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.
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
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
+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.
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.
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 :)
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.
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
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.
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!
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!!!!
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!
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?
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 ...
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.
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
+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.
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.
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.
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 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.
those are the six radio preset stations you can program. because if the mmi just never used. also when you are in any other mode it doesn't have the digits but it works as a touchpad, you can write for example E with your finger and it would select 'E" in for example address search in navigation
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.
What a beautiful adn large car. Love the carbon-fiber accents. Will there evfer be an RS8? Will this S8 plus come to America? This car will be for my dad. I am considering RS7, will there be any changes to the car in the future? Thanks for the help guys....
Hi Thomas,Great review:)I have 2 questions .When you gone review new BMW 7 Series?Is it truth that new BMW 7 could no be sold in USA with optional (Laser LED Lights)? Thank you.
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.
+Liping Lin well of course they are generally comfortable, but imho in classic sedans, you lean too far backwards. I found SUV rear seats way more comfortable. Sorry that this part wasnt in there, we filmed it but it got lost in editing by mistake :/
+Autogefühl well if I do come across to buy one I would probably want to enjoy the ride more than driving this machine. Back seat is important because it is also for customer who wants to have a 1 to 1 discussion.
The most underrated car in the world.
what lmao
Loved the comment about smoking in a $150K car and ruining it. Spot on. Great video.
=)
I love the fact that it's got analogue instruments. The digital ones don't feel expensive, like a digital watcg.
agree!
Agree except on the watch: if it's a Casio, digital is cool.
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
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
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
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!
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 !
Bought this dream car yesterday 😎🏁
Congratulations brother I just brought mines yesterday
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
Very sad to see Audi stopped producing ➕ variants of S8, RS6 and RS7.
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!
the interior looks like an airplane cockpit
Ikr. Looks way better than its competitors.
***** audi ftw
A great car and your usual great detailed report Thomas. Keep up the fine work!
+james mccool thanks james, keep supporting us!
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!
Excellent review. Very in depth but just the right amount of detail.
Scarf game on point, too.
+s559tja :-)
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 ;-)
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!
Great review! I love my 2017 S8, it does have APR stage 1 remap though :)
Thank you for the review! I enjoyed the new style of editing!
+automobilistafi thanks buddy!
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!
i love your reviews Specially Audi reviews .
+Gary Parker thx tune in for the new s5 and new q5 soon!
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.
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 ? :)
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!
That carbon fiber rear valence matched with the black exhaust tips is a nice touch!
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 =)
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!
Stunning car
Love the review
keep up the good work
+Saeed Anwar thanks saeed !
I love how you encourage people not to smoke in the cars, exactly like me : ) !
+Razvan Andrei smoking is a no-go :)
something so authentic about this outgoing model. very traditional high quality materials. Probably more so than the new one.
Great review. I love the exterior and interior of this car with the exception of the pop out screen.
One of the best Rims I have seen... Loved it...
That's an amazing review of this awesome vehicle. Keep up the good work :)
+TH Low appreciated !
you always talk about smaller wheels , can you imagine how silly this car would look with 19inch
My favorite luxury sport sedan. First thing I'll do when I win the lottery is head to the nearest Audi dealership.
Wie immer gutes Video👍👌
+Boooom12345 Vielen Dank !!
Nice car and review . This definitely crush 7 series.
+aba5391 thanks, watch more of our reviews !
like 3 Seconds from 0 to 100... and like 6 Seconds from 100 to 200... this is just crazy for such a car
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
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.
Love the front menacing grill and matrix lights!
cool and detailed reviews, fine english, good job
+matus vhotovosti appreciated - spread the word for us!
Thanks for this Video My Friend..
I was waiting for this Review.
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!
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!!!!
Love the paint, though not sold on the all black side mirrors...
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!
This car looks incredible, i dont like the carbon fibre in the interior but it still looks sooooo clean
Shout outs to the camera man/woman. This was aesthetically pleasing.
+finallynb thx!
Sie machen das großartig!
+Markus Dahl Vielen Dank :)
Koliko je bolji ovaj stari audi bez glupih ekrana. Ovo je savršeno
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?
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...
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.
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
Omg this is a *stunning* automobile. Great review, thanks. (Vielen Dank.)
+godfatherNYC you re welcome !
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.
is there a specific name for the rims on this S8? they look amazing
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.
Which one you choose Audi S8 Plus or Mercedes S63 as driving ?
Good review, and a excellent car. Jumped up above the s class!
+Srbandara thanks!
Great review. Pretty in depth. I want one.
+Paul Boocock thank you keep following us
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!
Whew. You'll be back to Warsaw in no time!
Excellent review!
+subtlemc thx!
I love this Audi
+Damian Wnęk thanks m8 !
14:31 Das "R" steht für "reverse" und nicht für "rear"
The Ultimate Saloon.....BEAST!!!!
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!
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.
Beautifully elegant and Raw....love it!
This guy should be on top gear
Very cool guy 😎
cheers keep joining us =)
11:30
How are you going to dial numbers with only 6 digits?
those are the six radio preset stations you can program. because if the mmi just never used. also when you are in any other mode it doesn't have the digits but it works as a touchpad, you can write for example E with your finger and it would select 'E" in for example address search in navigation
lovely car. well done audi. good explanation.
+DAVE CRISTINA (AldroidDC) thanks !
Hahhaha I like how the gopro is stuck to the steering column for the dashboard shots!
+Wess Lee :-)
Dear American car lads... This is what they call... a car! Art on wheels!
Do you do reviews in German as well?
Autogefuehl needs a dreamer like that how can i get one and costing how much?
Really amazing car but I'm not fan of black mirrors / spoiler... Great review :)
+ced5960 thx! I usually prefer the bright chrome style too :)
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 !
What a beautiful adn large car. Love the carbon-fiber accents. Will there evfer be an RS8? Will this S8 plus come to America? This car will be for my dad. I am considering RS7, will there be any changes to the car in the future? Thanks for the help guys....
+Dee Deol :) RS7 here: th-cam.com/video/NkYfzh1vYgk/w-d-xo.html
Please make a brand new 760li v12
Thomas, is the handling of this car as soft, floaty and numb as the BMW M550I Xdrive?
Hm thats a while ago, but its still comfortable yeah
Hi Thomas,Great review:)I have 2 questions .When you gone review new BMW 7 Series?Is it truth that new BMW 7 could no be sold in USA with optional (Laser LED Lights)?
Thank you.
+Captain Carter Thanks ! Trying to get hands on BMW 7 for next year then
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.
What about the rear seats? I have a feeling that there is not enough space for legs !?
+miodrag zolotic there is enough space :)
Really well explained 👍🏼✨
What about the back seats of the car. How comfortable is it?
+Liping Lin well of course they are generally comfortable, but imho in classic sedans, you lean too far backwards. I found SUV rear seats way more comfortable. Sorry that this part wasnt in there, we filmed it but it got lost in editing by mistake :/
+Autogefühl well if I do come across to buy one I would probably want to enjoy the ride more than driving this machine. Back seat is important because it is also for customer who wants to have a 1 to 1 discussion.
+Liping Lin sure. Well you woulndt go for the S8 Plus version then I guess if you bought it for chauffeur reasons, would u ?
Kannst du mal den neuen 7er fahren und auch mal den A8 W12 ?
+kiehm93 Hi! Ein static review vom 7er haben wir schon hier: th-cam.com/video/lhNk08_UgOs/w-d-xo.html
A8 W12 ... ist ja nur eine andere Motorisierung
I like your GoPro holder.
+Dodo M =)
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
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
You look comfortable in the driving seat. How tall are you?
+The Mcp yeah indeed, 1.86 m it is
Thank you!
Do u hv any reviews on bmw M760 li review 2017 model ?