Audi A8 saloon (2010-2017) review - Carbuyer / Mat Watson

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12 жыл бұрын

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It doesn't matter if you're looking for a car to drive, or to be driven in, the A8 is thoroughly impressive in both areas. It packs a host of clever technology to make the driving experience as seamless as possible, including lights that are connected to the sat-nav and will illuminate junctions, bend round corners and even dip when they sense oncoming traffic. A system called Audi Drive Select also features, and allows drivers to tweak the steering, suspension and gearbox to make the car more sporty or more comfortable. The cabin itself is finished in high-grade materials and is very logically laid out. Customers looking for a bit more space to stretch out in the rear can opt for the long wheelbase version.
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@davisdesigns1153 5 жыл бұрын

Prices are coming down nicely 🙂👌

@enai-lo 4 жыл бұрын

20k euros and you can have one in France or a 7 series or s class

@TJ-nx9yr 4 жыл бұрын

In Germany you get a A8 with 82k Kilometers for only €9.000. Absolutely brilliant

@iniuni1447 4 жыл бұрын

And they had reason for that 🤣

@kahwailam3313 4 жыл бұрын

🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝😎😎😎😎

@emil7088 3 жыл бұрын

TJ wo findest du das?

@user-zj7ks6pu2z 11 ай бұрын

It’s Mat Watson from CarWow.

@user-dc9oq2pr6v Ай бұрын

And next to me is yianni from yiannimize

@Superblyme139 11 жыл бұрын

You just gotta love Audis simplicity

@Mik5OO 12 жыл бұрын

just in case you were wondering, the entry level 3L diesel version goes from 0 to 60 in 6,2 second!

@a_single_white_female 10 жыл бұрын

It's funny to me how they always complain about Audi/Volkswagen looks. How they lack "style" and all of that, but I think Audi/Volkswagens have the best looking design of ANY cars. It's that very subtle elegance that really does it. The cars aren't acting like they have anything to prove, because they've already proven it.

@snakecold6755 9 жыл бұрын

If you not technical educational!

@thereturnofdiebayern6535 9 жыл бұрын

People who complain are those who can't afford.

@jonatanlossius 8 жыл бұрын

indeed!

@merlin7951 8 жыл бұрын

+a single white female You've probably never seen a Mercedes Benz then.

@gensaito2309 7 жыл бұрын

a single white femaleさ

@lilrickz187 7 жыл бұрын

Based on uber. I have been in s class, Audi A8 (on Sunday) and the Beamer. From experience Audi is comfortable than the s class and Beamer is more sporty feel and quicker throttle response

@exoticcarfan 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you for finally putting the review up on KZfaq.

@davidmichael3189 3 жыл бұрын

Andy has pulled out all the stops? Well Done Andy.

@PkBooYa 12 жыл бұрын

They all make amazing vehicles period. When the time comes where you can buy one, then you would appreciate it no matter if it's a bmw, an audi, or a mb.

@kashifmumtaz007 Жыл бұрын

I m using Audi A8L, very first time and i very much happy to have this - its been 2 months and I feel so good. alhumdulilah.

@RevvingRings Жыл бұрын

Congrats bro it's amazing car I'm in love too and I own one since 2 years

@ataxie 8 жыл бұрын

How did these people loose the world war..

@utubecomment21 8 жыл бұрын

+ataxie How are people still so dumb to buy German. Audi, VW and BMW have been the most costly and unreliable car ownership experiences. I thought all cars were as unreliable as German cars, until i bought a Toyota

@2013branth 8 жыл бұрын

For the very same reason you thought they would've won. They went overboard on quality, while the everyone else went for quantity. Even the finest meat grinders can jam.

@rytiskurcinskas7179 8 жыл бұрын

Anthony i love the part about the meat grinders :D

@thecoolguy775 6 жыл бұрын

utubecomment21 because not everyone’s poor. The rich can afford to pay for the expensive maintenance

@kilerbuble 6 жыл бұрын

Narcotics

@zeroimpetuous 11 жыл бұрын

Matt...you are just awesome!! Best reviewer of all times!!! Please don't ever leave Carbuyer! :)

@humanperson4605 3 жыл бұрын

Aged like milk lol

@zeroimpetuous 3 жыл бұрын

@@humanperson4605 Damn...

@duncanidaho7494 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@davem6024 3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing Mat Watson back in the days

@Ultranationalist941 11 жыл бұрын

Wow its like a cockpit... The shifter and the panel... Amazing

@bennicool888 11 жыл бұрын

I am wondered now.. Nice to hear that from you, never expect that...

@alek908 12 жыл бұрын

this car just looks beautiful

@akamjballar 12 жыл бұрын

Love your reviews.

@therealbajan522 8 жыл бұрын

I like the understated look.

@BoeingvsAirbus1578 11 жыл бұрын

The insignia was first displayed in 2008 at the British International Motor Show in London on 23 July. So the Mondeo had already been out way before then. That's even before it started sales,the Opel Insignia was made available in European dealerships in October 2008.

@davem6024 3 жыл бұрын

Before then this car was new, what you said about it was completely positive compared to what you said about the last year of this generation of the Audi A8 as it has started to feel outdated over the years due to the amount of tech its rivals have. However, this car is still a very cool luxury car for anyone looking for one!

@vermilion5559 6 жыл бұрын

These videos are great!

@rare6499 11 жыл бұрын

Sure I could barely afford a brochure let alone buy the car...but it makes me very happy Audi still make a W12 A8 in this day and age. Means I can dream. Love the W12. Just that little badge on the wings. Awesome.

@robotmamo 11 жыл бұрын

My dad recently bought an Audi S8, and I can say. The B & O speaker system is by far the best speaker i have heard in a car. And those tweeters! Every time he turns the car on i just stare at them :p

@njabeerpashars7200 5 жыл бұрын

Lord of the rings Audi A8 💪 beauty and the beast 👌 😍

@thedarkknight4243 11 жыл бұрын

good video, please do a review on a 2012 Toyota Highlander 4x4 limited

@iFilmSuperCars 12 жыл бұрын

Great review!

@mohammadal-abbasi7247 2 жыл бұрын

Good’all Matt!

@blackcub3s 4 ай бұрын

Matt was already funny before carwow 😊.

@sumairaawan 11 жыл бұрын

Nice A8L and nice review

@indepthcarreviews4796 11 жыл бұрын

beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

@stokanuskvnp 12 жыл бұрын

I want to travel the world with this car!

@BoeingvsAirbus1578 11 жыл бұрын

Funny you should say that, I have the vehicle specification for my A1 right here, I had to add what one could expect as standard on a Mondeo, optional on my A1. So, here we go: my top spec Black edition 1.4 TFSI 185ps petrol S-tronic had to have these options fitted which are seen as 'basic' by many people: Parking sensors, auto dimming rear view mirror, cruise control, heated and folding mirrors, tyre pressure indicator, floor mats, leather steering wheel, an armrest, heated seats...

@BoeingvsAirbus1578 11 жыл бұрын

I have more of an idea than you ever will. When speccing up mine I had to scroll through the pain staking list of options (because nothing is standard) and I know what is included in the A1s optional packages. Every car with leather trim nowadays has a leather door insert... nothing special. The Mondeo is packed with chrome as standard, and has carbotex or aluminium door spears too, even the electric window switches, the USB port, or the glove box handle is surrounded in chrome in the Mondeo.

@HenrySkye1 12 жыл бұрын

you should do a speaker test on how good the sound system in the car is!!

@markuslc1888 11 жыл бұрын

Listen to h/k in the e-class w211 and the burmester 3D sound in the new s-class. The tweeters from B&O are magnificant when it comes to design and function

@omaxem79 12 жыл бұрын

Maybe not where you're from. But the base 3.0l TDi and the Hybrid are both available with FWD only in Europe.

@1989rs500 12 жыл бұрын

please review the FOCUS 1.0 ecoboost and if possible compare it with vw golf 1.4tsi

@DaSpaceJammer 11 жыл бұрын

That is a gorgeous car

@wssnwwssloswysvwewww 10 жыл бұрын

This car is the best

@HAGFmusic 9 жыл бұрын

Carbuyer If its not a secret , can you ask Me what Wireles Lavalier Mic Do You use for video . Thanks and sorry poor English

@cb7pwn 10 жыл бұрын

gorgeous car, elegant, low profile.. gentlemens wheels

@TheFireflies91 11 жыл бұрын

My dream car.

@gergelykondas7842 10 жыл бұрын

I really like this car. Simple marvellous!

@jhp555 9 жыл бұрын

any changes? btw this and all new 2015??

@younghovcu 12 жыл бұрын

Don't even need to see this review to "Like" it, I LOVE THIS CAR lol

@yogaprawira4799 8 жыл бұрын

looking good, may one day I'll get it, who knows

@SuperSedans 11 жыл бұрын

OK but interior room is quite importand in this kind a car, don't you think? Do you like design this Audi D4 better than Merc W221??? am only asking

@kiehm93 10 жыл бұрын

Can you make a Review of the VW Phaeton?

@BoeingvsAirbus1578 11 жыл бұрын

Not available in your country, most likely. But it is a dealer fit option.

@rhodrijm 12 жыл бұрын

It's huge!

@BoeingvsAirbus1578 11 жыл бұрын

As with the optional extras, I was talking about the insignia, not the Mondeo. I was saying at least it offers a wide range of options and accessories.

@rob_p7 12 жыл бұрын

I love this car!

@totocloe 12 жыл бұрын

YEAHH YOU USE GEARBOX AND NAV SYSTEM WITH LEFT HAND. GENIUS

@User-mr3ti 2 жыл бұрын

Masterpiece

@lesliechow4719 9 жыл бұрын

:O are you a wizard? who was driving when you were back there

@trekadvisor2865 4 жыл бұрын

hows that down-pipe exhaust vibration?

@JeremyJamesNRichard 10 жыл бұрын

This one is beautiful

@BoeingvsAirbus1578 11 жыл бұрын

Then a Titanium X Sport in panther black with 2.0 240ps EcoBoost may be the one you might want to take for a little test run.

@pimbech 11 жыл бұрын

Please higher the volume for the video's before rendering them. I always need to turn my volume very high in order to hear what you are saying. Thanks.

@LegacyIvyTerascale 12 жыл бұрын

what is you add it a Supercharger ?

@newmabreu96 12 жыл бұрын

renault 4th generation review please

@SwiftHDX 12 жыл бұрын

The S60 is a great car. I've driven it before and it's lovely. Don't get me wrong, I love my 3-Series and A8, but the S60 gives me a feeling that I can't explain when I drive it. It's basically Audi refinement and BMW driving pleasure in 1 package. I don't think you read my comment properly. For now, my BMW and Audi will do.

@nkampl 10 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right man! S is boss forever :))

@TheCapedCoconut 11 жыл бұрын

I love this car.

@mirmurando 12 жыл бұрын

Matt where is your old citizen watch

@The70srockfan 12 жыл бұрын

I can vouch for the Bang and Olufsen. I have it in my s5, and it sounds astonishing.

@krutomjer 10 жыл бұрын

why is the steering wheel on the wrong side

@EPluribusUnumSemper 11 жыл бұрын

Where the warp drive locate at?

@MrMare94 12 жыл бұрын

The King!!!

@khunopie 12 жыл бұрын

You should be testing the US drive model!

@Firmin119 11 жыл бұрын

you can see at 4:08 what makes this car different from the a6 if you look at matt and the car...it´s impressive size

@tehepicmashimallow 12 жыл бұрын

So good

@suloja61 8 жыл бұрын

Very NICE.

@nathanjayrog 10 жыл бұрын

How huge is that steering wheel?

@gjoke_pro Жыл бұрын

"even if ur terrible at writing with your left hand" me: "laughs in left handed*

@newbachelor566 10 жыл бұрын

Please can you do the VW Phaeton!? Please!! :)

@moddingpark 12 жыл бұрын

In some ways you're right, since they share the same modular platform.

@Vs91912 11 жыл бұрын

Its perfect.....awesome car

@ColteeYT 11 жыл бұрын

I wish this came in an estate version

@Ante_Knezevic 11 жыл бұрын

on this review it really does. believe me it looks so much better in real life

@tanaykhandelwal6803 10 жыл бұрын

In India all a8 have long wheelbase and Quattro

@gagandhaliwal2007 12 жыл бұрын

Indeed !

@GrindersKeepers 12 жыл бұрын

@Andrea1491to The engine wasn't developt for pure prefomance. It is all about minimizing vibrations to keep the ride comfortable

@motorworksbd8224 3 жыл бұрын

Now mat is in carwow

@stermuco 12 жыл бұрын

does she has carbon ceramic brakes ?????

@tuirexable 11 жыл бұрын

"you can just dismiss him" haha

@intentbillion2479 10 жыл бұрын

basically everything is great but engine oil drop faster than normal car, boot too small in its class and i cant turn off my DRL though i browse through the owner manual

@Frintessa 11 жыл бұрын

Maybach was abandoned too. They are willing to introduce Pullman again.

@sorenslothe 12 жыл бұрын

You gotta love it.

@BoeingvsAirbus1578 11 жыл бұрын

A touchpad uses the EXACT same technology that a touch screen does. On the large 7" colour touch screen of the Mondeo, the input of letters couldn't be easier, as all the letters are laid out and already there for you, so you don't have to attempt to draw them. It is also easier than the silly scroll/click wheel that Audi also uses. You can't say that drawing out letters is easier than pressing them on screen when they are right in front of you, because you might draw it wrong.