Audi’s A8 has been around for quite a while now, but despite its age, the company’s flagship sedan doesn’t feel old. In fact, it’s still a better drive than BMW’s new 750i, which has become disconnected and tech-loaded in its latest form.The A8 is available in two wheelbase lengths, the regular at $74,500 ($95,000 CAD); the longer one (which gives immense rear seat room) starting at $78,400 ($100,000 CAD). All models are built on a similar chassis to the Bentley Continental series, but using lighter aluminum with a full air suspension and 18-inch wheels.
The styling is aging compared with Audi’s more recent curvier offerings, like the S5, but there’s still plenty of character there. The front grille and headlights are immediately recognizable, but the rest is three-box anonymous. In dark colors, the A8 L is a true sleeper, not attracting unwanted attention. Most take one glance and assume it’s just another of the kazillion A4’s on the road, only a bit bigger.Being an Audi, power is split to all four wheels through the company’s quattro all-wheel drive, with a six-speed Tiptronic transmission. The usual battery of safety features, like ABS with EBD and ESP makes this big saloon very easy to drive quickly.
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