2011 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro
By admin in 2011 Cars on October 15th, 2011
The arrival of the new Audi A8 brought with it a whole host of updates, with the majority concerning the electronic technology within the vehicle. It incorporates many new technical features whilst also allowing for less distractions whilst driving.
The Driving Experience
The overall driving experience of the Audi A8 remains enjoyable for just about any type of driver, by utilizing perfect harmony between luxury and sportiness. The powerful V8 4.2 liter engine producing 372 horsepower with 328 pound-foot of torque is more than sufficient for the younger generation to enjoy driving, whilst the cabin experiences very little outdoors and engine noises, which is appreciated by all ages. For sure, every type of driver will love every little feature that makes this an Audi.
The brand new 8 speed automatic transmission is possibly one of the greatest ever designed, and some might even go as far to say that it is flawless. This helps achieve some quite impressive fuel efficiency ratings, this vehicle received 17 mpg for city and 27 mpg for highway.
LED Lights
The front fascia’s appearance is quite aggressive with its eyebrows coming down into an angry like position. The headlights on this vehicle are LED, and they can be noticed from a long distance away due to how bright they are. The fog lights project the beam low and to the side whist the upper level is slightly dimmed.
When traveling at night time it is quite impressive to note that all of the interior lights are able to be controlled and adjustable color and brightness. Although impressive it would have been nice if it featured more colors than the 2 that are available; these are “Ivory” white and “Bright” white.
Your Driving Mode
There are a multitude of various driving modes made available for the Audi A8, from modes such as dynamic and comfort. The differences from these modes are quite noticeable, from the firm ride and tight steering of the dynamic mode to the extremely smooth driving experience of the comfort mode. Audi has designed quite an ingenious interface, with a various options available, so that it is simple and easy to customize your own driving mode.
New Putt Shifter
The incorporation of the new putter shifter; which incidentally looks similar to a golf putter. Although the new shifter can take a little time to get used to, it was intentionally designed that way so the the driver’s wrist rests on the shifter while controlling the new MMI touch screen. The MMI has been upgraded and it now has more intuitive menus, is much more responsive, quicker and more accurate, this helps it become less distracting to the driver.
Pricing of the Audi A8
The base price of this vehicle comes in at around $78,925. There are a whole host of optional extras that will raise the cost of the vehicle further. These include; a leather package priced at $750, LED headlights priced at $1,400, driver assistance priced at $3,000, convenience package priced at $2,350, premium package priced at $2,000, and 20 inch wheels priced at $1,200.
