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2024 Audi S8 review
This German powerhouse luxury limousine is unbelievably quick and stratospherically opulent – but boy, it's expensive.
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About the Audi S8
Last updated Dec 18, 2024Audi’s most expensive model in Australia, following the retirement of the R8, has received a mid-life freshening.
The 2023 Audi S8 is available to order now, with the first examples arriving in the country.
The price is up by just over $13,000 compared to the outgoing model, to $273,400 before on-road costs.
Its less sporty counterpart, the A8, will follow shortly after, with pricing and specifications to be announced closer to its launch.
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2023 Audi S8 Exterior
External tweaks for the S8 include new OLED tail lights with a different design to the A8, which also change their design when stationary based on the selected drive mode.
There’s also a more upright grille and restyled bumpers.
The updated A8 and S8 were revealed last November and were originally set to launch in mid-2022, but supply issues have prevented Audi from following its original launch schedule.
2023 Audi S8 Safety Rating
The Audi S8 remains unrated by ANCAP and Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Safe exit warning
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Surround-view camera
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Traffic jam assist
2023 Audi S8 Fuel Economy
The 2023 Audi S8 uses 10.5L/100km on the combined cycle, and requires 98 RON premium unleaded fuel.
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi S8?
A five-year service plan is available for $4030, while you can extend your warranty with a two-year Audi Advantage pack. This includes warranty coverage, two years of scheduled servicing and two years of roadside assistance for $4800. You can buy two of these back-to-back.
How does the 2023 Audi S8 drive?
Our expert take on Audi S8 drivability.
The 2023 Audi S8 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system and cylinder deactivation technology. The latter can shut down four cylinders under light throttle load.
It produces 420kW of power and 800Nm of torque, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 3.8 seconds.
The S8 uses an eight-speed automatic transmission and Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system.
Torque is distributed 40:60 front/rear in normal driving, but up to 85 per cent of engine torque can be sent to the rear.
2023 Audi S8 Colours
What colours are available for the Audi S8
There are nine exterior colours and three interior colour schemes available.
2023 Audi S8 Warranty
The Audi S8 is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty with five years of roadside assistance.
S8 buyers also receive access to the Audi Experience loyalty program for the duration of the warranty period, which gives access to events and special offers.
Should you buy the 2023 Audi S8
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
Audi S8 FAQs
The cheapest Audi S8 is the 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV that starts from $220,900.
The most expensive Audi S8 is the 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV that starts from $232,800.
The best towing capacity of a Audi S8 is offered by the 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV which can tow 2300 kg
The largest Audi S8 is the 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV which measures 1945mm wide, 5179mm in length and sits 1511mm tall.
The most powerful Audi S8 is the 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV which has 420kW of power from its 4.0L TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ engine.
The Audi S8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi S8 is the 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV which weighs 2835 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi S8 uses Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid.