NEW 2022 Audi S8: The 571 Horsepower V8 Luxury KING?

[@Tajemni3]

"Hey Audi! I'm cold" "What temperature should I set for you?" "Hey Dacia, I'm cold" "Me too"

[@rickasante]

😂😂😂

[@maryom2622]

Dacia 1310 ❤️❤️❤️🤣🤣🤣

[@surfalcatraz9770]

old joke

[@maorofelix6006]

😅😅😅

[@TermlessHGW]

I've always had a soft spot for big, powerful, under the radar Audi's. This one does not disappoint.

[@LaSombraa]

This isn’t under the radar….

[@faaizx]

@@LaSombraa it is

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

The A8 is like the least loud luxury car in the world. Like even a 7 Series has more of a loud "look at me I am rich" thing about it.

[@Tyrewhisperer]

I'd just get a Lexus LS

[@samthoma2719]

@@Tyrewhisperer meh, but it’s mechanically every bit as good and will be more reliable, but that interior and the tech are like a decade out of date even if it’s pretty

[@starshipteddy9871]

That's why I bought a 7 series.

[@Hridheek]

I think that goes to the Lexus.

[@JAM_2024]

In other words it looks boring as hell.

[@sutats]

If they ever made Transporter movies again, this would be the car.

[@cm4072]

Ronin

[@Cre8Lounge]

@@epicon6 ah, No

[@downtownbillyandthenewjivefive]

It would suck if they went "real", and had a beep and a warning that the telematics module doesn't work anymore, and Audi refused to fix it under warranty.

[@comaca]

Love your reviews, Rory! Keep them coming. This S8 is a nicely sorted piece of kit!

[@downtownbillyandthenewjivefive]

Except Audi sucks as a company if you expect them to fix your defective car.

[@The_journeyy]

This is a very low key looking car simple but Audi don't disappoint 😊

[@mcdon2401]

I was lucky enough to have one of these a good few years ago, and it was an amazing vehicle. Pootle about under the radar or take off like a scalded cat. Had a few people underestimate it. Was gutted when it was time to let it go.

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

Go back 30+ years, and I wanted an S8 then. With this _new_ model, I'd still take one over the other two German rivals equivalents. It's still a real _Q-car_ going under the radar 8-))...

[@jjll9244]

The thing is no one has ever shouted “wow that’s the new Audi!” They are the definition of nondescript

[@sevens6666]

thing is no one either shouted wow thats the new bmw or merc either cus they all look too similar now

[@TD1237]

@@sevens6666 No they don't... Merc maybe (except the EV's which look quite different) but BMW's done away with that mentality, hence why I love their designs the most.

[@Leo_Nader]

I would shout that. Based on their new models, they've been coming out with really nice cars and I think they're better looking than some Mercedeses or BMWs

[@sevens6666]

@@TD1237 bet you love those gaping 7 series grilles and m grilles too then

[@bryanlife3311]

Have you seen an audi rs 5,6,7 ... you have to turn your head when one drives by

[@wightangel]

I love your reviews Rory, you are most definitely my first port of call when it comes to me looking for a new car.

[@richieduck67]

Ultimate sleeper still looks a bit fly under the radar

[@as114]

thats why you buy a Audi right!

[@MarkSmith-Uzor]

I love your reviews so warm and comfy makes me want to buy every car you review!

[@ingemann110]

Liked the pre facelift better, this looks like an a4.

[@souravmmishra]

At 3:00 BMW M4 CS (the one with chrome and orange multi spoke wheels) has OLEDS too!

[@dr-ok3sn]

2:53 - not the first, the Mercedes 217gen S-Class Coupe/Cabrio already had OLED-taillamps with the MoPf in 2017 and how is it the first time he has seen digital-lights in the front? he already drove the 223gen Mercedes S-Class like 3 times, 4 if you count the EQS, which also had them before the A8 facelift

[@nazhif1]

TT RS had it first. Not sure if the production 2016 M4 GTS got OLEDs or if they just look like the OLED concept

[@dr-ok3sn]

@@nazhif1 wrong, the TT RS wasn‘t the first one. it was the BMW M4 GTS in 2015. I didn’t said mercedes was first, but I mentioned them because they where first in the upperclass segment, so before the A8 D5 even came to the market in november 2017

[@nazhif1]

@@dr-ok3sn cool story bruv

[@dr-ok3sn]

@@nazhif1 unnecessary comment bruv

[@e_desta]

Lovely car. I have owned Audi from the Audi 80 days, the coupe version. My next car, I bought Audi A4 1999 1/2 with five valve per cylinder, still drive it, very reliable car. Now also I own SQ5 the last version of super charged engine with a 21 inch wheel. Nice car with all the nice features. Here in the US, 2017 model year. Never stop surprise me with their creative mind. Good job with Audi group and kudos to our presenter:-) I am jealous!

[@V.E.D.A.N.G]

The predictive suspension has some elements from Bosch suspension where just the wheels absorb the shocks with no movements on body ?

[@Metal05]

I remember driving down the A12 in Essex with the first S8 (ronin) style, and everyone was looking. I was the Audi A8 advocate for Nigel Grogan Audi, in Chelmsford.

[@kalvds9345]

Such a below the radar car, maybe a little too below the radar on the outside, but that interior is something else. Great review as always Rory!

[@cedmc6711]

This dude makes me want to buy so many cars!!!!!! He just tells the truth, fuck auto trader, he speaks real truth, and I beat he's under paid and not appreciated at all... if he's not I hope another car magazine gives him millions because we don't miss his reviews on ...cars, trucks, suvs, sport bikes, mopads, etc.... much respect homie! Skilled

[@Patient_Lion_BS]

My neighbour has the last gen, 2015 S8 with a sort of dark tan interior, what a beauty.

[@mcfc6320]

It's just nice to see you are safe now Rory. Another great review. You sir are the best.

[@rnlamsee1]

My kinda car. Understated.

[@dabigd1860]

@Richard Lamsee EXACTLY. Personally, i appreciate the more understated redesigns or "facelifts" that the germans give their cars. Rarely do they radically change the design and look of their cars. It's a gradual evolution. Unlike the Asian luxury car makers like Acura and Lexus and Infiniti. I like the understated Audi. Such a simple and classy car.

[@weirdshibainu]

For the tech and luxury, this is actually a good value

[@francoisbalavoine1316]

The only thing that impressed me was the suspension, specially when passing through bumps... that is f***g awesome!

[@beinjar5634]

They should’ve called it a FACELIFT because it looks exactly like the previous generation

[@S98-p3e]

it is indeed a facelift. A new model would have been the D6. This is the D5.5. And Audi didn`t say otherwise.

[@dr-ok3sn]

sorry what? are you and 14 other people blind? the previous D4 generation looked different, especially even more before the facelift

[@cingandaba8633]

Take a look

[@matthewphillips6124]

I may be wrong but I believe the S Class Coupe also uses OLED rear light technology and has done for a few years.

[@TrueLeadership777]

Rory.... You should review and test drive the BMW M 760iL V12.... It will be the last of its kind once the next generation 7 Series drops it for a V8.

[@mojojojo911]

Hey Rory, Are the tailpipes legit or the actual exhausts are beneath the car like the SQ5? Kind of disappointed with the shape of the s8 compared to the a8. It's not very aggressive looking. I remember a generation or two ago the S8 really stood out (one with the v10 Gallardo engine).

[@lfa1908]

Man I craved for a V10 in my life. I was ready to buy the V10 M6 but the unreliability of the engine coerced me to change my mind. Now I drive the current gen M5 Competition. The twin turbo 4.4l V8 is good but in terms of sheer excitement, nothing beats a screaming naturally aspirated V10. Heck, my YT profile is named after the best sounding car in the world, which too has a 9400 RPM naturally aspirated 4.8l Yamaha V10.

[@wilbeugre]

Nice car indeed, but still a bit too understated (and I like "sleepers") I might be mistaken, but I think that the "car rising to welcome you" is similar to what Citroën used to offer on their old cars (hydractive suspension system )

[@JohnSmith-me2wg]

Great car and can feel comfortable doing some daily errands in it too when necessary. It’s probably my fault for feeling self conscious but i wouldn’t feel comfortable parking at Walmart in a Mercedes S580 but in the Audi would be fine

[@ultrafloss492]

I do understand you but from my own experience, work through it because it isn't worth it being self conscious at that level. We are all consumers and we buy for the joy of maintaining our lives. Just be happy and proud where you are in life and enjoy it.

[@Rasscasse]

I park my old S8 at the supermarket all the time, most people don’t even notice. Although one guy in a very smelly and noisy diesel Nissan Cashcow did ask me why it said V10 on the front wing. Didn’t know what it meant. So not a petrol head then safe to say.

[@mibox8302]

Drivers do not care about blinding other drivers, period In the US drivers would pay to upgrade the lights to be more annoying and dangerous to other drivers just for for fun.

[@L.C.Sweeney]

Well, we're not in the US. People in the UK do care about that. A lot.

[@theanonymousone9668]

If those lights are what I think they are, you FAILED to mention their welcome projector animations, which are considerably cool. So what if you're not a "lights guy," you still should have pointed that out

[@nokneedownian8521]

Love the car but how ironic audi have got rear lights that come on if you get within 6ft of the rear bumper

[@neilw8221]

The problem with the A8 is it doesn’t matter how good it really is, one has to look REALLY hard to tell it apart from an A4. This is a problem when a car at its price point is supposed to make a statement with a glance.

[@tacodias]

That’s the point of a big fast Audi… not making a statement with a glance! If I was looking for a big limo, I wouldn’t consider a Bentley, a RR, S, 7…. I would go for this and fly under the radar all day

[@dr-ok3sn]

you must be blind if you can’t tell the difference between the A4 and A8 in real life

[@MegaDraadloos]

Thats why i have a S8. I love it, and the fact nobody reacts to it as they react to a Mercedes or BMW. I love the stealth of it.

[@Cloudine-fu4rk]

@@tacodias I mean the flying spur is under the radar too and most peoples logic is Bentley's aren't fast so it could be more subtle as the s8

[@renedeman9781]

Ever seen the new C class next to the S?

[@mikadavies660]

Love Audi and the VW group are making the right noises with their EV production. I would like to an Audi version of the EQS.... A full on tech - fest 600bhp EV. But build (like Merc) on a bespoke battery base.

[@epbrown01]

That thing where the car rises when you open the door? The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow had that in 1966.

[@Birmingham_racing]

I've always loved Audis especially the s8 but the new s class interior is in a different league

[@adriatio3328]

Yes u have right, the s class interior is like a night club😂🤣

[@tacodias]

Agreed! This will look good in 15 years and the S Class won’t

[@nimish2073]

U mean that ipad?

[@TD1237]

@@tacodias Well it's only really the tablet-style infotainment that may not age well. Everything else is timeless.

[@whitelotus_zero]

You mean the Windows Media Player on 4 wheels 😂 (once you see it you can’t go back)

[@implntd_kid1864]

I'm so glad that Audi continues to make a large v8 powered super saloon. It would have been nice to show a more dramatic change. Since Audi S8 came out. It's time to wait for the next gen R8.

[@2stepsaway820]

There won't be a next gen - they're ceasing production in 2024

[@implntd_kid1864]

@@2stepsaway820 Ah always sad to heat that. But I still believe it😢

[@RaGoCars]

Perfect S8 💙💙💙

[@gerardmcmillan8591]

I have always loved the S8 from its first inception but the exterior design of the last editions have not been that attractive especially with its enormous grille.

[@kdssi648]

would these top lights work on both left[right side UK[EU road driving?

[@deebee4468]

8:33 is that the Atlanterhavsveien (Atlantic Road), Norway?

[@B.B.M.R]

The D5 is an outgoing model that competed with the W222 and G11. Among those 3 I chose the D5! ❤

[@DwarFStrider]

Shout out to Rory for also wearing a mechanical watch on the left and an Apple Watch on the right, just like I do! Fashion and function combined!

[@404040h]

What’s that got to do with the car

[@virginiatrailcameravideos]

Did Audi do away with the "circular" speedometer and only go to the one shown in this video? I really like the circular speedometer .

[@RSZ-R34]

didn't the M4cs come with rear oled lights?

[@fritzg.9109]

Great Vid! But I'm a bit overwhelmed, as you might just have driven around my hometown in the district of Zolling. Pretty proud to see you in this area :)

[@TheThraxx]

Beautiful car and a joy to drive. Test drove one, brilliant! Compared to the S class, it isn't as luxurious inside but the S always had little (but expensive) problems.

[@anmolsinghsandhu]

The fourth Audi rings is not glossy as it has night vision camera in there. Now I don’t know if Audi could have made the surrounding area around the camera glossy as well but this is how it is. In terms of the real OLED tail lights if was available as an option when D5 A8 launched. This facelift however has a newer version of that lights digital OLED as compared to regular OLED.

[@breakingcycles741]

To be fair though, the new S-Class is a whole new generation inside and out while the new A8/S8 is just a facelift. It will be interesting to see what Audi does with the next gen A8/S8. But I'm guessing that won't be for a few years.

[@rustler08]

The new S-Class is also a massive downgrade in exterior appearance. The front-end is filled with cheap-looking plastics and the previously-stately Mercedes taillights have been replaced with taillights that appear to be near direct copies of a Mazda 3's. Hell, even the headlights look eerily-similar to those on much cheaper cars. I cannot believe they got the interior so right, the technology was so right, they had the exterior so right on the previous gen, and they proceeded to ruin it.

[@goranmancevski5550]

😂

[@ElvisCarReviews]

Great video I own the prefacelift Audi s8 and I love it

[@ralphmorgan4538]

Hi I have the vorsprung S8 and traded my S8 Plus for it. Wanted the 4 wheel steering, comfort plus ride and raised height on entry. Love this car as I did the S8 plus. Now have S8 PHS registration for sale at £1950

[@ralphmorgan4538]

Sorry S8 PLS

[@ElvisCarReviews]

@@ralphmorgan4538 I live in New York mate.

[@mechanicandi1064]

When that movie Ronin came out in 98 I was always a fan off the S8 🔥🔥🔥🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@cormacwright7385]

Basically get tempted to buy anything that Rory reviews

[@NedNew]

Yes I prefer metric :) Good review, lovely car.

[@nyontozel]

why would you convert from ft to mm? then we have to go through the hassle of converting to cm and to m. too much work

[@Bharat005]

Good Review.... would your say the suspension is better than the New 2023 Range Rover?

[@sargiowaiganjo9871]

Top gear guy. You are a true influencer man

[@wandilemthembu2164]

Auto trader and car wow previewed the same car, after this I'm watching car wow 😁..

[@Trapperjohn1000]

I used to have a 2015 Audi A8 loved that car

[@mynameisjohnlu]

imo audis always had the best features woth decent interior. mercedes has the best LOOKING interiors but sometimes idk its too much. bmw has always been about performance rather then interiors but i like the new ones alot

[@annec.1966]

What is Rory background in driving?

[@robinhunter4501]

With the cabin being so quiet those paddles on the wheel clicking on each manual gear change would drive you nuts

[@toobasaurus23]

Beautiful car. Always loved the A8. This is a step up. Needs to be in black.

[@farishanafiah8461]

Just imagine what could happen if Audi make a full-blown RS version of the A8. All hell will loose!

[@Randomdude21-e]

Bmw 760i is way faster, and rs6 rs4 are all slow compared to bmw and mercedes, dont know why tho

[@panji7793]

What S8 need just V10 or w12 version

[@iDeondrae]

5:37 just like BMW this new Audi changes colour too right?

[@shalahrahim4000]

They need to make this Audi S8 in Ronin and Transporter again it would make me very happy

[@SDADanCars]

Lovely but to much conservative in terms of design !

[@OMGz1122]

Any rumors on the Hiorch edition of the a8?

[@fabianaschenbeck4490]

The facelifted S Coupe also has OLED rear lights

[@skullft7731]

Are Audi no longer fitting flat bottomed steering wheels to their S/RS lines?

[@alisonsmith3817]

Looks like a car that rover would make if still around in 2022

[@thnktank1]

Great reviewer, great car!❤

[@PerdixDesignLtd]

Twenty-seven degrees??!! I'm melting....

[@long_view]

Great review, as always!

[@Peter.S96]

I thought that all car with adaptive air suspension can do that to smoothen out the ride. I'm wondering if a Tesla can also do that with the air suspension :)

[@matebeleboka9310]

It seems there's almost always a plane taking off when you review an Audi 👍

[@brettheyer2421]

This car will be awesome in about 6 years when its 30k

[@thabochabalala9421]

When r we getting an rs3 review, I mean we've been waiting n waiting. Out with it already

[@Mikesding]

7:37 is why touch screens are a terrible idea in cars 😆

[@V.E.D.A.N.G]

Would we be needing review on a8 if already done on this one ?

[@bidyutbiswas4588]

Yap ! It’s really butter 🧈! LoL 😝 love his accent brah !

[@370zbros2]

Loudest gear shift click 😅

[@GTI_CHHA]

Honest review, thanks.

[@sylentjay]

These roads were in a game I can't put my finger on

[@Timeflies1100]

Shame the wheels look so cheap in the Matt silver. Could have gone diamond cut with black inserts?

[@Glooogii]

I like this car, simple but also smart and luxury

[@hanzplezable7991]

same car as Matt from carwow just reviewed. So you have been there together. nice

[@adithyanms5649]

Where is the place?

[@justinbartley5245]

I own a e92 m3 & i love it,but i'm afraid petrol & particularly v8 combustion engines are on borrowed time now, due to the increasing momentum of electric cars.

[@barguerpi5966]

That Light bulb down there is actually a Light bulb, isnt it? Cornering and fog lights

[@lilpold9192]

Audi is by far the most underrated car brand in the world :/

[@JAM_2024]

Overrated by their fans.

[@huawafabe]

@@JAM_2024 that's obvious, every fan of anything overrates, that's basically the definition of a fan :D

[@mosankoane4938]

But what does Mercedes S class have over A8 in terms of technology that is significant?

[@yoranw4608]

Once an old mechanic told me… “you wanna know how good a brand is… look to its past, still on the road.” You see a lot of Mercedes’es, a huge plenty of japanese cars… but you don’t see many Audis. See it in 200 thousand miles.

[@moonsapling]

What cars you see on the road has nothing to do with how good or reliable they are... that mechanic better retire :)

[@yoranw4608]

@@moonsapling Well, I see you in two hundred thousand miles... ;)

[@georgecromar4094]

Great video 👍🏽

[@CYV_COV]

What a cool luxury car, I wish I had it

[@drewyager4020]

I’m liking the satin chrome

[@spacer567]

what a fantastic job you have

[@SgtJok3r]

Great vid... But is Rory wearing 2 watches? 😅