Audi A8 L Is A Favorite Of Prestigious Auto Guide
Choosing a top luxury car pick can be a daunting task, especially when there are so many good, even exceptional models to choose from. Among Japanese automakers Lexus, Infiniti and Acura each field world class brands; among the Americans you have Cadillac and Lincoln; while in Europe the choices 
are plentiful and include Jaguar, Volvo, Saab, Audi, BMW, Mercedes and others.
NADAGuides.com, the top site on the internet for vehicle pricing and information, recently came up with a list of their Top 5 luxury picks for 2009. At the top of that list was the Audi A8 L, thanks to what they say is “its ultra-luxurious cabin, complete with leather and wood inlays, and plenty of extra legroom for rear passengers thanks to its extended wheelbase.” NADAGuides.com praised the A8 with the 450-hp 6.0-liter W12 engine and Audi quattro for being extremely responsive on the road.
“This car is a must-have for car buyers who want passion, prestige and power in one perfectly appointed package,” the editors summarized.
“What’s particularly gratifying about this honor is the compliment NADAguides.com paid to the exceptional driving capabilities of the A8 L, in addition to its world-class luxury appointments,” said Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president, Audi of America. “The A8 embodies Audi’s drive to combine progressive features with exhilarating performance behind the wheel.”
The guide’s editors also liked the car’s 14-speaker Bose surround sound system with Audiopilot noise compensation. That system includes a microphone that measures background noise and adjusts the radio volume accordingly, “resulting in a more balanced sound,” the editors said.
Finishing behind the Audi A8 L were Jaguar XF Supercharged, Mercedes-Benz S550, Hyundai Genesis and the Bentley Arnage. The Hyundai model is that automaker’s first true luxury car, an amazing feat to see the Genesis recognized among the world’s elite cars.
Matthew C. Keegan is a freelance writer who resides in Cary, North Carolina. Matt is a contributing writer for Andy’s Auto Sport an aftermarket supplier of quality parts including hitch covers and spoiler accessories.
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