Audi a4 Review

The Audi A4 is a four-door, five-seater mid-engine, front-wheel drive executive car with a choice of petrol or diesel engines. It was the first member of the Volkswagen Group to be launched in May 1994. The A4 has been available in three different body styles: sedan (Avant), estate (Avant), and cabriolet. The second generation of the A4 was launched in 1998, with a restyled front end and new engines. The third generation went on sale in 2004, followed by a sportier S4 variant that same year. In November 2006 Audi released their fourth generation A4.

Engine Specifications

The 6-cylinder engine in the A4 is featured in the new generation of this model. It uses 2.0 liters’ displacement with a capacity of 2000cc, up to 620 horsepower and torque is at 440Nm. The turbocharger used in this engine has been adjusted to fit higher loads and lower temperatures. Audi A4 2.0 TFSI is available in different trims, including the standard, sport and S line. This engine is also lighter than its predecessor. The weight of the A4 has been reduced by 70 kg, while the power-to-weight ratio increases by 20%.

Audi A4 is available with a choice of four different engines: two gasoline and two diesels.

The base model uses a 1.4 liter turbocharged engine that produces 150 horsepower. This model also comes with a 7G-tronic transmission, which is an automatic gearbox from Audi.

Safety

The Audi a4 safety package comes with integrated safety technologies that combine vehicle safety systems to enhance overall driver and passenger protection while on the road. These technology functions include Audi pre sense basic which helps drivers avoid accidents by anticipating and avoiding possible collisions; bi-xenon headlights which provide top-quality illumination in low and high sidelight conditions; lighting packages for the front and rear bumpers, which help prevent objects from striking the car in front or behind.

The Audi a4 safety package also comes with front and rear parking sensors to detect objects in the vehicle’s surroundings, as well as a head-up display which projects information such as speed, navigation and other driver-related data onto the windshield. All of these safety features work together to provide optimum protection for the driver and passengers. The Audi a4 safety package is available on the following models: A4 2.0T Premium Plus, A4 2.0T Prestige and A4 3.0T Premium Plus.

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Features of Audi a4

·?????????????????????Brake assist system

·?????????????????????Multi-collision braking system Features of Audi a4 2.0T Premium Plus, Prestige and 3.0T Premium Plus

·?????????????????????Standard safety features include six airbags (front, side and curtain), ABS with EBD, RSC (rear stability control) and ESP (electronic stability program)

·?????????????????????rear parking sensors and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

·?????????????????????Optional safety features include adaptive cruise control with collision avoidance, night vision assist and lane assist. and ESP (electronic stability control).

·?????????????????????Driver and front passenger knee airbags are standard on all models. ·

·?????????????????????active lane assist

·?????????????????????adaptive cruise control (ACC) with stop & go function and blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert.?

Pros of Audi A4

·???????It is one of the most reliable and fuel efficient cars for its class.

·???????The turbocharged engines are powerful and rev speed does not compromise with mileage.

·???????Excellent aerodynamics, which helps in the reduction of wind pressure around it.

·???????The A4 is one of the most spacious cars in its class thanks to its roomy interior and sculpted exterior. The interior design is attractive, yet practical with quality materials.

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Cons of Audi A4

·???????In recent years, Audi has struggled to find the same level of success with the A4 across the globe. The 2014 A4 lineup proved to be less advanced than that of its competitors, which led many buyers to look for alternative options in machines such as the BMW 3 Series and Volkswagen Passat.

·???????The car’s engine can be noisy at high speeds.