Audi A4 Cabriolet (01-05) - Review

Review by Parkers on
4
With it's neat lines, understated image and reputation for refinement it's little surprise the A4 Cabriolet has proved such a popular choice. Less brash than a BMW 3-Series, the drop-top version of the A4 features a fabric roof which folds down electrically at the touch of a button.
Audi A4 Cabriolet (01-05)

Sophisticated image, well built, refined

Space is tight in the back

New price range:

£25,175 - £42,710

Used price range:

£2,849 - £8,979

View all used prices

Summary

Parkers Rating:

4 out of 5

With it's neat lines, understated image and reputation for refinement it's little surprise the A4 Cabriolet has proved such a popular choice. Less brash than a BMW 3-Series, the drop-top version of the A4 features a fabric roof which folds down electrically at the touch of a button. Once down wind buffeting is kept to a minimum, while the Cabriolet also drives well with or without the roof up. Compared to rivals it offers better rear passenger space and with a decent size boot the A4 Cabriolet proves you don't have to sacrifice practicality to have a soft-top.

Parkers Ratings

Overall

4 out of 5

Performance

4.5 out of 5

Handling

3.5 out of 5

Comfort

3.5 out of 5

Practicality

3 out of 5

Behind the wheel

4 out of 5

Safety

4 out of 5

Reliability

4 out of 5

Running costs

3.5 out of 5

Green credentials

2 out of 5

Buying used

4 out of 5

Selling

4 out of 5

Equipment

4 out of 5

What owners say...

 It is a four seater so for a convertible it has the edge over two seater. Surprising what it can carry with the roof down.  

5 out of 5

Ian Davis ,   29 Dec 2012    ... read more

 You don't buy a convertible for practicality although it's probably as good as it gets for this type of vehicle.  

4 out of 5

Simon Thornton-James ,   09 Feb 2011    ... read more

 Seating was lovely. Boot quite good but awful lighting inside car, door lights and even boot lighting was poor.. Really poor design work on the convertible, shame as it looks so lovely from the...  

1 out of 5

Gavin Newman ,   11 Jan 2011    ... read more

See all Owners' Reviews

Next steps

Best deals on Audi A4 Cabriolets