2013 Audi S8 - Review - CAR and DRIVER

No video

2013 Audi S8 - Review - CAR and DRIVER

Рет қаралды 591,176

Күн бұрын

Contributing editor Csaba Csere gives an in-depth review of the 2013 Audi S8 on the latest episode of Car and Driver: Tested.
Subscribe! bit.ly/subscrib...
Read the first drive review here: bit.ly/UxQH8y
Recommended Playlists:
Comparison Tests: bit.ly/TOLki9
Car and Driver Tested: bit.ly/VC0dtC
Driven: bit.ly/RHecgm
Supercars: bit.ly/UrQpxu
CAR: Audi S8
LOCATION: Michigan
MAG EDITORS: Csaba Csere
Connect To Car and Driver:
Twitter: bit.ly/tweetcar...
Facebook: on. facebo...
Hosted by the editors of Car and Driver magazine, this show puts the audience into the action on new-car reviews, comparison tests, auto-show coverage, and more. Our experts drive and test the latest models, attend automotive events around the world, and check out the latest in-vehicle technology like massaging seats and night-vision systems. Viewers will also have the opportunity to write in and extend the conversation.
Each week, the Car and Driver KZfaq Channel will launch episodes of Car and Driver: Abroad, Car and Driver: Tested, Popular Mechanics Saturday Mechanic and How'd They Do That, and Road & Track Presents.

Пікірлер: 739

@florinvid 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the reviewing style of this gentleman. Amazing info, perfect voice tone, no annoying excitement like others. Hats off to you sir!

@m.anthonyc.8761 Жыл бұрын

Finally own this fine piece of machinery.....drove it back from Washington to Northern California. I absolutely love this car.

@ddpaek 10 жыл бұрын

This is probably the most comprehensive car video review I've watched. I could listen to Csaba talk all day about cars.

@jjrestomods 10 жыл бұрын

Why isn't this guy reviewing more cars? He is awesome! I love his reviews, and I also love this car. I never thought it could be this good

@a.s.h.5774 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing all these years later! I stayed and watched the whole thing, wanted to say how good he was.

@tomcotters8 10 жыл бұрын

Nice to listen to a review where the person talking is giving the facts and not jabbering like an excited kid...

@LordCommandor 5 жыл бұрын

You must be talking about man child Doug Demuro. He is so immature

@DaytonCarCare 5 жыл бұрын

@@LordCommandor And Doug's voice is so annoying.

@florinvid 4 жыл бұрын

Well said sir!

@cassiocm 11 жыл бұрын

Csaba, I have been your fan for years! I used to read you opinion pieces on the magazine, way before the Internet. I used to wait anxiously for every issue. It is great to finally meet you virtually and you are doing a fantastic job, as usual. Thanks!

@ZAWHTETHAN 10 жыл бұрын

WOW, this guy's review is excellent!

@timlucas8903 10 жыл бұрын

yea he was Car&Driver's chief editor for a looong time. No wonder he's good.

@XBMD86X 10 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he's like the Brian Cooley from CNet

@dayk22 9 жыл бұрын

WOW. What an AMAZING car and an AMAZING review. This was hands down the best car review I've ever seen. I absolutely love Audi and that's why I bought one for my wife and one for myself.

@thetruthis9 10 жыл бұрын

I must say, this is one of, if not THE best car review I've encountered...saabkyle has competition with this dude...

@seanscheng 7 жыл бұрын

Four years later and I'm still marveling at how perfectly done this review was. Godspeed, Csaba Csere.

@mikegatlin1ify 3 жыл бұрын

8 years later and it’s still amazing

@Crusader1815 10 жыл бұрын

A very detailed, practical, and comprehensive review. I feel like I really understand the strengths and weaknesses of this car now, something other reviewers don't even come close to providing. I'll look for your other reviews in the future. Thank you!

@carbonb5er 11 жыл бұрын

No other car reviewer comes close to Csaba. The thoroughness and attention to every detail is on point. Give this man an S8t and a raise.

@user-hs2hd7wp9g 6 жыл бұрын

Finally someone who is honest about the different driving settings. Having watched quite a lot of reviews about these driving modes, I was expecting something noticable when I bought my S4 (sold it in the meantime) but it didn't make that big of a difference, even when you really push it. Thanks for the honest review, really calm and enjoyable to watch.

@seluRredruM 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lesson on features, excellent review. I'm buying this car on Friday. I found one 9-hours away for $35k and dropped a deposit asap. I just bought my plane ticket to D.C. I'm flying Friday and driving it home. My first Audi was an 08 RS4 that I absolutely love. It was my first Audi executive sleeper, I had an APR supercharger installed two years ago. It's "OMG my neck hurts fast." I cannot wait for Friday to get to know my new Vette killer.

@Shant2 6 жыл бұрын

Eric Holt how is the car ? I’m curious to know sir

@keithaverill4696 6 жыл бұрын

My brother and I have been reading Car and Driver and your articles Csaba our entire lives (I'm 54). Excellent review of an amazing car. Thank you! Growing up my brother used to say "Car and Driver isn't a magazine, it is automotive literature"... lol

@chriswenger9287 6 жыл бұрын

This is the best overall review of a car that I gave ever the pleasure of watching on KZfaq, and I have watched more then my fair share! A quick trip on the Google reveals that Csaba is overqualified to be a "contributing editor", as he was the Editor-in-Chief at Car and Driver for 15 years, holds a mechanical engineering degree from MIT, and has driven the Bugatti Veyron at 253 MPH, making him the ideal person to wring out this S8, and tell us what we are getting for our money, now that these cars have dropped to $40K used! Well done sir, well done! Let the search for my pre-owned S8 begin!

@willast85 8 жыл бұрын

excellent review!!!!!! a lot of reviewers on KZfaq can learn a few things from him!!

@danielhulse7140 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, I have learned something really cool. I started a C&D and Motor Tend yearly script at about age 8, I'm 51 now. I never really knew who Csaba Csere was. He's really the man who knows! Thanks to all the comments and this most valuable review, I'll be looking for anything that this man touches...

@dkgachalife2177 9 жыл бұрын

Brilliant review sir keep up the good work.

@hs1296 10 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done review!!! Just MADE me subscribe! None of the usual over-done cheeriness....just simple statements.....fantastic job!!

@adoncapcom5767 6 жыл бұрын

This man is an amazing reviewer. Straight to the point and clear. No fluff like the current reviewers these days being paid off by the car companies.

@BullisticFan 6 жыл бұрын

Great review, Csaba. I dumped my subscription to C&D after you left back in...I forget. Anyway, it is nice to see a REAL review of a car by an experienced and intelligent car guy. You are one of the best. Be well.

@huss1205 11 жыл бұрын

This guy is practical and it's the first time I see a review of his. He is to the point and doesn't take you in in zig zag reviews like the guy on CNET does; that guy speaks a lot of BS and makes you feel like nothing pleases him at all. Will follow you man...

@swankboy 11 жыл бұрын

These reviews are the only videos worth watching from Car & Driver.

@halhansen778 8 жыл бұрын

Definitely a stealth wealth car. It never shouts "look at me" like Mercedes S or BMW 7. But you can tune the beauty of the interior from conservative to incredible. I have an LS 460 which is matches S class for quiet and smoothness, which I believe are the two top in the world (excluding Rolls and the top Bentley). But the LS 460 is a boat, and is a bit Spartan on the inside. I'm considering Audi 8 for that great cross between comfort, interior opulence and handling. Great review!

@NeekBCoolin 6 жыл бұрын

Hal Hansen did you get the Audi, I currently own a LS460 as well. I love the quiet and smooth drive but it’s a boat and not really a drivers car.

@Ellias32188 11 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love how you actually review cars not just talk about launch control and top speed. Keep it up!

@abhishek6561397 7 жыл бұрын

This has to be the best review in the business! Keep up the good job! Cheers

@hayksamvelyan 11 жыл бұрын

These C.C. reviews along with JayLenosGarage, are my favorite KZfaq videos to watch on our Apple TV. I really like how thorough this one was.

@sereneturmoil 11 жыл бұрын

I've never been more bored by a car review. The attention to detail was appreciated, but the presentation and overall lack of enthusiasm were sleep-inducing. An excellent representation of the reasons why I tend to steer clear of Car and Driver.

@33sna 11 жыл бұрын

I've been reading Car and Driver Magazine for many years now and this is the first time I've heard Mr. Csere actually say his name, I was pronouncing wrong all this time! Also, fantastic review, as expected.

@karljohannrass2117 10 жыл бұрын

Wonderful review! I watched it all without getting bored for once. Nice car and a VERY nice review. Keep it up!

@maestroadam 11 жыл бұрын

This review has a quality that knows no peers- easily the best, most enjoyable, and most thorough review of any car on youtube. It's amazing how it doesn't get boring either. One suggestion though- the mood lighting on the new A8/S8s is pretty epic, and it would have been nice to see a demonstration.

@jamdc2000 11 жыл бұрын

No matter which car Mr Csere reviews he is the best of them all.

@monstersemmel 11 жыл бұрын

That's exactly the way car reviews should be. An enthusiast showing every detail and aspect of the car. Thank you Internet, KZfaq and CARandDRIVER :)

@adomnarkwa 11 жыл бұрын

Csaba Csere - by far the best American auto journalist I've come across. Normally try to stay away from the superficial inanity most US journalists have to offer , but this guy gives you the detailed info you want to hear... really knows his stuff....perhaps he's Canadian

@porfyrus1 11 жыл бұрын

I totally totally agree, Csaba Csere happens to convince me every time he speaks about a car! He's great!

@devalraval007 11 жыл бұрын

Best review... That's why I work so hard to gift this one to my parents. And I really wish that day comes a lot sooner..

@jeembomb 11 жыл бұрын

been reading Csaba Csere reviews and op-eds since I was 11 years old.. so great to have him in videos now too!

@obeseius 11 жыл бұрын

This is definitely one the best, more professional, and detailed reviews I've watched so far. This guy is truly an expert.

@gaborszucs777 11 жыл бұрын

It's always good to see someone who knows what he is talking about, and does that with passion. Thanks for this thorough review!

@Hiluxtaco 11 жыл бұрын

I am glad they brought back Csaba as a Contributing Editor.. He brings that special something to the craft that very few people in the car review business can match...

@jjlwis 11 жыл бұрын

so awesome to see Csaba still with C/D!!! what a legend! over 20 years at the publication!

@vincentfrey8820 11 жыл бұрын

Every time i see there's a new video with Csaba Csere, i know i'm gonna have a good time

@seitaneddy 11 жыл бұрын

Not just the interiors are "drop dead gorgeous" but the entire car, I would say!!! WOW, just WOW...

@brightonideas 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video from an outstanding writer - one of the very best in the business.

@MichalMalpa 11 жыл бұрын

Looks like Csaba Csere is doing most professional reviews in the web. Thanks, they are really entertaining!

@martinrodgers6114 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. I have been a fan of your reviews for decades in written form. Your videos are awesome! Well done!

@seanscheng 7 жыл бұрын

Mr. Csere, where are you and why aren't you making more car review videos??? You belong in this role.

@emanuelstreams3562 8 жыл бұрын

Best review I ever heard of any car

@doalwa 10 жыл бұрын

Very nice review, and a very nice car, indeed! Subscribed.

@transadwens 10 жыл бұрын

strange, this is probably first video, when the guy talks about a car for couple minutes and I am not bored, nice work, Sir

@klesarhr-bz5of 10 жыл бұрын

excellent and detailed review, thank you a lot! great car!

@ar-ed7im 11 жыл бұрын

defiantly this is the best review for the Audi s8 2013 on youtube.

@NothingNowhere4 11 жыл бұрын

Csaba Csere, great to see you doing these reviews. You were the best Editor In Chief at Car and Driver. Awesome job!!

@claudiopinto1980 11 жыл бұрын

Csaba, thank you for the FANTASTIC review of the S8. I've been reading Car & Driver since 1989 (I was 18 at that time). I guess you guys are mostly responsible of my passion for cars! Thanks Csaba and your teammates.

@silverrotary 11 жыл бұрын

Quite possibly the most informative and well organized car review I've ever seen.

@naperking 11 жыл бұрын

Csaba Csere is kind of like that guy you know who has been working in and around cars his whole life, so you naturally trust what he says. He's got car guy wisdom. I do chuckle every time I hear him say his own name though.

@smashbro5 11 жыл бұрын

Very informative review. I like that you did a real review of the whole car, not just telling us telling us how fun it is to power slide.

@stephenhunt6673 2 жыл бұрын

No nonsense, straight forward review. Thanks!

@mercedesbenzs05 11 жыл бұрын

This has to be one of he better if not best in depth review/walk through of the S8 I have seen. Keep it up I thoroughly enjoyed it.

@MrCleanPolo 11 жыл бұрын

Audi does it again! This car is absolutely perfect. There are so many different little things that you can do with this car, the detail is amazing. Beautiful, inside and out.

@RitchardWagner 10 жыл бұрын

Great review, these days we see more and more reviews by people that obviously don't have a clue about cars and all they seem to do is drive around corners with the back of the car stepping out which I find extremely boring and they never touch on what I would like to know about the car however after watching their reviews I know that you are able to drive the car like an idiot. So thank you for taking us on a journey talking about the cars features, ride comfort and explaining the MMI system so clearly I got more information from watching your review then I got from watching 3 other reviews on the same car.

@royye6373 10 жыл бұрын

I think he's the best car reviewer in the US

@brightlight7217 5 жыл бұрын

In the world.

@seinsmeld13 11 жыл бұрын

Great review as usual Csaba. I watched this while I was on a Ike at the gym. When I eft the gym I got into this cars little brother my 13 S4. Now I have somthing to look forward to. Great review.

@Josh-dx8gi 11 жыл бұрын

Correction. The Audi MMI will let you change or enter in an address while driving. It just suggests that you do not do so for safety reasons. If you have someone riding with you, they can access any controls except for some of the online features like you said before.

@JoeyDuffy747 10 жыл бұрын

ordered for March 1st. Lovely.

@ToxicHorsePucky 11 жыл бұрын

Mr. Csere, you craft some of the best automotive reviews out there.

@furtceli Жыл бұрын

A wonderfully calming voice you have Csaba!!!! Why don't you have your own channel??!!!!!!

@magellanmax 10 жыл бұрын

This car gives a massage on command? I'll trade my wife for this one.

@PauloAAMartins 11 жыл бұрын

Finaly someone that makes a review of a car, that makes you feel like you understand the car. I do not like Audi cars (for me all of them look´s too similar), but i really enjoy the review...and the car. First time ever. I would like to see this guy with a BMW M6 Grancoupe on his hands.

@igeekone 11 жыл бұрын

Another excellent review Csaba! I never get tired watching your long videos.

@JBC814 11 жыл бұрын

I agree, his evaluation and presentation skills are impressive.

@222gordon 11 жыл бұрын

Why can't TV car shows like Top Gear have well informed no nonsense car reviews like this. What a great guy

@GerryStilton 10 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great review! Csaba, you rock! I hope to see more if your articles in CD.

@34hockeyplayer 6 жыл бұрын

Great review, GlennsCarCollection reviews cars like this as well. All the facts from a true enthusiast

@ilunghi 11 жыл бұрын

Great car and what a great reviewer, never seen anyone so thorough and professional

@AlternativeUses 11 жыл бұрын

terrific review! being able to drive an Audi s8 day to day really is a reason to somehow become rich one day

@1rickytorr 11 жыл бұрын

My respects to Csaba, he is in my opinion the best. God Bless You Csaba!!!

@GauravSharma-iv7mg 10 жыл бұрын

great review...what a controlled yet smooth go through with tons of features in such a hitech car.

@mitchm331 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent, EXCELLENT review!!

@SuperSlumboy 10 жыл бұрын

great review. great presentation .

@Rondaxx 10 жыл бұрын

perfect excursion into details . perfect car.

@Letsdoit10018 9 жыл бұрын

Outstanding detailed review!

@maxmillion125 11 жыл бұрын

You are 100% right about the throttle. When I drive my girlfriends 2012 Audi Q5 2.0T, the gas pedal feels numb or not so reactive instantly and when I push it hard to get it out quick it jolts and lags hard! I love Audi cars though overall

@6Shine6down6 11 жыл бұрын

We got an Audi S7 for almost 2 month now. Its a really great car, awesome sound and acceleration but also top notch comfort and spacious :)

@AmadeoNazario 7 жыл бұрын

My brother bought one, it's excellent.

@trinisuprazee 11 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. One of the better us automotive journalists. Cheers keep up the great work!!!!

@callythebull 11 жыл бұрын

Many thanks has gone a long way to help me make a decision in choosing what I wanted

@sleepersown 11 жыл бұрын

Another excellent review Csaba Csere ! The only thing I wish you guys would add is a bit more information/visual on practicality. Meaning, showing trunk space ( maybe some info on how many average sized suitcases will fit ? ), rear interior leg room - i'm 6'6" so a side exterior or nice rear interior telling the persons size would be great ! Maybe something to look into for the future ? Keep up the good work !

@nirgonen74 8 жыл бұрын

i got the 2012 s8. most what i like about it is the power 520 hp

@adededoyinidowu5556 4 жыл бұрын

i found this review as best for any car in the world

@emzloh 11 жыл бұрын

Great review. I will comment on his complaints over tip in for acceleration and finding the right amount of pressure for the breaking. These seem to be two of the main issues plaguing all of the large German saloons. I think the accelerator issue comes from attempting to balance freakish power with luxurious comfort. The car wears two very different hats. The same is true for the breaking. Because the car has such a large engine, it needs large breaks.

@7viewerlogic670 8 жыл бұрын

Another great review by Csaba.

@jeffspicoli2618 8 жыл бұрын

All around best car I have ever driven.

@AndyMaikel 11 жыл бұрын

Wow one of the best if not the best detailed car review!

@1rustyb 11 жыл бұрын

I just had a 2013 Audi A8 L. GREAT car. Does everything thing you said. The Audi does have the best seat massage units. Compared to a Mercedes S Class, rolling pin, or a Jaguar XJ. The Audi feels like little fists going into your back. It stays on for a while too. The Mercedes has the best ride though..

@IsraeliXdude 11 жыл бұрын

What a magnificent piece of design and engineering

@Tomashek88 10 жыл бұрын

Nice review! The only thing I think you missed is talking about backseats, which are often very important while buying this kind of car. Keep it going.