Audi A4 Sedan

A great all rounder that gets overlooked in it's class against the 3 series and C-Class.

Driving the 2.0 for a couple of months now and enjoying it thoroughly. It has good power (190bhp) and great efficiency for a midsized luxury sedan.

The looks are pretty inoffensive inside and out but build quality is the best amongst it's German rivals. It has a nice and quiet cabin and makes for a great long distance cruiser as well. It also handles well despite being FWD versus it's RWD rivals.

The looks:

The huge grill with four rings dominate the front fascia is what notice at first glance. This compact executive sedan has a simple, sleek and fuss-free design. The length of the wheelbase might confuse one to believe it is bigger than it actually is while the window on the C-pillar compliments it. Overall it is handsome but seem somewhat simple compared to rivals. But one can live with it.

The Drive:

As I am cruising down the expressway I must say I quite like the soothing feeling while the car maintains a low rpm. But when it comes to pedal to the metal, it downshifts lighting fast and whisks away. The 2.0 engine and the "S-tronic" Gearbox compliments each other. Like all dual clutch transmission when traffic emerges, the "S-Tronic" Gearbox tend to jerk. Steering might feel light at low speeds but weights up when it needs to.

Money:

With Audi's Agent giving steep discounts for MY19 I would say its a really good buy compared to the ageing C-Class and the brand new 3-Series, or the Volvo S60 if you prefer Sweden.

The car is comfortable and has adequate power for daily use. Interior is very functional and look nice in my opinion. Virtual cockpit, though A4 B9 is still using the first generation, is still the best in terms of functionality and style in the industry from my point of view.

Space is sufficient for it's segment.

Though exterior is not as sporty as BMW 3 series, the overall package this car offers is the best bang for buck in it's class.

Bought the 2019 facelift edition, whose interior is so much better than the 2018 one. Looks much more upscale as compared to last year. More chrome, and interior lighting that's classy rather than striking.

The A4 beats everyone in its class when u compare its price. Significantly cheaper than the C class and 3 series, considering u get a 2.0T engine. Its fuel economy/power ratio hands down leaves the japanese counterparts in the dust too, like mazda, toyota.

The drive is very calm and composed, for a 2.0 turbocharged engine, cruising at 1200RPM constantly: explains the fuel efficiency. Sports mode is very toned down, only keeping RPM at 2000, which is very weird andl doesn't maximise the car's potential. Paddle shifters are a must to use, if you want to maximise the car's power. No worries though, as it can overtake any car in traffic in a breeze, without even hitting 3000rpm, with its 320NM powerband from 1200rpm to 4000rpm.

The A4 is very under-provided for, for an Audi. Horrific 16 inch rims, no memory seat for a family sedan, virtual cockpit is not stock. The audi drive select is completely fake, comfort mode is redundant, no adaptive dampers or air suspensions means they can't really improve ride comfort. Dynamic mode makes the steering artificially heavy, instead of responsive with high feedback.

Bought the 2019 minor facelift 2.0L AUDI. This is the first AUDI i own. Use to drive BMW and Mercedes in the past. In terms of power, i personally feels that it has the oomph in it. Engine feels more responsive and powerful. Overtaking other vehicles seem like a breeze in the park.

Pros:

VC is really a game changer

Good quality interior and comfortable

2.0T really gives you the boost when you need it

Handsome car that is not overly flashy

All-around good car

Cons:

No Audi connect - this is a very good feature and I cannot comprehend why SG doesn’T have this.

No memory seats! Don’T understand why they can make this standard.

Slightly too high, can be lowered

No electronic tailgate,

16in rims that come as standard really don’T flatter the car

Auto start-stop cannot be turned off by default

Pros:

VC is really a game changer

Good quality interior and comfortable

2.0T really gives you the boost when you need it

Handsome car that is not overly flashy

All-around good car

Cons:

No Audi connect - this is a very good feature and I cannot comprehend why SG doesn’T have this.

No memory seats! Don’T understand why they can make this standard.

Slightly too high, can be lowered

No electronic tailgate,

16in rims that come as standard really don’T flatter the car

Auto start-stop cannot be turned off by default

Good price for the power it delivers. Disappointing as it does not include memory seats at the front.

Coming from Volvo, this 2L car has a 10km/L consumption compare to my 2L Volvo which is only getting 8km/L. Although on paper is is about 200BHP, its pickup is comparable to Volvo probably because Volvo is heavier

I like the way the gear stick is design for you to rest your hand and the buttons to navigate the user interface.

The Virtual Cockpit is nice, good for finding your way by having a top view of the area so that i can divert out of traffic jam easily

Have driven this 1.4 car for 10,000km before giving up to another car. Generally, the car is on par with camry if you will to compete on comfort level. Due to the high suspension, driver will need to pay extra precaution when driving in high speed. Car will tend to drift left and right. Auto tilt down mirror when put on reverse gear did not work well as the angle was not tilt to max low where you can see the parking white line. The rear will tend to skid away when perform U-turn, not sure if this is factory design issue. Have send to premium for check but no defect found. Sold it away due to safety reason.

Bought the Audi A4 B9 2.0 TFSI. After PA ceased bringing in the 1.4, the 2.0 became the entry level A4 model hence the price dropped (or so I thought). COE was also slipping hence the A4 was priced very competitively for a continental compact executive sedan.

The engine is sufficiently punchy and drive is smooth. Gear change is also seamless without hiccups. Sweeping dynamic indicators are attention grabbing and for good reason because other drivers would be aware of your signalling.

Virtual cockpit is very cool. It does serve a practical function apart from "Wowing" Passengers. Using the maps on the virtual cockpit allows the driver to keep his hands on the wheel and prevents him from fiddling with or looking away too much at the centre MMI screen. Voice command is also receptive to the Singaporean accent unlike first generation Siri or Garmin where a more western accent is needed. The virtual cockpit is powered by a powerful Nvidia processor hence it does not lag when you scroll around and use the various functions.

Keyless locking/unlocking and opening of the boot may seem unnatural but becomes second nature after a while.

Overall this is an excellent and value for money continental compact executive sedan.

Bought the car about 3 months back with the optional feature of the virtual cockpit. I would say this is one of the most outstanding feature of the mid size sedan market.

Have been driving the A4 1.4 for almost 2 months and I'm still enjoying every moment with the car from the power of the car and also the features. Comes with navigation and voice control which is easy to navigate.

The ride comes with 16" Rims which is a tad small for it size and I never regretted upsizing the rims to 18". Comfort level is about the same and road noise isn't an issue with the ride. Lastly the fuel consumption is respectable at about 13-15km/l for every tank that I filled with.

Overall the virtual cockpit with all the features is the main reason that attracted me to buy the vehicle.

If you are in the market looking for a car that has good interior quality and design, smooth gear changes and brisk acceleration with very good fuel economy, comfortable ride with little cabin noise, good rear seating and boot space at a relatively attractive price, then the A4 is for you.

Other than FC and interior built, the A4 may not be the best in the other aspects in its class, but it does everything else really well and that makes it a good all rounded package.

The interior is the most refreshing amongst its competitors and although features are not as comprehensive (non-Design model), the standard items are sufficiently good for a car of this level. I am not too hung up with what some say about the FWD of this vehicle as to me, this car takes cornering relatively well compared to my RWD F06 - this might not be the case at higher speed but then again, obviously someone must be speeding to make such comments! The 1.4TFSI is very decent and is by no means underpowered.

Only gripe I have is the exterior styling although this can be improved with a few mods.

Having test driven the popular 3 amigos (318/C180/A4), the A4 is definitely a hidden gem.

Outlook

The car initial outlook impression seems dated, which looks almost identical to the outgoing B8 model. But the surprised elements were abound once you get into the "Aircraft" Cabin - simplistic but high tech. The interior has aluminium trimming, sensory touch button, frame-less rear view mirror, "Top Gun" Gear throttle, and the optioned Virtual Cockpit which all of these shout Ironman tech wizardry!

Drive

Surprised that the initial move off was brisk and quiet for a 1.4L potter. Comfort is well balance with the new multi link suspension. Leather steering is luxurious and nice to hold, but seats are slightly firm as with all German brand. The 150bhp/250Nm turbo here is more than adequate for the executives on our road.