This entire A4 lineup is great. What a nice car!

the best things in life are actually very expensive

Finally!! Been waiting for this review for months. Can't wait until APR releases a ECU upgrade for this car.

Those wheels are out of place in a S4... So ordinary, the S cars should wear better shoes....

Welcome back, Turbo S4.

This was the stinger debut trip I think and they had a s4 there. Love it

Pixking this baby up with only 24k miles for only 36k! Man i love having a friend in the business!!

I've been waiting on this video

Great review. Thanks.

FYI RS4 is coming with the 2.9l 450hp engine that's used in one of the Porsche Panameras, also used in RS5 and one another shortly upcoming Audi model that I forgot ;) Bet you'll hear more about this engine in the future.

great review+! thanks for posting :) amazing+~!

Can you guys do the rs5 next?.

So Audi swapped out the supercharger for a turbo huh? I guess they got too much flack for the V6T badge on the supercharged V6 models of a couple years ago.

@exothermal.sprocket

3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a hot-side turbo, which doesn't require twin setup due to reverse flow through the V. Turbos are usually more efficient.

So what kind of car would offer similar power but cost less?

Well it certainly looks good

Wanted to buy this car is there really any significant difference between 2018 model and 2019 model?

Which package do select in order for me to get that meat grill pan under the hood like you did?

beautiful SoCal..i miss home 😣

"let's find out what's not to love by taking it for a test drive" lol funniest segue ever

The soundaktor is also used on the VW GTI and it is just making up sounds, it is not boosting or emphasizing sounds.

@oneaburns

7 жыл бұрын

jak p The Audi does not play back recorded sounds.

@homerovl21

6 жыл бұрын

Is the same think, Fake....

340i or s4 or q50red？

S4 generations: v6tt, v8 x2, v6supercharged, and now back to v6 turbo. Audi can we please have a v8 next generation to complete this cycle

ROMAN how soon till you get the new Q5 to COLORADO TEST DRIVE?

The steering was never going to be as good as the 996 at best, due to the layout. I presume it's electric as well, though?

@nikoyochum6974

7 жыл бұрын

Martin Espinoza pretty much everything is electric these days

@wangshuokevin

5 жыл бұрын

lol, only a few cars can even match a 911's steering.

Beauty.

This or the Kia stinger gt Which is better?

"what a fun car when you get into the turbo" did 2018 switch from supercharged to turbo?! why wouldi Audi change that supercharged naturally aspirated felling was on point

@coryr9938

7 жыл бұрын

he's saying that the supercharger has a more naturally aspirated feel to it, like most do.

@snakeeyes9246

5 жыл бұрын

The turbo is also faster. It has more horsepower and more torque.

Audi realistically concedes that their cars, except for the R8 or maybe the TTRS, are not track cars. These are road-going rockets that will move you down the interstate or a back road, even in wet weather at a very rapid pace. To make the point, most auto manufacturers no longer provide manual transmissions because most folks don't buy them and most folks never get near a track for HPDE days. These cars are comfortable and capable of excellent pace, particularly in the US. The only real dual purpose, track/road car is Porsche. I previously owned a Cayman and it was track capable and a commuter too. My current S3 is likely as fast as this car and will leave most other cars waiting at the light. And with the conservative design, i.e. not boy racer, the Po Po don't take much notice.

one thing I hate is when "professional" car reviewers do no actual performance measuring themselves (0-60, 30-70, 1/4 mile times) but rely solely on published manufacturer data. please get a vbox (or even a cheack gps based qstarz timer like I have) and verify/validate these performance figures yourselves.

So...Fusion sport or this?

Audi used to have such nice engine covers.

S Tronic cannot handle the torque, that’s why they fitted a TipTronic with a torque converter. Also, sitting half in half out of the rear seats and then recommending you buy as S6 or S8 is not a great review technique! I’m 6ft 2 and found rear seating to be fine based on my own front seat position. Watch Autogefuhl if you want an in depth S4 review 👍🏻

Regarding Roman's comment on electric steering, if you cannot feel the road very well you will not do very well in accident avoidence maneuvers. Imagine electric steering on a motorcycle!

I like this car a lot. And like most Audis, offers a little price advantage over BMW and MB.

In New England, Audis are popular and dealers will not budge on the price. The 2017 340i is easily negotiable, AND can be had with a manual still! Sounds like the S4 has a similarly numb steering. IMO the 340i xDrive is a better valued alternative ... and because #Manuel.

@1970borntorun

Жыл бұрын

Or, better yet, buy a clean, 2011 335xi sedan/coupe in a Manual, and be reminded how BMW used to have by FAR, the best steering and chassis dynamics in the industry and save your cash for any upgrades. Feeling the road and being one with the car is the most important thing if you're a True sports car guy.

So glad there's the option to disable that stupid engine sound actuator... and that they don't feed noise through the speakers like other cars

they don't offer this with a manual anymore? are there any audis left that offer a manual transmission?

@nikoyochum6974

7 жыл бұрын

gorviv529 you can get the A4 in manual, maybe the A3 and A5 also. You can get the Golf R in manual, which is just the hatchback version of the S3

It's about time they added some sauce and some sound to the new A4 ..and those seats!! Audi's have always had "numb" steering and the wheels shown are the base level wheel, the higher wheel option for the S4 is still ugly imo.. order a vossen catalog !

What's with the coupe graphics in the menu for a sedan?

@sebast007

7 жыл бұрын

stang15 The car has not received it's update from it's Audi dealer.

b8s looks better. barely faster then the a4 which i do believe i saw as fast as 5.6 to 60. of course tge TQ from the s4 is way better. b8 and down i say

Weird.. the digital display car shows an A5? My A4 shows.. an A4

@fredochavez4869

5 жыл бұрын

W-_-T says S4

How much fun is it going to be to fix actuators on mufflers 6 months after driving off the lot?

@mcearl8073

7 жыл бұрын

Tim Flohr it won't cost anything 6 months after you buy it. After the warranty runs out it'll probably be 2500

@Tcflohr

7 жыл бұрын

billy mccabe I was more thinking of the people who actually have to fix it. And I doubt anyone really knows how it will hold up in different environments and what it will take to fix. Whether it's ECU side problems, wiring loom issues, actuator failure or material rot and rust.

@mcearl8073

7 жыл бұрын

Tim Flohr it's hard to say at this point. Other cars have similar systems though and don't seem to be big issues as far as I've heard. I'm sure it wouldn't be cheap out of warranty. I'm sure it's possible to replace it with a normal exhaust if it comes to that.

@oneaburns

7 жыл бұрын

Why are you assuming they'll fail?

@Tcflohr

7 жыл бұрын

Tyler513 just an innocent comment on complexity of cars. It's expected, but cost of ownership will go up with complexity. That's all. I love audis, but I don't love working on them.

But they put a manual on the new A4. I don't buy the not enough people will buy it if they will offer it on the non-performance A4 but not on the S4/S5.

I love the 2018 S5 sportback, it's like a baby rs7. I also think it looks much better than the s4.

@Eapp1480

2 жыл бұрын

Facts

Am I the only one thinkin the body shape looks very similair to Audi B5 series?

@TheKasoy90

7 жыл бұрын

Mattias Holmström RC go look at it in person its way bigger as big as an a6 2006

The cars look so much better in the US due to not having a front licence plate. Over here in the UK they are spoiled :/

if I had the money and needed a sports sedan, I'd choose an ATS-V manual over the S4. looks better, is significantly faster, and probably more reliable

@ryanb8736

7 жыл бұрын

Austin Elwess Too bad the Cadillac has an awful interior. Que is so disappointing. I actually have lots of experience with it too. The squeaks and creaky interior is so annoying. We all sit in our interior 100% of the time while driving. Audi wins with no contest. Too many people are concerned with how fast a car is and forget about the whole package. This S4 can easily be tuned to a 10 second car.

@samholly3168

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. The newer Audi’s have definitely become more reliable. I’ve got a 12’ RS5, and I’ve only had to replace one of the headlamps during the entire time of ownership.

I have owned (2) S4's, an (a4) and a golf R.... All modified, but I'll keep driving my older Porsche.... These prices are getting a little insane for the lack of performance, even though APR will come out with some crazy stage 1 & 2 package... Driving a 2,900 lbs Porsche is still way more enjoyable. Good review though!

Very nice review and car!! How is Audi Reliability?

@nikoyochum6974

7 жыл бұрын

John Wayne pretty great, actually

Was going to buy one till No Dual Clutch and No Manual.

which is better XE S, C 43 or S4 ?

@A_Final_Hit

7 жыл бұрын

Anant Singh S4, but if you're in the market for one of the cars you mentioned, test drive each one.

@cstraley

7 жыл бұрын

I think the C43 AMG is more for your money imo. The negative camber they dialed into it makes it turn-in with an incredible feel and it gives a great feeling when driving it. The exhaust note without the sports exhaust is awful! The C43 comes standard with a BURMESTER SOUND SYSTEM!!! It looks much better than the S4 and S5.

@evaristocorripio5434

3 жыл бұрын

@@cstraley i definitely don't think that a c class looks better than the a4/s4.

From the entry-level luxury sedan segment, the S4 and the XE 35T AWD sedans would be my choice. Can't wait for the RS4 and the supercharged V8 XE to come out.

Was that soledad canyon rd near acton and santa clarita california?.

@jacobwalls452

7 жыл бұрын

tommy hammond lol, it said Palm Springs...not even close

@hollowaang5284

7 жыл бұрын

Jacob Walls Damn! I was hoping it was.

@jacobwalls452

7 жыл бұрын

tommy hammond certainly is pretty over there, I like the Angeles Forest...but I would hate to live in Commifornia, lol

@hollowaang5284

7 жыл бұрын

Jacob Walls I used to live over there a long time ago but I'm in oregon now. it's nice to see it sometimes for memories though.

S4 is that worth the extra money compare to the S3 ? I don't know why they deleted the manual again for a sporty car like this. We have really to complain to Audi CEO

@usernamealreadytaken770

7 жыл бұрын

Or better yet, just wait for the RS3. Will be similar priced to the S4.

@QuickQuips

7 жыл бұрын

Samuel Wu will it arrive to the US though? I don't remember the previous ones coming. RS models rarely do (rs4 excepted).

@TheSnoopy1750

7 жыл бұрын

The S3 is tiny and has limited headroom.

@snakerb

7 жыл бұрын

Hasco De La Vega the S3 is almost a sedan version of the Golf R (not saying that's a bad thing). Also the interior is smaller than the A/S/RS4

Give us an S4 wagon in America!

@justrandomthings319

7 жыл бұрын

Ewww. No.

@tylercouture216

7 жыл бұрын

Tech Defender ewwww YES

@TheSnoopy1750

7 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about trading up from my current 2016 S4 B8.5 but am quite unimpressed. The only way I would upgrade i if it came in an Avant (wagon).

@hllboi817

6 жыл бұрын

Tech Defender hell no

You spelled California wrong.

stinger gt , better buy than this

Dead steering feel is always a huge turn off.

Compare to bmw 340

But not MT on the new model...

No dual clutch? Fail.

Ho ho ho..cajones! My my my my! You lost me right there

These comments, likely from idiots who don't even drive, have got me lol'ing.

@adoustudio

7 жыл бұрын

NikoBell12 i agree some of them doesn't know shit about Audis

@cjack202003

7 жыл бұрын

What's an Audi?

@Make-Asylums-Great-Again

6 жыл бұрын

cjack202003 I have a Inee

@RDubbayah

6 жыл бұрын

This iteration of the S4 should not have some with a tip or ZF slushbox. What a complete and utter disappointment. You think they would have learned from the low desirability of the non PDK Porsches. I guess I'm sticking with 335/340 bmws..and I really wanted to move to Audi.

@tunatuna8877

6 жыл бұрын

I can assure you the ZF8 is excellent in this car. I'm not sure if you've driven the new s4 and compared to a dual clutch, but the difference is hardly noticeable in reality. What ever they did to tune the zf8 for the s4 is excellent. Sure on paper dual clutch is more desirable and is 'modern tech', but once behind the wheel, I don't notice much difference. I owned a b8.5 A4, spent a week in the b9 A4 and now own a B9 S4.

Cajones? Are you assuming that car's gender?! (SARCASM ALERT)

@RDubbayah

6 жыл бұрын

Oh this car is a "they" alright. They're LAME.

When a middle aged white man says "This thing has some Cahones" in the whitest say possible I can never look at another Audi again

@tommym321

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have one, it’s definitely a “Dad car.”

Nice performance, vanilla look...

Just confused... all laughing and half hard "it just sticks to the road" 40 seconds later I can't feel what the wheels are doing the steering is numb"

another disappointment, is audi shy to make their cars look fast and aggressive! a sports car should look like a sports car, this is plain boring. but it does have a gem of an engine and interior

ATS-V is more on paper but I'm seeing them at discounts; for similar money they're an interesting compare- no awd but more power, manual option.

@mfmf100

7 жыл бұрын

If it was a boat must not have been an ATS. Maybe XTS? ATS is the smallest Caddy, comparable in size to A4, 3 series, C class.

@usernamealreadytaken770

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Especially since Cadillac has great lease deals on their V cars.

Doesn't even look like an s4 it looks like an a4 s line

Bland hate all new Audi’s

costs $110k in australia LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

Those Are Horrible Looking Wheels for a Audi S4 WTF Audi

@samholly3168

5 жыл бұрын

TOPTRADER007 Keep in mind, they are the base rims.

@Ibrahim-sk5xc

5 жыл бұрын

Komfort

FORD MUSTANG ROUSH

No DSG on a $50k+ S model? WTF!

Better than Americrap cars.

Well a dual clutch isn’t a blaring omission like what? Lol where were u going with that? Manual is to be expected at this point get over it lol

Disappointing compared to the B8.5, both in looks and performance.

Open annually accommodate privilege them enhance emphasize park.

Audi needs to redesign their vehicles.They look boring. They are fast and all but Japanese vehicles look sportier and sexier.

Way behind on power for the price. Has barely changed at all in 8 years. Also the styling is a bit subdued and boring. Perhaps speccing the black optic pack will improve it a bit

@oneaburns

7 жыл бұрын

PKF 354hp and 369 foot pounds of torque is way behind? Are you kidding? You should test drive it. It has a ton of power.

@p_kf

7 жыл бұрын

I'm referring to the very conservative power bump over the years. Competitors in the price range all boast higher numbers.

@snakerb

7 жыл бұрын

PKF isn't Audi doing this so as to not have the S4 step on the toes of the RS? The B8/B8.5 could easily get 400hp with bolt ons and a tune

@p_kf

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm sure you are right about that. However, I believe the same argument can be made about the RS, which competes directly with the C63s. Far greater performance per dollar in my opinion, but to each their own. Doubt the states will even see an RS4 for awhile. As far as the RS5 though, still 450 bhp even with a twin turbo 6? Just seems kind of odd to me given the last generation N/A V8 rated at the same (though I concede many say it was overrated from factory).

@snakerb

7 жыл бұрын

PKF the last RS4 was over rated IMO and Chris Harris proved that with only a Tune to his B8.5 S4. And I think Audi MIGHT bring the RS4 back to the states in order to compete with the Alpha Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

finally the engine isn't way out over the front axles

Exhaust sounds sexy!!!!

Eh....

4.5 seconds

@lawrencevalenti7846

4 жыл бұрын

Ben Chesterman 4.4 seconds

Everytime I see an Audi approaching in my rear view mirror, I think "oh, here comes another stupid drain grate"

I hate all these damn reviews where some beta just praises the car and doesn't give any negatives

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No DCT? No thank you.

Those have got to be the ugliest rims Audi ever made

For 10 grand more you can buy a 510 hp Quadrifoglio. The new benchmark of 4 door sport cars.

@nikoyochum6974

7 жыл бұрын

Free Speech or save money and get an E60 M5. A little more space than the Guilia and you get an amazing V10 engine

@omeletpants

5 жыл бұрын

The Alpha has a 50% chance making it home from the dealership without a major repair LOLOLOLOLO

I would not even be happy getting this car for $30K, much less paying $50K, considering the "steering feels numb".

Those rims - ugly as hell

354hp? not much of a turbo

@oneaburns

7 жыл бұрын

Something Nice On a 3 liter with no mods? Yes, it is a lot. 3 liter on a BMW gets you 320 hp and both are using a single twin scroll.

way too ruin the surprise of 0-60 TFL. not even going to watch video now, thanks.

@justrandomthings319

7 жыл бұрын

Doesn't matter. You commented therefore they get a view and an interaction. You look real stupid right now.

@ChrisSmith-gb7vr

7 жыл бұрын

chancy319 ya im real stupid for not watching a video even tho i WATCHED the video. comment somewhere and don't waste ur time with me peacemaker.

@lfsracer79

7 жыл бұрын

He didn't even test it. He just quoted Audi's claim.

@ChrisSmith-gb7vr

7 жыл бұрын

lfsracer79 they could of or should of savethat during the 0-60 time which they haven't shown us yet.

wish you guys would cut it with the corny soundtracks... it makes the video worse not better.. imo.

@jbmazhar2000

6 жыл бұрын

Martin Schmidt 100% agreed

Awful music

they want 60k for a car that looks like it costs 30k. Wow

@coopsnz1

6 жыл бұрын

lol! its 100k down under . same price as a hsv gts . I would buy the stinger gt over both of theem for 40% cheaper

60k? That's a bit too much

@NikoBell12

7 жыл бұрын

It's always been $60K. Nothing new. Stop bitching.

@ProjectM97

7 жыл бұрын

NikoBell12 It's almost as much as the Audi RS4 from 10 years ago. Back then the S4 was close to $50000

@f181234

7 жыл бұрын

ProjectM97 have you ever heard of inflation?

@TheSnoopy1750

7 жыл бұрын

I'm sick and tired of people saying the current S4 is expensive, it's not. The base price of the 2001 S4 was $40K and with 2.5% inflation, it would be 58K now vs. the $52K base ($57K nicely equipped). If you want a better value, the Golf R would work but the S4 is quite a bit nicer.

@cstraley

7 жыл бұрын

My 2013 S5 stickered at 63k with decent options dual clutch,electronic rear diff, SUPERCHARGED v6 (great motor!) This new S4 and the S5 are turbos and there is no dual clutch...???? A supercharged engine is much more tractable in town with the awesome awd system in the older model it was a hoot. Audi went cheap on these imo. An RS5 with dual clutch and a 4.0 v8 dual turbos would be high on my list of cars right next to a Giulia Quadrifoglio.

354 hp is not that fast..compare to 450 hp or 500hp..somtimes the reviewer is exaggereted story..The 354 hp is just adequate power for that awd sport s4 sedan now a days thats normal power..