Segment

Premium Luxury Saloon

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Expect to Pay

75, 00, 000 INR Approx. Ex-showroom

Specifications- 8 cylindered 4.2 litre V-Type petrol engine, 5 valves per cylinder, SEFI fuel system and 7 auto-transmission gears.

The Good

o The car comes with a cutting edge technology and shoots up to 100km/h in just 7-8 seconds.

o The car is powered by a V12 engine which is highly efficient and responds to the throttle input instantly.

o Its 6 speed transmission ensures smooth and fuel efficient performance.

o Shift buttons on the back of the steering wheel provide touch easy manual shifting of the gears.

o Electronically controlled air suspension on all four wheels with infinitely adaptive damping system ensures smoother and safer drive.

o Its servotronic steering controls the power steering depending on the speed.

o The AFS (Audi Space Frame) increases the overall power to weight ratio without actually compromising on passenger safety.

o Electromechanical parking brake provides a parking brake function when the car is stationary.

o It comes with an electronic differential lock (EDL) which allows smooth starts on road surfaces that aren’t uniform in nature.

o Boss surround system is another valued feature for music lovers.

o Anti-theft system, electromechanical parking brake, integrated fog lamps, front seat belts, side guards, and other standard safety features are there in this car.

The Bad

o All the buttons in the front console are a little complex and not all that user friendly.

o Resale value in Indian market is not as good as BMW or Mercedes.

o Maintenance of the car can be costly.

o Availability of the spare parts can be an issue.

Xpert Opinion

The Audi 8 is one superbly built car with the most powerful engine under its segment. This German make exhibits the perfect combination of solidity, performance, and style. Audi is extremely user friendly and all the options (buttons) on the console are well placed and easy to use. This car is right there with the likes of Mercedes S class or BMW 7 series in terms of technology and performance. Moreover, it is not as expensive as a BMW or a Mercedes. All in all, it’s one car that’s definitely worth paying that much money for!

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