Audi A8 L

As you enter this luxurious getaway you would see the doors, dash, and console area engulfed in remarkable leather upholstery. The front seats are power-adjustable along with four-way lumbar. 

The latest system in this high-tech masterpiece offers a lot more features such as the centre console that comes with a dual-touchscreen infotainment system and most functions can be controlled through these touch screens which eliminates almost all hard buttons except for a single volume knob for the audio system. The interface might be a bit complicated to operate at first but are highly useful nonetheless.

It also has a spacious cabin which, of course, is an A8 hallmark because of the sedan’s long wheelbase. It can accommodate up to five people in its highly adjustable passenger seat which prioritizes comfort among others, but opting for four offers to remove the rear centre and provide massage functions in its heated and ventilated seats. It also comes with a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel in the dash with power sunshades, panoramic sunroof, and a quite decent headroom perfect for hanging out. However, the low cargo space may have taken the toll in this luxurious vehicle because of the excessive rear space.

You might catch a glimpse of this eye-catching beast that boasts the road with their considerable size which is as powerful as its engines. It measures 5267mm in length, 1949 in width, and stands tall at 1471 mm. 

The front fascia is taken up mostly by the broad single-frame grille that also carries the elegant full-LED headlights that curves a bit on its broad hood.

The Audi A8 comes in a variety of metallic paints including Glacier White Metallic, Florett Silver Metallic, Navarra Blue Metallic, Moonlight Blue Metallic, Seville Red Metallic, Mythos Black Metallic, Savannah Beige Metallic, Monsoon Gray Metallic, Terra Gray Metallic, and Vesuvius Gray Metallic. Other Audi exclusive paint collections can be accessed for a $3,900 surcharge soi shoppers can customize and choose from a larger palette. 

Overall, the A8-L is good with handling. The front and rear suspension are both powered by multi-link. The A8 also comes across as a bit numb and clumsy in aspects that you wouldn't is really highly unexpected.  Moreover, the ride quality can feel decidedly unrefined on less than perfect roads. It can be too soft over dips and crests, resulting in wallowy body motions, but then too firm over potholes and rough surfaces.

Powering up the Audi A8 L is the 2967 cc 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engine that can fire up to 333 maximum horsepower and 325 Nm torque. Its engine set-up is mated with 8-speed automatic transmission with an all-wheel-drive system.

The car usually covers around 5.3 seconds to accelerate from zero to 60 mph Meanwhile, its diesel version has a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine and fires up to 240 horsepower and 428 Nm for the maximum torque.

The braking is handled by discs for both front and rear. Its wheels are mated with an Anti-Lock Braking System with Driveline Traction control.

In the safety department, the Audi A8-L is also a lead runner. Apart from the needed airbags, child safety rear door locks, daytime running lights, and fog lamps, the Audi A8-L is also equipped with Tire Pressure Monitor, Electronic Stability Control.

Among other safety features of the Audi A8 L are the following: Side Impact Beams, Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags, Emergency Sos, Front And Rear Parking Sensors, Audi pre sense basic, Audi active lane departure warning, Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning, Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags, SIDEGUARD Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags, Airbag Occupancy Sensor, Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag and Rear Side-Impact Airbag, Rear Child Safety Locks. Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts, and Rear Center Back-Up Camera.

If you are up for a luxurious car that has a very nice infotainment system and decent performance, the Audi A8-L is definitely for you. Since it has a plethora of safety features and comfortable interior, this majestic car is a definite must-have.