2014 Audi A8 L TDI - Drive Time Review with Steve Hammes | TestDriveNow

Drive Time review of the new 2014 Audi A8 L TDI by auto critic Steve Hammes. MSRP as tested: $99,445.
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[@92ASC]

this car has over 400lb/ft of torque, can hit 60mph in ~6.5 seconds while weighing in at 4500lbs, can achieve nearly 30mpg combined, and your whining that it has 240HP... sounds to me like you're the one who's nuts.

[@alijalab]

You were so lucky to get to review this diamond !! Amazing review like always. Thanks.

[@B.Jonesy]

I love it when I search for a certain car and then I see that there is a Steve Hammes review of it.

[@skye1212]

One of the best car reviews I've seen on youtube. Subscribed.

[@CreativeProjectss]

Sad story: I don`t have money to buy a normal car but i`m watching a review for a super car.

[@sic22l]

Which you can't feel at all because it's very neutral. Its elegance is discreet, not bland. Executive sedan doesn't have to be showy and flamboyant.

[@zeroimpetuous]

Dear Fucking Santa...

[@RadostinVelchev]

My 1996 A6 2.5TDI 6 speed manual does 39.2 mpg highway at 74mph and if I maintain 50 mph it will go up to 52.2 mpg. And the engine in it I5 2.5TDI was introduced in the early 90's So much for the 20 years of improvement in technology...

[@RGGaming013]

i think im in love

[@92ASC]

not everyone will care about saving money but anyone will appreciate not having to stop to fuel up as often, and the fact that the TDI can go 20-30% further on a tank than it's gas-powered brethren is what makes it attractive.

[@theaudiguy9170]

Man we have got a Q7 and it is really good! Issues may have all the cars! It's just bad luck! Good luck with your next audi!

[@stevehammes]

I'm currently driving the Lexus LS 600h L (priced at $125,000) and I'm getting about 20mpg, so in that regard the A8 TDI will save the average driver $900/year in fuel alone not to mention the $25,000 premium up front - not an insignificant amount. I hear what you're saying about Audi's reputation for reliability and unfortunately I can't accurately say after driving it for a week other than I had no problems in that short timeframe. Sorry you're having issues with your Q7.

[@stevehammes]

Guess I have to cross the pond for that one. We've got the 3.0T, 4.0T and W12 instead.

[@XxXMOOMOOCOWXxX]

Where I live (Northwestern Ontario Canada) diesel fuel is about 7 cents/litre cheaper, so in some cases this could save you even more depending on where you live.

[@MrTheMiguelox]

In europe the TDI is by far the most sold version of the A8, the CDI is the most sold version of the S class anda the 740d the most popular of the 7 series BMW. In europe those cars are even more expensive then in usa, reaching easily 130.000$

[@MattiWaarna]

Steve, Are you going to be reviewing the other TDI models that are out now the A6/A7/Q5? Specifically interested to watch a review and hear your opinions of the Q5 TDI which is now Audi's best selling vehicle. TIA

[@vaderprime923]

this was a great review

[@videowsatcher]

if you own the vehicle for the long term, you also need to factor in the replacement cost of the battery and related parts, which is likely to exceed the cost of any replacement turbo in the diesel. Thus tipping favour to the diesel even further. This combined with fuel savings is likely why hybrids do really poorly in terms of sales in much of Europe compared to diesels across a wide vehicle price range

[@Lil-Tee1988]

Love the sound of turbo's!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dimekoza]

You should try the 4.2 V8 Diesel in this car, it's mind blowing...

[@TonyTube407]

Guess I should start saving now.

[@theomorrow6277]

3:35 - Now THAT is GORGUS!

[@stevehammes]

You won't be disappointed!

[@RobinsM]

every comparison test ive watched the audis moped the floor with lexus. my first car was a is250 awd. then i got a 2010 audi a4 it made the lexus like like a joke. i love where Lexus is going now with being more sporty but they still aren't there yet. the Germans know everyone out to beat them and copy them so they are stepping up the game.

[@vwmatt33]

This car is awesome!! $100k for all this stuff and a motor that should outlast the aluminum parts is a no brainer if you can afford the admission! I love VW/Audi diesels!!!?

[@marymcdaniel4243]

The price I found one for 22000

[@76carmel]

When will there be the review of the Lexus LS600h L? (Or will there be one...)

[@NeutralGenericUser]

Thanks, Steve. Yeah, it's quite unfortunate, and after looking at Reliability reports, it appears the two European cars in our house are the worst. The Q7, and a 2012 Jaguar XJ, which we actually had to replace under lemon law (we had a 2011 that spent more time at the dealer than in the driveway!). I know anecdotal evidence doesn't count for much, but our GS450h and Infiniti m35 hybrids have had no issues whatsoever. As for the LS600, please note that it is built for power more than efficiency!

[@NeutralGenericUser]

The 2011 XJ had huge issues, and we had to fully replace it with a 2012. The entire car rattled, and the glass roof sounded like it was about to shatter when going over bumps! Sadly, Canada doesn't really have "lemon laws" for cars per se, and we ended up having to pay $12k to get the 2012. It had 20k kms on it. The Q7 has had too many issues to list, but all are related to the engine and supercharger. Every time the check engine light comes on, it sits there for 1-2 weeks! Next car: Lexus!

[@andywren6161]

Checking out Paige & Palermo now!

[@stevehammes]

If you're looking for a big send off you might be a tad disappointed but otherwise no, it feels really solid.

[@MrTONYTONYM]

If you like A8L TDI then just go and buy it, no need to talk about which is better, You like it, you buy it, simple.

[@mikldude]

it looks a nice car, but as mentioned reliability question mark , i would go lexus for sure.

[@purovargas819]

S8 I assume is next in the review lineup?

[@seinsmeld13]

Diesel in Canada is currently 10% less than regular gas. This will sell like hot cakes here.

[@KuyaArbee]

yes with a LEXUS it is very very reliable and won't be at the shop like it's german competitors. Great Choice

[@gita818]

yes, if you like driving wood logg. yes i love lexus LS when my hand is numb and to piss to enjoy driving. turning is like aircraft....carrier. Yes it is good if you just drive the LS. but if you compare to audi a8? It a lot more like having the bed room just the way you want instead of just the way they give it to you.

[@boy638]

does it ever feel underpower in any situations you've encounter?

[@justrandomthings319]

You didn't do that braking thing you do at the end of your videos.

[@TheThedragonwarrior]

this beats all the competition including lexus LS 600h L... LOL what a name

[@HackZiLLaQ8]

he's right.

[@stevehammes]

I had to look that up - I hope I don't look that crazy!

[@SanDiegoInnOut]

Lovely car. I'd still rather take a base S550 W222.

[@MrMetsfan0813]

in car wifi and massage seats? SOLD! hahahahhaa

[@toan2107]

what's meaning ATVI ? i don't know some words TDI, ATVI, ATT, B&O. please explain for me !

[@TekTrekgamer]

I don't think there is any basis in fact for that statement. Everyone I know who has earned the money to buy a 100k dollar car is very interested in saving money when it's smart.

[@cdaledude]

Isn't there a bridge you should be under somewhere? How many hundreds of thousands of miles have you put on VW diesels to make such a statement? I put 300,000 on my jetta with no major issues, gave it to my friend who still drives it everyday when I bought my Passat TDi.

[@benzlover55]

I know right? Cars are getting heavier though with all the new safety equipment.

[@RomanTrollanski]

Finally, nearly 10 years later and i was able to buy one... See you in traffic peasants.

[@sic22l]

It does 0-60 in about 6 seconds dead.

[@aidanb17]

can someone please explain to me why someone with enough money to buy a $100,000 car would be worried about saving $800 in gas?

[@ManGaribay]

I hope the BMW 7 series Diesel makes it to the U.S. quick, before this car wins me over.

[@bmwmsport11]

how come you still paid $12k for another newer, but used, audi? i would have just taken the money back and buy a well optioned Lexus GX or RX350. maybe a used LX570.

[@DraGunred]

Steve I would loved to be hired as your correspondent in Texas.....I love cars....

[@markmun2645]

240 HP...you are NUTS!!!!..Merc' all the way bro'

[@MrTONYTONYM]

Those German luxury sedans are typically bought by business corporations and offered to their executives as business/personal vehicles. Audi A8L W12 is the most popular choice of business vehicles around the world, the distant second is probably Mercedes S600. Sure it's overrated, but you are not paying for it, so who cares

[@MrTONYTONYM]

I don't understand, if you like A8L TDI so much, why didn't you buy one? You keep telling me how it is superior and more efficient that petrol, you should just buy one, otherwise don't waste your time typing this.

[@outxd_rampage1197]

this the car my mom is going to be in

[@john1957john]

2013

[@bmwmsport11]

whats wrong with it? electrical glitches? my parents have only owned one german car, mercedes benz, for 3 years. it always started and drove us to where ever we needed. but there were just stupid problems that showed up. like there was squeaky suspension due to a dry bolt. i mean things that dont ever happen to Japanese cars. my parents have a older Lexus as a spare car, not a problem at all with 160k and it being over 12 years old...

[@MrTONYTONYM]

Get a Porsche Cayenne, which statistically is much more reliable than Audi Q7. Porsche ranked number 3 in overall dependability, and Rolls Royce ranked #1, whereas Lexus is #2. I guess if it's reliability that's you are looking for, Rolls Royce isn't a bad choice :D

[@R0man1anRebel]

$99000?!?! I could get a GTR for that money

[@NeutralGenericUser]

Rolls Royce doesn't compete in this class, so Lexus is the #1 most reliable mainstream car brand. Toyota is #2, and Porsche is #3. I wish I could afford a Rolls Royce, but I can't justify spending that much on a car when i could invest the money instead. The cars in my house now are already too large of an investment in a depreciable asset for my liking.

[@JojoAnthony]

People compare Audi to Volkswagon, but the logic is then you have to compare it to Bugatti, Lamborgini, and others owned by Volkswagon group.

[@HackZiLLaQ8]

damn that sucks...I'm glad that I chose the LS460 over the A8

[@sephiroth2195]

Audi > The field

[@Tungsten23]

The front end looks like a Chrysler 300

[@MultiRyan2112]

You look so much like haywire off prison break

[@aronrelles6956]

Nice :)

[@lindenblvd25]

diesel gate ruined it all for me, so i guess i will just get the 4.0T

[@drpepper3726]

who cares abut fuel savings when you are in the market to buy this caliber of car?

[@TeRrOrRiStU]

If you can afford a 100k Audi i don't think you give a shit about 800 bucks saved in fuel a year

[@iEmbraceU]

Just because your name is what it is, it's funny how you'd call someone an Audi* fanboy.

[@zeroimpetuous]

Audi A8L TDI > Mercedes Benz S class

[@MultiRyan2112]

Haha, not so crazy you just seem to remind me of him.

[@MrTONYTONYM]

no they would want the W12

[@andrenj1970]

if the rich can afford the boat they surely can afford any fuel for it:)

[@sic22l]

It's AWD.

[@gamerdejv1]

Does he told diesel is more expensive ?? it's joke ?

[@scgoquj86]

Now Don't get me wrong I like audi but this car is way over priced cuz of all the small trinkets and this car also too slow for that money it should be around at least the low 300hp range & 5.sec 0-60 but i can say it looks nice tho.

[@BenWalker619]

i agree, i was supprised to hear that it only gives out a total of 240 hp. Thats pretty bad considering the fact that i drive a 2001 infiniti i30, which has a 3 liter v6 (not turbo-charged obviously) and it gives out a total of 228 hp. That means that this new audi, which is turbo charged, only gives out 12 more horsepower than my 13 year old infiniti, and it cost almost 3 timesas much, when you add the fancy gadgets.

[@3089280288]

Benjamin Walker A diesel has more torque than hp.

[@3089280288]

Too slow? If it had 300 hp it would have 400lb/ft of torque. Gimme a brake you two

[@chrissorreda4982]

motorcity4life People talking about diesel engines like it's gas :)) These people don't know what torque is.

[@scgoquj86]

Lol...I was born in detroit and you wanna tell me about torque and hp...lol

[@Comycboy06]

The sound in the cabin tho....:( Diesel motor sound..

[@Genocyde1979]

nice car. just well overpriced.

[@chrissorreda4982]

Genocyde1979 It's cheaper than both the new S-Class, and the redesignes 7-series. You're just poor man

[@johngreen5145]

Lol 'clean' diesel 😂😂

[@henrybrar]

lol@pond

[@KuyaArbee]

electric issues bound, reliability and build issues... no ty audi I rather go with a LEXUS! german brand is overrated and many people lease and don't own Mercs, Audi's or BMW, because it's like throwing money in the trash.. lol well that's just my opinion

[@justrandomthings319]

Lmfao. V6? Are you kidding me? What a joke.

[@MrTONYTONYM]

who cares since your company pays for everything.

[@MrTONYTONYM]

Yeah then get a Japanese car and save yourself 20-30 grand to buy a nice Omega or Rolex.

[@KineticReef]

Lol funny guy...

[@vpkeremedchiev]

Hahahaha :-)

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

People that can afford an A8 dont care about fuel consumption......

[@akK-ru3qw]

so true