my thoughts were that this is probably the best offering I've yet seen from Audi. given the horsepower, luxury, features and performance, I would call this "the GT-R for the family man."
Thanks Thomas for another informative review. I have a 2013 S6 and I'm looking to upgrade to a 2015 S8. The S8 Plus us super rare in Australia so the S8 will have to do. I used to have an A7 with the ventilated/heated/massage seats, and I miss those in the S6. Hence the S8 gives those comforts back, plus an even better engine and that B&O sound system.
That matte sliver paint does look really cool though and those cascade indicators are a neat touch. The interior is superb and I am glad to see buttons for heating/ventilation and a nice set of analog dials. I don't like the excess of controls on touchscreen in many modern cars. I think the engine could sound more sporty given its performance. The looks are very discreet and that is probably what most A8 customers want.
Great review, very detailed! Indeed an absolutely beautiful car. The power is mesmerizing and yet there is still such elegance in the Audi S8 Plus. Keep up the great work!
Von der ganzen Aufmachung her könnte euer Format bald im TV laufen, ich wär dafür! Besser als alle andere Auto-Formate, die das Fernsehen so her gibt ;)
+kleinice Danke! Ich habe ja selber schon viel fürs TV gemacht, das war hier nie das Ziel - wir sind ja besser als TV, weil wir das Programm für _euch_ machen und nicht für irgendwelche Programmchefs
carbon fibre trim is not a classy elegant option but certainly towards more aggressive mean looking car, which suits this particular car not the normal A8. and what a lovely review by this channel. subscribed :)
+Autogefühl I just bought the S8 Plus yesterday, I've been driving a panamera Turbo. Am I going to be disappointed? I haven't test driven the S8 plus just the 15 S8. I would really appreciate your honest opinion.
if he didn't smile and spoke so softly, he could pass for any movie villain or evil scientist. Jokes aside. Amazing car and review. thanks! only one can dream. although, around my area soon few of rich people will drive this around soon enough. I would love to take my family on a road trip on this car. ,maybe in 20 yrs. haha
This generation remains one of the best, design wise on both interior and exterior. I hate the interior screens only of the newer ones and the exterior looks modern enough.
The Carbon Fibre Mirror's seem to go rather well with the rest of the car considering the fact that it is an S model from AUDI. That's the thing with most fast AUDI's where the styling is so timeless and discreet that it would come as a surprise to most of the savagery that lies under the bonnet, like a wolf in sheep's clothing if I may. The paint job is really refreshing and I totally agree with you on the subtle shoulder lines being distinctly accentuated by the Matte paint finish.
Great to see this car in such detail, and the acceleration is just hilarious. For me it needs to have the aluminium wing mirrors, not sold on the carbon fiber, even the black trim is a bit questionable. But it's an S8 you can customize it as you want it. Matt Floret Silver looks great though!
Hello Thomas! I am really glad I found this channel. Your car reviews are very informative, professional and fun. A pleasure to watch. On the "leather issue" I completely agree that car manufacturers should move to more use of faux leather and alcantara (hopefully produced in a way that does not harm the environment - PVC) I have to say that I think many people who are not that enlightened on this issue, may respond better to your comments on the use of leather (and consider not going for genuine leather) if you present them in a more informative way (even though the cruelty to animals are facts and you are passionate about this issue). It sometimes seems that some of your reviews (momentarily) get slightly compromised when you get annoyed by the use of leather, which then leads to the review being more biased than your very professional show deserves (f.ex on how comfortable seats are and how they look -> take the next gen. seats in the Tesla Model S). I think it´s also good to for example comment on the leather clothed dashboards (which MANY people think looks good), and inform about non leather options they could have used. As a presenter you are of course fully entitled to have your OWN opinions on style, comfort etc. But I believe it is important to express them as that, as you absolutely do on other car related issues, when you ask us as viewers to say what we think in the comment section. Just a litte constructive, friendly "criticism". Keep up the good work, sir! Best regards, Alexander H.
I really like the black elements, but only because the car is matte silver, only other color IMO where black elements also work is red, would prefer brushed aluminum otherwise.
im sold, saw one while heading to office and straight came to youtube for searching, carbon fiber is good however those black lines replaced from chrome lining doesn't really make much impression
Just the perfect car for me. Screw all your italian pastarides & rice rockets. This is just the best! Ultimate luxury car with a roaring V8 in a car that looks sporty but not so flashy as a lambo. Not a big fan of the rims though.. They look like renault clio style. Big ass chrome rims or just completely black is still best. :) Just Purrrrrfect! Amazing review Thomas!
That vehicle is now on my 2020 purchase list as that should be the time that I'll sell my 2009 S8 and be able to afford the 2016 S8 Plus! Love your reviews. Clear and concise with lots of information. Keep up the good work in 2016! Happy Holidays.
Interesting that the Americans still cannot produce a vehicle half as good as this one. Still, they are supposed to buy more vehicles of much less quality and longevity, consequently wasting energy and planetary resources. Congratulations, Germany, for world class vehicles and Thomas for world class, good humoured and level headed reviews.
to be honest Thomas.... i'd also go for the analog old design cockpit ... and only jus little screen between the rev counter and the speedometer ..... it gives a sense of knowing you're still driving a car that's build from a benchmark of old design feel than these big screen dials that make you feel futuristic ...my opinion ... especially for a saloon/ sporty car that this S8........ Lord bless my hustle so i can accomplish such ...
Yeah, when I go to Hong Kong I ride in the back of S-class Benzes. In Western Europe, my company's transportation vendor has E series Benzes, and so I ride a lot in them too. In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, I always seem to get picked up in both 5 and 7 series BMW's. In Shanghai, I ride in both A6's and A8's. To me there's no comparison, at least from a passenger's standpoint; I much prefer Audi's offerings over those of BMW and MB. Being quite familiar with each and preferring the Audi is why I bought an A6 last summer.
yeah i think just during the 1990s mercedes and bmw stood out..but now they are just like a full size honda..audi has always been cheap looking and driving at mercedes benz prices for repairs..but the s8 plus body reminds me of the mercedes w140,w124,w201 from the 1990s.and i love it.sadly i think they are going to make the s8 ugly again, to look more like a lexus or honda for 2018
Hei. I have a s8 plus reg.feb 2016,, do some know if IT have launch control and how do You activate ? And will IT be negative too you use IT often , and i guess IT will be quicker from 0-100? Also IT has sportsdifferensial ,, what does IT do and when do You set IT in dynamic?
Auf Englisch sagen wir "Reverse" fürs Zurücksetzen. Ihr Review war ausgezeichnet! Man braucht fast keine Probefahrt vor dem Kauf! ;) Spaß beiseite: Sie haben fragliche Details/Eigenschaften des S8 gut aufgeklärt.
+tsint We've got a Sepang Blue Matt R8 with us at the moment and yes the paintwork is difficult to keep clean, it marks so easily and you can't polish it.
why did you have bare clay to set up the go pro for the instrument cluster in the autobahn driving clip beth then in the other driving clip in vase covered in tape ? btw exelent vid and car
Not even close to being a gangster, Asian or Russian. I do have some German in me (along with being Swedish, Swiss and English). I love a good German car - I've had 3 BMWs and I'm driving a 2013 Audi A6 with just about everything including paddle shifters - I love it.
Jed Wunderli But high gloss and carbon. Dunno, kinda sounds like something an Asian wannabe or a Russian oligark would go for you know. It's not refined or premium.
The styling of this car looks like a larger version of the A4, which should not be the case for the flag ship model. The interior is good and I like that the infotainment screen can be retracted. I am not a fan of unpainted carbon fibre used in the interior and exterior. When talking about speed, could you please mention mph as well as kmh, as the UK and USA use mph for the unit of speed.
U haven't described the cd player and on board wifi feature between the Centre clock piece and the climate control buttons.....they are hidden in the carbon fibre flap!!!!
there're so many A8Ls in China. one day, I saw maybe 20 of them during a 90-minute walk. even W12s. I'll guess that 1/2 of the A8s are sold in China, and with the exception of S8 they're all LWB. having that many cars of this class is a sure sign of inequality. but VW is really happy :)
Halllo Thomas, I really liked your unbiased review. Keep it up. In my opinion, the exterior is bit underplayed. Enhanced A5, who would like to have a analog clock inside. Funny though. On the other hand, the instrument cluster looks too flashy on day light. What do you think? Center console resembles a cockpit. Nice. I would expect the car to be bit different for a 1,50,000 euro. Btw haben sie über Darmstadt gefahrt. Learning German. Cheers
The most underrated car in the world.
what lmao
I love the fact that it's got analogue instruments. The digital ones don't feel expensive, like a digital watcg.
agree!
Loved the comment about smoking in a $150K car and ruining it. Spot on. Great video.
=)
my thoughts were that this is probably the best offering I've yet seen from Audi. given the horsepower, luxury, features and performance, I would call this "the GT-R for the family man."
Ggg
It is not a car. It is a German TANK with supersport car performance.
That's why I love it so much
Yes. My Audi S8 has a name. Blitzkrieg!!
This is the best looking Audi S8 every made. It catch my attention. The factory rims the rear lens Nice craftsmanship
I love how Autogefuhl does their review, they go into details and a bit of their opinion. One of the reason ive subscribe to this channel. Keep it up!
+Pjmperez01 thanks, love to hear that! Stay tuned for more reviews :)
+Autogefühl A bit info, the R on the gear selector stands for Reverse, not rear.
+Autogefühl would you say this car is up to par with the s class & the 7 series?
hey whats the name of the colour of the car???? its sexy as fuck!!!
BEAST 07
Audis are the true muscle cars
Again another excellent review just how reviews are meant to be.
Thanks Thomas for another informative review. I have a 2013 S6 and I'm looking to upgrade to a 2015 S8. The S8 Plus us super rare in Australia so the S8 will have to do. I used to have an A7 with the ventilated/heated/massage seats, and I miss those in the S6. Hence the S8 gives those comforts back, plus an even better engine and that B&O sound system.
Thanks for tuning in!
That matte sliver paint does look really cool though and those cascade indicators are a neat touch. The interior is superb and I am glad to see buttons for heating/ventilation and a nice set of analog dials. I don't like the excess of controls on touchscreen in many modern cars. I think the engine could sound more sporty given its performance. The looks are very discreet and that is probably what most A8 customers want.
Very sad to see Audi stopped producing ➕ variants of S8, RS6 and RS7.
Great review, very detailed! Indeed an absolutely beautiful car. The power is mesmerizing and yet there is still such elegance in the Audi S8 Plus. Keep up the great work!
+Azim K thanks !
Beautiful car. Also, the best dressed reviewer on youtube!
+jmen8888 thx =)
OMG.. Thomas i was waiting for this one ..hahaha thank you so much ..you are one of the best on you tube..i love this car .
+ki flex =)
Von der ganzen Aufmachung her könnte euer Format bald im TV laufen, ich wär dafür! Besser als alle andere Auto-Formate, die das Fernsehen so her gibt ;)
+kleinice Danke! Ich habe ja selber schon viel fürs TV gemacht, das war hier nie das Ziel - wir sind ja besser als TV, weil wir das Programm für _euch_ machen und nicht für irgendwelche Programmchefs
the interior looks like an airplane cockpit
Ikr. Looks way better than its competitors.
***** audi ftw
Been waiting for this no one reviews cars like you do. Thanks Thomas for reviewing my dream car in every respect, so much details. Thanks again.
+Oui Piyachat thanks!
carbon fibre trim is not a classy elegant option but certainly towards more aggressive mean looking car, which suits this particular car not the normal A8.
and what a lovely review by this channel. subscribed :)
+Sid Acidic great to hear that =)
Bought this dream car yesterday 😎🏁
Congratulations brother I just brought mines yesterday
Excellent review. Very in depth but just the right amount of detail.
Scarf game on point, too.
+s559tja :-)
A great car and your usual great detailed report Thomas. Keep up the fine work!
+james mccool thanks james, keep supporting us!
Great review! I love my 2017 S8, it does have APR stage 1 remap though :)
This is the best review of this vehicle
+KW C. we really appreciate that! Tune in more of our reviews!
+Autogefühl I just bought the S8 Plus yesterday, I've been driving a panamera Turbo. Am I going to be disappointed? I haven't test driven the S8 plus just the 15 S8. I would really appreciate your honest opinion.
+KW C. I think u wont be disappointed!
if he didn't smile and spoke so softly, he could pass for any movie villain or evil scientist. Jokes aside. Amazing car and review. thanks! only one can dream. although, around my area soon few of rich people will drive this around soon enough. I would love to take my family on a road trip on this car. ,maybe in 20 yrs. haha
+Isaac Yoon thanks! And if a Hollywood director asks, I would also play a villain in some secret mountain with a rocket base ;-)
something so authentic about this outgoing model. very traditional high quality materials. Probably more so than the new one.
That carbon fiber rear valence matched with the black exhaust tips is a nice touch!
like 3 Seconds from 0 to 100... and like 6 Seconds from 100 to 200... this is just crazy for such a car
Keep up the superb Excellent work! Love when You go to the factories. From a rabid AUDI fanatic.
thanks charles! did you see our A8 factory feature ? :)
i love your reviews Specially Audi reviews .
+Gary Parker thx tune in for the new s5 and new q5 soon!
Great review as always! But "only" 21 minutes long. I was hoping for a longer review of this beauty. :(
But, WHAT A CAR?! You are one lucky man!
One of the best Rims I have seen... Loved it...
I love how you encourage people not to smoke in the cars, exactly like me : ) !
+Razvan Andrei smoking is a no-go :)
Shout outs to the camera man/woman. This was aesthetically pleasing.
+finallynb thx!
Great Review, very different from many other conventional car reviews. Love your accent. :)
+Justin Ji-Woo Yang (RevV) thank you, join more of our episodes!
Thank you for the review! I enjoyed the new style of editing!
+automobilistafi thanks buddy!
Best car ever... Until the new S8 comes out.
Better than the new one, those touch screens are cancer!
This generation remains one of the best, design wise on both interior and exterior. I hate the interior screens only of the newer ones and the exterior looks modern enough.
Great review. I love the exterior and interior of this car with the exception of the pop out screen.
This car looks incredible, i dont like the carbon fibre in the interior but it still looks sooooo clean
Ciao, Thomas.
Stunning Audi. Inside and out.
My preference is body coloured side mirrors and brushed metal trim vs black.
Ah - a proper hood/bonnet line too!! 👍🏻
+Mario Dalla Riva true!
My favorite luxury sport sedan. First thing I'll do when I win the lottery is head to the nearest Audi dealership.
The Carbon Fibre Mirror's seem to go rather well with the rest of the car considering the fact that it is an S model from AUDI. That's the thing with most fast AUDI's where the styling is so timeless and discreet that it would come as a surprise to most of the savagery that lies under the bonnet, like a wolf in sheep's clothing if I may. The paint job is really refreshing and I totally agree with you on the subtle shoulder lines being distinctly accentuated by the Matte paint finish.
Great to see this car in such detail, and the acceleration is just hilarious. For me it needs to have the aluminium wing mirrors, not sold on the carbon fiber, even the black trim is a bit questionable.
But it's an S8 you can customize it as you want it.
Matt Floret Silver looks great though!
Stunning car
Love the review
keep up the good work
+Saeed Anwar thanks saeed !
This guy should be on top gear
Very cool guy 😎
cheers keep joining us =)
Love the front menacing grill and matrix lights!
The Ultimate Saloon.....BEAST!!!!
Dear American car lads... This is what they call... a car! Art on wheels!
Sie machen das großartig!
+Markus Dahl Vielen Dank :)
Nice car and review . This definitely crush 7 series.
+aba5391 thanks, watch more of our reviews !
Koliko je bolji ovaj stari audi bez glupih ekrana. Ovo je savršeno
That's an amazing review of this awesome vehicle. Keep up the good work :)
+TH Low appreciated !
Hello Thomas!
I am really glad I found this channel. Your car reviews are very informative, professional and fun. A pleasure to watch.
On the "leather issue" I completely agree that car manufacturers should move to more use of faux leather and alcantara (hopefully produced in a way that does not harm the environment - PVC)
I have to say that I think many people who are not that enlightened on this issue, may respond better to your comments on the use of leather (and consider not going for genuine leather) if you present them in a more informative way (even though the cruelty to animals are facts and you are passionate about this issue).
It sometimes seems that some of your reviews (momentarily) get slightly compromised when you get annoyed by the use of leather, which then leads to the review being more biased than your very professional show deserves (f.ex on how comfortable seats are and how they look -> take the next gen. seats in the Tesla Model S). I think it´s also good to for example comment on the leather clothed dashboards (which MANY people think looks good), and inform about non leather options they could have used.
As a presenter you are of course fully entitled to have your OWN opinions on style, comfort etc. But I believe it is important to express them as that, as you absolutely do on other car related issues, when you ask us as viewers to say what we think in the comment section. Just a litte constructive, friendly "criticism".
Keep up the good work, sir!
Best regards,
Alexander H.
+Alexander H thanks for your appreciation, always considering!
Beautifully elegant and Raw....love it!
cool and detailed reviews, fine english, good job
+matus vhotovosti appreciated - spread the word for us!
I really like the black elements, but only because the car is matte silver, only other color IMO where black elements also work is red, would prefer brushed aluminum otherwise.
im sold, saw one while heading to office and straight came to youtube for searching, carbon fiber is good however those black lines replaced from chrome lining doesn't really make much impression
you always talk about smaller wheels , can you imagine how silly this car would look with 19inch
Wie immer gutes Video👍👌
+Boooom12345 Vielen Dank !!
Just the perfect car for me. Screw all your italian pastarides & rice rockets. This is just the best! Ultimate luxury car with a roaring V8 in a car that looks sporty but not so flashy as a lambo. Not a big fan of the rims though.. They look like renault clio style. Big ass chrome rims or just completely black is still best. :)
Just Purrrrrfect!
Amazing review Thomas!
Yiha!
Hahhaha I like how the gopro is stuck to the steering column for the dashboard shots!
+Wess Lee :-)
Omg this is a *stunning* automobile. Great review, thanks. (Vielen Dank.)
+godfatherNYC you re welcome !
The black accents are great. Nice review!
+Tim Thomas thanks !
That vehicle is now on my 2020 purchase list as that should be the time that I'll sell my 2009 S8 and be able to afford the 2016 S8 Plus! Love your reviews. Clear and concise with lots of information. Keep up the good work in 2016! Happy Holidays.
Interesting that the Americans still cannot produce a vehicle half as good as this one. Still, they are supposed to buy more vehicles of much less quality and longevity, consequently wasting energy and planetary resources.
Congratulations, Germany, for world class vehicles and Thomas for world class, good humoured and level headed reviews.
thanks pal !
to be honest Thomas.... i'd also go for the analog old design cockpit ... and only jus little screen between the rev counter and the speedometer ..... it gives a sense of knowing you're still driving a car that's build from a benchmark of old design feel than these big screen dials that make you feel futuristic ...my opinion ... especially for a saloon/ sporty car that this S8........ Lord bless my hustle so i can accomplish such ...
+Pholela Mapeyi yeah I also dont wanna be distracted...
Good review, and a excellent car. Jumped up above the s class!
+Srbandara thanks!
Audi's have the best looking interiors in my opinion.
I love this guy. He is absolutely Germany's version of Bond ... JAMES BOND!
😎😎
lovely car. well done audi. good explanation.
+DAVE CRISTINA (AldroidDC) thanks !
i never liked Audi,until i saw this omg..plus people dont really drive them that much here in Maryland.. i love this more then Mercedes Benz now..
But your a benz boy lok
Yeah, when I go to Hong Kong I ride in the back of S-class Benzes. In Western Europe, my company's transportation vendor has E series
Benzes, and so I ride a lot in them too. In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, I always seem to get picked up in both 5 and 7 series BMW's. In Shanghai, I ride in both A6's and A8's. To me there's no comparison, at least from a passenger's standpoint; I much prefer Audi's offerings over those of BMW and MB. Being quite familiar with each and preferring the Audi is why I bought an A6 last summer.
yeah i think just during the 1990s mercedes and bmw stood out..but now they are just like a full size honda..audi has always been cheap looking and driving at mercedes benz prices for repairs..but the s8 plus body reminds me of the mercedes w140,w124,w201 from the 1990s.and i love it.sadly i think they are going to make the s8 ugly again, to look more like a lexus or honda for 2018
Hei. I have a s8 plus reg.feb 2016,, do some know if IT have launch control and how do You activate ? And will IT be negative too you use IT often , and i guess IT will be quicker from 0-100? Also IT has sportsdifferensial ,, what does IT do and when do You set IT in dynamic?
OMG The back and front😩😍
Auf Englisch sagen wir "Reverse" fürs Zurücksetzen. Ihr Review war ausgezeichnet! Man braucht fast keine Probefahrt vor dem Kauf! ;) Spaß beiseite: Sie haben fragliche Details/Eigenschaften des S8 gut aufgeklärt.
Vielen Dank!
Yeah true never smoke into Respective and Expensive car
I love this Audi
+Damian Wnęk thanks m8 !
How do you wash this kind of frozen paint? Does it require some kind of special treatment?
+tsint We've got a Sepang Blue Matt R8 with us at the moment and yes the paintwork is difficult to keep clean, it marks so easily and you can't polish it.
Thanks for this Video My Friend..
I was waiting for this Review.
Love the paint, though not sold on the all black side mirrors...
Whew. You'll be back to Warsaw in no time!
Great review. Pretty in depth. I want one.
+Paul Boocock thank you keep following us
Which one you choose Audi S8 Plus or Mercedes S63 as driving ?
Excellent review!
+subtlemc thx!
as i have viewed both the S 6 and the S 8 my preference is the 6 with the shorter base Audi s just keeps getting
why did you have bare clay to set up the go pro for the instrument cluster in the autobahn driving clip beth then in the other driving clip in vase covered in tape ? btw exelent vid and car
+Hundra14Kronor spice up your driving life =) We have several cameras and we tend to mix around a lil bit, especially with the small ones
Really well explained 👍🏼✨
I love the high-gloss carbon fibre. I would prefer a shiny paint finish but the matte is cool. I love everything else about the car.
+Jed Wunderli Sure your not Asian or a Russian gangster?
Not even close to being a gangster, Asian or Russian. I do have some German in me (along with being Swedish, Swiss and English). I love a good German car - I've had 3 BMWs and I'm driving a 2013 Audi A6 with just about everything including paddle shifters - I love it.
Jed Wunderli But high gloss and carbon. Dunno, kinda sounds like something an Asian wannabe or a Russian oligark would go for you know. It's not refined or premium.
Really amazing car but I'm not fan of black mirrors / spoiler... Great review :)
+ced5960 thx! I usually prefer the bright chrome style too :)
The styling of this car looks like a larger version of the A4, which should not be the case for the flag ship model. The interior is good and I like that the infotainment screen can be retracted. I am not a fan of unpainted carbon fibre used in the interior and exterior.
When talking about speed, could you please mention mph as well as kmh, as the UK and USA use mph for the unit of speed.
I like your GoPro holder.
+Dodo M =)
nice intro
U haven't described the cd player and on board wifi feature between the Centre clock piece and the climate control buttons.....they are hidden in the carbon fibre flap!!!!
THE TRANSPORTER
Thomas which is better s63 or s8 thank you
comes down to personal preference I guess. Mercedes usually offers more variety in Microfibre/Leatherette seats thats an advantage
there're so many A8Ls in China. one day, I saw maybe 20 of them during a 90-minute walk. even W12s. I'll guess that 1/2 of the A8s are sold in China, and with the exception of S8 they're all LWB.
having that many cars of this class is a sure sign of inequality. but VW is really happy :)
Halllo Thomas, I really liked your unbiased review. Keep it up. In my opinion, the exterior is bit underplayed. Enhanced A5, who would like to have a analog clock inside. Funny though. On the other hand, the instrument cluster looks too flashy on day light. What do you think? Center console resembles a cockpit. Nice. I would expect the car to be bit different for a 1,50,000 euro. Btw haben sie über Darmstadt gefahrt. Learning German. Cheers
:) thx!
is there a specific name for the rims on this S8? they look amazing
audi s8+ and bmw m5 2019. i kill for this cars
I prefer the chrome mirror covers of Audis from the past.
This is when Audi was relevant.
This guy should play Hans Gruber's son! lol I want to here him say "I'm going to count to three, there will not be a four...Lol