Audi A4 Saloon (08 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 05 March 2012
Audi has tried long and hard to make its A4 as desirable as the BMW 3-Series but hasn't quite succeeded. At least until now. While the BMW may still have the edge on ultimate driver appeal, the 2008 A4 is a better all rounder. As beautifully finished as ever, Audi has ensured the A4 saloon is priced a little lower than premium alternatives and is more generous with equipment. Build quality was never in question, but now the A4 offers unrivalled interior space, superb comfort, improved driving dynamics and excellent refinement - making it our class favourite. There's also a great choice of engines offering everything from economy and low emissions to high performance.
4.5 out of 5

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Equipment

Standard models come with 16-inch alloy wheels, climate control, electric windows, a CD stereo with 6.5-inch colour display, split folding rear seats, ESP stability control, front fog lights, Isofix child seat mounts, Thatcham category 1 alarm and immobiliser, electric parking brake, height and reach adjustable steering, electrically operated and heated door mirrors, height adjustable front seats and a four-spoke leather steering wheel. SE models add 17-inch alloys, an upgraded stereo with an auxiliary socket and SD memory card reader, a multifunction steering wheel, auto-dimming rearview mirror, three-zone climate control, automatic headlights and rain sensitive wipers while Executive SE models have a different alloy wheel design, cruise control and mobile phone preparation. The top of the range S line models get 18-inch alloy wheels, lowered sports suspension, black headlining, chrome exterior trim, S line body styling, xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, rear LED lights and a three-spoke steering wheel. SE models come with three-zone climate control, multi-function steering wheel, split/folding rear seats, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, automatic headlight activation and rain sensing windscreen wipers, rear parking sensors, front centre armrest, electric front and rear windows, electro-mechanical parking brake and alloy wheels.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • DVD
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • 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
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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