2021 Audi A8

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$86,500

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Key specs

Base trim shown

Sedan: Body style
21: Combined MPGe Combined MPGe
Miles per gallon-equivalent is how the EPA provides efficiency ratings for battery-electric vehicles in a way that can be used in comparison with gasoline-powered vehicles. Actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, elevation changes, weather, accessory usage (lights, climate control), vehicle condition and other factors.
Related: Top 10 Most Efficient Electric Cars
5: Seating capacity
208.7” x 58.6”: Dimensions
All-wheel drive: Drivetrain

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Overview

(1 review)

The good:

Hardware for advanced autonomous capability
Huge backseat
Luxurious interior
Touchscreen multimedia system

The bad:

Most advanced autonomous capabilities await U.S. approval
Exterior design very conservative
Stretched L model is only body style for U.S.
Minimalist dashboard design

L 55
$86,500
L 60
$98,900

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 2021 Audi A8 trim comparison will help you decide.

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360-degree camera with virtual view now standard
Full-size all-wheel-drive sedan
Turbo V-6 or twin-turbo V-8 engine
Full-LED headlights standard
Automatic emergency braking standard
Plug-in hybrid A8 e and performance S8 versions available

2021 Audi A8 review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2021 Audi A8?

Audi’s flagship sedan, the A8, is a rival to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series and Lexus LS. The car’s base engine is a 335-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6; a 453-hp, twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 is available. Audi also sells a plug-in hybrid version of the A8 that can travel around 17 miles on electric power alone. The high-output S8 — the performance version of this full-size luxury sedan — has a 563-hp V-8. All powertrains work with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is standard.

What’s New on the 2021 Audi A8?

New standard features include 22-way power-adjustable front seats and a 360-degree camera system with a virtual viewing mode. The S8 now comes with standard front heated armrests and 21-inch wheels with summer tires.

What Features in the 2021 Audi A8 Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

Adaptive air suspension
Panoramic moonroof
Leather upholstery
Heated and ventilated front seats
Four-zone automatic climate control
Power rear sunshades
Wood interior trim
Touchscreen navigation system
Bang & Olufsen stereo

Available features include:

Massaging, power-adjustable rear seats
In-cabin fragrance system
Heated steering wheel
Head-up display
Blind spot warning
Rear dual-tablet entertainment system
Night vision

Should I Buy the 2021 Audi A8?

If you have the means to afford a full-size luxury sedan, the A8 is worth a look. Its range of available powertrains is a plus, and its classy interior impresses. Some might find the design too conservative, however, and rivals offer similar levels of luxury.