2023 Audi S8 Sedan

　　

2023 Audi S8 Review

byRyan ZumMallenContributor

　　Ryan ZumMallen has worked in the automotive industry since 2012. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Ryan has also contributed to Road & Track, Autoweek, Trucks.com and more. In 2019, Ryan published his first book, Slow Car Fast, on the millennial generation and its unique take on modern car culture.

　　Who wouldn't want some extra attitude in their luxury sedan? That suitably describes the 2023 Audi S8. To create it, Audi takes its baseline Audi A8, drops in a turbocharged 563-horsepower V8 engine and sprinkles some additional performance parts throughout. The V8 is powerful even among its sport luxury competitors, and Audi sedans are known for their well-rounded driving characteristics. It's a recipe for excitement in the upper management parking lot, to say the least.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Audi S8 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$254/mo  for S8 Base

　　S8 Base

　　4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) (Most Popular) - $120,500 MSRP

　　vs

　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　Audi issued a styling refresh for the S8 in 2022, along with some new standard features. As a result the 2023 S8 carries on nearly unchanged. The S8 is subtle enough to deflect attention, while sharp-eyed observers will notice details that hint at the performance underneath. Overall, we think the S8 is a smart pick for a performance-oriented luxury sedan, though the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Porsche Panamera are certainly worth checking out as well.

　　

Which S8 does zzdcar recommend?

There's only one trim level, and luckily the S8 comes well equipped with luxury features. But we especially like the Executive package with 21-inch wheels and extensive advanced driver assist features. If it was a particularly good year at the firm, the Comfort Plus package takes the experience to another level with Audi's Matrix LED headlights and upgraded materials inside.

　　

Audi S8 models

The 2023 Audi S8 is a large luxury sport sedan with four doors and seating for four or five passengers. There is only one trim level that's powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine (563 horsepower, 590 lb-ft of torque) paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard. Standard and optional feature highlights include:

　　S8

　　Comes well equipped with:

　　20-inch wheels with summer performance tires Adaptive air suspension All-wheel steering Rear sport differential Panoramic sunroof Soft-closing doors 22-way power-adjustable front sport seats with diamond stitching Front heating and massage function Extended leather upholstery Carbon-fiber interior trim and gear shift lever Multicolor LED ambient lighting Four-zone automatic climate control Rear window sunshades 10.1-inch upper touchscreen to control maps and infotainment 8.6-inch lower touchscreen for climate control and comfort features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (both with wireless connectivity) Bang & Olufsen 3D premium sound systemStandard driver assist features include:

　　Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane) 360-degree camera (gives you a top-down view of the S8 and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)You can also choose from the following optional packages:

　　S8 Black Optic Plus package

　　21-inch gloss black wheels Black exterior logos, badges and mirrorsExecutive package

　　21-inch wheels Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the S8 and the car in front) Lane guidance (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse) Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision during a left turn and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention) Traffic sign recognition (reads and reacts to traffic signs and posted speeds)Comfort Plus package

　　Faux suede headliner Upgraded Matrix-style LED headlights Heated rear outboard seats Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)Rear Seat Comfort package

　　Heated armrests Seat heating, ventilation and massage Power-adjustable rear outboard seats with ventilation and massage Rear seat remote control Leather center console with infotainment screen and folding tables (four-passenger version only)

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