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A2

2000 to 2005

Audi A2 Hatchback 2000 to 2005
  • Clever design, quality construction, good looks.
  • Limited rear space, engine coarse at higher revs.
A3

2003 on

Audi A3 Hatchback 2003 on
  • Supreme build quality, 2.0 TDI is fantastic.
  • Too expensive, wood trims look cheap.
Audi A3 Sportback Sportback 2004 on
  • Looks, quality and image
  • uninvolving drive
Audi A3 Cabriolet Cabriolet 2008 on
  • Looks good, great to drive
  • Pricey, boot is hard to access

1996 to 2003

Audi A3 Hatchback 1996 to 2003
  • Inherent quality; pleasant to drive; fashionable
  • Rather expensive; a bit cramped in the rear seat
A4

2008 on

Audi A4 Saloon Saloon 2008 on
  • Roomy interior, excellent build quality, improved ride and handling, refinement.
  • Not as satisfying for driving enthusiasts as a BMW 3-Series.

2005 to 2008

Audi A4 Saloon Saloon 2005 to 2008
  • Good all rounder; wide range of engines; feels classy
  • Still tight in the back; not as good an all-rounder as the latest 3-Series
Audi A4 Avant Avant 2005 to 2008
  • Good all rounder; wide range of engines; feels classy
  • Still tight in the back; next-generation 3-Series will be very strong competition
Audi A4 Cabriolet Cabriolet 2005 to 2008
  • Elegant with great engines
  • Expensive to buy new
Audi A4 RS4 RS4 2006 to 2008
  • Performance, reassuring handling
  • V8 thirst and other costs

2000 to 2005

Audi A4 Saloon Saloon 2000 to 2004
  • It'll look great on the drive
  • You're paying a premium for that four-ringed badge
Audi A4 Avant Avant 2001 to 2004
  • Executive looks and load-carrying ability.
  • The four-ringed badge commands a premium price.
Audi A4 Cabriolet Cabriolet 2001 to 2005
  • Ultimate in middle-class drop-top motoring
  • High prices.

1995 to 2001

Audi A4 Saloon Saloon 1995 to 2001
  • Strong image; good engines; top quality construction
  • Limited rear space; fierce brakes
Audi A4 Avant Avant 1996 to 2001
  • Strong image; good engines; top quality construction
  • Limited rear space; fierce brakes
A5

2007 on

Audi A5 Saloon 2007 on
  • Comfortable, very well built
  • Isn't sparkling to drive; limited legroom in the back
A6

2004 on

Audi A6 Saloon Saloon 2004 on
  • Handsome yet understated looks, excellent interior finish, class leading interior space
  • Wishy-washy steering, over-firm ride
Audi A6 Avant Avant 2005 on
  • Spacious, comfortable and classy
  • Not the most exhilarating drive
Audi A6 S6 S6 2006 on
  • Easy all-weather performance
  • Can easily accrue points for speeding even in the wet
Audi A6 Allroad Allroad 2006 on
  • Supreme quality; excellent diesels
  • Q7 makes more sense for just a little more cash

1997 to 2005

Audi A6 Saloon Saloon 1997 to 2004
  • Understated sculpted lines.
  • Not as sporting as rivals from BMW or Jaguar.
Audi A6 Avant Avant 1998 to 2004
  • Quality fit and finish and a superb drive
  • Audi dealers are always expensive
Audi A6 Allroad Allroad 2000 to 2005
  • A6 prestige with 4x4 looks.
  • Expensive for what you get.
A8

2003 on

Audi A8 Saloon Saloon 2003 on
  • Superbly refined and classy with none of the 'nouveau riche' flashiness of rivals. Excellent build quality
  • With the subtlety comes a bland image and a tame driving experience
Audi A8 S8 S8 2006 on
  • Long-distance luxury and sure-footed performance
  • For the well-off only

1994 to 2002

Audi A8 Saloon 1994 to 2002
  • Limo luxury; a dream to drive
  • Older, cheaper cars may have been abused
Q7

2006 on

Audi Q7 Estate 2006 on
  • Road presence and carrying capacity
  • Almost too big for UK roads
R8

2007 on

Audi R8 Coupe 2007 on
  • Dramatic styling, easy to drive, intoxicating soundtrack, solid build
  • Small luggage space, poor rear visibility.
S3

2006 on

Audi S3 Hatchback 2006 on
  • Supremely effective at covering ground quickly, build quality, image
  • A little too clinical, harsh high-speed ride
TT

2006 on

Audi TT Coupé Coupé 2006 on
  • Sleek styling, surefooted handling
  • Excellent 2.0T makes the V6 seem pricey
Audi TT Roadster Roadster 2007 on
  • Fun to drive, more practical, more comfortable
  • Fabric roof less secure than a steel folding roof

1999 to 2006

Audi TT Coupé Coupé 1999 to 2006
  • It performs as well as it looks.
  • Possibly too popular for its own good
Audi TT Roadster Roadster 1999 to 2006
  • Sophisticated drop-top looks.
  • Becoming a little commonplace.