2015 Audi A8L Road Test and Review

2014 Audi A8L
$103,495
4L V8: 435hp, 444ft lbs
0-60: 4.2s
17 mpg city 28mpg highway

Luxurious is an understatement. The 2015 A8L is a limousine without the driver. It's a dapper apartment on wheels. And it's an absolute animal on the highway.

It's phantom black exterior radiates class and prestige. It's stunning interior spoils it's passengers with enormous space and comfort. But don't think it's all glamor and no brawn.

The 4L V8 makes a thundering 435hp and 444ft lbs or torque. Couple this with Audi's Quattro system and mashing the loud pedal hurls the sedan to 60mph in 4.2 seconds. For such an elegant vehicle this is insane, but I'm very thankful for it.

As with all audis the material quality is top notch, but things are taken to an entirely new level. A choice of silver or gold flakes can be inlayed into the fine ash wood trim. The optional $6000 bang and olufsen system produces some of the best sound I've ever experienced. For those concerned about their company, an optional executive rear seat package can be added. This gives the A8L a cooler box and a rear passenger foot rest.

Technological features have been enhanced for 2015 giving the sedan 360* parking sensors, lane departure correction, a heads up display and more. The improved night vision system is now able to detect large animals in the road.

On the outside new LED lights continuously adjust brightness and direction, even taking into account route guidance information.

At over 17.5 ft long, the A8L resembles a land yatch. This makes riding in any seat of the luxurious sedan a privilege.

The MMI system boasts an impressive screen and intuitive controls. This allows you to quickly put on your favorite yo yo ma cello suite, and cruise to work as comfortably as possible.

The A8L is the pinnacle of luxury. The german engineers have ensured that every component of the car will make your life easier and more relaxed. For those that can't spring for the Rolls, have an insatiable passion for the four rings, or want a personal limousine you can drive, this is a car you need to have in your stable.