A8

[Dmax]

Originally Posted by DarkNWorn

The front LEDs look ******* stupid. They're stupid on all the other Audis and they're stupid on this flagship. What's next? Clear tail lights to go with them? Otherwise, it's a bland looking car, just like previous A8s. But having hauled ass on a prior S8 model, I know it'll definitely haul ass.
I think the LEDs look great on other Audis like the A4. I'm sure if you solicit some female opinions her/they would agree.

The A4 tail lights use LEDs also, though they're red not clear. The base A4 (Premium trim) does not come with LED daytime running lights though. Not a fan of the sharp angles of the LED lights on the new A8 because they don't seem to harmonize with the conservative design of the rest of the car.

 

[bigbadbuff]

I think it's sad how much thought/effort/money is sunk into the automotive industry, and not even 5% of the cars on the road are attractive, well built, and non-money pits.

I will be purchasing in the next 1-2 years and have started paying attention to the newest iterations, only to be very disappointed. They are almost all total vanilla.

 

[ccffm1]

Originally Posted by JayJay

It reminds me of the current A6. I've been waiting to see this car, but now feel a let down.

Originally Posted by A Y

The outgoing model looks much better. --Andre

Originally Posted by bawlin

Their current offering(s) are so beyond bland, it makes me sick.
Exactly my thoughts. What Audi really needs isn´t another undistinctive, gimmicky car in their lineup, but improved reliability.

 

[hrb]

that was disappointing, i actually liked the previous body style. can't say the same about this one...also can't imagine buying one of these over an s550 but i suppose its just a matter of taste.

 

[Douglas]

It's been mentioned, but those front lights on Audis are getting reeeeeeeally cloying.

 

[culverwood]

The LED lights are an option thank goodness the standard ones look much more normal.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by Douglas

It's been mentioned, but those front lights on Audis are getting reeeeeeeally cloying.
They looked really cool at first, but not so much anymore.

 

[oneeightyseven]

http://gizmodo.com/5448170/audi-turn...dashboards-pop

will be installed on the 2011 models. Allows for Google Earth mapping. Pretty cool technologically speaking.

 

[sushi7474]

Somehow, I cannot really apprecite the "autotelic" LEDs in the headlights.
On the other hand, in A8 they at least look to be professionaly built, unlike in A4/ A6 where they look like from a DIY store...