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    2017 Audi A8

    Used from

    $198,855 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.8 - 10.2 L / 100km

    About the Audi A8

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2017 Audi A8's used prices in Australia typically range from $35,300 for the L 3.0 Tdi Quattro variant and topping out at $87,800 for the 4.2 Tdi Quattro.

    There are 3 variants of the A8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel (190kW/580Nm) and 4.2L turbo diesel (283kW/850Nm). All variants feature 8 speed automatic tiptronic transmission. All variants feature all-wheel drive.

    The 2017 A8 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2017 Audi A8 Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2017 Audi A8 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi A8

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Compressor
      • Compressor: Turbo
    • Computer
      • Average Fuel Consumption
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Disc brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
      • Number Of: 4
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Television
    • Front seat belts
      • Pre-tensioners
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 11
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Fog Light Function
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 60.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.8
      • Headroom Front: 1036
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Rear: 983
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1501
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1464
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gearknob: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bose
      • Number Of: 14
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    S8

    Adds to Base:
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
    Removes from Base:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Seat Belts
    • Audio system
      • Digital Media Card
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 11
      • Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Fog Light Function
      • Height Adjustable
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 60.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.8
      • Headroom Front: 1036
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Rear: 983
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1501
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1464
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gearknob: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bose
      • Number Of: 14
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    S8 PLUS

    Adds to S8:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    Removes from S8:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    See all 2017 Audi A8 Specs

    2017 Audi A8 Dimensions

    1460mm
    1949mm
    5135mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2017 Audi A8 Dimensions

    2017 Audi A8 Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A8

    The most fuel efficient Audi A8 is the 3.0 TDI QUATTRO with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC which is powered by a 3.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 5.8L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Audi A8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the 4.2 TDi QUATTRO with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC which is powered by a 4.2L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 7.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Audi A8Fuel TypeCombined
    4.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded9.8 L/100km
    See all Audi A8 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi A8?

    The Audi A8 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2017 Audi A8 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi A8?

    The Audi A8 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Audi A8 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi A8 is the L 3.0 TDi QUATTRO that starts from $35,300.

    The most expensive Audi A8 is the 4.2 TDi QUATTRO that starts from $87,800.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi A8 is 2300 kg offered by the following variants: L 3.0 TDi QUATTRO, 3.0 TDI QUATTRO and 4.2 TDi QUATTRO.

    The largest Audi A8 is the L 3.0 TDi QUATTRO which measures 1949mm wide, 5267mm in length and sits 1467mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A8 is the 4.2 TDi QUATTRO which has 283kW of power from its 4.2L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ engine.

    The Audi A8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi A8 is the L 3.0 TDi QUATTRO which weighs 2530 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi A8 uses Diesel.