Audi a4 2.0 tfsi s line special edition review

The segment is replete with options that all have something to offer. I myself almost always change my mind as to which one I would take home. The BMW 3 Series is a staple and continues to be reference point. I also think that the person had better not have leased it for more than 24 months but taken the 7-year extended warranty just to be safe!

This leaves the Audi A4. The otherwise sometime bland, simple and unassuming Audi A4. And yet, as nearly invisible as it may seem, I rarely miss spotting an A4 when I drive about town. I never, however, miss an Allroad driving nearby. Opt for the S Line sport package. Or better yet, the S Line Black Package. The B9 generation Audi A4 is the largest ever of the name and it shows within the confines of its very fine cabin.

Audi interiors remain a benchmark in the industry. The MMI wheel is intuitive, as are most of the menus. Fit, finish and materials are excellent. The Sport seats make the S Line packages worth the asking price. They are comfortable and supportive, a perfect fit for long or short hauls. The rear bench will take on three abreast and the trunk will hold a few golf bags for when the boss wants to be picked up for the office charity tournament. What continues to be a mystery is why a heated function cannot be paired with this wheel — if you want a heated steering wheel, you have to forgo the S Line options.

What you also get a frugal yet powerful 4-cylinder engine. The difference in performance is immediately noticeable while the increase in fuel consumption is negligible. A huge part of the driving satisfaction I felt while at the helm of the A4 was its 6-speed manual transmission. In a strange twist, the S4 is no longer available with a manual while the BMW i, its equivalent, is. The shifter and clutch are immensely user-friendly.

Their action slots neatly between that of the hyper-intuitive Porsche units and the easy to use Volkswagen components. Working the gates is satisfying especially when in the thicker portion of the powerband.

Through town, the A4 delivers the refined comfort, as one expects, but the moment the road opens up, the slightly lowered ride height, sport-tuned springs and dampers come to life. With the car, I headed straight for some nearby country roads where the A4 and I had a great time. As good as the Audi A4 is, the fact of the matter is that the Q5 is its fiercest competition. What truly worries me is that the A4 quattro 2.

Bottom line is that the A4 delivers on all important points, from prestige, performance and style. To do justice to its strong performing PS, 2. At no extra cost, visual impact can be added by an S line exterior styling pack, which brings a highly polished black painted grille and unique front and rear bumper design with rear diffuser.

Xenon head lamps also add to the visual impact, as well as of course providing major benefits in visibility and safety. Inside, the S line specification, which normally includes trimmings such as Pearl Nappa leather-upholstered sports seats, a perforated leather trimmed S line sports steering wheel and brushed aluminium inlays, is enhanced by an upgraded Symphony audio system with six CD changer, a BOSE speaker system, rear acoustic parking sensors and aluminium foot pedals.

The upgraded Special Edition specification supplements range-wide features such as fully automatic soft-top operation, electric front and rear windows and electronic climate control. Helped by a healthy Nm of torque, available from 1,rpm, the A4 Cabriolet 2. Combined cycle fuel consumption is an impressive Alina Moore. Alina Joined the Topspeed.