ambience, quietness and luxurious ride quality as if I was riding and sitting there myself. Audi leaves nothing to be desired in this generation and styling of the A8. Good review as always Thomas.

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před rokem +1

      thanks Greg!

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před rokem +1

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  • @ikgeignirengiu
    @ikgeignirengiu Před 2 lety

    A+ review as always Thomas. Any chance for Lexus NX (recent facelift), Facelifted citroen c3/Renault Captur/Kia Sportage driving reviews?

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před 2 lety

      yeah i ll try to deliver NX early next year indeed

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před 2 lety

      Lexus NX review is now here: czcams.com/video/KaZ5LMkYA44/video.html

  • @heartmechanic5838
    @heartmechanic5838 Před 2 lety +1

    Superb..👍

  • @nomeenize2782
    @nomeenize2782 Před 2 lety +1

    Zeigt ihr auch die Assistenzsysteme? Oder macht ihr bald noch ein Video dazu?

  • @mahlatsemothogoane1512

    Lol. Thomas confused the car when he said" The car raises down" if wasn't sure if it should go up or down
    Great review as always.
    Thomas is the Best

  • @shub141996
    @shub141996 Před 2 lety

    I think you should also upload short reviews

  • @appleboy3793
    @appleboy3793 Před 2 lety +18

    Why does this look more premium than the S Class? It looks more “full” and feels more cozy, meanwhile the S class even tho it’s beautiful it looks more hollow and feels cheaper

    • @ArgoBeats
      @ArgoBeats Před 2 lety +5

      A matter of design... Audi design is very much inspired by Bauhaus, which basically invented Design and where there were the greatest designers/architects. If you ask any designer or architect, most of them will say Audi design is in a different league compared to Mercedes and Bmw' ones.

    • @terokaakinen7061
      @terokaakinen7061 Před 2 lety +3

      And all the screens look totally retrofitted on the latest S-Class...

    • @ferfire9
      @ferfire9 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ArgoBeats Maybe at first sight but History has shown BMW holds de car design language crown since a long time ago. Look at the BMW cars and you might find them boring now, look at them in 10 years and they will look fresh and modern unlike Audi/Mercedes

  • @dasautogt
    @dasautogt Před 2 lety +1

    Said it here for another review recently..
    This is German long wheelbase luxury peak ICE for sure.
    Covid19 certificates. Looks like we'll be using them in all their different country guises for some time. 😒
    Excellent review as ever Thomas, stay safe through winter nthn hemisphere friends. 👍🙏

  • @michaelw6104
    @michaelw6104 Před 2 lety

    I truly believe that Audi is Thomas favorite vehicle lol

  • @James_H1
    @James_H1 Před rokem

    Autogefühl ❤️

  • @wolframschiemann7743
    @wolframschiemann7743 Před 2 lety +1

    "The car raises down again" interesting approach

  • @b286guy
    @b286guy Před 2 lety

    Thomas and A8 ♥️

  • @AMSillje
    @AMSillje Před 2 lety +2

    Thomas, I love your videos but rising down is not possible ;). Just a tip no complaint!

  • @jumboJetPilot
    @jumboJetPilot Před 2 lety +9

    I might end up upgrading my A6 to a new A8L but I haven’t decided yet. A few things that I’m not sold on, however:
    1. I really don’t like the whole “buttonless” cockpit thing. First off, it’s simply lazy design work. Secondly, I find it even more distracting than a cell phone as you don’t have the option to manipulate anything by feel alone. Thirdly, I think it’s only a matter of time before the NTSB regulates infotainment systems for the US market and if anything, this will result in reduced functionality so as to avoid driver distraction. Fourthly, in reading comments in many automotive forums, it’s clear that most people prefer physical seat, stereo, and HVAC controls. All else is a secondary function and can go on the infotainment.
    2. There is still way too much “piano black” veneer (which is actually just cheap plastic). That stuff scratches and fingerprints very easily. Carmakers, in general, need to consider this a junk material in the same way most customers do.
    3. On my A6 the ambient lighting is hidden underneath a lip that goes around the perimeter of the interior. You don’t actually see the ambient light source itself, only that which it is illuminating. Why have car makers (not just Audi) migrated away from that by making ambient lighting directly visible? Now you have all kinds of distracting ambient lighting reflections off of interior windows, chrome, piano black veneer, etc. Ambient lighting has moved away from being a pleasant interior additive into an unwanted distraction as a result.
    4. I was really hoping that Audi would migrate away from the cruise control stock, the way that other car makers have, by putting all cruise control functions in the form of steering wheel-mounted push buttons. On my A6, it’s seven different switch positions on the cruise control stock, the stock itself isn’t illuminated, forcing you to memorize all functions by touch/feel alone, and with many of those functions not intuitive at all. It’s location is such that I’m amazed I haven’t broken it off the steering wheel column yet as I constantly smack it with my left knee. Furthermore, I have activated the turn signal literally hundreds of times when I really was trying to move the cruise control stock upwards. Audi’s cruise control stock is collectively a terrible design.
    5. Personally, I really don’t like the collective automotive trend towards “cold white” gauge, instrument, switch, button, knob, etc. background lighting. It’s brash to look at, too bright even when dimmed, and lacks personality and what used to be a good form of automotive brand identity. Audi’s former 560nm (a deep red color) lighting that they used to use throughout their interior’s switchology and gauges looked far more pleasant to me at night. Better yet - allow customers to chose their gauge and switchology lighting color, not just the ambient lighting.
    6. Kudos goes to Mercedes for finally, after over 35 years, copying Ford’s dual split sun visor design. Ford’s dual split sun visor design should have long been the industry status quo by this point. This particular sun visor design allows you to simultaneously put one visor in your side window while the other remains in front of you so that you don’t have to continually flip your sun visor from front to side and back again as you change your vehicle’s direction on a curvy road in relation to the sun. I think this is a driver safety feature that should have long since been mandated by the NTSB for those vehicles entering the US market. My question is - why has Audi not yet copied this?
    7. Another Ford design that I think should be an industry standard - exterior mounted electronic combination keypads that allow you to lock and unlock your car without your key fob. Often times, people don’t want to have to carry their fob with them such as the beach, gym, sporting events, etc. With this keypad, you can lock your fob in the car and walk away. What’s further, once the doors are locked using the combination lock the engine is electronically disabled until the correct combination code is entered - preventing someone from being able to steal your car by breaking through the window.
    8. Much of the MMI’s functionality is available via a subscription only. In today’s world, data can be obtained via Bluetooth from other sources. For example, I can stream a high definition video or update the database on my MacBook Pro via Bluetooth from my iPhone using my iPhone’s data plan. There is no reason why a car can’t do the same. Audi forces you to use AT&T for a data plan (no other choice offered) and then, if you already are an AT&T customer (which I’m not) then you are not able to bundle your data plans together. Audi’s only concern is that its cars are receiving requisite data for OS updates, wireless diagnostics, HD mapping, etc. How that is obtained should be purely the customer’s choice.
    As I’ve said for decades now, it’s the little convenience features that make a car easier to live with on a daily basis that will win repeat customers. Customers don’t care to be dazzled by Audi’s electronically opening and closing HVAC vents that don’t add any useful functionality. But by adding little convenience features that make the car more useful and easier to live with on a daily basis - that’s what customers really want.

    • @JustinLHopkins
      @JustinLHopkins Před 2 lety +3

      Mercedes is the worst with the buttonless trend. Relying too much on current tech only dates the car faster.

    • @jumboJetPilot
      @jumboJetPilot Před 2 lety +3

      @@JustinLHopkins so true! Nobody seems to be making a race for more convenience features, better comfort, building a car that’s simply easier for owners to live with on a daily basis. Rather, they seem to be racing not merely for the Millennium Falcon, but rather, the space ship could actually beat it. And yet those same “space ships” often lack the most basic of conveniences and car makers end up looking stupid in the process. I can’t think of any other industry that has become more out of touch with its customer base than the automotive industry. And it seems to be only getting worse.

    • @beinjar5634
      @beinjar5634 Před 2 lety

      THE BEST OR NOTHING

    • @JustinLHopkins
      @JustinLHopkins Před 2 lety +2

      @@jumboJetPilot I agree. Also, I don’t want my car looking like some spaceship. Mercedes has gone way too far. It’s a tech overload and it will all be obsolete in a matter of years.

    • @jumboJetPilot
      @jumboJetPilot Před 2 lety +1

      @@JustinLHopkins absolutely! Hardware never keeps up with software. It’s never happened on any computer device from any industry. That high tech looking infotainment system will look obsolete in three years when it can no longer accept ever-evolving and ever-expanding software updates in an effort to keep it current. And because makers refuse to adopt a “plug and play” system where hardware can be easily removed and replaced with newer, better, and more capable hardware then that means you’re stuck with what you have at the time that it was purchased new. In so many ways I think carmakers are going down the wrong path.

  • @fatihegecoskun4571
    @fatihegecoskun4571 Před 2 lety +1

    You must make a comparison with Mercedes s and bmw 7 and Bentley too

  • @makeyour77
    @makeyour77 Před 2 lety

    Now that is a fine car there

  • @ronaldlamascus1944
    @ronaldlamascus1944 Před 2 lety

    We love our A8L! Fantastic automobile! Everything about it is an absolute pleasure from the way it drives and handles to the acceleration and sporty feel when you want or soft and luxurious at the touch of a control. I am somewhat puzzled by your aversion to “animal skins” (what’s up with that), as they are soft and supple yet very supportive and comfortable. And the animal was slaughtered already for human consumption and rather than fill a landfill with animal parts, the hides are repurposed for furniture including car seats. This newest model is a technical tour de force certainly with all of the latest features included in our new Q7 plus some that are proprietary to the A8/S8 lineup. Great review as always Thomas and what a gorgeous part of the world to video this review.

  • @ClaireYunFarronXIII
    @ClaireYunFarronXIII Před 2 lety +3

    1:41 Thomas the weatherman. 😂 Who knew my alternate reality fanfiction would come to life on the small screen. Best book-to-screen adaptation ever made. 😂

  • @asifsindhu1071
    @asifsindhu1071 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful location. Anyone know which lake that is?

  • @sevesellors2831
    @sevesellors2831 Před 2 lety +1

    Great review Thomas one of your best! Now which one would you buy? Audi A8, BMW 7 series or Mercedes Benz S class? I had the Mercedes loved it but could easily choose one of the others.

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před 2 lety +3

      Cheers! I did comment on that in the review, did u watch full length? :)

    • @sevesellors2831
      @sevesellors2831 Před 2 lety +1

      @@autogefuehl will watch again as I was interrupted! Many thanks!

  • @Vivra_Verra____
    @Vivra_Verra____ Před 2 lety +15

    German vehicles always looking sweet, especially Audi in my opinion. Nice review once again Thomas.

  • @anthonycooper7361
    @anthonycooper7361 Před rokem

    I noticed when I was visiting Germany 🇩🇪 most individuals opted for a hatchback over the sedans. My favorite car is the BMW i7 and the 911 4. Porsche touring. Question next time you test a car in Norway 🇳🇴 go up the hill.

  • @jandersen6802
    @jandersen6802 Před 2 lety

    Could you review the Rolls Royce Ghost too?

  • @viniciusmagnoni6492
    @viniciusmagnoni6492 Před rokem +1

    Fantastisch 👏🏻

  • @f1b1777
    @f1b1777 Před 2 lety

    What the difference in comfort plus ?

  • @mathswithchamuditha6575
    @mathswithchamuditha6575 Před 2 lety +2

    my dream a8

  • @tnuthay8860
    @tnuthay8860 Před 2 lety

    WOW! This is my favorite car

  • @davorvrki9449
    @davorvrki9449 Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic and beautiful car

  • @garysandiego
    @garysandiego Před 2 lety +1

    What about interior ambient noise compared to S Class and 7 Series?….

  • @ibrahimalharbi6363
    @ibrahimalharbi6363 Před rokem

    that Bridge @3:24 🤯

  • @Messerschmitt512S
    @Messerschmitt512S Před 2 lety +1

    Ohoh this car is real Gentlemen! and i love it more than 7 series and S class. This car is best by my mind

  • @keerthikumar6130
    @keerthikumar6130 Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderful video.....

  • @Ambienfinity
    @Ambienfinity Před 2 lety

    Facelift? Crikey, it IS a pretty big face it's had lifted onto it! We visited Norway in 2019, but never got to go down the Atlantic Road, amazing.

  • @ghostboy3207
    @ghostboy3207 Před rokem

    3:21 i think that he found the road of heaven

  • @wangyanming
    @wangyanming Před 2 lety +1

    28:03 beautiful bridge

  • @dutchurbandude674
    @dutchurbandude674 Před 2 lety

    I see here that the navigation has the Google satellite view but in the Nederlands i asked if its on the new a3 and that sald audi stop the collaboration so lts not possible .do anyone know how stil 2 get Google satellite view?

  • @Robert.Lavrik
    @Robert.Lavrik Před 2 lety

    Will the a7 also get a facelift in 2022?

  • @Z4YD
    @Z4YD Před 2 lety

    Please review the Audi a6 55 tfsi e avant PHEV

  • @eyalgolan26
    @eyalgolan26 Před 2 lety

    Very elegant classic 🚗 car

  • @thesloothy9348
    @thesloothy9348 Před 2 lety +2

    "The one that is crashing into you" should have spent a little bit extra and gotten the A8 🤣🤣.

  • @avrammaryus1948
    @avrammaryus1948 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow great video wow

  • @ThexBorg
    @ThexBorg Před 2 lety +2

    I love that front grille!

  • @a8s320
    @a8s320 Před 2 lety +2

    Looks totally like an A6

  • @thomassmithjr3557
    @thomassmithjr3557 Před rokem

    I see that the Audi A8L is a 6 cylinder now. What happened to the 8 cylinder A8L?

  • @fourq2049
    @fourq2049 Před 2 lety

    This is the only car Audi has that I would call luxurious

  • @rudyrosa10
    @rudyrosa10 Před 2 lety

    What's the name of that bridge and the reviews are great. Where are you at?

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před 2 lety

      Wasnt that explained/mentioned in the review? 😄

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před 2 lety

      Appreciated! Please recommend our channel 🤗

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  Před 2 lety

      Atlantic Ocean Road Norway