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2024 Audi S8 review
This German powerhouse luxury limousine is unbelievably quick and stratospherically opulent – but boy, it's expensive.
Matt Campbell
About the Audi S8
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Audi S8 is classified as a 4 Door Sedan currently on sale in Australia as part of the 4N PI MY23 generation, starting from $224,200 MLRP for the 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV and topping out at $236,300 for the 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV.
There are 2 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The S8 is built in Germany and is available with 4.0L Twin Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Automatic Tiptronic transmission with the drive sent to AWD. The S8 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Audi S8 Rating
Audi S8
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2023 Audi S8 Reviews
2023 Audi S8 Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV | $236,300 | $236,300 |
*excl. on-roads
2023 Audi S8 Dimensions
1511mm
1945mm
5179mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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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.
| Audi S8 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | 10.5 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Audi S8?
All Audi S8’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
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.
Audi S8 FAQs
The cheapest Audi S8 is the 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV that starts from $224,200.
The most expensive Audi S8 is the 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV that starts from $236,300.
The best towing capacity of a Audi S8 is offered by the 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV which can tow 2300Kg
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 Direct Fuel Injection 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.