Audi » A8

This is a premium car, but even so the front wheel drive V6 3.0 litre version will do 47mpg, and the A8 scores even higher in other areas. Air suspension with variable damping adjusts automatically to different road surfaces, meaning it's not only an impeccably slick drive, but also a very quiet one. Plush seating and an impeccable, roomy interior (including a large boot) make for a very comfortable driver and passenger experience. Massive grip, clever weight distribution and a whole host of safety features including automatic individual wheel braking and engine-management system override will make you feel very safe indeed even at high speeds - and for a big car this does more than just cruise; handling is excellent. Felt by many to be an extremely underrated car.

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