2026 Audi A8 Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs

Starting at $95,100 MSRP*

Key Features

Starting at $95,100 MSRP*
Standard 55 TFSI® (3.0-liter six-cylinder with 335 horsepower / 369 lb-ft of torque) including standard quattro® all-wheel drive
Eight speed tiptronic transmission and self-locking center differential
22-way multi-contour comfort front seats with memory
Onboard Wi-Fi Hotspot for up to eight passenger devices with LTE capability
10.1-inch MMI touch response infotainment system
Standard Bang & Olufsen® with 3D surround sound
Comfort adaptive air suspension

About the Audi A8

Now in its fourth generation, the Audi A8 marks the start of a new era of design that places emphasis on progressive elegance. As the Audi flagship luxury sedan, the A8 combines advanced technology with bespoke craftsmanship. Each element of the A8 has been meticulously engineered for superior refinement and greater efficiency. The body composition of the A8 is constructed using ASF® multi-material frame technology, which uses 58 percent aluminum parts paired with hot-form steel and ultra-high-strength carbon fiber reinforced polymer components. These advancements have resulted in more precise handling, increased body rigidity, and a serene interior environment for both drivers and passengers. Potent performance, innovative technology, and sophisticated comfort combine to help ensure that the Audi A8 maintains its position as a leader in the full size luxury segment.

What the Critics Say

"Impressive passenger space is an A8 hallmark, and its long wheelbase ensures that rear-seat passengers are well accommodated. Fine materials are in abundance, and you can order up extended leather and a small forest's worth of wood inlays." - Car and Driver

"On the right road, and in the right conditions, the A8 is nearly as good as they come, offering supremely comfortable seats for all passengers. The Luxury package adds ventilation and massage for the outboard rear seats so even backseat occupants are treated to a first-class experience." - Edmunds

What's New for 2026

Several small adjustments have been made to the flagship Audi A8 full-size luxury sedan for 2026. This year, features from the Luxury and Executive packages have been combined to create an all-new Executive plus package. New color choices for the 2026 A8 include a new Daytona Gray pearl effect shade. Lastly, the optional Black optic package is now offered with new 21-inch Neodymium gold wheels.

Audi A8 Features

Exterior Design

At the front, the A8 announces your arrival with a wide, upright Singleframe® grille which seamlessly integrates with a flowing, muscular body design. Its bold proportions help emphasize the front and rear wheel arches, hinging at the superior capability found in the standard quattro® all-wheel drive system. Experience state-of-the-art lighting with available Digital Matrix-design LED headlights along with rear lamps featuring OLED technology for exceptional clarity and illumination. Even the roughest road surfaces are translated into a calm, tranquil ride thanks to the use of specialized lightweight materials in the underlying chassis architecture of the A8.

Luxurious Interior

Intelligently reimagined, refined, and simplified -- the interior of the Audi A8 adds unrivaled comfort and luxury. Contour and ambient lighting provide a tasteful accent to the premium materials and fine details found scattered across the cabin. Rear-seat passengers have an escape from the hectic outside world thanks to numerous comfort features found inside the A8. Great for locating your ideal driving position, every A8 comes standard with luxurious 22-way power-adjustable front seats. Seamlessly customize your seating and infotainment preferences using the smartphone-sized OLED touch control remote. Melt away tension and stress by relaxing in the right rear passenger seat, which features an available heated massaging footrest discreetly hidden on the rear of the front passenger seat.

Technology

An MMI touch response® system replaces the prior generation's rotary/push button control and touchpad with a 10.1-inch touchscreen display that blends almost invisibly into the high-gloss black surround. Also improved are Audi connect services which now include the HERE-powered map and navigation system. Another technology making its debut in the A8 is the system's ability to learn over time through driven routes to provide smarter route guidance suggestions. When a route is started on a smartphone using the myAudi app, it can seamlessly continue on the on-board system as soon as you step inside the A8. Hear your music exactly as it was intended to be heard with a concert-like audio experience from the Bang & Olufsen® premium audio system featuring 3D surround sound.

Performance

Designed to combine superior efficiency with smooth power delivery, the Audi A8 features a standard 335-horsepower 3.0-liter turbocharged TFSI V6 engine. You'll have complete control across all weather conditions thanks to standard quattro® all-wheel drive with a self-locking center differential. With a powerful electronic chassis platform, dynamic all-wheel steering, and active electromechanical suspension -- each aspect of the A8 chassis and driving experience is exceptional.

Driver Assistance

Setting a new standard in luxury, the Audi A8 is available with a tremendous variety of driver-assistive safety innovations. Every A8 comes standard with advanced collision mitigation and cross traffic assist, stress-relieving adaptive cruise assist, and an advanced intersection assist. Take the guesswork out of parking with the standard Park system plus which includes acoustic sensors found at both the front and rear of the vehicle. When equipped with traffic jam assist, the feature can take charge of driving in slow-moving traffic at speeds up to 37 MPH on freeways and highways where a physical barrier separates directional traffic.

Trims & Specs

A8 L

Starting at $95,100 MSRP*
3.0-liter TFSI® turbocharged V6 engine and eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission
Adaptive air suspension, Comfort
Full LED headlights with high-beam assist
S line® exterior package (front and rear bumpers, side sills)
Bang & Olufsen® sound system with 3D sound

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