2017 AUDI A8 55 TFSI 8AT AWD (340 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Audi introduced the fourth generation of its flagship model A8 in 2017, creating an even more luxurious and more comfortable vehicle for its customers.

Based on the same MLB Evo platform as the Porsche Cayenne and Lamborghini Urus, to name just a few, the 2017 A8 was aimed at those who carved for luxury and performance vehicles. In addition, it was packed with the most up-to-date modern technologies available at the time of launch.

When the German automaker started to create a new design language that featured the single-frame front fascia, most of their products started to look alike. Even the A8 looked similar to its smaller sibling, the A6, which, in turn, resembled the A4. But the A8 had something special in its lines and flaunted more satin-chromed trims on the grille, bumper, and lower apron. From its profile, the long greenhouse featured a raked-forward rear windscreen followed by a short, slightly sloped-down trunk.

Inside, even the entry-level versions featured enough amenities to make the A8 a luxury vehicle. Yet, Audi offered even more high-end options, which put its flagship on par with any beefed-up limousines. The leather-wrapped interior, garnished with Alcantara and adorned by aluminum trims, complemented the high-tech amenities such as the screens for the instrument panel, the infotainment system, and the HVAC control center.

Under the hood, the A8 offered a small engine range: a gasoline unit, a turbo-diesel, and a hybrid. All of them sent their power in all corners via an eight-speed automatic transmission.