Audi A4 Ex* Showroom Price
Rs 27,69,000* - Rs 37,72,000*
Audi A4 Saloon full 9 point review
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Performance
Most A4s are sold with diesel engines, and our favourite is the 134bhp 2.0 TDIe
– it’s powerful enough for the job and makes the most economic sense. There are
other 2.0-litre units that get progressively stronger (141bhp, 161bhp and
175bhp), the most powerful of which is so strong that it makes the heavier 3.0
V6 seem rather pointless. If you can’t countenance diesel power, the 1.8 and 2.0
TFSI petrol units deliver swift performance. -
Ride & Handling
Although it doesn't live up to Audi's billing as a sporty car to drive, the A4
is good enough, with well balanced handling and lots of grip. The steering
weights up at speed, but has a rubbery feel. However, ride comfort is the A4’s
Achilles Heel: all too often the car seems to make a meal of apparently smooth
surfaces. -
Refinement
On the whole, the A4's cabin is quiet. Road- and suspension noise aren't a
problem. Most of the engines are quiet, too, but the 1.8 petrol becomes gruff
when worked hard. The large door mirrors also create a little too much wind
noise at speed.
Audi generally undercuts its rivals from BMW and Mercedes on list price and
that's true of the A4. Although four-figure discounts are available, resale
values are high. All the four-cylinder diesels have very competitive fuel
economy and CO2 emissions, so running costs are a strong point. The V6 and
four-wheel-drive versions will hit your wallet harder, though. 
Audi's reputation hinges on quality so the A4 is a bit of a disappointment. At
first glance it looks great, but the cabin just doesn't feel as special as it
should. The plastics aren't as dense and the carpets aren't as thick as you
might expect, while some of the switchgear doesn't feel substantial. As a
company, Audi hasn't fared particularly well in our annual Reliability Surveys,
either. 
The A4 ticks most boxes for safety kit, with six airbags and stability control
as standard. Rear side airbags are available as an option, as are
lane-departure- and blind spot-warning systems. Deadlocks and an alarm are
fitted as standard to guard against theft. 
A wide range of adjustment for the seat and steering wheel means that the A4
caters for drivers of all shapes and sizes. However, the pedals are heavily
offset to the right so it can be difficult to get comfortable. Forward
visibility is fine, but the rear view is compromised. Controls are logically
arranged and Audi's MMI control system is fairly intuitive to use, but the A4's
dash layout is busy and can be confusing at times. 
The A4 accommodates four passengers and luggage better than most of the cars in
its class. There's plenty of headroom throughout and rear legroom is
particularly generous. The boot is the same size as the BMW 3 Series’, and it's
a usefully regular shape. Split-folding rear seats are standard. 
Basic SE trim is our favourite, with 17-inch alloys, three-zone climate control,
cruise control, Bluetooth, rear parking sensors and automatic headlights and
wipers. Diesel-engined SEs can be upgraded with the Technik pack (leather
upholstery, sat-nav etc), while sporty S line adds larger alloys and lower
sports suspension, as well as a unique look. Beyond that, the Black Editions are
based on S line, and add 19-inch alloys, a black styling package and an uprated
stereo with DAB radio. 
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