2010 Audi A8 Features and Pricing

If you've been reading this blog for awhile now, you probably already know that my dream car is the A8. I've been in a BMW 745, but for some reason I like the A8 much better.

In this video Jamie Darling and Grant O'Hara provide an in-depth look into Audi's benchmark luxury vehicle - a video that makes me want that A8 even more...



2010 Audi A8

The Audi A8 flagship sedan continues to be the embodiment of all things Audi. In both normal and long wheelbase, the car delivers buyers a level of luxury and performance unmatched elsewhere in the marketplace. For 2010, an efficient and powerful 4.2 FSI V8 engine – delivering 350 horsepower, powers the A8. The added stability and safety of quattro® is standard on all trim levels.

The A8 boasts an innovative, lightweight aluminum Audi Space Frame body construction that helps to increase fuel economy and driving pleasure. The stylish, easily identifiable profile is accentuated on 2010 models with the addition of LED daytime running lights on all models. Brilliant LED tail lights both accent the vehicle’s design and add extra visibility.

A8 4.2 FSI quattro and A8L 4.2 FSI quattro model year 2010 Pricing and Changes
(excluding $825 destination charge, taxes, title, options and dealer charges)

A8 4.2 FSI Sedan quattro (Tiptronic®) $74,550
A8L 4.2 FSI Sedan quattro (Tiptronic®) $78,400

• W12 engine not available in the 2010 model year
• S8 not available in the 2010 model year
• Espresso Brown, Linen Beige, Light Gray and Impala Beige interior colors discontinued
• LED daytime running lights on all trims
• 19-inch wheels standard on all normal wheelbase models
• Trunk lid with S8 spoiler standard on normal wheelbase models
• Optional carbon fiber interior inlays available on normal wheelbase models
• Ventilated massage front seats standard on long wheelbase models
• Contrasting stitching and piping on long wheelbase models

Audi News: July 2009 Sales and Highlights

Yesterday Audi released figures for July sales, and despite the current sales climate for most dealerships, Audi outperformed its imported luxury car competitors with some Audi models setting 2009 monthly records, including the Audi A8, Audi A3, Audi A4 Avant and Audi TT Coupe.

Highlights for July:

• TDI clean diesel technology constitutes a substantial 28% of total Audi Q7 July sales

• High demand for the Audi Q5 continues with sales of 1,023 vehicles in July

• The Audi A8 and Audi A3 are among models that set a 2009 monthly record

Audi dealerships did see an increase in showroom traffic during July with the launch of the federal Car Allowance Rebate System, commonly referred to as CARS or Cash-for-Clunkers. But completed sales transactions attributable to CARS weren’t as significant as they were for the mass-market automotive brands.

Audi also continued its public awareness campaign touting the benefits of TDI clean diesel, which translated into interest and sales at dealerships. In its third full month of sales, TDI clean diesel made up 28% of Q7 sales.