2012 Audi A8: The Purest Example of Luxury and Efficiency
If you are looking for a stylish car, then you cannot go wrong with the 2012 Audi A8. The brand has established a name for itself when it comes to the manufacture of luxury sedans which offers an intelligent mix of performance and comfort; indeed, this is the trademark for the BMW brand which is also the reason why it has continued to be as successful as it is today.
But still, the performance will become a significant reference for those who will be looking into the release of the new Audi A8. For 2012, the Audi A8 continues to offer excellent handling, standard all-wheel drive and an opulent, tech-heavy interior also new to the engine is the A8 L W12.
The 2012 Audi A8 comes in two trims: the A8 and the extended-wheelbase A8 L W12. A V8 engine and all-wheel drive come standard on both Audi A8 models, while an optional W12 engine is now available on the A8 L. Like the V8 model, the car l W12 get quattro and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Although slightly underpowered compared with other V8 super luxury cars, most Audi A8 review think that the A8 is quick enough, thanks to its lighter weight and excellent eight-speed transmission. Test drivers say the Audi A8 also benefits from composed handling, thanks to Audi’s adjustable air suspension.
Critics Says 2012 Audi A8
2012 Audi A8 is considered by critics as the purest example of combining luxury and efficiency, it is therefore something that consumers would appreciate and find this vehicle a worthy option once it hits the market. The body specifications of the 2012 Audi A8 will be largely similar to that of the 2011 model, except for a few new features integrated for added efficiency.
The 2012 Audi A8 body itself measures 17.29 inches in length, while integrated with LED headlights that is ideal for all functions (whether safety or acting as striking expression of the vehicle’s style). The car strikes the middle ground with ride quality that’s sportier than the Lexus LS, but not as firm as the BMW 7-Series.
The introduction of advanced safety amenities is one of the most notable improvements in the 2012 Audi A8 that includes an in-trunk emergency release and tire pressure monitoring capability (although this particular feature is optional). And with the Audi W12 2012 on the car L, this car is couldn’t go any wrong.
As Audi’s flagship sedan, the Audi A8 offers all the technology, comfort and performance that reviewers expect from a super luxury car. From a performance standpoint, the Audi A8 is a super-luxury Jack-of-all-trades. 2012 Audi A8 is sportier than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Lexus LS, but more comfort-tuned than the Porsche Panamera and BMW 7-Series.
Combine that composed, just-right handling with the Audi A8 standard all-wheel drive and good fuel economy, and the A8 sounds like a sedan that even Goldilocks could love. But compared with many V8 super luxury cars, the base Audi A8 is short on horsepower.
Most 2012 Audi A8 review say that the lack of power isn’t an issue, since the engine is well-paired to the eight-speed transmission, but others want performance that rivals cars like the BMW 750i and Porsche Panamera S. The price of 2011 Audi A8 is started at$78,750 – $133,500, for those seeking more power on the lineup; the Audi 2012 S8 will be available later in the model year.
