The Audi S8 is a great alternative to the Panamera that's for sure. Not counting price, the top models are both 4.0L twin turbo AWD sedans. It will be especially more so for the next gen S8 which will ride on the same platform.

Audi has the adding advantage of a 3 seat rear, granted, Porsche could have that option out soon. But.

The Porsche badge alone is not enough to differentiate, they had to put something more in order to justify the higher price. Going performance hybrid for the top model Turbo S will be a great benefit to add performance and separate the Audi from the Porsche.

 


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