2015 Audi S8 Review - Wheels.ca

well, the trunk capacity is somewhat limited for a full-size luxury sedan. If only we had the German Autobahn here to truly enjoy an automobile like the Audi S8. But even without our own speed-limit-free highway, it doesn’t take long to determine that the S8 is one of the best automobiles on the planet. If the next generation proves to be even better, we certainly have something special to look forward to. In Audi-speak, I like to think of the ‘S’ designation as standing for sporty and speedy. It’s the performance version of a particular model and that’s what differentiates the S8 from Audi’s flagship A8 sedan. The A8 is an outstanding vehicle in its own right, but with the ‘S’ designation, you add exceptional performance to the ultra-luxury features of the base model. All this power and luxury certainly comes at a premium, but for anyone with pockets deep enough to afford the S8, it’s a price worth paying. For a full-size luxury sedan the S8 is just as comfortable carving through the twisties on winding back roads as it is on the highway thanks in part to Audi’s famed quattro permanent all-wheel drive that transfers power from front to back and side... Source: www.wheels.ca