Overview & Reviews

The 2009 Audi A8 receives additional standard equipment, including a parking system with a rearview camera, keyless ignition/entry, a power trunk opener, power door closers and rear and side rear-door sunshades. The extended-wheelbase L models also get four-zone automatic climate control. New options include 20-inch wheels, a revised cold weather package that adds a heated steering wheel and heated rear seats, and a technology package that adds adaptive cruise control, a lane-departure warning system and a blind-spot warning system.

• Luxurious and handsome cabin, excellent driving dynamics, standard all-wheel drive.

• Prestige factor not quite equal to chief rivals.

User Reviews:

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  Can It Really Get Any Better Than This? - 2009 Audi A8
  By tinyelvis - September 25 - 5:45 pm

  Purchased with 65k 3-12 and sprung 3k for extended warr that takes me to 115k or 2017. So far I have only been able to use warr for a water pump ($1300). Yes, it is expensive to maintain. Every time I slide behind the wheel a sly grin creeps across my face. Ive put 30+k on the odo, everything from Walmart trips to 600 mile East Coast jaunts through the mountains of PA and NY. This car does everything superbly. Accelerating, steering and braking exude confidence at every moment. Interior gauges, controls and ergonomics are perfect. Headlamps and cornering lamps are absolutely outstanding. My son just got his license, and I sat in back for essentially the first time. What a lot of room!

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  Best of the lot - 2009 Audi A8
  By Charlie - November 11 - 7:00 pm

  Drives exceptionally well for a big car. More stable and faster than my Infiniti M35X. Beautifully crafted and actually gets better mpg than the 6 cyl Infiniti. Comfort features are better than Infiniti and Acura. This car is meant to be driven long and hard (fast). After my Lexus, Acura and Infiniti, I was a bit scared to go to Audi, but now I look forward to my next excuse to drive. A true luxury car that responds to sporty driving with ease. Best road handling Ive had, including some smaller sportier cars.

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  Quiet and solid - 2009 Audi A8
  By jrh332 - September 21 - 1:39 pm

  Traded in a 2007 A8 with sport package for 2009 A8L. Miss the looks of the 20" wheels on 07 but passengers like the back seat better and the 09 19" wheels are easier to clean. Solid 24 mpg highway at 75 mph cruise. 15-16 mpg around town. Great cars and get a lot of positive comments from strangers about what a beautiful car. Quiet and solid. Cant imagine it getting much better than this.

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  Engine management - 2009 Audi A8
  By joe - August 19 - 12:31 pm

  Replaced an identical 06 with this vehicle. I am having problems with the engine management of the new car. Idles rough hesitant upon acceleration and downshifts with surges unexpectedly.

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  A8L Great Car - 2009 Audi A8
  By cwkcpa - January 16 - 11:06 am

  This is my third A8 after coming out of a 2007 Q7 4.2. The Q was great also, but this new A8L is terrific. Audi has continued to refine the car and it handles and drives like a much smaller car. I have also had several Mercedes large sedans and the A8 is just as good or maybe better without being so obvious on the road. Great car.

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  Beautiful Car - 2009 Audi A8
  By Olayinka - January 7 - 2:31 am

  I have had this car for three months now. Really wanted to get a S550, but I am thrilled I ended up getting the A8L. It is a blast to drive, much sportier and understated. When I am buying my next car it will be another Audi A8L, each time I drive the car I am reminded why I love it.

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  On my Second!!! - 2009 Audi A8
  By billyjo - December 10 - 4:04 pm

  After two 7 series BMWs, I am now on my 2nd A8L after trading in my 06!Few people noticed that I have a new car! Looked at S550, LS460L,750Li but nothing compared to the materials, ergonomics and ease of use as the Audi. Now have USB connection for flash drive with MP3s and somewhat improved dash display. I prefer the MMI to the Mercedes iCommand or the Lexus touch screen currently available. The previous MMI display had matte finish which matched the other materials and looked much nicer then the glossy bezel now used. Parktronic now has a camera in addition to the great graphic display. My previous proved very reliable with the Sirius Module being the only item which failed in 3 years.

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  Couldnt be happier - 2009 Audi A8
  By Joe - November 28 - 6:14 pm

  The Audi A8 is the best car I have ever owned. I have owned Audis before and finally made the jump to the flagship. The only problem is that I could never go back to a lesser car. It drives like a dream, is simultaneously luxurious and sporty, does everything well, is unflappable under all road conditions, and has unquestionably the best interior in the automobile industry. I have driven it 600 miles at a stretch and didnt actually want to get out.

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  Fantastic car - 2009 Audi A8
  By Jim - September 22 - 2:19 pm

  Bought this to replace Lexus LS 430. My wife and I like the A8 interior much better than the new LS models. Car drives great, and has all the features you expect in a car in this price range.