2011 Audi A8 Test Drive & Review

[Truemoderate]

This or the NEW CLS63 AMG? 

[xxCpxxDr0n3]

isn't that suit too big? :P

[claudeleason]

21 people can't afford this car.

[Rasimbacko2]

@claudeleason more like most of ones that seen this lol

[hjebbe]

me me me

[SirianKings]

The grill is too small. Should have been bigger.

[devrajvarma]

I have one Audi A8 4.2. Any questions regarding this car are welcomed. :-)

[Kev199117]

Love the A8

[cologist]

umm.. God called he wants his camera back O_O"

[CarbineGuy]

This guy is probably the coolest dad ever.

[srk7555]

@CarbineGuy - Well... You'd have to ask my kids about that... But I'd like to think so..:) Thanks for the compliment. I really appreciate it!

Steve

[kazzan85PL]

This guy reminds me of Gordon Gekko from Wall Street.

[bigdi77]

Hey steve are you going to reveiw r8 v10 ?

[RosenthalAutomotive]

@bigdi77 Already did. Go to our channel and look for the Audi R8: A Love Story

[Idontgiveashytt]

@RosenthalAutomotive how about get your suit tailor so it doesn't look like walmart clothes

[billyhirvine09]

@RosenthalAutomotive He said a review, not a car porno

[firminization]

@RosenthalAutomotive That R8 V10 Video has one of the best introducions I´ve ever seen in a Video.

[Undeworld667]

Well made video

[MrL1mey]

Like the sense of humour - sliding down the windshield in the range rover vid and the suit in this one. Good balance of technical review and entertainment.

[nadzorka2929]

The glove box doesn't get that cold to chill a drink it's cooled so you can keep your phone or device and wallet with your credit cards without heat messing with them on hot days!

[ratmtbola]

@nadzorka2929 Sure won't cool your drinks like a fridge, but still a good way to keep them relatively cool. At least cooler than just leaving them on the seats or something.

[MiguelRelvas1]

My Lord. I just LOVE Audi!

[longee1man0anis1]

this guy makes every other car reviewer look like used toilet paper. HES TOO FUCKING AWESOME.

[srk7555]

@longee1man0anis1 - Thanks for the compliment! Glad you enjoy our videos..:) Steve

[pectusification]

german cars!!

[bigdi77]

I like this Guy good review

[srk7555]

@bigdi77 - Thanks..:) Steve

[Poshstanley]

I wish the Top Gear lot were as positive as this bloke! Beautiful car.

[kingdev97]

he looks like a gangster in that suit

[dirty50000]

in this suit he looks like a midget... washed too hot?

[Truemoderate]

Now imagine this in the executive rear seat trim with the W12 engine and cheaper than an ugly Panamera turbo.

[ahndee]

Great review man

[Frackipan]

Beautiful review...

[ifad69]

hes the 1 percent!

[bbsen]

Certainly he is out of style, look at his suit....

[littleman109]

great video. keep up the good work.  makes me want to buy an audi from you.

[agrah]

What a stupid American Car reviewer. Saying everything is beautiful doesn't require anyone intellectual to do. Gazillion airbags? come on now. Nothing like the British car reviewers. This was just plain awful.

[srk7555]

@agrah - Wow... I'm guessing you didn't like our video..?! Oh well... you can't please everybody..:) I am a bit surprised though, how someone who obviously believes they're "intellectual" would find it possible to ascertain the educational or intelligence status of a complete stranger by simply watching a 2 minute and 57 second video..?! That, to me... is just "stupid". Thanks a "gazillion" times for watching our video though. We appreciate everyone's feedback..:) - Steve

[Bloodoldman]

Good test!!!Good car!!!

[MegaSen1980]

yo i like your reviews

[pspgod9999]

all luxury cars always have well dressed people in it :P

[Zander101084]

This guy should be on the American Top Gear. Way better than that other guy!

[scuderia747bhp]

Great review and awe car....I'm on waiting list for my 3rd s8!!

[Stet17]

I never knew Michael Douglas does automotive journalism on the side.

[gulfmen86]

I might be a little weird but the "golf putt" is what made me like the A8 more than the S class and 7 series... and i hate golf...

[gerrit5517]

i think his suit is awesome and fits you perfectly, great review btw:)

[srk7555]

@gerrit5517 - Thanks for the compliment...! I really appreciate it..:) - Steve

[vish0020]

great review but I have to say that front grill is too much for me! it's a turn off!!

[JednaPiroga]

Good Review Steve!

[rickrossthebosz]

i've seen the test drive & review on the range rover supercharged for about 1.000.000 times :D

[kristinayuna]

he have this positive aura and given good positive words towards the car

[lupischuckle]

Why don't you ever do objective reviews?

[Hollyweed1]

Hey, you didnt show us the rear of the car -_^

[hollaatyaboy12]

is there anyway he can be on american top gear or...?

[fluxpattern]

honestly, I would pick a better suit, to be working with the AUDI, nothing wrong with your suit, nothing wrong with the AUDI, your suit is cool as is the AUDI, problem is you blend with the car and as a Rosenthal need to make a statement, change the clothes, otherwise I love the Cars you video :)

[srk7555]

@fluxpattern - Picky Picky Picky..:) You're right though. I should have taken the jacket off and let the black shirt offset the beige interior... Or I could have spray painted the seats black to offset the tan suit jacket...!!! Oh well... I do my best to fix that issue in the future. Thanks for watching and the helpful feedback..:) - Steve

[fakih121]

The Audi A8 front end looks very similar to the Chrysler 300C.

[marky2112]

This is a terrific review compared with all the blabbering tools out there. Well done!

[DjRicoProdigy]

WOW, great video, man -- somethings go out of style while other things never do

[Coderoid]

I like your reviews - your style is entertaining and the content is very good.

[srk7555]

@Coderoid - Thanks a lot! We really appreciate it..:) - Steve

[Thecorrupation]

I want Audi A8, i don't care how much it costs i will get this money somehow =)!

[MegaVector2011]

Love this! Enthusiastic and subtly funny review. I get it and I love your reviews. I'm a Brit, have to settle for Top-Gear and I'm getting sick of the cynicism on that show. Refreshing and honest, the best car reviews on here.

[srk7555]

@MegaVector2011 - We appreciate your support alllll the way across the pond..! Hope you subcribe..:) - Steve

[MegaVector2011]

@srk7555 Certainly will subscribe Sir & will spread the word to my petrol headed pals over here in Old Blighty... Cheers! Chris.

[srk7555]

@MegaVector2011 - Cheers!!! - Steve

[Itsallgoodinc2]

Hey Steve look up because my comments above you.

[Annihilator1111]

the 2010-present Audi A8 is assembled in

Neckarsulm, Germany

Aurangabad, India

Monterrey, Mexico

Changchun, China

[ladiestreat27]

gazillion air bags.

[KKR3107]

The suit seems like too big for him.

[lugerox]

@KKR3107 As well as the car :)

[OkulSmoK]

@golfmaniac007 In fact it is still being used on very formal occasions

[RosenthalAutomotive]

@golfmaniac007 - That's why I said in the very first line... "Somethings go out of style... while other things never do... like the beautifully, classically designed Audi A8". It was a subtle attempt to show what you already know... the suit is old news and the A8 is new news!  Thanks for watching our videos..:) Steve

[ham12388]

@RosenthalAutomotive Nice to see that you actually is keeping an eye on the public reactions. And respond in here. Good service. I have nothing but good things to say about you. And you are great at what you do. Makes me wanna buy an A8. And all the other things you sell in here ;)

[RosenthalAutomotive]

@ham12388 Thanks for the nice words we love hearing your thoughts. We've got more videos on the way. Also, if you are on Twitter, follow us to see extra footage and early releases of our videos. Keep in touch!

[ham12388]

@RosenthalAutomotive Quick replay, nice and thanks alot. But one question for a problem that Iam struggling with. I am aware of the difference on paper between the Mercedes S550, the BMW 750Li and the Audi A8. But I hope maybe you could inform my about some pros and cons from your driving experince of the three cars. Do you have a favourite among them ? Again thank you Sir.

[RosenthalAutomotive]

@ham12388 Well, aside from the "differences on paper" which you know. It really comes down to which one you'd look forward to driving when you wake up every day. I like different aspects of each but on the whole, they're all such well designed cars that any one of them will be amazing. But even the car with the better "numbers" might not be the right one for you. Definitely drive all of them and try to picture yourself in each. It's like picking a suit, which one makes you feel better?

[ham12388]

@RosenthalAutomotive Well spoken as allways. And Thanks for taking the time to help me out.

[MrHanaf]

@RosenthalAutomotive thanks for your review..will buy this car by the end of january 2012..greeting from Malaysia..

[srk7555]

@ham12388 - Hey... They're great cars... Buy TWO of them..:) Enjoy - Steve

[Kaipeternicolas]

@golfmaniac007 hahahaha agree! You made me laugh very hard btw.

[7477238]

@golfmaniac007 Well you just got pwnd to the tenth degree plus you are hinting that you might be gay.

[amgl550]

needs more power

[shapeshifter4tw]

@amgl550

It will in 2012. I believe the new s8 should be out by next year

[ry27sm]

The production and personality is great but.......

Does this guy ever give a negative review?

[go0504333770]

bmw 7 series is better

[SahilRULEZ909]

audis suck

[cacarca]

@SahilRULEZ909 Don't just say "audis suck" you jackass, give a reason why so we can properly tell you you're wrong and you should go away.

[kaferere]

@cacarca I'll tell you why Audi's suck, because I've owned an A8 for ten years. They are a wonderful car to drive. WHEN THEY WORK! The transmission is advertized as being "state of the art". It is pure propaganda. The transmission relies completely on a selector switch bolted to the side of the trans above the exhaust. It's made of plastic inside. It fails. Look at the forums. $80,000 car, plastic F125 multifunction switch. German reliability is pure fiction.

[cacarca]

@kaferere There is a difference between a 2000 Audi A8 and a 2011 Audi A8. They've gotten much more reliable over the years.

[kaferere]

@cacarca You're right, there is a very big difference between a 2000 A8 and a 2011 A8, the newer car is way more expensive, way more complicated and way, way more UNreliable. I suggest you read the forums and talk to Audi/BMW/VW engineers to see the real picture. German cars have gone the same way as american cars. Everyone really wants them to be great but if you own one you know they're crap. I've owned 7 BMW's and 2 Audi's, ALL unreliable crap. German propaganda. (They invented it you know)

[Liechengsos1]

@kaferere older bmw's are the reliable ones. new cars all suck, yes thats a given. im getting a a bmw e30 which has some of the best reliability ratings around. honda cars are the only modern cars that i think have decent reliability, we own a 2005 pilot and a 2009 civic, both have never had a problem, NONE not even small things,

[kaferere]

@Liechengsos1 I'm glad someone here knows the truth! When you work on cars , you can't help wondering how on earth they work at all! Electrical systems are an absolute joke, bent bits of tin for earth returns worse than a child's toy, pieces of plasticized paper printed with copper for instrument connectors, service indicator lights to make you think a service has been done when it hasn't. Swinging brake calipers which wear the pads unevenly and seize up. Oil gantries that block. Etc.

[MultiMastermagician]

who gives him these cars

[YiJustin558]

@MultiMastermagician He has several dealerships 

[vroyen]

You can either get it out of privilege or hard work. Either way, this is a nice ride.

[blackghost10sg]

if not the new audi A8, i would think he was from the 80s. haha! what's up with this suit? come on dude! you need a new suit!

[amrabas2007]

beautiful car ! btw if any car maker wants to persuade you with a car they should send it to this guy because he's one hell of a reviewer :D

[eisenherz188]

i can imagine that audi will be a good spaceship manufacturer around 2300 ;-)

[UTUBEfahim]

elbow airbag..loll..

[kaisar1]

wtf is he wearing? reminds me of some Corleone sidekick from The Godfather movie

[waltbabyluv9493]

He reminds me of micheal douglas. I like how he enjoys the cars, without bitching about things like the option prices. Thats why theyre OPTIONS

[fanaticastype]

i like the thrust level for a gear changer...very nice for a pilot...my g6 on the road

[Daftkiller]

at the beginning, he looks like a midget

[0TscarfaceM0]

Frint grill....too big!

[Lostspirit221]

U GO STEVE !!!!!

[trancemuzzaik]

Great review, outstanding car!

[StigRossi]

Honestly, better than Top Gear UK because it doesn't have all that flashy trumped up editing, and hyperbolic bullshite that TG UK has, and of course its 10000x better than TG USA!

[guitar911rock]

that front end is soooo sexy!!

[ham12388]

Man your nice. Keep em comin :)

[DeeJay33133]

well the sideairbag would be your "elbowairbag"

[nurbsenvi]

He is a Holliwood material...

[NihilisticPriest]

thats a bit too much chrome on the grill for me.

[hoolian666]

he needs a tv show

[M40A3reconz]

1080p :)

[atemlos2585]

He needs to pick his suit size more carefully.

[MrGoodbar747]

who is no1 in the US? Audi, BMW or Benz?

[tcvicesquad]

This guy is awesome! He's got a real charisma that would give US Top Gear a much needed kick in the cunt.

[mentalm12]

that sunroof thing is pretty cool.

[kidsteal]

this guy is a beast

[aggarwalc]

somehow the presenter reminds me of Michael Douglas, Great review as well :)

[hadabenz]

I've just been to the dealer to service my 04 A4, and saw this brand new A8. It looks Fantaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaast­ic. Beautiful. Gorgeous. Fabulous Car.

[wadebarnes27]

Brian Cooley > Steve 

[primphum]

solar energy YEAH!!!!!!!

you're ahead of Mercedez and BMW.

[fitz207]

This was great review. Keep up the good work Steve.

[yousos89]

I would say this car is for elegant European not for ignorant Americans such this driver.

[fitz207]

@yousos89 ...

What was "ignorant" about this driver? But your opinion itself is based on ignorance. This car is for anyone who can afford it. I don't think Audi cares whether an American or a European buys the A8. If they did they wouldn't have offered it in the US. Not all Americans are ignorant, there are plenty of well educated and wealthy Americans out there who can afford this car, you would know this if you weren't so ignorant. Who cares what country the owners come from.

[djeboii]

@fitz207 well said buddie! :D

[DKLG]

@fitz207 fuck Racism...

[rocketballa4life]

elegant Europeans... haha, like those elegant Europeans rioting over nothing in London?

[kanwariqbal]

this guy must review every car.....!!!

[TigerGrumman]

Ok, so the dude does have a sort of Gambino Crime Family kind of look to him, but never mind that, this guy is very excited about his test drive and review.

The suit says something, but the Audio A8 says a lot more! With contemporary lines and an elegant mode shape, the exterior of the A8 prompts a feeling of conscious design effort where nothing was taken for granted.

Very much the hands-on executive level automobile. The A8 is definitely a keeper in my book of mid-tier Luxcar design!

[dmravi13]

@TigerGrumman its not an executive...its a full size luxury..

[unspeakable28]

Pauly Walnuts wants his suit back

[brentakasmitty]

since when did reviewers start wearing "CHOPPA SUITS" ??? lol...

[droppinsumfudge]

ALFANI......!!!!!!

[watchmyywhipp]

2:03 wtf is that

[TheGustavoE]

@watchmyywhipp Its The Sound sistem!

[venom5809]

I love this guy, he is freaking awesome.

[XSVterror18]

what is this dude wearing?

[lcsxwtian]

The single most compelling review on Youtube.

[4fifty8]

sorry but that guy needs to get a suit that's properly tailored for him. he looks like a sleazy used car salesman in that

[thetruthisuuglyy]

The "putter" serves as an arm rest for when your controlling the small touch pad that controls the MMI. They thought of everything.

[8765425676543]

How can you drive a good car in automatic.... stupid!!

Automatic cars are for people with handicaps that really need them, or Americans.... seriously.

[turkishkidd22]

he looks like a pimp

[nelsonmcnamara]

His voice reminded me of Michael Douglas. Or is it just me.

[AfroEliteXL]

0:27 - 0:35 Look past the suits and he dark sunglasses and there's your typical Audi driver...Seriously 99% of Audi drivers are snobs. This guy is cool tho.

[Porschefanatic100]

Lol new A8 looks like an Big A4 with Tearbags ...

[himakgam]

solar powered moon-roofs are not a biggie these days. even Toyota prius has that option

[USA4July1776]

I like you and the guy from CNET who lives in San Fransisco the best so far when it comes to reviewing cars... great job... for a Jew (kidding).

[thetruthisuuglyy]

@USA4July1776 check out Gearpatrol here on youtube. I think he does a good job. But I agree that Brian Cooley does a good job

[xdimeboyx]

best reviewer on youtube!! thank you so much

[martintg94]

Steve, can you do a review of the new Land Rover Discovery 4, 2011 Porsche Cayenne or the Volkswagen Touareg?

[mkai4492]

Vorsprung durch technik!

[Chrispy0000]

I like how 96% of the comments are about the reviewer and not the car.......

[martintg94]

He is the best reviewer on youtube. but his suite is to big

[srk7555]

@martintg94 - Thanks for the compliment. But allow me to "explain" the suit since so many people have commented on my attire. I wore that out dated outfit to highlight the first line in the video: "Some things go out of style, while other things never do..." That style of clothing had it's day but is now "out of style". I was hoping people would catch that subtle visual...but alas... I was wrong...:) Since then I've cerimoniously donated that suit to a charitable organization. - Steve

[IuseAudi]

This guy is a salesman you shits, it's like a crack dealer reviewing crack

[yoflorin4u]

dude who the hell dressed you????1978 muthafucka

[martintg94]

his suit is way to biig

[Stormgebieder]

He'd sell you ice in winter, and you'd feel only happy about it.

[AndresHerrera15]

blew my mind !

good production, you guys deserve more views and subs, keep up the creative work this is defiantly what i love to see.

[donmakavelli786]

IM SUBBING TO HIS CHANNEL MOTHERFUCKERS :D

[airsoft903903]

this is much better than american top gear

[Aakashnarang3456]

Rosenthal dude you are amazingly good Cheers to that! :)