Compare Audi A6 review: kzitem.info/news/bejne/yX2B3Xt-s4GCoaA Compare Mercedes S-Class: kzitem.info/news/bejne/tH6mqKaggnyggKw Compare BMW 7-Series: kzitem.info/news/bejne/xWht0IV-opRodGU Compare Lexus LS: kzitem.info/news/bejne/za6qsoZon32Ifpw
@A.N1891
7 жыл бұрын
Which is your personal favorite between those cars Thomas ? :) Ps great review as always 👍🏻
@SDav21
7 жыл бұрын
This is not more advanced than the S Class. What exactly is there more here than the facelifted S Class already has? The A8's technology is being overhyped. The S Class also has new 48V electrics and enhanced drive pilot. And why would one need it to be electric. It wouldn't work with the lack of infrastructure an charging times and immature battery technology.
@Perkssssssss
7 жыл бұрын
A8 for sure best
@steffss1662
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Thomas , I've been faithfully watching your great reviews for almost 2 years now and I thought I would say : "Hello from Vancouver BC, Canada!". We would love to have some more Germans here :) ...If only for their JS Bach and their cars.
@steffss1662
7 жыл бұрын
Not to forget the beer..
@charlesgreen4240
7 жыл бұрын
Superb review of the 2018 Audi A8L. Thomas, you are by far the best automobile reviewer I've ever seen. I had a 2001 Audi A8L and loved it. Best car I've ever driven. Large car that handled like a sports car. Your review has given me a desire for another.
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
+Charles Green 🙏🙏
@zohaibasadacademiesofficial
6 жыл бұрын
“Everything in Full HD, Full Screen, and Full Length. Let’s go!” - No one does it more smoothly than our gentleman Thomas. Amazing as always.
@autogefuehl
6 жыл бұрын
thanks feel free to recommend =)
@ghanshyamghyani5854
7 жыл бұрын
The attention to detail of the team behind the review is astounding! Usually, the review from other channels don't take care of trivial details like cleaning the fingerprints on the piano black interior parts and the screen while taking passing video shots. They cleaned it and made it very presentable. Also notice the nerves of steel of the camerawoman/cameraman! Steady in all situations! It is subtle but important details such as these that make your channel the most impressive! Thank you Thomas and the lovely team behind Autogefühl for making this possible. On another note, I find the approach of Volkswagen group towards not providing luxurious alternatives like high quality fabrics instead of the same old leather on seat surfaces. The seats of the Japanese Toyota Century is a solid case to prove just that! Also to remember is that our beds (the most comfortable part of our homes) are not usually leather! Fabrics keep the interior more breathable and it is also sustainable to the environment! On that note, could you also do a review of the Toyota Century? I know, the logistics of going to Japan to get it done is a big task, but it will be worth it. Thank you once again. Keep up the great work! - Ghanshyam T. Premnath (Student. TU Braunschweig, Braunschweig)
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for your kind words. Indeed we are looking at every single detail of production and have a big effort for every single minute. It's great when people realize that!
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
Length: It is of course 5 m 17 and 5 m 30, as all usual cars are always "four" metres something, I said four metres by accident :-)
@stubones
7 жыл бұрын
I was about to comment on that :) Great review Thomas. This is a superb luxury car but it's exterior styling is very tradional looking. The interior is where it truly shines.
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
thanks keep supporting us!
@RivieraByBuick
7 жыл бұрын
stop doing drugs before shooting, Tommy :)
@netweed09
7 жыл бұрын
I was always wondering 'wow, that's a nice A4 you have there'' lol
@gaturroleon
6 жыл бұрын
me parecía jajaj
@systemfails
7 жыл бұрын
A8 documentary from Thomas and Autogefühl. I really like this car and review
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
cheers mehmet!
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
I strongly recommend to watch the dynamic driving part later in the video, very beautiful in the hills with curvy roads and also quite astonishing driving performance - was a lot of fun!
@ryszardkoprowski1414
7 жыл бұрын
Fingerprints, dust and small scraches all over this dashboard are a part of that futuristic design...realy brilliant indeed!
@whatiswe
6 жыл бұрын
Your summary was brutally honest. Thank You!
@autogefuehl
6 жыл бұрын
That's what Autogefühl is all about. spread the word & stick to us =)
@akramkour1015
5 жыл бұрын
A Dream car that I can't Never ever get the chance to drive or even Buying it..... But still a Luxurious & sporty Saloon car
@aaddiction7294
7 жыл бұрын
Great comments on reliability for those so complicated cars. When this runs out of warranty, holy moly.
@alians5377
6 жыл бұрын
WoooW it was a awesome report. Tnx Thomas u just kill the reviews
@autogefuehl
6 жыл бұрын
😎😎
@bobjoe1593
7 жыл бұрын
Though obviously divisive, I think that Audi's philosophy with design is really working out. It feels like they don't want their cars to stand out in that you can pick them out from a half a mile away, but when you get closer and all the smaller design elements come together they just look beautiful to me. It's a car you can scoot around in without attracting too much attention. I'm not a fan of all that glossy black in the interior though from a practical perspective even if you clean it regularly, seems like you couldn't keep that clean after a few minutes of use.
@Konsaliki
7 жыл бұрын
It will be great to see the tech introduced here trickle down to, say, the A7 and A5, which are predominantly driver's cars and not chauffeur cars for board members. Intriguing, nimble sporty cars if you want them to be, disconnected, serene floaters if you don't: That would be perfect! Great review, Thomas!
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
thanks man !
@milanbogdanovic6120
6 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal reviews... Keep up the fantastic work... Thank you!
@autogefuehl
6 жыл бұрын
Appreciated!
@maestroadam
7 жыл бұрын
By the way, Thomas, I really liked the watch you're wearing in this video.
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
thanks! Infos in the video description :)
@stevieosyka
7 жыл бұрын
Regarding the servicing of these cars. I recently bought a 2003 VW Phaeton 3.2 VR6. There's nothing seriously wrong with it but I would love to have an extended warranty along with reasonable servicing costs. This would have a number of positives for VW. The resale value of the car would increase as people would not be afraid to invest in luxury cars and then lose 2/3rds of their value after 3 years. This means more private purchases. It would get me visiting their showrooms on a regular basis and eyeing up new models, rather than some local garage. It would also give me confidence in the brand and instill brand loyalty. That I'm being taken care of.
@krisht1613
7 жыл бұрын
A documentary car review..maybe first of its kind.. thanks @thomas
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
We did something like that for the Volvo XC90 once and people loved it - so repeating now .)
@janaebert3059
7 жыл бұрын
Well, 3 screens in a car (2 touchable) which can be operated while driving but using a smartphone is charged with up to 200€ motoring fine, 2 points and a temporary driving ban. Not that I am against it, but there might be something wrong here.
@gunnyo50
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah I get where you're coming from. Those touch screens controls can be extremely distracting whilst driving but I guess common sense should be advised. I would set everything up before driving.
@JamiePursey
5 жыл бұрын
The law states (at least in the uk) that if the device can be operated without holding it. It is legal. I think
@sunlee3561
7 жыл бұрын
Excellent work Thomas. Funny comment regarding "massage" I'll see you 10 mins later" I appreciate the fact about "even the dealer cant fix everything..." Very true, too much tech is not good, just make a reliable car.
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
+Sun Lee 👌
@markusdeep42
7 жыл бұрын
No doubt that this A8 brings the most innovative technology onboard. But the design is not that impressive. I mean the A7 came with impressive design and I think the A7’s is the best Audi design.
@kalpeshshelat
7 жыл бұрын
Markus Deep. I say the 2015 R8 was the most beautiful R8, the 2015 Q5 exterior design was much better than today’s Q5...and on and on I can go. I absolutely love the rear and interior design of this 2018 A8, but front looks boring.
@Moisi547
7 жыл бұрын
Markus Deep Audi makes too much subtle designs, which is sort of a VW thing. I think they should’ve given the car more presence, just like mercedes does
@bulok69
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is too subtle for someone wanting to make a statement. For pure driven comfort it's probably great it's just not a "look at me" car.
@xavierStark84
7 жыл бұрын
It's level 5 autonomy driving? No? Even level 3 itsn't capable. So you my dear follower are wrong about innovative technology.
@TheBjjones
7 жыл бұрын
+Markus Deep I totally agree. The A8 interior is beautifully styled & the advanced tech features are top notch, however the exterior is very bland & a little too conservative for a large premium luxury sedan.
@gvaley
7 жыл бұрын
My take on assistance systems: I've already owned a couple of cars (Mazda and Audi) that feature them and I'm convinced they are not ready for the market yet. They will be great to have in maybe 10 years, but currently they are to be avoided. Not only can they be unpleasant in some situations, they can be a safety hazard.
@ultimussslol1558
7 жыл бұрын
Is there gonna be a review for the New BMW M760Li/M760i? Great review!
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
7 Series review is linked in the video description!
@Cef3axon1
7 жыл бұрын
Best car ever.
@mullerissa7752
7 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are always funny
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
=)
7 жыл бұрын
the steering wheel in a highway scenario is only for legal purposes :DD there is no phisical conection between the wheels and the steering
@asianskywalker
7 жыл бұрын
I dont think the interior will date all that well. It looks good now but I don't think it screams luxury like an S class.
@pazzoluna2574
6 жыл бұрын
You make really good videos! I always know I'll get good reliable information is all the important areas. Good luck to you! David
@autogefuehl
6 жыл бұрын
thanks for the support!
@senadabaza5106
7 жыл бұрын
Review the Lexus LS 500 executive package!
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
see the review links in the video description
@senadabaza5106
7 жыл бұрын
I was thinking more of a full test drive review.
@fordexplorer9414
7 жыл бұрын
Autogefühl i am a land rover fan
@waverunner7063
5 жыл бұрын
You should have asked the AI suspension engineer how it is different or better than Mercedes ABC system which has a 20 years advantage.
@vbBegin1957
6 жыл бұрын
I currently lease A8 short wheel base. Looking to lease a new A8 but too many features for me. I really don't need all of those features in technology. My current vehicle has the blind spot, park, stop and go.Those tech features are fine and don't any other. But I may be able to deal with the adaptive cruise control as in level 3 autonomous driving I may like that. Lane Departure, lane assist I can do without.
@Th3Vik1ng
7 жыл бұрын
@30:30 Have you tried it? I think set temperature works.
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
with voice comand ?
@Th3Vik1ng
7 жыл бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/xIR92puPhpemhmkm55s
@burakyazc6158
7 жыл бұрын
Burmester 3d sound or bang and olufsen ?
@a.c.6475
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent review as always! Your voice is like listening to Satie or Chopin really! Question, do you think level 4 and level 5 technologies will trickle down to the A8/S8 or the A9? Or will Audi keep that tech for the "elaine" and "aicon" only?
@autogefuehl
6 жыл бұрын
thanks pal ! They could do that, the question is: governmental regulations ...
@yossavinsombutpanich9316
7 жыл бұрын
Too many screens inside. I wonder how this might have led to driver's fatigue on the long drive.
@zedzedski7382
7 жыл бұрын
German engineering!!! Perfect!
@odeane15
7 жыл бұрын
i must say, that suit is awesome! =)
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
=)
@mesutmeydan5186
6 жыл бұрын
very nice
@cricho15
7 жыл бұрын
Great review with the right portion of vital critics. For sure this is an outstanding car. But even if i'm not the target group i would not take it in consideration - MB S-class or BMW 7. Why? The concept is to classy - there is so much high-tech in the cabine (way to much for me - i like haptic temperature control) but not under the hood where it suposed to be. It's a car and no entertainment saloon. The design on the other hand is looking old fasshioned but not classy. Maybe it's the last step to autonomous driving in faceless cars.
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
thanks pal !
@wozaqq
7 жыл бұрын
So expensive and you can't even PUMP IT UP YO! on your own.
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
haha yes !=)
@netweed09
7 жыл бұрын
best reviews =)
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
thx, stick w/ us :)
@netweed09
7 жыл бұрын
jahwol! I also really appreciate the almost documentary-style commentary you give on cars and technology / ideas and advances in general of course. I do only have the humble bmwF30 (with a broken headlight), so most of it is still a dream though =))
@alexbattenberg5638
5 жыл бұрын
This car is pretty cool, but not as cool as the new: Audi A8 Statesman
@alfieentertainment8045
6 жыл бұрын
How much does it cost in Kenya shilling
@JakubW
7 жыл бұрын
I personaly do not like this one and the new engine badgeing system...what were they thinking. It tries so hard to beat the S-class, but I seriously doubt it will in terms of the sales. The style just dosen't fit the whole idea of a luxury car. It's a stretched A6 that's it. They should have made it more of a drivers car since majority of customers won't be chauffeured around. Sure many will buy it especially in China, since they love funky looking cars with lots of legroom. Which is funny because they don't really need it that much since they are kind of short haha. I would much rather prefer the S-Class. I don't doubt that it's a good car but I have a feeling it will date very fast.
@hassanshahzad410
6 жыл бұрын
no rear tables
@5RustyBin
Жыл бұрын
dinosaur like approach just because they use leather? Other than that it was a great review.
@autogefuehl
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@autogefuehl
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your interest in this topic. I also bought cars with animal skin leather seats before I did my research and got to know the industry. The most important thing is: With today's modern materials, you have nothing to lose, just to gain. You achieve the same kind of luxury and comfort or even better while having the same or better durability with less impact on humans, animals and the environment. You can use fabric/cloth, microfibre or leatherette. The classic approach is using oil/plastic as source material. Overall, a vehicle contains about 300 kg plastic. A car seat needs about 5 kg plastic. So the overall plastic share for the seats is very low and it is at this moment the most efficient way to produce a car seat. A couple of litres of fuel equals a car seat basically. So if you want to save oil/plastic, rather look at consumption for energy, fuel and heating and to other car parts than the seat. Note that animal skin leather also always contains a plastic coating for durability. However, long-term we should of course find raw oil alternatives. So going further, seats can be made from recyclables (e.g. from PET-bottles or old fishing nets) or even increased share of plant-based materials (like pine oil, canola oil or start-up materials like Pinatex from pineapple leaves or Desertex from cactus fibre or the mixed-plant-based Mirum, so be seen at kzitem.info/news/bejne/tGeXtI6bqJOloHo). On a calculation base, by ditching animal skin leather from car interiors, the amount of emissions (CO2e) is reduced by 85 (!) % (www.press.bmwgroup.com/africa-dom-easteurope/article/detail/T0403389EN/on-the-market-from-2023:-bmw-and-mini-models-with-vegan-interiors?language=en) - and that is a very conservative calculation. So it is at this moment the most important thing you can do to make car interiors more sustainable. A good example for high-end luxury with ventilated animal free seats is the BMW X7 with Sensafin: kzitem.info/news/bejne/kqaItJ-NcqCjpaw And the Kia EV9 with plant-based oil share: kzitem.info/news/bejne/l6yOy4SHopF-dKA New leatherette materials can be superior in every aspect, even for cleaning: kzitem.info/news/bejne/1m9qv4yAcGSGh3Y More and more natural materials are rising: kzitem.info/news/bejne/z4iJ2Yx7p6l5d6Q Also check out what the animal skin leather industry tried to with our channel: kzitem.info/news/bejne/z4aVqaqCpZN3n34 For seeing how the animals are being treated and transported in the global leather industry, watch this footage: kzitem.info/news/bejne/1aGgqXWjqmOQa3o Note that the footage is genuine and was recorded by a highly decorated investigative journalist in Germany I know myself personally. In a high animal skin grade, the animals are specifically raised for this matter. However even if meat is the "first" misuse case, the hide remains a profitable body part. That means: If manufacturers put animal leather in a car and you demand it as a customer, you give your money to an industry that earns money by oppressing humans, animals and harms the environment, you make them more profitable. Alternatively, you could support industries with your wallet which try to improve the sustainability of materials. Also, if you turn the argument around to "meat is the waste of the leather industry" you realize that it doesn't make sense (and is ethically doubtful) to discuss the primary use of individual body parts of mammals. Mind experiment: You are getting slain down on the street; would it matter to you if it was for your smartphone or for your purse? We cannot change what we have bought in the past, but with more information and compassion we can change how we decide in the future.
@wordpress4373
7 жыл бұрын
51:15 blind spot monitoring detecting car so far behind, how does this work?
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
+wordpress good sensor/radar
@rtdznews1664
7 жыл бұрын
I think that the Audi A8 its confort The BMW ...power The S CLASSE ....power and confort
@Ales1001
7 жыл бұрын
Nice design. too much tech in my mind
@zainbaig22
7 жыл бұрын
When are the a7 and a6 being revealed?
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
A7 very soon
@zainbaig22
7 жыл бұрын
Autogefühl any news about the new s8?
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
nothing yet but we ll keep u updated
@m.r.659
7 жыл бұрын
As always great quality review but: 1. Why still agreeing for reviewing cars with animal skin? 2. Those cars in my opinion are for people with low self esteem despite being rich and trying to proof that they are above common humans. 3. Wish producers would offer kits to electrify their old models for owners who are taking care of them and really don't need new car (there is couple of private companies offering this service here in UK - Fully charged YT channel featured classic beetle converted to be fully electric ). Although Jaguar is working on such a solution now which will allow to retrofit electric kit in couple of their cars. 4. In my opinion design of the back is much more elegant and classic and the front grill is reminding those from ford fiesta - kinda of fish mouth which is just looking out of touch with rest of the car. 5. Interior is just standard in those days, nothing amazing and I found my Peugeot 206 interior more exciting because no fingerprints are left on any surface and I can fix it by myself without worrying or thinking that some stranger is doing something with my car or I can add any extra bits, but then if somebody like driving they won't bother for all that autonomous driving. 6. Greetings and all the best from one of subscribers.
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the feedback. have u seen this episode on the electric e-type ? kzitem.info/news/bejne/p4OKq46ZoJ50dHY We have to review cars with animal skin, as most manufacturers only use test vehicles with the highest spec. I am regularly telling the manufacturers, though. Some has already changed. So unless we just want to review 15 cars a year, we still have to do it and then inform the viewers what other options they have. So it is very crucial that the community also supports the cause that the manufacturers realize that we are not the only ones caring! Stick with us!
@ArchieMakuwa
7 жыл бұрын
Nice car, but I personally prefer the Porsche Panamera for that one day when I am a boss...
@Commentator541
7 жыл бұрын
As a previous A8 fanatic I just find this thing to be a total joke. I mean at the same price point you can get a Model X, which is unreliable, but all cars are just expensive toys in this class. Which one is cooler? The "self driving" is no better then on a Mercedes, and Volvo and Tesla are years ahead of both of them. So so sad.
@kraenk12
7 жыл бұрын
It looks so much better than the boring last gen. Tesla is a technological joke in comparison. Not even a luxury car.
@sechszylinder8055
7 жыл бұрын
13:35 I have this feature also on my 2013 BMW 5 series
@Thylar1988
7 жыл бұрын
Alter Falter, das is ja mal nen hässlicher Kübel für 100.000 Euro. Doggo in the video approves!
@denissssss8579
6 жыл бұрын
Warum ist dein Kanalname auf Deutsch doch du redest auf English ?
@autogefuehl
6 жыл бұрын
Hallo! Unsere Website für ausführliche Hintergrundinformationen machen wir auf Deutsch, schau mal auf www.autogefuehl.de vorbei.Die Videos laufen über KZitem und erreichen ein internationales Publikum, sehr viele Zuschauer aus USA, Deutschland, Großbritannien, Japan, Russland und weitere aus über 100 Ländern der Welt. Darum sind unsere Videos auf Englisch, das ist der kleinste gemeinsame Nenner. Die meisten deutschen Videozuschauer verstehen auch Englisch, aber fast alle anderen verstehen kein Deutsch. Insofern ist es nur logisch, die Videos auf Englisch anzubieten, was auch sehr gut ankommt.Wir würden uns freuen, wenn du auf Deutsch unsere Text-Berichterstattung verfolgst und auch hier unsere englischen Videos. Herzliche Grüße Thomas
@awigta4
7 жыл бұрын
The guy swallowed deeply to answers Thomas's questions. Hardworking man.
@AlexanderBloemen
7 жыл бұрын
@8.25: I think the length must be 5m17 and 5m30 instead of 4m17 and 4m30.
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah of course, sorry. It's of course 5 metres, had the right one in my mind but spoken out loud failed =)
@joachimjacobsen6048
7 жыл бұрын
Thomas. Your In-Depth car reviews really are the best.
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
thanks keep supporting us!
@gregorygant4242
7 жыл бұрын
Great car ,great tech,super quality interior,but looks like a giant smartphone inside,not majestic and luxurious as a top luxury car should, like Mercedes S-class is.Going full touchscreen inside is a mistake in my opinion ,should have left a few physical buttons inside because it's easier for the driver .The exterior design is a bit bland,should have been bolder . But super car anyway.Great review Thomas,keep it up!
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
thanks greg!!
@ephphatha230
7 жыл бұрын
Pretty ironic to be driving a car full of measures to reduce air pollution when they are burning the fields :S
@Lakshyakapila
6 жыл бұрын
"Some people like to feel the bump""....that is the biggest non-sense lame excuse....for too much gimmick ..🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@daveuk9669
7 жыл бұрын
great documentry Thomas . always goin the extra mile thats why you stand above the rest ! amazin tech in this Audi . so who makes the best seats then . ? audi or volvo 👍
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
thanks Dave! Good question, indeed I also find that Volvo has great seats. Those ones here are also amazing, from the form. So sad that both Audi and Volvo dont offer so many animal skin alternatives as surfaces :/
@daveuk9669
7 жыл бұрын
Autogefühl. im sure they will catch on soon . they will have to
@drsparwaga
6 жыл бұрын
Loved the review of this great car Thomas. In the UK it just beat the S Class in this segment in the WhatCar? awards. Well deserved. Just a comment about the steering wheel. I agree with what you said, but if you take a distance view of the chrome lines and connect them together you can actually see that it resembles the front grill, just like the logo you pointed out. I think from a pure design aspect this is absolutely amazing. That’s what makes an Audi an Audi.
@veereshabaligara2249
7 жыл бұрын
Hmm, that’s awesome review again 😊
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
way to go!
@extrabaltaa
7 жыл бұрын
no panoramic sunroof makes it boring in my opinion
@aryapradhanad186
6 жыл бұрын
Korhan it’s optional
@SimJoy
7 жыл бұрын
Great review again. I got the chance to see it in detail and stay inside the A8 at IAA, also I checked the S Class several times, in the end still the S class is my favorite and for me was more comfortable. Regarding those glossy parts and touch screens, I think it is too much... Not a fan of fake exhaust either. But of course, A8 is still a great car overall.
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
thanks keep supporting us!
@michaelschneider-
7 жыл бұрын
+1... I'm digg'in the initial sound trac. .. Screw the A8L 3.0l quattro ... "Driver. Twice around the park, and turn up the HiFi" ....
@himynameistaylor
7 жыл бұрын
I drive an Audi A4, and my favorite thing about the car is the simplicity of the controls. I love the MMI interface and having the rotary knob to control while driving. Unfortunately, this new MMI system seems like a step backward. why take away the rotary knob?
@-Loki--
7 жыл бұрын
Outstanding comprehensive review. Thank you.
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
thanks keep supporting us!
@simonecominato5561
7 жыл бұрын
Maybe the documentary it's a bit lengthy, but for sure it's the best review so far I've seen on the Audi A8!
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
enjoy =)
@christill
7 жыл бұрын
I like it quite a lot. I don’t think the tech is too much apart from the rear screen for the climate and seats that you can remove. I think they should probably have that fixed in place. But everything else is good. I think a touch screen for the climate is not the best solution but if they have voice control for it then I’d be happy with that as long as it works well. The safety and comfort features look really good. Hopefully that stuff trickles down to the rest of the cars most people can actually afford in the next few years. And that camera which views the car from behind is so cool. One more thing, make it an EV. But that goes without saying.
@chubbybrown4real
7 жыл бұрын
Worthy of being in a Transporter Movie? W12 🤓 Boss had an A8 ten years ago and felt like a couch on wheels compared to my A2
@whatiswe
6 жыл бұрын
Snazzy dress at top. Where are you driving @38:oo?
@gordonbennett6057
7 жыл бұрын
Kind regards to Katharina! The amount of work and research that's gone into these videos - as always - kudos. 35:41 the Side Assist didn't help too much here - your motorcycle 'life-saver' shoulder-check was more effective! 38:09 an interesting illustration! And some drivers don't want the car to overrule you - some switch off an active Lane Assist for example. Agree Thomas, it's an interesting technical-dinosaur; and personally I'd want a much smaller compact car! Many Thanks team.
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
thanks gordon !
@puttaiyakumar5721
7 жыл бұрын
Autogefuhl - I'm biased, I like Suzuki! Reasonably small and a reasonable reliability record! I am biased, this A8 LWB is interesting, and I am glad they make it, but it is not my type of car, too complicated & expensive...!
@cianmurphy1351
7 жыл бұрын
Daytime running lights look like Volvo's "Thor Hammer"
@alricsharif7449
7 жыл бұрын
can we get 3 spoke steering wheel like a7 Sportback?
@joshuastein5295
7 жыл бұрын
While i love audi pushing for technology, i'm dissapointed that they went to touch screens, i at least would like a controller knob, i feel like i could get easily distracted with those screens when i drive, and it would be super hard to find certain functions without looking to close, why would they change something so good to this, also audi needs to rethink their current designs more
@joesinkovits6591
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Thomas, you’ve done it again! Your review of the 2018 BMW 750 last year helped me to perfectly configure my 750, which I love more now than I did the day I brought it home last July. And now you’ve given me the information I need to configure the new A8L, which will replace my 2012 A8L later this year. It’s great to be able to hear intelligent, unbiased opinions. Aside from your bias against “animal skin” which , by the way, almost everyone else calls “leather” :-) , one really can’t go wrong taking your opinions into consideration. Herzlichen Dank für die hilfreiche Information!
@autogefuehl
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks keep following!
@Shuai807
5 жыл бұрын
What a great in depth video! Thank you for the great content.
@autogefuehl
5 жыл бұрын
thanks, keep following us!
@iantaf5559
7 жыл бұрын
Great review, Thomas. Not full length, but FEATURE LENGTH!!!😃
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
yiha =)
@lexusfan100
7 жыл бұрын
i dont see a wow factor in terms of design...audi and vw are very very conservative.. they remind me of toyota or lexus way back where they were boring and meh to look at. I see same in audi/vw design..sure they are high tech...but so is mercedes s class and bmw 7 series in tech too...I do see Sclass as the design changer (esp interior) as compare to others germans.
@Commentator541
7 жыл бұрын
Audi in early 2000 was great. You can be both "classic" and innovative. It is just that this is neither. It's busy where it should be clean and is boring where it should excite.
@kraenk12
7 жыл бұрын
It's very classy and understated and by far the most innovative in that class. It actually finally has got back the elegance of the first and second gen A8. So what exactly do you want?!
@lexusfan100
6 жыл бұрын
haha my name has lexus ...but i just bought a 2017 VW passat SE..so i am not bias or anything..
@honza2755
7 жыл бұрын
This car is not beutiful it just so classy and arogant i love that design.
@SSSDDDOOOGGG
7 жыл бұрын
Another great extended review Thomas, thumbs up :) I also saw in another review that the front wheels can be decoupled to increase the angle at which they can be turned, very interesting. Do the front speakers come out and retract when you start and shut the engine down? cheers !
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
cheers! Afaik that coming out speaker function is not present anymore. I know what u mean, I found it very cool with the last generation
@thomasw.6066
7 жыл бұрын
Autogefühl Doch die ausfahrbaren Hochtöner gibt es noch, nur dann hattest du wahrscheinlich nicht die Bang & Olufsen Advanced Lautsprecher mit 3D Klang ;-) Bezüglich deinem Kritikpunkt zum Kunstleder: kann schon verstehen was du meinst, was mich allerdings wundert ist, dass Audi, zumindest teilweise, Kunstleder in Mittelklasse Modellen anbietet... Aber jemand der sich für 150.000€ einen Wagen mit über 200 PS kauft, der dann auch noch über 8L/100km verbraucht, dürfte sich nicht sonderlich um unsere Umwelt scheren... da fährt ja sogar der Kretschmann (Mitglied der Grünen, Ministerpräsident von Baden-Württemberg) eine S Klasse... Für solche Leute sind leider Prestige und Statussymbol wichtiger als Umwelt und Nachhaltigkeit.
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
Hm interessant! Gibt es sicherlich, aber es gibt auch genügend vermögende Menschen, die Luxus und Nachhaltigkeit verbinden wollen - und für die sollte Audi die Möglichkeit bieten, genau wie andere Hersteller
@netweed09
7 жыл бұрын
I would love to see what they will do with the new A6 I strongly believe they need to do the fundamental thing of simply changing up the front grille to a significantly new design, or the whole range will look almost identical to the point of being absurd!! Hopefully the will employ the 'shroud bonnet' grille style Jaguar and Mercedes are now using and to great success
@MrCarGuy
7 жыл бұрын
Thomas, I have a very good suggestion for future reviews. Since you have such great reviews with in-depth footage, it would be nice to have more footage of engineering aspects of the vehicles. So, how about putting each vehicle you review on a lift (get access to one) and get some shots of the suspension engineering and under the engine covers? It would be interesting to see the actual quality of components used underneath the surface. Edit- Not the press drives, but the regular reviews.
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah indeed that would only be possible for home reviews. Big effort and it is hard to find someone to cooperate for that. Plus, you can imagine that the manufacturers are really keen on forbidding this. Some people already to test cars on a test bench to show that cars always vary in real horse power figures - and manufacturers were not amused ;-) Question is: What could you find underneath a very new car?
@TomaszDominikowski
7 жыл бұрын
Check out the channel SavageGeese to get an idea.
@supremeetnel7707
7 жыл бұрын
I can’t afford this car . It has great technology but the exterior design isn’t eye popping to me. Just my opinion
@Jeff_Klein
7 жыл бұрын
Supreme Etnel rich people sometimes just want to blend in
@94mikyyy
7 жыл бұрын
You said that A8 is too complicated to service and who could do that in the future. Well, ypu should watch that ot of a different perspective. At the beginig abs, esp, tc were extremely complicated and also feared what is going to be done when they break. Now it's not a big deal. So in 10 years when that car starts to break down regularely it will be already well know technology.
@SDav21
7 жыл бұрын
Mercedes had Magic Body Control since 2013 though where it scanned the road and adjusted each wheel for the bump. This lifting thing of Audi...I am not so sure. If a much lower car comes and crashes into the side, there is a risk that it will flip the A8 over since the low car can sort of pick it up and flip it over. Not so sure about that. I think Mercedes presafe impulse side where it inflates the seat cushion to push the occupant towards the centre increasing space for the airbag and creating a larger effective crumple zone is a better idea.
@gilaxia
3 жыл бұрын
Thomas, I couldn't find is it possible to move passenger seat from driver's position? Just like in Mercedes. With a physical button, not by using infotainment menu. Thank you
@g00dfeeling
7 жыл бұрын
Can't understand guys who are still trying to persuade themselves that S class is better. A8 is the newest so until next generations of S class or 7 series, this is the best car - full stop. I could be sentimental and like 7 series more but the fact is that A8 is on the top in this moment.
@damarwirawan1348
6 жыл бұрын
Target market for this car is for the specific ppl; which prefer something unique for example buying an old dinosaur with some future gadget in it. An A8 4th gen, I believe its a total refinement from the first gen and if I am not mistaken the next loop will be at the fifth gen A8.
@ValdisVitols
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review, first hour felt like a test drive together with a sales consultant. Later it got much more interesting. The active-predictive suspension test was great.The question about the radar sensors in bad weather was excellent. Looks like they still do not have a possibility to disable the radar functionality using the active cruise control in bad weather. You pay premium and in the end you got no cruise control at all in rainy weather :))
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the feedback!
@-Derp-
7 жыл бұрын
for an autobahn cruiser, this is hard to beat. mercedes s class also punches in this arena, as does bmw 7 series. lexus ls460 also competes here but perhaps doesnt get the respect that it deserves. its a solid offering but is it worthy of taking on an s class?, perhaps not i think. i havnt been in the a8, but i have been in the s class, 7 series and lexus extensively. if i were stumping up the cash it would be between a8 and s class. the a8 looks good in this video but s class is just something else, it feels special when you are inside. so i'd take s class, with the full banana tyre shredding amg spec v8.
@MrModikoe
6 жыл бұрын
lol wasn't impressed they way those engineers seemed unsure of what to say but again disappointing on some of the things you mentioned regarding over-engineering of the car, the open door trick is very much welcomed, things change Thomas, the steering wheel and you saying people might get their stuck in there, really?? embrace change mr Thomas.
@R1S0.
5 жыл бұрын
almost entire dashboard is one huge fingerprint magnet (displays, black plastic) wnich is crazy and i hate that, plus somewhat dull exterior design..... thats a no from me.
@abdebee3221
7 жыл бұрын
Most important question: what about the emissions? 2017 A8 was the king of NOX pollution: www.presseportal.de/pm/22521/3661672
@Matwiej19
7 жыл бұрын
As usual really good review. Keep it up guys. Yet personally prefer Mercedes S class and BMW 7 series.
@autogefuehl
7 жыл бұрын
thanks !
@bestman81
7 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why people complain about fake exhaust while Mercedes do the same. This is a new thing so I can yell you right now most of the cars will start having then coz its for decoration.
@epicon6
7 жыл бұрын
Looks like a longer version of the older model A6 with lots of cheap parts. A8 was one of my favorite cars and the next car i will buy, but this new model is dissapointing. As boring as a volvo, not the next generation of one of the best cars ever.
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