Reviewers love the 2012 Audi R8 for its impressive performance and aggressive styling, but unlike some other exotic sports cars, the R8 is also comfortable.
The 2012 Audi R8 continues to impress reviewers with its exotic sports carperformance and comfortable ride. The R8’s combination of an adaptive suspension, which adjusts to road conditions and driving style, and road-gripping all-wheel drive make this Audi a competent performer, but reviewers say that those features also make it a sports car that you could use as a daily driver. Kelley Blue Book writes, "It's an incredibly capable performance machine, yet every bit as luxurious as it is sporting."
The R8 has three engines available for 2012, and while only 90 U.S. buyers will be able to purchase the 560-horsepower R8 GT, reviewers say that the base 430-horsepower R8 4.2 is a competent performer and an excellent value in its class. The R8 5.2 is no slouch either with 525 horsepower on tap.
A six-speed manual or an optional six-speed automated manual transmission is available on the 4.2 and 5.2 trims, while the R8 GT gets the automated manual as standard equipment. Most reviewers prefer the standard manual transmission, saying that the automated manual can be a bit sluggish.
Inside, reviewers find the R8’s interior to be comfortable and precision-crafted with high-quality materials, but there are a few concerns. The first is the R8’s limited cargo space. At just 3.5 cubic feet, the R8’s trunk is tiny, even by exotic sports car standards. Don’t expect to pack the R8 for a weekend trip. Second, many test drivers dislike Audi’s Multi Media Interface. Some reviewers say that it’s confusing because it absorbs too many entertainment and navigation functions.
However, the automotive press agrees that if you can live with these quirks, the 2012 Audi R8 offers performance, comfort and style at a price that undercuts many of its exotic sports car rivals.
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