Audi A4 RS4 (05-08) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 16 January 2009
Available as a saloon, estate and convertible, Audi's ultimate A4, the RS4, is powered by a huge 4.2-litre V8 engine with a whopping 414bhp. This gives it a 0-60mph time of less than five seconds and allied to a howling soundtrack from the FSI engine and four exhaust pipes, it makes driving one an intoxicating experience. The RS models have long had a cult following and this one is no exception. It's not cheap to buy or run, but if you want a less brash and overt alternative to the BMW M3, look no further.
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Equipment

As you'd expect from a high performance premium car, the standard kit level is generous. All cars get 19-inch alloy wheels, ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, traction control with an electronic differential lock, parking sensors, a Bose audio system, cruise control, dual-zone electronic climate control, heated front seats, leather interior trim, 'dynamic ride control' and xenon headlights. Options include 18-inch alloys (in place of standard 19-inch wheels at no extra charge), CD-autochanger and satellite navigation (navigation is standard on the Cabriolet, though), heated rear seats, adaptive headlights and double-glazed side windows.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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