They all make amazing vehicles period. When the time comes where you can buy one, then you would appreciate it no matter if it's a bmw, an audi, or a mb.
Based on uber. I have been in s class, Audi A8 (on Sunday) and the Beamer. From experience Audi is comfortable than the s class and Beamer is more sporty feel and quicker throttle response
It's funny to me how they always complain about Audi/Volkswagen looks. How they lack "style" and all of that, but I think Audi/Volkswagens have the best looking design of ANY cars. It's that very subtle elegance that really does it. The cars aren't acting like they have anything to prove, because they've already proven it.
First of all I am not a kid. Secondly, as I previously stated, I have owned an S Class MY 2008 and a 7 Series 2010. Luxury is not just about wood grain and fancy electronics, its build quality, uniqueness, refinement and prestige. The A8 in my opinion leads the S Class and looks and feels much more premium.
My dad recently bought an Audi S8, and I can say. The B & O speaker system is by far the best speaker i have heard in a car. And those tweeters! Every time he turns the car on i just stare at them :p
Sure I could barely afford a brochure let alone buy the car...but it makes me very happy Audi still make a W12 A8 in this day and age. Means I can dream. Love the W12. Just that little badge on the wings. Awesome.
Before then this car was new, what you said about it was completely positive compared to what you said about the last year of this generation of the Audi A8 as it has started to feel outdated over the years due to the amount of tech its rivals have. However, this car is still a very cool luxury car for anyone looking for one!
+ataxie How are people still so dumb to buy German. Audi, VW and BMW have been the most costly and unreliable car ownership experiences. I thought all cars were as unreliable as German cars, until i bought a Toyota
For the very same reason you thought they would've won. They went overboard on quality, while the everyone else went for quantity. Even the finest meat grinders can jam.
The S60 is a great car. I've driven it before and it's lovely. Don't get me wrong, I love my 3-Series and A8, but the S60 gives me a feeling that I can't explain when I drive it. It's basically Audi refinement and BMW driving pleasure in 1 package. I don't think you read my comment properly. For now, my BMW and Audi will do.
Please higher the volume for the video's before rendering them. I always need to turn my volume very high in order to hear what you are saying. Thanks.
I have more of an idea than you ever will. When speccing up mine I had to scroll through the pain staking list of options (because nothing is standard) and I know what is included in the A1s optional packages. Every car with leather trim nowadays has a leather door insert... nothing special. The Mondeo is packed with chrome as standard, and has carbotex or aluminium door spears too, even the electric window switches, the USB port, or the glove box handle is surrounded in chrome in the Mondeo.
The insignia was first displayed in 2008 at the British International Motor Show in London on 23 July. So the Mondeo had already been out way before then. That's even before it started sales,the Opel Insignia was made available in European dealerships in October 2008.
Not at all, ~80hp per litre is not bad for a naturally aspirated engine. I meant having such a huge and complicated engine in times such as these. Downsizing, what downsizing?
Funny you should say that, I have the vehicle specification for my A1 right here, I had to add what one could expect as standard on a Mondeo, optional on my A1. So, here we go: my top spec Black edition 1.4 TFSI 185ps petrol S-tronic had to have these options fitted which are seen as 'basic' by many people: Parking sensors, auto dimming rear view mirror, cruise control, heated and folding mirrors, tyre pressure indicator, floor mats, leather steering wheel, an armrest, heated seats...
Difference is, I actually own a MKIV non facelift. I ought to make a video about Mondeos sometime, because not only you, but many other people stubbornly refuse to learn how nothing else can compare to the fine details. You could even use voice control to demist the windscreen, something that can't even be said for the A8.
Listen to h/k in the e-class w211 and the burmester 3D sound in the new s-class. The tweeters from B&O are magnificant when it comes to design and function
They have compared the assistance systems and Ford was in the ranking behind VW, only a little bit better than Opel (the light system in the opel was better than that of the ford). So the technology is miles away too.
It's not about power, but about delivery and torque. They could produced 500hp from a 6 cyl if they wanted to, but it would be nowhere near as smooth, effortless or naturally torquey and the V12.
A touchpad uses the EXACT same technology that a touch screen does. On the large 7" colour touch screen of the Mondeo, the input of letters couldn't be easier, as all the letters are laid out and already there for you, so you don't have to attempt to draw them. It is also easier than the silly scroll/click wheel that Audi also uses. You can't say that drawing out letters is easier than pressing them on screen when they are right in front of you, because you might draw it wrong.
I completely agree with that last statement. Take the A4 - drove the saloon and estate versions (Dad's company cars) and you get as much steering feedback as playing a racing game on xbox.... not a patch on BMW and certainly not porsche
I have explicitly exclaimed how my Mondeo has these features. A touchpad input isn't any more luxurious or 'one of a kind' than a touchscreen - it uses the same finger sensing technology, and the 7" touch screen is easier to use, as the letters are already on screen.
I never said I didn't like Audi or BMW, I said that I'm not an Audi fanboy and that I don't like BMW's NEW designs. If I even considered Mercedes I would have owned one right now. I was seriously close to buying an S-Class. The A8 was released shortly afterwards. As soon as I saw it, I knew it was the right car for me. I absolutely love the interior and the exterior looks great too. I would happily own a Saab too, but I personally think Volvo is better. For now though, my BMW and Audi will do.
Don't worry, the steering wheel is in the right side in the right places. It's on the right side in the UK and some other places, and left side everywhere else.
The 14 speaker Bose stereo is an option that I have specified on my A1, it's not as good. Even when you account for the poor camera and the low volume, you can still hear the power of the bass a bit, and you can even see the camera shaking from the power. I don't know, you're probably watching from a laptop or a computer with poor sound quality.
6.3 litre W12! Surely that's a slightly bored out and non turbo version of the VW Group's 6.0 W12 they use in Bentley contis. Must be enormously powerful in this A8, never mind the S8.
If I must make a complaint about the stunningly fast engine, is that it's so fast it can make you feel uneasy behind the wheel. The Auto was average, couldn't really cope with the power but at least the 4wd gave more traction. Shame the engine was unrefined and old though. Remember, it's the same 2.8 v6 unit they used to have in the Signum (a vehicle I adore and own) - the Signum is amazing, a decieving car that looks plain, but is very comfortable and quick, and the whole thing makes me smile..
As for the A8, well yeah, you get a couple of bits here and there, night vision cameras and things, but you would hope so for the Mondeo starts at £15,995 now, and you get standard LED lights front and rear, leather, sports suspension, spoiler, 17" alloys, fog lamps, quick clear heated windscreen (you can't get that in an insignia or S-class or A8). What I'm saying is, for the price the Mondeo is a better car. Yes, you get a little less stuff, but it's not proportional, you spend much more to...
even tough Porsche makes amazing cars Audi wins in the quality section, I have been inside Porsches and Audis and the Audi quality is insane and so is the atention to detail, it easily takes over BMW and Merc
As for an insignia, it is far fetched for standard features compared to the Mondeo. A Mondeo Graphite starts at £15,995 and comes with more equipment as standard than even more expensive base models and mid spec models of the insignia. You even have to pay for DETC on top spec models, or parking sensors...
...and bmw...and mercedes...and jaguar among others. these days every manufacturer is going for a 'family look'. so lower end models all look like mini-me versions of the larger models.
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I agree. The A8 actually looks luxurious unlike the S-Class and the 7 Series. Ive owned the beamer and benz and have not been impressed. Currently looking at the XJ and the A8.
I like my Mondeo, because the engine is powerful enough for smooth, punchy overtaking, and it feels new, refined and clean, whilst it also is fuel efficient and isn't over the top; I only want enough power to have fun, not to snap my neck off and have power I would never use anyway.
iri haxhiu No,he's only about 5'5" but now pretends he's 5'11".See how small he looks against all the cars.Seems to be suffering from short man syndrome.
Just research 'Ford Mondeo individual' - I think you will find the Mondeo can be had with more luxurious features than an optional 'leather steering wheel' and 'coloured air vents'. I rest my case.
just in case you were wondering, the entry level 3L diesel version goes from 0 to 60 in 6,2 second!
You just gotta love Audis simplicity
Prices are coming down nicely 🙂👌
20k euros and you can have one in France or a 7 series or s class
In Germany you get a A8 with 82k Kilometers for only €9.000. Absolutely brilliant
And they had reason for that 🤣
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TJ wo findest du das?
They all make amazing vehicles period. When the time comes where you can buy one, then you would appreciate it no matter if it's a bmw, an audi, or a mb.
I m using Audi A8L, very first time and i very much happy to have this - its been 2 months and I feel so good. alhumdulilah.
Congrats bro it's amazing car I'm in love too and I own one since 2 years
Matt was already funny before carwow 😊.
Based on uber. I have been in s class, Audi A8 (on Sunday) and the Beamer. From experience Audi is comfortable than the s class and Beamer is more sporty feel and quicker throttle response
It’s Mat Watson from CarWow.
And next to me is yianni from yiannimize
Andy has pulled out all the stops? Well Done Andy.
It's funny to me how they always complain about Audi/Volkswagen looks. How they lack "style" and all of that, but I think Audi/Volkswagens have the best looking design of ANY cars. It's that very subtle elegance that really does it. The cars aren't acting like they have anything to prove, because they've already proven it.
If you not technical educational!
People who complain are those who can't afford.
indeed!
+a single white female You've probably never seen a Mercedes Benz then.
a single white femaleさ
this car just looks beautiful
Matt...you are just awesome!! Best reviewer of all times!!!
Please don't ever leave Carbuyer! :)
Aged like milk lol
@@humanperson4605 Damn...
Lol
First of all I am not a kid. Secondly, as I previously stated, I have owned an S Class MY 2008 and a 7 Series 2010. Luxury is not just about wood grain and fancy electronics, its build quality, uniqueness, refinement and prestige. The A8 in my opinion leads the S Class and looks and feels much more premium.
My dad recently bought an Audi S8, and I can say. The B & O speaker system is by far the best speaker i have heard in a car. And those tweeters! Every time he turns the car on i just stare at them :p
Sure I could barely afford a brochure let alone buy the car...but it makes me very happy Audi still make a W12 A8 in this day and age. Means I can dream. Love the W12. Just that little badge on the wings. Awesome.
Before then this car was new, what you said about it was completely positive compared to what you said about the last year of this generation of the Audi A8 as it has started to feel outdated over the years due to the amount of tech its rivals have. However, this car is still a very cool luxury car for anyone looking for one!
How did these people loose the world war..
+ataxie How are people still so dumb to buy German. Audi, VW and BMW have been the most costly and unreliable car ownership experiences. I thought all cars were as unreliable as German cars, until i bought a Toyota
For the very same reason you thought they would've won. They went overboard on quality, while the everyone else went for quantity. Even the finest meat grinders can jam.
Anthony i love the part about the meat grinders :D
utubecomment21 because not everyone’s poor. The rich can afford to pay for the expensive maintenance
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The S60 is a great car. I've driven it before and it's lovely. Don't get me wrong, I love my 3-Series and A8, but the S60 gives me a feeling that I can't explain when I drive it. It's basically Audi refinement and BMW driving pleasure in 1 package. I don't think you read my comment properly. For now, my BMW and Audi will do.
Please higher the volume for the video's before rendering them. I always need to turn my volume very high in order to hear what you are saying. Thanks.
Love seeing Mat Watson back in the days
Good’all Matt!
Maybe not where you're from. But the base 3.0l TDi and the Hybrid are both available with FWD only in Europe.
I have more of an idea than you ever will. When speccing up mine I had to scroll through the pain staking list of options (because nothing is standard) and I know what is included in the A1s optional packages. Every car with leather trim nowadays has a leather door insert... nothing special. The Mondeo is packed with chrome as standard, and has carbotex or aluminium door spears too, even the electric window switches, the USB port, or the glove box handle is surrounded in chrome in the Mondeo.
Thank you for finally putting the review up on RUclips.
Wow its like a cockpit... The shifter and the panel... Amazing
The insignia was first displayed in 2008 at the British International Motor Show in London on 23 July. So the Mondeo had already been out way before then. That's even before it started sales,the Opel Insignia was made available in European dealerships in October 2008.
OK but interior room is quite importand in this kind a car, don't you think? Do you like design this Audi D4 better than Merc W221??? am only asking
Lord of the rings Audi A8 💪 beauty and the beast 👌 😍
I want to travel the world with this car!
In some ways you're right, since they share the same modular platform.
I like the understated look.
W140 is great car. W126 on the other side is a classic now.
Not at all, ~80hp per litre is not bad for a naturally aspirated engine. I meant having such a huge and complicated engine in times such as these. Downsizing, what downsizing?
YEAHH YOU USE GEARBOX AND NAV SYSTEM WITH LEFT HAND. GENIUS
Then a Titanium X Sport in panther black with 2.0 240ps EcoBoost may be the one you might want to take for a little test run.
This car is the best
Wait for next gen A8 , no A6 clone the current model can stand on it's own .
I can vouch for the Bang and Olufsen. I have it in my s5, and it sounds astonishing.
A W12 is slightly smaller than a V8, and also quieter and more balanced; vibration levels are reduced thanks the cylinder configuration.
Funny you should say that, I have the vehicle specification for my A1 right here, I had to add what one could expect as standard on a Mondeo, optional on my A1. So, here we go: my top spec Black edition 1.4 TFSI 185ps petrol S-tronic had to have these options fitted which are seen as 'basic' by many people: Parking sensors, auto dimming rear view mirror, cruise control, heated and folding mirrors, tyre pressure indicator, floor mats, leather steering wheel, an armrest, heated seats...
Difference is, I actually own a MKIV non facelift. I ought to make a video about Mondeos sometime, because not only you, but many other people stubbornly refuse to learn how nothing else can compare to the fine details. You could even use voice control to demist the windscreen, something that can't even be said for the A8.
Listen to h/k in the e-class w211 and the burmester 3D sound in the new s-class. The tweeters from B&O are magnificant when it comes to design and function
*325 horsepower. And the Insignia is very refined, the car has intercepted a lot of old A4 & A6 buyer.
what is you add it a Supercharger ?
They have compared the assistance systems and Ford was in the ranking behind VW, only a little bit better than Opel (the light system in the opel was better than that of the ford). So the technology is miles away too.
you should do a speaker test on how good the sound system in the car is!!
mate so many countries drive on the left side of the road...... how did you not know that?
Not available in your country, most likely. But it is a dealer fit option.
It's not about power, but about delivery and torque. They could produced 500hp from a 6 cyl if they wanted to, but it would be nowhere near as smooth, effortless or naturally torquey and the V12.
A touchpad uses the EXACT same technology that a touch screen does. On the large 7" colour touch screen of the Mondeo, the input of letters couldn't be easier, as all the letters are laid out and already there for you, so you don't have to attempt to draw them. It is also easier than the silly scroll/click wheel that Audi also uses. You can't say that drawing out letters is easier than pressing them on screen when they are right in front of you, because you might draw it wrong.
I completely agree with that last statement. Take the A4 - drove the saloon and estate versions (Dad's company cars) and you get as much steering feedback as playing a racing game on xbox.... not a patch on BMW and certainly not porsche
I have explicitly exclaimed how my Mondeo has these features. A touchpad input isn't any more luxurious or 'one of a kind' than a touchscreen - it uses the same finger sensing technology, and the 7" touch screen is easier to use, as the letters are already on screen.
on this review it really does. believe me it looks so much better in real life
Yeah, but sales numbers, shows which car is better in some way. Anyway good cars though.
Wish they made A8 avant.
Engine capacity?
That is a gorgeous car
any changes? btw this and all new 2015??
Maybach was abandoned too. They are willing to introduce Pullman again.
you can see at 4:08 what makes this car different from the a6 if you look at matt and the car...it´s impressive size
So the Insignia is not in the same class too, the passat too, but on the internet you can find 3 comparisons between the old 5 Series and a Infiniti
So why cant you make a video of those Porsche ?
beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I never said I didn't like Audi or BMW, I said that I'm not an Audi fanboy and that I don't like BMW's NEW designs. If I even considered Mercedes I would have owned one right now. I was seriously close to buying an S-Class. The A8 was released shortly afterwards. As soon as I saw it, I knew it was the right car for me. I absolutely love the interior and the exterior looks great too. I would happily own a Saab too, but I personally think Volvo is better. For now though, my BMW and Audi will do.
Don't worry, the steering wheel is in the right side in the right places. It's on the right side in the UK and some other places, and left side everywhere else.
The 14 speaker Bose stereo is an option that I have specified on my A1, it's not as good. Even when you account for the poor camera and the low volume, you can still hear the power of the bass a bit, and you can even see the camera shaking from the power. I don't know, you're probably watching from a laptop or a computer with poor sound quality.
The kind of designer that studied everything from industrial to identity design.
One day il own this car. Give me 10 years. Four Rings rules
I am wondered now.. Nice to hear that from you, never expect that...
6.3 litre W12! Surely that's a slightly bored out and non turbo version of the VW Group's 6.0 W12 they use in Bentley contis. Must be enormously powerful in this A8, never mind the S8.
I wish this came in an estate version
gorgeous car, elegant, low profile.. gentlemens wheels
If I must make a complaint about the stunningly fast engine, is that it's so fast it can make you feel uneasy behind the wheel. The Auto was average, couldn't really cope with the power but at least the 4wd gave more traction. Shame the engine was unrefined and old though. Remember, it's the same 2.8 v6 unit they used to have in the Signum (a vehicle I adore and own) - the Signum is amazing, a decieving car that looks plain, but is very comfortable and quick, and the whole thing makes me smile..
As for the A8, well yeah, you get a couple of bits here and there, night vision cameras and things, but you would hope so for the Mondeo starts at £15,995 now, and you get standard LED lights front and rear, leather, sports suspension, spoiler, 17" alloys, fog lamps, quick clear heated windscreen (you can't get that in an insignia or S-class or A8). What I'm saying is, for the price the Mondeo is a better car. Yes, you get a little less stuff, but it's not proportional, you spend much more to...
Carbuyer If its not a secret , can you ask Me what Wireles Lavalier Mic Do You use for video . Thanks and sorry poor English
even tough Porsche makes amazing cars Audi wins in the quality section, I have been inside Porsches and Audis and the Audi quality is insane and so is the atention to detail, it easily takes over BMW and Merc
I like the S Klasse! My opinion! Anyway all the cars from this segment are awesome! A major problem is depreciation! Matt should say that!
To be honest this car looks really good, having seconds thoughts about MB, BMW and Lexus
why is the steering wheel on the wrong side
good video, please do a review on a 2012 Toyota Highlander 4x4 limited
@Andrea1491to
The engine wasn't developt for pure prefomance. It is all about minimizing vibrations to keep the ride comfortable
As for an insignia, it is far fetched for standard features compared to the Mondeo. A Mondeo Graphite starts at £15,995 and comes with more equipment as standard than even more expensive base models and mid spec models of the insignia. You even have to pay for DETC on top spec models, or parking sensors...
That zoom out effect at the end nicely sums up the lack of audi ingenuity in design
...and bmw...and mercedes...and jaguar among others. these days every manufacturer is going for a 'family look'. so lower end models all look like mini-me versions of the larger models.
80386, Mercedes???? Maybe the E class and C class, but not S class.
Don't even need to see this review to "Like" it, I LOVE THIS CAR lol
finaly new a8w12 now we have to wait only for new transporter
The price is?
at 4:07 you walk past the car like you've got hemorrhoids...
fu
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Audi A8, best in its class. S-Class and 7-Series are great but they just can't beat the A8.
You should be testing the US drive model!
"It's cheaper to buy, but it feels more expensive." I love what he said at the end. That describes Audi in a nutshell. Two thumbs up!
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I was stupid forgot the password. I would love any help you can give me
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I agree. The A8 actually looks luxurious unlike the S-Class and the 7 Series. Ive owned the beamer and benz and have not been impressed. Currently looking at the XJ and the A8.
Love your reviews.
Deciding between this and an XJ. However, I won't be getting the Scam & Olufsen system.
hows that down-pipe exhaust vibration?
I like my Mondeo, because the engine is powerful enough for smooth, punchy overtaking, and it feels new, refined and clean, whilst it also is fuel efficient and isn't over the top; I only want enough power to have fun, not to snap my neck off and have power I would never use anyway.
Are you that small or is the seat put that low?
He's about 5ft 10 so it must be the seat
iri haxhiu No,he's only about 5'5" but now pretends he's 5'11".See how small he looks against all the cars.Seems to be suffering from short man syndrome.
Matt where is your old citizen watch
Like I said to others, the fact that they are in the same group doesn't mean their cars have to look all the same.
Just research 'Ford Mondeo individual' - I think you will find the Mondeo can be had with more luxurious features than an optional 'leather steering wheel' and 'coloured air vents'. I rest my case.
looking good, may one day I'll get it, who knows