Writing in Sunday’s Automobiles section, Lawrence Ulrich reviews the 2011 Audi A8. Mr. Ulrich found the exterior styling to be surprisingly staid:
With newer models like the A5 and S5 coupes, the Q5 crossover and the exotic R8 sports car, Audi has produced designs so tastefully appealing, inside and out, that even staunch Benz and BMW fans could be tempted to switch. Despite the weak auto market this year, Audi is on pace to set a United States sales record.
Considering all that, I expected the designers to swing for the fences, to distill everything they know about exterior styling into their flagship sedan. Instead, Audi played it safer than an umpiring crew backed by high-def replay cameras.
But after putting in 1,500 miles, he was largely pleased with the A8’s interior appointments:
The A8’s cabin may be the segment’s new luxury standard as well, as beautifully finished as any competitor, but with leading ergonomics from its easy-to-use M.M.I. (for multimedia interface) and ancillary controls. No automaker does graphics and displays with such consistent elegance.
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