- sedan 36,354
- 13,995 high price
- Fort Madison, IA
- 6 years
- autoshopper.com
2009 audi a4 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new, with improved driving dynamics. introductionthe 2009 audi a4 is a new car, as closely related to the recent a5 as to the outgoing a4. It's larger inside with the most notable improvement to rear-seat legroom and it has a bigger trunk that is easier to load. A large increase in wheelbase, which is more than six inches longer than before, increases cabin space and improves ride quality and handling. For the first time, an adjustable suspension similar to that used on larger audis is available on the a4. while the engine sizes of 2. 0 and 3. 2 liters may look familiar both have been revised. Epa ratings range from 17/26 mpg to 23/30 mpg. All three transmissions have been updated, also. a4 sedans are available with the 2. 0-liter turbocharged and 3. 2-liter v6 engines, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and with six-speed manual gearbox, automatic or cvt automatic. The 2009 a4 avant (wagon) comes exclusively with the 2. 0-liter turbo, six-speed automatic, and quattro all-wheel drive. Avants appear more expensive because quattro and automatic transmission are standard. each is offered in three trim levels with added features and amenities commensurate with price. Despite the modest size the a4 comes well-equipped with leather, moonroof and automatic climate control as standard. Features normally associated with big luxury cars are available. Adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and a half-kilowatt surround-sound system come standard. the new a4 is much better balanced than previously and it is a delight to drive. It's compliant enough to soak up bumps like a larger car but firm enough to feel solid and stable to its (tire-limited) top speed. It rides like a larger car but also handles better than it did, the front-drive version perhaps not as delicately precise as a rear-drive 3-series but quattro more than holds its own against the other all-wheel-drive cars. It more than holds its own in the rain against other sporty cars. the audi a4 competes primarily against the mercedes c-class and bmw 3 series. Also in its class are the acura tsx and tl, the infiniti g37 sedan, the lexus is, the lincoln mks, and the volvo s40. A4 quattro premium 31,850) comes with all-wheel drive and six-speed manual. A six-speed tiptronic automatic is optional. Avant also comes standard with an open sky moonroof, roof rails, rear wiper/washer, reversible load floor, and cargo cover. options include a sports package with 18-inch wheels and upgraded tires, shift paddles, sport seats, firmer suspension), wood trim, heated front seats, bluetooth prep, homelink, audi symphony audio system, auto-dimming mirror with compass, metallic paints and rear side airbags. a4 premium plus sedan 36,700) and avant 38,500) use the same drivetrain choices as the premium but add a 3. 2-liter v6 sedan model with tiptronic and quattro 40,000) identified by a gloss-black grille. Most of the premium interior and electronic options are standard here. Also standard are bi-xenon headlamps and led running lights, three-zone climate control, driver memory system, trip computer, rain and light sensors, and wider 245/45r17 tires. Options include voice-recognition navigation with backup camera, sport package, wood trim, rear side airbags and tiptronic. top flight is the prestige model in 6-speed/quattro form on 2. 0 sedan 40,000); v6 automatic quattro 3. 2 sedan 43,300) and 2. 0 automatic quattro avant 42,300). These add to premium plus 18-inch alloy wheels, advanced key, audi parking system, audi side assist (lane departure warning), and a 505-watt, 14-speaker bang & olufsen sound system. Options include drive select (dynamic steering, adjustable response, continuous damping control, lower ride height), adaptive cruise control, wood trim. The s line package features a special front bumper and spoiler, side skirts, leather/alcantara sport seats, contrast stitching, sport suspension, brushed aluminum trim, black headliner,. The sports package adds s line 19-inch wheels, shift paddles, sport seats, front lumbar, sports suspension, and rear side airbags. all a4s come with two-stage driver and adaptive passenger frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags, driver knee airbag, backguard headrests; electronic stability control, abs, ebd, brake assist, all-wheel drive (on quattro sedan and all avant) and tire pressure monitors. Optional, or standard on higher-line models, are rear side airbags, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, rear camera, park assist. walkaroundthe 2009 a4 looks wider, lower and longer than before, in part because it is wider and longer without being taller and in part because the front end is shorter, crisper, leaner and more tapered. It shares the split-grille common to all front-engine audis, points on the lower air dam that mimic crab pincers, the headlamp housings are more horizontal, and the light elements themselves draw the eye up and back at the corners. when equipped with the bi-xenon headlights and led daytime running lights, the a4 looks a bit meaner, especially when the daytime running lights are on (on any a4 the daytime running lights can be enabled/disabled through mmi). S-line models add a silver center lip below the grille, sleeker air intakes, side skirts, and finer wheels to give the a4 a more imposing, hunkered-down stance. 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. aerodynamics have been improved by 3 percent despite the wider dimensions. the a4 avant 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 many suvs because of the a4's lower center of gravity. 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. With generous travel in the tilt-and-telescoping steering column everyone should be both comfortable and properly positioned for driving, and seat support will easily last a tank of fuel on the highway. Seat cushions are pleasantly long and the low-profile headrests on the back seats ensure good rearward vision without passengers yet lift enough to provide passenger comfort and protection. The split backrest folds with the narrow part behind the driver, each released by a simple latch without first removing a headrest. rear seat reading lights and seatback nets are standard, as are led footwell lights for the toe room under the front seats. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ Sport Package✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth✔ Backup Camera✔ Alloy Wheels
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