This is the new Audi A8 and it's quite literally the ultimate tech fest! For the 4th generation A8, Audi have introduced a level of technology that has not been seen before, from the likes of remote garage parking by a mobile phone app, to the most trick active suspension system I've ever seen and absolutely everything along the way. With time to explore the different versions including the A8 L 60 V8, the W12 and even the e-tron, is there anything better right now?
Shmee150 The S Class had predictive suspension since it came out in 2013. It's called Magic Body Control. I don't know why people are thinking this is new.
The only downside I see of all this level of technology is that the older customers that find that operating a smartphone is too much, would definitely find these kinds of interfaces too complicated. And the age-group for cars like the S-class, 7 series, A8 and the like are definitely older. Personally I'd bloody love that much tech and one of these A8's may have a place in my future.
Time to sell of aging 2011 A8L . It feels very old now but at 94 thousand miles it has never given me any issues and I love it. The old 4.2L v8 wont die.
Its taken me 3 sittings, but I finally watched it all. Don't think I could ever get use to a car parking/driving itself. Well done on another comprehensive review
ive seen many videos on the new Audi a8 but hands down shmee's videos are the most detailed and best videos of them all. all of shmee's videos. damn tim you are automotive reviewing legend
Looks a little but strange to me, but I thought the same about the new Q7 until I got to drive one and see it for the first time, it's just perfection and "greatness", way better than a BMW X5 or a Mercedes GLS and has definitely way more road presence. I'm pretty sure it's the same with the A8, you have to see it in person and take a ride
kraenk12 Right? Pictures just can't do them justice. Had the same problem with the Mercedes AMG GT, when I saw the pictures I immediately thought "Wow, looks like a cheap, miniature copy of a Porsche 911" but then I saw one on the road and to be honest, I was completely wrong. This car looks brutal and has some amazing lines, a "German muscle car"
Very thorough review Tim, I recently traded in my 2015 A8L and have been waiting for this 2019 model to show up!! Thank you for the attention to detail.
18:48 - Finally! ...I'm glad someone has said this about touchscreen in cars. It's all going in the wrong direction is you ask me. Touchscreen in cars is dangerous and annoying. Luxury = getting what you want in the shortest amount of time. Heating, lighting, radio etc, should be an instant click away. Not searching in menus and taking your eyes off the road - and then having to double check if you hit the right spot or not. The interface should serve you - not you serve the interface. If I were a car designer, I would create one universal menu in the steering wheel for all functions at your fingertips.
What an absolutely stunning car, you could actually live in it if you had to, for a short while at least, I love the parking assist and the garage parking, there's so much technology in those cars, it's practically unbelievable and it sounds and looks so smooth on the road, I've never had an Audi, maybe one day, thank you for doing this review, it was an absolute pleasure to watch
Hi Tim, After watching this some what great video it's fair to say Audi is making BMW & Mercedes new cars look already out of date I'm just lost for words this is the Germans having a bit of fun on their day off this car will just fly out of the showrooms and most BMW & Mercedes customers will be trading them in for this absolutely great vehicle. I can't imagine what Audi will do next well Tim as ever a Fab video and Best Wishes, Alan B
These technology's make me giggle like a little kid in a candy shop. The raising of the car when it is about to get hit from the side: impressive The active suspension that compensates speed bumps: amazing The doors that wait when opening if a vehicle or bicycle is coming by: great thinking AND OMG THOSE TAIL AND HEADLIGHT ANIMATIONS ARE. SO DAMN COOL 😂
It's scary how the car parks itself after you get out of it. I can't believe how fast technology is progressing, I remember growing up in high school and we didn't even have cell phones yet we had beepers. I can only imagine what tech will look like in another 10yrs.
Man, I LOVE this car, the tech is outstanding. Watching Knight Rider when I was younger imagining car AI to get to a sophisticated level, and it starts here. What would alos be cool, as well as AI parking, is if on the driver could select a plot menu to track through tight spaces and have the car use the most efficient way of getting through (which would be a great help to you at the moment I bet Mr Shmee!). However this wouldn't make the greatest TV cop car, apprehending suspends with a door smash is now a thing of the past.
First i thought there where only some grills in a line, but then i saw there are cars behind them... *throwup noises* sprung durch Technik. Almost Tim! But for real...i normally like Audi and Tim ;)
Audi has probably chosen a design evolution instead of a revolution because it is important not to stand out in this segment! The progress to the predecessor is definitely in the whole car to see and the new operating concept I find through the touchscreen with haptic feedback, the buttons well replaced, very successful! 👍 Audi AI after level 3, the new suspension as well as the new innovations are the new benchmark in the upper class and we will soon see them in the upcoming facelifted Audis. And it's finally time again: Vorsprung durch Technik💪😍
SHQUAD... Can't wait to see the new S8 too. Its louder tyre noise in this video than the noise in the S-class video and its the same camera for both films. I'm not sure the A8 is as good as the S-Class flagship car's.
This is the new Audi A8 and it's quite literally the ultimate tech fest! For the 4th generation A8, Audi have introduced a level of technology that has not been seen before, from the likes of remote garage parking by a mobile phone app, to the most trick active suspension system I've ever seen and absolutely everything along the way. With time to explore the different versions including the A8 L 60 V8, the W12 and even the e-tron, is there anything better right now?
Shmee150 audi strikes again
Shmee150 The S Class had predictive suspension since it came out in 2013. It's called Magic Body Control. I don't know why people are thinking this is new.
I think u should divide the video in parts ,that's going to give you more views.
The only downside I see of all this level of technology is that the older customers that find that operating a smartphone is too much, would definitely find these kinds of interfaces too complicated. And the age-group for cars like the S-class, 7 series, A8 and the like are definitely older. Personally I'd bloody love that much tech and one of these A8's may have a place in my future.
it's not the same!!! read more about it!!!
It has more displays than I have in my house.
maybe because you just don't really have any display in your house.
Now THIS is a proper review of a new car. The main reason I joined this channel was for the elaborate car reviews. Keep it up!
Time to sell of aging 2011 A8L . It feels very old now but at 94 thousand miles it has never given me any issues and I love it. The old 4.2L v8 wont die.
That moment he tries to say: "Vorsprung durch Technik"
;-)
For me as a german it was an Moment to enjoy when he say that But it listen good
“Vorsprung dirk Teknik”
It was perfectly fine.
I was like wtf did he just say?
Didnt Sound too Bad for a non German Person
The best video of A8 on RUclips! Loved it shmee, you rock😃
New BMW 760i V12 is a unbeatable value car and with its remote parking with the key fob
Trailblazer King that key fob is absolutely unnecessary but completely awesome!
Thanks for chauffeuring me around mate ☺ Great detailed video!
Auditography You have too great videos and quality 🔝This New A8 is now No 1 limousine I think 🔝
Appreciate it. Was cool hanging with Shmee all day, as I was doing my thing and he was doing his.
Very professional and complete review! You are the best Shmee!
Long but very good video Tim! Simply stunning what is possible with all the technology. Great time for car lovers to be alive :-)
Its taken me 3 sittings, but I finally watched it all. Don't think I could ever get use to a car parking/driving itself. Well done on another comprehensive review
Love the intelligent suspension! Very impressive
Fun fact: the seat screens are more fluid than infotainment system, however this car is awesome
Shmee always perfect
Well done, Sir! Well Done!
ive seen many videos on the new Audi a8 but hands down shmee's videos are the most detailed and best videos of them all. all of shmee's videos. damn tim you are automotive reviewing legend
Thank you for the support
Amazing review! Really enjoyed it Tim. :)
Easily the most detailed A8 video on the internet. Well done Tim (and anyone that might've helped) the video did not feel too long AT ALL.
Heyyy just got an SQ5 in that color it’s absolutely amazing!
I will watch every single second of this. Thank you Tim!
Thank you so much for your support!
Looks a little but strange to me, but I thought the same about the new Q7 until I got to drive one and see it for the first time, it's just perfection and "greatness", way better than a BMW X5 or a Mercedes GLS and has definitely way more road presence. I'm pretty sure it's the same with the A8, you have to see it in person and take a ride
RAVibo Had the same thoughts. The Q7 or even new R8 didn’t click with me until I saw them on the road. Both look incredible imho.
kraenk12 Right? Pictures just can't do them justice. Had the same problem with the Mercedes AMG GT, when I saw the pictures I immediately thought "Wow, looks like a cheap, miniature copy of a Porsche 911" but then I saw one on the road and to be honest, I was completely wrong. This car looks brutal and has some amazing lines, a "German muscle car"
This A8 looks great,I think in real picture its looks woww
Very thorough review Tim, I recently traded in my 2015 A8L and have been waiting for this 2019 model to show up!! Thank you for the attention to detail.
Once again Audi has set the trend and raised the bar with this supremely technological masterpiece...BRAVO.
Panamera Competition 😂 beautiful. Love your content Shmee!!
Audi will soon just be selling grilles
Lol, my thoughts exactly !
They're gonna compete with Weber
😂😂😂
together with lights
Brendan Rinaldo yeah BMW are another example 😂
Thanks Tim for this great review!!!
38:40 wow. The way the lights shut down after the car is parked, beautiful.
Thanks for this man.. This car is Amazing... simply amazing...
Excellent as usual Shmee. I am getting the S8 when it comes out. Please do a video of one showing how dynamic it has become for 2018.
Awesome job there amazing car
Fantastic review Shmee
18:48 - Finally! ...I'm glad someone has said this about touchscreen in cars. It's all going in the wrong direction is you ask me. Touchscreen in cars is dangerous and annoying. Luxury = getting what you want in the shortest amount of time. Heating, lighting, radio etc, should be an instant click away. Not searching in menus and taking your eyes off the road - and then having to double check if you hit the right spot or not. The interface should serve you - not you serve the interface.
If I were a car designer, I would create one universal menu in the steering wheel for all functions at your fingertips.
You know when the video is almost 50 minutes long that shmee like the car A LOT!
There's so much to show and demonstrate!
Shmee150 yeah I feel you bro!
There is a guy in the back, or just a hand :D at 23:00
That is Auditography, check his Instagram and Facebook
Hot naked girls...
I think it's BenzeneBen
That's the " choke the chicken " option. It also includes scented lotion and a box of Kleenex.
It's everything i need from a car love it 😍 can't wait for s8
Awesome car! And that active suspension going over speed bumps is money
I love your coverage and this is our next car in white.
What an absolutely stunning car, you could actually live in it if you had to, for a short while at least, I love the parking assist and the garage parking, there's so much technology in those cars, it's practically unbelievable and it sounds and looks so smooth on the road, I've never had an Audi, maybe one day, thank you for doing this review, it was an absolute pleasure to watch
Who needs a brochure....it's all here! I like it very much.
I thought I wanted a CLS... This video convinced me otherwise 😍
Damn! I can't imagine a more beautiful and elegant car than this!
Akash Agrawal Sure brutal 👍👍
S
"Soft close on the doors." Haha. Great video as always.
The suspension lift system is damn cool!
Cant wait to watch this! Think I need a nice brew first!
Thank you!
Hi Tim, After watching this some what great video it's fair to say Audi is making BMW & Mercedes new cars look already out of date I'm just lost for words this is the Germans having a bit of fun on their day off this car will just fly out of the showrooms and most BMW & Mercedes customers will be trading them in for this absolutely great vehicle. I can't imagine what Audi will do next well Tim as ever a Fab video and Best Wishes, Alan B
the best tech inside this car with best youtuber
These technology's make me giggle like a little kid in a candy shop.
The raising of the car when it is about to get hit from the side: impressive
The active suspension that compensates speed bumps: amazing
The doors that wait when opening if a vehicle or bicycle is coming by: great thinking
AND OMG THOSE TAIL AND HEADLIGHT ANIMATIONS ARE. SO DAMN COOL 😂
Oh man, I am so jealous! I want to drive the car since I saw the first pictures of it, but I never had the opportunity.
The most futuristic car in its class, way above the 7-Series/S-Class. I love the interior design, really reminds me of the Panamera.
Simon Vuille futuristic like vw passat.
I watched a version of this video where it was the A8 doing all the cool things. I didn’t know that there was an in depth one!
I love everything about this! 💯
Black laque and touchscreen everywhere, this is the New fingerprint heaven 😞
aKe lfd lol.. exactly what I thought
i was telling myself i am going to have to stay with eye glass cleaner and microfiber polishing everyday.
That 3D render view is mad!
Shmee's amazing!
Thanks!
I LOVE that interior!
Getting sneaky with these commercials that you cant skip!
Amazing video keep it up
I love how it has a full size out let haven't seen it since my ford Flex
Excellent video as usual..
Wow! Waiting for the S8-Version (hopefully with real exhaust tips...)
WOW Tim mate!
Audi fan boy here. :)
All the nerve connections in my brain were shattered just by thinking of how all the technology in that car works
BRAVO AUDI
Utilizing Nvidia computing and graphics technology and a 48-volt system for the new suspension systems + a lot more I can't remember
i can't wait to play with all that tech.
It's scary how the car parks itself after you get out of it. I can't believe how fast technology is progressing, I remember growing up in high school and we didn't even have cell phones yet we had beepers. I can only imagine what tech will look like in another 10yrs.
Y r now became true auto generalist :) , still like to see old Shmee doing super car long trips. When is the next adventure.
Things are being planned with the incoming AMG GT R
Shmee150 can’t wait 👍🏻
The best video i ever seen respect
Thank you!
You havant seen any amg video in your life
Novi Mobitel trust me more than you
Well, it would be without that extremely annoying "Shmee", or Schmuck as he is generally called !!
Forsprung durk teknik :'D i like that! :DDD
Feel like i've seen this title before...
Would you have this over a new S class or Porsche Panamera? Great content btw
Does the steering's lock to lock ratio changes on different steering settings
Does the centerdisplay lag, or is it just the camera making it look like it does?
Beautiful colour!!
Get one! And then wrap it Shmee Blue!
Amazing review
Man, I LOVE this car, the tech is outstanding. Watching Knight Rider when I was younger imagining car AI to get to a sophisticated level, and it starts here. What would alos be cool, as well as AI parking, is if on the driver could select a plot menu to track through tight spaces and have the car use the most efficient way of getting through (which would be a great help to you at the moment I bet Mr Shmee!).
However this wouldn't make the greatest TV cop car, apprehending suspends with a door smash is now a thing of the past.
Bravooo Shmee
31:28 "and this 3d mushroom here"... alice in wonderland mode!
A8 I love it 😍😩
[Road to Wraith Episode 2] I'm buying the S8 first!
Lol, jk. Keep it up Shmee
Geez man, they really overboard this Car with Techs
And imma fan of that :)
The A8 is the ultimate driving machine, you can drive anywhere in the world in that thing.
This car is above everything else
that interior is amazing
Gorgeous colour
First i thought there where only some grills in a line, but then i saw there are cars behind them...
*throwup noises* sprung durch Technik. Almost Tim!
But for real...i normally like Audi and Tim ;)
Now that this version of the A8 is out... i start seeing how nice the last version was...
Lets play a game...Have a shot everytime Tim says “very” 😎
I like the one in red. Any idea what do they call that color?
Loved this.
Audi has probably chosen a design evolution instead of a revolution because it is important not to stand out in this segment!
The progress to the predecessor is definitely in the whole car to see and the new operating concept I find through the touchscreen with haptic feedback, the buttons well replaced, very successful! 👍
Audi AI after level 3, the new suspension as well as the new innovations are the new benchmark in the upper class and we will soon see them in the upcoming facelifted Audis.
And it's finally time again: Vorsprung durch Technik💪😍
car addicted 5yeras old s class still better
aw i want an audi :( lucky
me too
Nice presentation 😋
The Quattro system is amazing on these car value wise , speed, overall daily driving
Not everything is perfect but this amount of tech gave me major wood. Will get in 15 years after depreciation takes hold. Lol
When you approach a bump, the suspension even raises the car ;)
Hopefully you get to review the Audi A8L Security
from what i heard the renaul megane top lines have all weel turning as well
Nice video, I hope you liked my small city!
Maybe same dates Audi tested their 2018 Formula E in Valencia also? :D
Fingerprints galore
Such an amazing 🚗 with all that technology, but the fingerprints🖐😱 would possibly drive me crazy 🤣😭😣😖😂
What happened to your voice at 32:48, does the exhaust spit helium? :D
didnt merc already had and hav that cam system that checks the road ahead and smooths the up-comming ride and bmw with the rear tablet control?
SHQUAD...
Can't wait to see the new S8 too.
Its louder tyre noise in this video than the noise in the S-class video and its the same camera for both films.
I'm not sure the A8 is as good as the S-Class flagship car's.
Trailblazer King it was the voice of the seat ventilation and air conditioning turned on.