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Audi A8 Saloon (1994-2002) review

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Parkers overall rating: 3 out of 53.0

At a glance

Price new £36,290 - £61,425
Road tax cost £345 - £415
Insurance group 43 - 46
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 356 - 458 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Solidly built, limousine like comfort, refined

CONS

Dull design, no diesel engine

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The A8 was launched at a time when Audi was struggling to match the upmarket image of its now big rivals Mercedes and BMW. It may look dull with none of the opulence of an S-Class but it’s discreet looks hide a superbly built car that is wonderfully comfortable and luxurious. If you want to draw attention to yourself then the A8 is not the car to do it in but as an impressive, well built and refined saloon the A8 excels.

It also gains extra marks for being superb value for money as a used buy although with no diesel engine in the line-up you can expect high running costs.