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2008 Audi R8 Quality Review

November 5, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

The cockpit's design is an acquired taste
Automobile

room for tall drivers...long doors ease access
Edmunds

intimate yet airy, with especially good headroom
Forbes Autos

as luxurious as it is sporting
Kelley Blue Book

as comfortable... as any of their sub-super cars
The Auto Channel

With the R8, Audi has crafted an interior with room enough for tall drivers and high-quality materials, but some busy lines and little storage space.

Forbes Autos called the R8 Audi’s interior “minimalist and no-nonsense, yet it’s comfortable and exquisitely finished,” and noted that buyers can choose a wide range of leathers, colors, and trim to personalize the R8. They also were able to fit a 6-foot, 5-inch editor into the seats comfortably. Automobilemag.com, however, had some distaste for the interior: “The cockpit's design is an acquired taste. There's a lot going on in this somewhat overstyled workstation. Not everyone will love the prominent carbon-fiber (or piano black) arc that swings from the center console across to the driver-side door panel.”

Kelley Blue Book has only praise for this 2008 Audi R8. The leather seats, inlaid with Alcantara suede, can be adjusted in 10 different ways, meaning they'll accommodate almost every shape of driver and passenger. The curved roof, like that of the TT, is designed with tall occupants in mind, and the design of the cockpit ensures that all controls are easily accessed from the driver's seat.

In its comparison of the Audi R8 with rival Porsche 911, Motor Trend declares that the former's cockpit is the "more ergonomic of the two." Although this vehicle is "strictly a two-seater," Road & Track reports there's plenty of room behind the seats to stash golf clubs or anything else necessary for a weekend getaway.

The R8 Audi offers a 3.5 cubic foot trunk--not huge, but not bad for this class of vehicle—tucked under the hood, as well as that storage bay behind the seats.

Conclusion

For a two-seat sport coupe, comfort in the 2008 Audi R8 is in abundant supply—and there’s some reasonable storage room, too.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:The cockpit's design is an acquired tasteAutomobileroom for tall drivers...long doors ease accessEdmundsintimate yet airy, with especially good headroomForbes Autosas luxurious as it is sportingKelley Blue Bookas comfortable... as any of their sub-super carsThe Auto Channel With the R8, Audi has crafted an interior with room enough for tall drivers and high-quality materials, but some busy lines and little storage space. Forbes Autos called the R8 Audi’s interior “minimalist and no-nonsense, yet it’s comfortable and exquisitely finished,” and noted that buyers can choose a wide range of leathers, colors, and trim to personalize the R8. They also were able to fit a 6-foot, 5-inch editor into the seats comfortably. Automobilemag.com, however, had some distaste for the interior: “The cockpit's design is an acquired taste. There's a lot going on in this somewhat overstyled workstation. Not everyone will love the prominent carbon-fiber (or piano black) arc that swings from the center console across to the driver-side door panel.” Kelley Blue Book has only praise for this 2008 Audi R8. The leather seats, inlaid with Alcantara suede, can be adjusted in 10 different ways, meaning they'll accommodate almost every shape of driver and passenger. The curved roof, like that of the TT, is designed with tall occupants in mind, and the design of the cockpit ensures that all controls are easily accessed from the driver's seat. In its comparison of the Audi R8 with rival Porsche 911, Motor Trend declares that the former's cockpit is the "more ergonomic of the two." Although this vehicle is "strictly a two-seater," Road & Track reports there's plenty of room behind the seats to stash golf clubs or anything else necessary for a weekend getaway. The R8 Audi offers a 3.5 cubic foot trunk--not huge, but not bad for this class of vehicle—tucked under the hood, as well as that storage bay behind the seats. ConclusionFor a two-seat sport coupe, comfort in the 2008 Audi R8 is in abundant supply—and there’s some reasonable storage room, too. 2008 AUDI R8 STYLING | [9 out of 10] Automobile: "new and quite different" Cars.com: "Styled to distract" Edmunds: "aggressive styling" Forbes Autos: "impeccably designed" Kelley Blue Book: "sweeping arcs and muscular lines" Road & Track: "supercar styling for a sum just beyond ...

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Other Choices:

The R8 isn't so much a competitor to Italian exotics such as the Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo, as both of those vehicles appeal to a niche group of affluent enthusiasts and collectors who don't expect as much practicality in a vehicle and will wait in line for years for delivery. The Gran Turismo has a larger cabin and a backseat that's large enough for small adults, along with a distinctly Italian style, though it's heavier than the especially nimble R8. The Aston is similarly heavier, exclusive, and luxurious, and it's a great grand-touring vehicle. The Porsche 911 remains arguably the most practical choice in the group, with its more spacious front and rear cargo areas, and an enviable record for safety--that is, provided you don't think 911s are a dime a dozen.

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