YOUR CAR IN BRIEF: Audi A4
The Audi A4 was always the poor-man's German executive sedan, because the Audi badge simply didn't have as much prestige, and their cars were less interesting, and a rather boring drive. Fast forward to 2008, and you have the Audi A4, which has more attitude than both the Mercedes C-Class and BMW 3-Series, actually drives really well for a change, has more space, is even better built, and now, prestigious. The interior, especially, is miles ahead of its competitors, with a considerable amount of features. The front daytime running-lights that are becoming common in Audi models is causing a bit of a stir - some say it is a gimmick, and will turn their noses up at you, and tell you that engage in masturbatory activities. Pay no attention to them, because they actually make you look properly menacing, and at night, you will stand out for all the right reasons. The 3.0 Litre Diesel is easily the standout engine, if you can afford it. Because this car is an Audi, it's built like a Swiss Bank Vault, and is great quality - so it's very reliable. There is also a wagon version, called Avant, but who buys that?
Buying the old model as a used car is a fairly good option, as Audis drop their value faster than BMW or Mercedes, and will still be of superb quality - just don't expect it to be as classy, as roomy, as great to drive, or as cool. This new one was quite a large leap forward.
Style: 8.5/10
On-Road Performance: 8.5/10
Practicality: 8/10
Safety: Rating Unavailable
Average Real Owner Reliability: New model Unavailable - Old model: 8.8/10 (www.carsurvey.org December 2008)
Engine Type and Displacement - Power - Torque - 0-100kmh Time - Fuel Economy
1.8 Litre Turbo Petrol - 118kW - 250Nm - 8.6 secs - 7.2L/100km
2.0 Litre Turbo Diesel - 105kW - 320Nm - 9.4 secs - 5.8L/100km
2.0 Litre Turbo Petrol - 132kW - 320Nm - 8.2 secs - 7.1L/100km
2.7 Litre Turbo Diesel - 140kW - 400Nm - 7.7 secs - 6.4L/100km
2.0 Litre Turbo Petrol Quattro AWD - 155kW - 350Nm - 6.6 secs - 7.4L/100km
3.0 Litre Turbo Diesel Quattro AWD - 176kW - 500Nm - 6.2 secs - 6.9L/100km
3.2 Litre V6 Petrol Quattro AWD - 195kW - 330Nm - 6.4 secs - 8.9L/100km
Features:
Alloy Wheels: YES
Leather: YES
Cruise Control: YES
Air Conditioning: YES - Climate Control
Steering Wheel Audio Controls: YES
Power Windows and Mirrors: YES
Airbags: EIGHT
Stability Control: YES
Foglamps: FRONT AND REAR
Speakers: TEN
CD Changer: 1 or 6 DISC depending on model
Bluetooth: OPTIONAL "COMFORT PACKAGE" ($2,754)
MP3 Compatibility: YES
Metallic Paint: OPTIONAL ($1,695)
Sunroof: OPTIONAL ($2,330)
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December 29, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Those Germans have a car for everything.
December 29, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Audis have always looked better than the Mercedes or BMW variants. But really, the Audi wasn't really the "poor man's German executive sedan" because it was similarly priced to the Mercedes and BMW; it was the wannabe German executive sedan. However, this current model lineup marks Audi's coming of age; there is quite possibly nothing to really criticise Audis for. My dream first car; my aunty's black 2002 Audi A4 2.0 sedan.
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