2012 Audi A8 review
Audi A8 highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
14 city, 21 highway, 16 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Audi A8?
- A8 trims have been upgraded with Heated Steering Wheel, Panoramic Sunroof, 20 Inch Plus Wheels, and DVD Video System as standard equipment this year.
- Full Leather Interior features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Base trim now comes with Rear Sunshade and Rear View Camera as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Audi A8 an overall reliability rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Audi A8 38th out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars.
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L 4WD/AWD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- BOSE Sound System
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Sunshade
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Automated Cruise Control
- Bang & Olufsen Audio
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Rear Entertainment System
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Spoiler
- Seat Massagers
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
4.2L
Horsepower
372
Torque (ft-lbs)
328
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
23.8
Wheelbase
122.9"
Overall length
207.4"
Width
76.7"
Height
57.9"
Leg room
F 41.4"/R 42.9"
Head room
F 37.2"/R 39.1"
Front tires
P255/45R19
Rear tires
P255/45R19
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Audi A8 FAQ
The 2012 Audi A8 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- L: 18 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Base: 18 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
The Audi A8 received a rating of 2 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Audi A8 as 37 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Car
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