2017 Audi S8 review

1. An exceptional interior experience 

Pamper yourself in the plush yet supportive front seats of a 2017 Audi S8, which are heated and ventilated for added comfort. Additional standard comfort features include massage front seats to ease the tension of a long drive. Or, let the adaptive air suspension and excellent sound insulation wrap you in near silence as you whisk away the miles. Even the rear passengers enjoy a luxurious experience, including standard power sunshades on the sides and back window to soften daylight. 

2. Loaded with impressive standard equipment 

As the only available trim, the 2017 Audi S8 Plus has an impressive list of included features. For example, high-end touches include soft-close power doors, a power trunk lid, and an LED exterior lighting package. Or, enjoy the technology suite and digital cockpit that uses a seven-inch screen and heads-up display to keep important information within eyesight. Finally, the eight-inch high-resolution infotainment system is controlled by voice, a dial knob, or an innovative handwriting trackpad. 

3. Choose your own driving experience 

Accessed via the infotainment system, Audi Drive Select gives you complete control over how the 2017 Audi S8 behaves. For example, there are several preconfigured drive modes that modify the steering response, suspension dampening, throttle, and transmission performance, letting you quickly pick your preferred driving experience. However, you can also fine-tune each of the settings in a custom mode, creating a driving experience unique to you. 

4. Turbocharged performance 

The 2017 Audi S8 only has one engine option, a turbocharged V8 engine making 605 hp and 517 lb-ft of torque. But when you give it full throttle, intelligent engine management boosts the turbocharger and squeezes another 36 lb-ft of torque out for short bursts. That gives the 2017 Audi S8 a sports car-like zero-to-60 time of just 3.6 seconds (when new). Additionally, sport-tuned steering, road-sensing adaptive suspension, and Audi’s Quattro^® AWD combine to deliver tight and accurate handling. 

5. Recreate a concert hall on the road 

Enjoy the excellent audio experience the base 14-speaker Bose^® surround sound system in a 2017 Audi S8 Plus delivers. While you stream music through Bluetooth^® connectivity, speakers throughout the cabin immerse you in sound. However, for an even more impressive performance, look for a 2017 Audi S8 Plus with the available 19-speaker, 1400-watt Bang & Olufsen^® surround-sound system.