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The Audi A8 luxury saloon is available with a broad range of powertrains, from petrol-electric hybrid to the storming S8 and W12 models. Whichever you go for, all are smooth and refined, as befits a top-of-the-range luxury saloon, delivering strong performance with the added security of Audi’s quattro four-wheel-drive system.

Some buyers in this market will be drawn to the unostentatious styling; others may be put off, and think the A8 too closely resembles lesser models in the Audi range. Either way, most will agree that the car is handsome.

It’s also a technological tour de force, with a range of standard and optional kit that makes it hard to beat for either safety or luxury. The car is extremely well built, too,

The Audi A8 has been around since 1994, but it’s only in its third generation more than 20 years since the original’s launch. That shows the longevity of this big, flagship luxury saloon.

There are five engines to choose from: two diesels, two petrols and a petrol-electric drivetrain in the Hybrid model. Buyers also have their pick of six trim levels, as well as extended-wheelbase versions of many. 

Kicking off the line-up is the SE model, which features 18-inch wheels, adaptive air-suspension and LED headlights. It also gets electrically adjustable heated seats, sat-nav, Bluetooth, DAB and cruise control.

Next up is the SE Executive. This benefits from a reversing camera on top of the standard parking sensors, as well as a powered bootlid with hands-free opening, soft-close doors and more adjustable seats.

SE and SE Executive models are also available in long-wheelbase L guise; this adds an extra 130mm of legroom in the back, plus electric sun blinds for the rear doors and screen, four-zone climate control and a sunroof. 

Sport spec brings sports seats, 19-inch alloys, a Bose surround-sound stereo and LED headlights on top, although this isn’t offered in limousine form. Conversely, the A8 Hybrid is only available in extended-wheelbase guise, and gets three-zone climate control and some other hybrid-specific equipment. 

The S8 and S8 are the sportiest models in the range, and comes with a powerful V8 turbo engine. It also gets sports air-suspension, variable dynamic steering, 20-inch wheels and an upgraded brake system, on top of special detailing inside and out. At the top of the A8 tree sits the W12 model – this benefits from the biggest engine in the line-up, but is a trim level in its own right, like the S8, and has the most features.