2009 Audi A8 Consumer Reviews

Best of the lot

Written by: Charlie on 11/11/2009

Vehicle

2009 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Drives exceptionally well for a big car. More stable and faster than my Infiniti M35X. Beautifully crafted and actually gets better mpg than the 6 cyl Infiniti. Comfort features are better than Infiniti and Acura. This car is meant to be driven long and hard (fast). After my Lexus, Acura and Infiniti, I was a bit scared to go to Audi, but now I look forward to my next excuse to drive. A true luxury car that responds to sporty driving with ease. Best road handling I've had, including some smaller sportier cars.

Favorite Features

Heated/Air conditioned seats far superior to Infiniti. Adaptive cruise control is smoother than Infiniti. Power and handling make this a superior pleasure to drive. Adaptive suspension is wonderful!

Suggested Improvements

Typical European non-intuitive functions on electronics, turning counterclockwise for up. Voice command must be learned and/or taught to the car and are not common terms. Really big mid-car pillar makes looking over your left shoulder a real trial.

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Quiet and solid

Written by: jrh332 on 09/21/2009

Vehicle

2009 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Traded in a 2007 A8 with sport package for 2009 A8L. Miss the looks of the 20" wheels on 07 but passengers like the back seat better and the 09 19" wheels are easier to clean. Solid 24 mpg highway at 75 mph cruise. 15-16 mpg around town. Great cars and get a lot of positive comments from strangers about what a beautiful car. Quiet and solid. Can't imagine it getting much better than this.

Favorite Features

Side assist works the blind spots well. Front seats with heat, air and massage are truly wonderful. Front/rear park assist and rear camera make parking a breeze. Air suspension and the way the car squats at highway speed for better aerodynamics/handling is fantastic. Great brakes too.

Suggested Improvements

None.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Engine management

Written by: joe on 08/19/2009

Vehicle

2009 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Replaced an identical 06 with this vehicle. I am having problems with the engine management of the new car. Idles rough hesitant upon acceleration and downshifts with surges unexpectedly.

Favorite Features

Vibrating and ventilated seats are extremely comfortable.

Suggested Improvements

Need improvements in the drivetrain.

3 out 6 people found this review helpful

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A8L Great Car

Written by: cwkcpa on 01/16/2009

Vehicle

2009 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This is my third A8 after coming out of a 2007 Q7 4.2. The Q was great also, but this new A8L is terrific. Audi has continued to refine the car and it handles and drives like a much smaller car. I have also had several Mercedes large sedans and the A8 is just as good or maybe better without being so obvious on the road. Great car.

Favorite Features

Comfort and conveniences are everywhere

Suggested Improvements

Separate switch for driving lights like the A5 has.

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Beautiful Car

Written by: Olayinka on 01/07/2009

Vehicle

2009 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I have had this car for three months now. Really wanted to get a S550, but I am thrilled I ended up getting the A8L. It is a blast to drive, much sportier and understated. When I am buying my next car it will be another Audi A8L, each time I drive the car I am reminded why I love it.

Favorite Features

Well appointed cabin and design, it seems to wrap itself around the driver and passengers. The technology is amazing

Suggested Improvements

Navigation system needs to be a lot more user friendly

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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On my Second!!!

Written by: billyjo on 12/10/2008

Vehicle

2009 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

After two 7 series BMW's, I am now on my 2nd A8L after trading in my 06!Few people noticed that I have a new car! Looked at S550, LS460L,750Li but nothing compared to the materials, ergonomics and ease of use as the Audi. Now have USB connection for flash drive with MP3s and somewhat improved dash display. I prefer the MMI to the Mercedes iCommand or the Lexus touch screen currently available. The previous MMI display had matte finish which matched the other materials and looked much nicer then the glossy bezel now used. Parktronic now has a camera in addition to the great graphic display. My previous proved very reliable with the Sirius Module being the only item which failed in 3 years.

Favorite Features

Advance key, MMI, simple color coded display graphics, interior, disappearing display, reliable voice command, bluetooth, headlights

Suggested Improvements

The glossy bezel on the MMI display should be matte like the other plastics. The buttons to open the trunk and gas tank are still easy to confuse. Incorporating a toggle function into the MMI wheel to eliminate some buttons might make it easier to operate without looking.

10 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Couldn't be happier

Written by: Joe on 11/28/2008

Vehicle

2009 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

The Audi A8 is the best car I have ever owned. I have owned Audis before and finally made the jump to the flagship. The only problem is that I could never go back to a lesser car. It drives like a dream, is simultaneously luxurious and sporty, does everything well, is unflappable under all road conditions, and has unquestionably the best interior in the automobile industry. I have driven it 600 miles at a stretch and didn't actually want to get out.

Favorite Features

Perfect ride/handling combination; solid as a rock on the road; incredibly comfortable with heated/ventilated massage seats; built like the proverbial brick house

Suggested Improvements

I have one and only one complaint: the navigation system takes a while to get its bearings again after driving through a parking garage.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Fantastic car

Written by: Jim on 09/22/2008

Vehicle

2009 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Bought this to replace Lexus LS 430. My wife and I like the A8 interior much better than the new LS models. Car drives great, and has all the features you expect in a car in this price range.

Favorite Features

All wheel drive, beautiful interior, great ride

Suggested Improvements

None so far

14 out 19 people found this review helpful

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