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2021 Audi S8 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Audi S8 full-size luxury sedan was all new for 2020 and carries over mostly unchanged for the 2021 model year, except for minor updates to the features menu. The S8 competes primarily against other European luxury and performance sedans such as the BMW Alpina B7, Jaguar XJR, and Mercedes-AMG S63.
The elegant yet domineering sedan comes fitted with 21-inch wheels (new this year) and can be upgraded with the Black Optic package for more visual oomph. That package brings black exterior trim and side mirror covers, as well as 21-inch, 10-spoke, 2-tone wheels. Though the S8 commands attention—as large luxury sedans tend to do—it looks graceful rather than unwieldy.
The powertrain is unchanged and consists of a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8, rated for 563 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. It has a mild-hybrid system for extra power and efficiency, plus all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Fuel-economy ratings are 13 mpg city, 22 highway, and 16 combined. A predictive adaptive air suspension system and a sport differential also come standard.
The sophisticated design carries over to the cabin, which is calm and serene thanks to active noise cancellation. Leather upholstery is standard, and the front seats get diamond quilting, adjustable bolsters, heating, ventilation, and massage. A heated steering wheel also comes standard. Different interior trims and upgraded leather are available.
The infotainment system features dual touchscreens measuring 10.1 inches and 8.6 inches, Amazon Alexa, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, wireless device charging, navigation, voice recognition, and a Bang & Olufsen stereo system. The cockpit also features a 12.3-inch customizable Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster. The system may look intimidating, but the interface is elegant and easy to use. A 23-speaker upgraded Bang & Olufsen audio system is optional.
Standard safety features include a surround-view camera, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and front and rear parking sensors. Options include night vision with pedestrian and large-animal detection, adaptive cruise control with traffic-jam assist, active-lane assist, intersection assist, traffic-sign recognition, side-assist, rear cross-traffic alert, vehicle exit warning, a head-up display (HUD), and pre-sense side and pre-sense rear for additional protection against imminent side or rear impact collisions.
Audi’s flagship sedan elegantly combines luxury and performance and should be a must-see for shoppers in this class.
Published Jun 1, 2022 by Cherise Threewitt
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2021 Audi S8 Pricing
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Air Conditioning
Air filtration: ionizing · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · IHeartRadio internet radio · Premium Brand: Bang & Olufsen · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 16 · Watts: 730
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: carbon fiber · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power rear seat · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · Sunshade: power side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 22
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.20 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: lithium ion · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 563 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 590 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 2050
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: aluminum · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: soft close · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: aluminum
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: starter/belt alternator
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Amazon Alexa · Infotainment: Audi MMI Connect · Infotainment screen size: 8.6 in. and 10.1 in. (dual) · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 22
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.8
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation app: INRIX Traffic · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: myAudi with Audi connect · Smart device app function: send destination to vehicle · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse