2017 Audi A8 review
Audi A8 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Gorgeous luxury interior
- Powerful engines
- Standard long-wheelbase
Cons
- Diesel and W12 engine options discontinued
- Fairly small trunk for the class
- New generation debuts for the 2018 model year
Mileage (EPA estimate)
18 city, 29 highway, 22 combined
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Ultra-luxury sedan
"Long-wheelbase super sedan seeks new owner." And it could be you. The 2017 A8 comes solely in a long-wheelbase version, giving you tons of rear seat space for you or your passengers. For the 2016 model year, you can choose from the standard supercharged 3.0L V6 engine that produces 333 horsepower or an optional turbocharged 4.0L V8 engine that makes a very robust 450 horsepower. Trim levels are a bit more simplified for the 2017 model year with one wheelbase and two engine options to choose from. Regardless, any 2017 A8 you choose will be incredibly comfortable and well-equipped.
All Audi A8 years
What is new for the 2017 Audi A8?
- The L TDI and L W12 trims have been discontinued for 2017.
- A8 trims have been upgraded with Rear Seat Heaters, Power Hatch/Deck Lid, and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment this year.
- The L trim now comes with Heated Steering Wheel as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2017 Audi A8
1. Standard luxury features
Your luxury car awaits, and even the base trim of the A8 gets a bunch of great standard features. Naturally, you'll find stuff like leather upholstery with 14-way power-adjustable and heated front seats, wood interior trim, and power sunshades for rear and rear side windows. You'll also get four-zone automatic climate control, a smooth-riding adaptive air suspension, power door closers, a power trunk lid, and so much more.
2. Great engine options
You're starting in a good spot when your standard engine is a supercharged V6 making a healthy 333 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. Add in the standard all-wheel-drive and it'll get you up to speed quite easily. If you want more power, check out the optional 4.0L V8 engine. It's got a stout 450 horsepower and 444 lb-ft of torque which is good for a zero to 60 mph sprint in only 4.2 seconds (Performance trim, according to the manufacturer when new).
3. Extra rear seat legroom
The 2017 A8 comes in a long-wheelbase layout as standard. That means that the rear passengers reap the benefits. You'll get 42.9 inches of legroom which means more room to stretch out on a long trek.
4. Loads of options
Finding a 2017 A8 to match your discerning needs doesn't need to be a challenge. Filter our available options by your must-haves, whether they be ventilated or massaging seats, rear seat sun shades for added privacy, or driver aids like adaptive cruise control, a frontal collision warning system, lane keeping assist, or automatic high-beam control. It's all in there waiting to be found so it's time to get searching.
5. Surprisingly sporty
At around 4,464 pounds for the base 3.0L V6 version, the 2017 A8 L is not a small car. However, it's surprisingly sporty once the roads get twisty. Check out the 4.0T Sport that has larger 20-inch wheels, as well as sporty aesthetic upgrades inside and out. Find a 2017 A8 with the Dynamic package and you'll get a sport rear differential and variable-ratio steering that improves handling even more.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Audi A8 an overall reliability rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Audi A8 38th out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars.
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L 4WD/AWD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Adjustable Suspension
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Sunshade
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Supercharged Engine
- Traction Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Rear A/C Seat(s)
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Seat Massagers
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
333
Torque (ft-lbs)
325
Engine type
Supercharged Gas
Fuel capacity
21.7
Wheelbase
122.9"
Overall length
207.4"
Width
76.7"
Height
57.9"
Leg room
F 41.4"/R 42.9"
Head room
F 37.2"/R 39.1"
Front tires
P255/45HR19
Rear tires
P255/45HR19
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2017 Audi A8 FAQ
The 2017 Audi A8 L offers 19 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway. It is important to remember factors such as driving style, weather conditions, and the use of features such as Eco mode can impact fuel efficiency.
The Audi A8 received a rating of 2 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Audi A8 as 37 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Car
The 2017 Audi A8 has received an average 4.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2017 Audi A8, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2017 Audi A8 Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2017 Audi A8:
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Bluetooth Technology
- Heated Steering Wheel
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