Audi say that this is the “art of progress”. We really have to agree, by the look of things Audi might just have out done themselves with the A8, they might have even taken over the role of the Mercedes-Benz S-class.

Audi have focused there technology around seven main points to bring you a full luxury experience. 4-zone automatic air conditioning; seat comfort; Audi space frame; gearboxes;  Audi drive select; Quattro-drive with sports differential and dynamic steering.

Put all these seven elements together and we have one of the best luxury cars around.

The A8 comes with three engines; 3.0T; 4.2 V8 FSI and 4.2 TDI. Since we like petrol rather then diesel lets focus on the 4.2 V8 FSI.

Let’s talk price. If you want an A8 4.2 V8 FSI with no extras, we are looking at a price of about R1,105,905.00.

Now I know that’s quite pricy but look at it like this, if you had one, no one will ever turn you down from a business deal because the A8 means business. You can drive the A8 and enjoy it. It won’t just be a get you to work car, it will be you everything car.

Unfortunately the Mercedes-Benz S-class still leads in our books. Audi have great things but just not enough to win us over and beat the S-class.