Audi A4
The A4 is the most popular Audi in Canada. It comes as a sedan or as a wagon, called the Avant. The S4 is equipped with a 3.0L V6 that produces 333 hp and can be paired with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed S Tronic automatic. Meanwhile, the A4 sedan and Avant rely on the trusted 2.0L turbo, which is mated to an 8-speed Tiptronic on the quattro versions.
Detailed ratings
| The Car Guide rating | 82% |
|---|---|
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
What's new in 2012
No major change
Pros
- Solid performance and road holding (S4)
- Exemplary interior fit and trim
- Excellent driving position
- Balanced selection of engines
Cons
- Some settings unnecessarily complex
- Air conditioning controls too fragmented
- Intimidating navigation system
- Sensitive to winds (S4)