2022 Audi A8

History/Overview

Audi remains dedicated to the traditional luxury sedan segment even as upscale SUVs take over the marketplace’s collective consciousness. Nowhere is the brand’s dedication more visible than in the full-size A8, which has been the brand’s flagship car model since the mid-1990s.

What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year

For 2022, Audi has given the A8 a significant cosmetic update. Also, last year’s plug-in hybrid and V8-powered mild hybrid powertrains are gone, but we expect they will return later this model year or for 2023.

Available Trims

Audi offers the A8 in a single 55 TFSI trim. It’s powered by a 3.0L turbo V6 with mild hybrid assist, an eight-speed transmission, and AWD.

Standard Features

The A8’s standard features include air suspension, 19-inch wheels, all-wheel steering, a panoramic sunroof, auto-dimming/power-folding side mirrors, all-LED lighting (including OLED taillights), passive keyless entry,

Inside, there are heated/ventilated/18-way power front seats, heated rear seats, power door closers and power trunk, Nappa leather, ash wood dash trim, a heated steering wheel, four-zone A/C, and power sunshades for the rear and rear side windows.

There’s lots of tech at hand, too: digital gauges, navigation, a smartphone interface, wireless phone charging, and a B&O stereo.

Audi’s safety kit comprises automatic high beams, adaptive rain-sensing wipers, top-view cameras, adaptive cruise control, active lane departure warning, traffic jam assist, front and rear parking sensors, forward collision mitigation, and traffic sign recognition.

Key Options

An executive package adds a head-up display, aluminum dash buttons, 22-way front seats, and power rear seats with lumbar. You can also add massaging rear seats with ventilation, a luxury package (extended leather, diamond-stitched seats, Valcona leather upholstery), predictive active body control, and a night vision assistant.

Fuel Economy

Audi’s fuel consumption estimates for the A8 are 12.6/8.3 L/100 km (city/highway).

Competition

The Audi A8 is one of the old-guard cars in the full-size luxury sedan class, where it competes with the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and Lexus LS. The newest member of the class is the Genesis G90, which offers competitive performance and refinement at a lower price.