So I've had the A4 40 tfsi black edition in white with s-tronic gearbox and comfort and sound pack since March and only covered around 6k miles but I thought I would post a review.
For the engine the overall impression is of utter smoothness and refinement. The performance is more than adequate, Audi reckon 7.3 to 60mph, I've clocked it in dry conditions in just under 7 seconds. Economy is impressive for a petrol with overall 41.4 although it has dropped a bit now the ambient temperature has dropped. You get a bit of tyre roar depending on the surface on those 19 wheels but generally the engine is absolutely silent, it pulls away like an electric.
The auto gearbox is superb but it does lag. I usually leave it in economy mode and to counter the lag drop it to sports mode with a flick of the shifter for roundabouts or junctions to give it a bit more urgency. Considering this has the sports suspension it feels very smooth, you can feel the surface but it's not harsh or noisy in any way, it's very supple. The grip feels good, I'm not one to push it to the limits but it's enjoyable and confident enough to drive quickly on a twisty road.
Build quality impressive, no rattles or squeaks and I love the Google maps display and virtual cockpit. Night time driving is good with the LED lights working well with assist, I can imagine the full matrix are impressive. The interior LED package makes it feel very plush. The B&O sound system I was initially a little underwhelmed but it's grown on me, it's good. One thing that has surprised me is the comfort of the seats and the usefulness of the all around camera as opposed to just a rear view camera.
Mine is a lease and to get it for a shade over £300 a month on 8k miles a year for 4 years it's been a good move, I suppose I'm lucky living in a low tier area (although that has changed as I type) I can get out, so I don't need much of an excuse to get out and have a drive and I've never tired of it.
For the engine the overall impression is of utter smoothness and refinement. The performance is more than adequate, Audi reckon 7.3 to 60mph, I've clocked it in dry conditions in just under 7 seconds. Economy is impressive for a petrol with overall 41.4 although it has dropped a bit now the ambient temperature has dropped. You get a bit of tyre roar depending on the surface on those 19 wheels but generally the engine is absolutely silent, it pulls away like an electric.
The auto gearbox is superb but it does lag. I usually leave it in economy mode and to counter the lag drop it to sports mode with a flick of the shifter for roundabouts or junctions to give it a bit more urgency. Considering this has the sports suspension it feels very smooth, you can feel the surface but it's not harsh or noisy in any way, it's very supple. The grip feels good, I'm not one to push it to the limits but it's enjoyable and confident enough to drive quickly on a twisty road.
Build quality impressive, no rattles or squeaks and I love the Google maps display and virtual cockpit. Night time driving is good with the LED lights working well with assist, I can imagine the full matrix are impressive. The interior LED package makes it feel very plush. The B&O sound system I was initially a little underwhelmed but it's grown on me, it's good. One thing that has surprised me is the comfort of the seats and the usefulness of the all around camera as opposed to just a rear view camera.
Mine is a lease and to get it for a shade over £300 a month on 8k miles a year for 4 years it's been a good move, I suppose I'm lucky living in a low tier area (although that has changed as I type) I can get out, so I don't need much of an excuse to get out and have a drive and I've never tired of it.
