The
Audi A8 was not the first large German luxury sedan, but for a time, it was somewhat of a “best kept secret” for executives in snowy climates and foreign heads of state seeking more discretion than a
Mercedes S-Class could provide. Twenty years later, the A8 is quite recognizable, and the 2014 model year is available with a diesel under the hood.
The A8 was completely revamped for the 2011 model year, and like its predecessor, the new generation heralded advancements in both technology and engineering. Our test car was the extended-wheelbase A8 L TDI,...
