- sedan 92,290
- 13,978 fair
- Johnston, IA
- 4 years
- autoshopper.com
- sedan 92,290 black automatic
2011 audi a4 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Smooth and refined. introductionthe audi a4 is a superb road car with all-wheel drive, a compliant, well-tuned suspension and high-quality interior trimmings. The navigation system on 2011 a4s includes hd radio, an upgrade over last year. Audi side assist is available. The beige birch wood trim has been replaced by nutmeg laurel for some cabin colors on 2011 models. Also new for 2011 is a titanium sport package with black trim, 19-inch wheels with performance tires, sport seats, and a sports suspension. Sedans are available with front-wheel drive and continuously variable transmission (cvt) or all-wheel drive and either a 6-speed manual or 8-speed tiptronic automatic. the audi a4 avant wagon comes exclusively with the automatic and quattro all-wheel drive, and so it starts at a somewhat higher price. we've found the a4 models a delight to drive. They are compliant enough to soak up bumps like a larger car but firm enough to feel solid and stable to its electronically limited top speed of 130 mph. comparing two-wheel-drive models, the front-wheel-drive a4 is not as precise as a rear-wheel-drive bmw 3 series. But audi's quattro is among the best all-wheel-drive systems in the world, and an audi a4 quattro more than holds its own against the other all-wheel-drive cars in its class, and it's more adept in the rain or snow than other sports sedans. Audi a4 quattro competes with the bmw 328ix, mercedes-benz c300 4matic, and lexus is250 awd. Also standard are single-zone climate control, leather front seats with power adjustment, aluminum interior trim, am/fm/cd audio with auxiliary input and sirius satellite radio, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel with redundant controls, moonroof, fog lamps, alarm, and 17-inch wheels. audi a4 2. 0t quattro premium sedan 32,850) is equipped similarly, but with all-wheel drive and 6-speed manual transmission. An 8-speed tiptronic automatic is optional 1,290). The a4 2. 0t quattro premium avant 35,940) also comes with an open sky panoramic moonroof and a split-folding rear seat. Premium options include a bluetooth/homelink package 700); sport 18 package 1,450) with sport seats and suspension, 18-inch wheels and performance tires, shift paddles on automatics; heated front seats 450); ipod integration 300); walnut or nutmeg wood trim 350); rear side airbags 350). premium plus adds three-zone climate control, ipod and bluetooth interfaces, heated front seats, driver information display, homelink, rain-sensing wipers, bi-xenon headlights, led running lamps and taillamps, 60/40 split-fold rear seat, and chrome window trim. Options include 18-inch wheels and all-season tires 800); metallic paint; sports 18 package; titanium sport package 2,000) with 19-inch wheels with summer tires, black exterior trim, sport seats and suspension, shift paddles on tiptronic models; navigation with rearview camera 2,550); 505-watt 14-speaker bang & olufsen sound system 850); rear side airbags and wood trim. the prestige package adds to premium plus with 18-inch wheels, driver memory system, auto-dimming outside mirrors, keyless start/stop/entry, and the bang & olufsen stereo. Prestige options include chrome wheels 300); a 19-inch sports package 1,450) that includes special wheels, tires, seats, suspension; s line package 2,450) with unique 19-inch wheels, s line bodywork and cabin trim, sports suspension, sport seats with alcantara and leather upholstery; 19-inch titanium sport package 1,650); audi drive select 2,950); audi side assist 500); adaptive cruise control 2,100); manual rear side and power rear sunshades 500); metallic paint; rear side airbags; and wood trim. audi s4 quattro is powered by a 333-horsepower supercharged 3. 0-liter v6, and available with 6-speed manual 46,600) or 7-speed s tronic 48,000) transmission. Standard trim for the s4 is premium plus; also standard are high-performance tires on 18-inch wheels, proper seats and s4-specific steering, brakes and suspension. Prestige trim includes all the prestige goodies plus 19-inch wheels. Options include navigation, 19-inch titanium sport pack, bang & olufsen audio system, sport rear differential, nappa leather upholstery, rear side airbags, metallic paint and carbon fiber, gray birch, or stainless steel trim. Audi drive select 3,950) includes the sport differential. safety features for all a4s include two-stage driver and adaptive passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, curtain airbags, driver knee airbag, active headrests; electronic stability control, abs, ebd, brake assist, and tire pressure monitors. Rear side-impact airbags are optional on all models. As noted above, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, rear camera, and park assist are available on some models; quattro all-wheel drive is standard on avant and s4, and available on any a4 sedan. walkaroundthe current-generation audi a4 was introduced as a 2009 model. It shares the split-grille common to all front-engine audis, with points on the lower air dam that mimic crab pincers. The headlamp housings are boldly horizontal, and the light elements draw the eye up and back at the corners. the wheelbase, the space between the front and rear axles, is 110. 6 inches, long by compact sedan standards. To minimize any limousine look the lower character line along the doors sweeps progressively upward toward the rear wheel, and the shoulder character line just below the windows tapers off as it passes the rear door and curves through the taillight lens as it fades in to the fender. the a4 looks meaner when equipped with bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlights and led daytime running lights, especially when the daytime running lights are on. (the daytime running lights can be disabled through mmi.) the hid headlights provide better nighttime vision for the a4 driver and have a speed-dependent adjustment, and the drls make the a4 stand out so other drivers see it sooner. a4 premium trim models ride on seven-spoke wheels, premium plus models on 10-spoke wheels. Both wheels are 17 inches in diameter and wear all-season tires. S-line models add a silver center blade below the grille, sleeker air intakes, side skirts, and wheels with seven double spokes to give the a4 a more imposing, hunkered-down stance. the a4 avant wagon is as aerodynamic as the previous-generation a4 sedan, and while wagons aren't as slick as sedans, wind noise is absent. Rear visibility is good in the avant thanks to the rear wiper/washer and the added internal volume means the rear window doesn't fog as quickly. horizontally themed tail light housings frame the rear end. The trunk and cargo hatch openings are slightly closer to the ground than in previous generation models for easier loading. Avants are rated to carry 198 pounds on the roof, more than some suvs because of the a4's lower center of gravity. audi s4 has a look all its own. The standard a4's blacked-out, horizontally themed two-tier grille is overlaid with strong verticals that visually transform a mere opening into a grid. A red/silver/black s4 badge appears within the main grille, offset to the curb side. The s4 front fascia is unique as well, with the horizontal bumper segments to either side of grille recessed to make the central grille appear more prominent, although, honestly, this difference is so slight as to leave us wondering whether it was worth the cost. a subtle rib below the door openings suffices for a side-sill extension; kudos to audi designers for under-doing what so many other automakers overdo. More distinctive are the s4 prestige model's 19-inch wheels with their five triple-ribbed spokes. Around back, the rear bumper fascia gains some crispness from a raised lower border where it arches over those two pairs of exhaust outlets separated by another aluminum diffuser blade. Outside mirror housings are aluminum-look as well. interiorany recent audi owner will find the a4 interior familiar, though some of the basic black german efficiency has given way to a warmer, more contemporary cabin a bit north of germany into scandinavian territory. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ Sport Package✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Chrome Wheels
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