I am coming on the Audi A4 in the city, damaged by the morning stream of cars. In the cabin, only the muffled Motor bass on acceleration and the rustle of the air in the ventilation system is heard when we stop at the next traffic light. On the green signal, the Start-Stop system starts the engine again, the sedan is gently rushing and smoothly accelerates until the next intersection. However, this apparent smoothness is the next red I come first, without even thinking to compete with someone. I think about something: What if the new A4 suddenly occur in Audi? I finally changed q7 - it is understandable. The new A8 is not far from around the corner - also predictable. But "Four"?
Batyushki, let the past generation debuted eight years ago! And it seems to me that it was about the day before yesterday ... Just Audi A4 - a rare case of a unstasive car. The appearance is quite ak-rust and eight years later (especially since exactly in the middle of life the car was Facelift), the motors are modern, chassis - with all the "bells, including active steering and adjustable shock absorbers. The gentleman's electronics set is also present. What else is needed?
Need to. For the company itself, Audi "Four" is more important than any Q7. In a large German troika, she is first roles only in the DTM championship. And sales A4 is traditionally inferior to C-Class, and BMW. And in this race, the eight-year-old "old woman" there was no chance. What, however, did not diminish her advantages.
So, it seems, the designers "four rings" thought. In the appearance of a new sedan more sharp faces, but the overall style has been preserved: with a six-ti-angled shield of the radiator lattice, circular abides of the wheeled arches and spectacular (this time by double) strokes of the running lights. Headlights are xenon, just light-di-one and matrix adaptive, like A8. And in general, the "Four" is still a real business woman. Strict suit, careless makeup, proper nutrition.
Ingolstadt diet, by the way, it works - the car has grown slightly in size, but in some grades it became easier for more than 100 kg! The body remained steel (although it dropped about 15 kg), A-Liu Mini was added to the chassis. From it s-business-on half of the front subframe, the torque calipers, some levers before-it and the rear suspension, the frame before the panel and even partial wiring!
Worked engineers and over power units. Basic will be a light turbo engine 1.4 TFSI, which develops 150 hp And the most commonly used in Russia will certainly be the new 2.0 TFSI. He does not have the highest power for two-liter turbo - 190 hp (There is another option in 249 forces), but a very high compression ratio - 11.7. Such a motor thanks direct injection And double fists on the inlet and graduation camshafts can work on the Miller cycle. Why are all these tricks? For savings - "Passport" Consumption A4 2.0 TFSI is only 4.8 l / 100 km!
BMW 320i
He is closer inside, he has a shorter list of options. But the driver's emotions are more
In a bundle with the engine, a new 7-step "preselection" works - and this is a happy marriage. From the next traffic light, they dispersed the "four" smoothly, but assertive. The turboy of the motor is almost no felt, switching the gear is fast and timely. Only the voice of the engine is unplaced and at times too persistent. But this is an illusion. Simply the rest of the noise, even at high speed, almost do not penetrate into the salon - no special attention paid noise insulation. And those who do not shake on the optional Bang & Olufsen (with the sound of 3D) for 80,000, "for surrender" will get the active noise reduction system.
Seriously updated chassis also seems as friendly as possible ... before the first hatch. Ba-Bach! - The blow comes out sensitive. Why so tough? The answer is in the list of equipment: optional sports suspension (minus 20 mm clearance). Yes, behind the wheel of the sedan follows as a thread behind the needle. And the steering itself is nice sharp and commemorated informative - Audi is still one of the best electric powerors in the world. But with all the sharp of the management of Azart in the nature of the "four". She - as a medalist at school - the right and studying on some fives. But for some reason the medals in the Olympics are conquered by others ... take a standard comfortable suspension, and better - adaptive.
However, the choice of suspension will not be the hardest thing. Here is the equipment of the cabin ... Aluminum or tree? Fabric, leather, Alcantara? Normal shield or virtual? Need to enter the Internet and navigating corks or bypass your own smartphone that can be controlled via MMI? Take the rear passengers of the tablet on the Android platform or will it be enough for 3 zone climates-control? And how to help yourself, the driver? From the word "assist" in the configurator ripples in the eyes - Package Tour (active cruise control with the STOP & GO function, Lane Assist with auto-loading, road signs control, etc.), City Assist (this is the control of rebuildings and "ones" when turning to the left ), "Parking" package with chambers of a circular review and a fleet. There is even a "warning" when opening the door - in case any jigit is rushing. In short, the arsenal is impressive. There is a trifle - to beat them competitors on premium-triple ...
Text: Valery Aruutin
For all the time of my acquaintance with various cars Audi They taught me to moderate, evolution and restraint in their various incarnations so much that before meeting with the new sedan Audi A4 I did not expect anything special. And in vain!
Italy is a fairly popular place for driving presentations. Suppose here and there are no unlimited German autobah, for which they are in many ways "sharpening" german carsBut winding tracks with good asphalt, good weather and unmatched kitchen are guaranteed.
To get acquainted with the new generation of Audi A4, we were brought to the fairly specific area of \u200b\u200bItaly - to the city on the water called Venice. First thought - where can I ride without cheerful and screws?
It turns out that the outskirts of Venice are not only beautiful from the point of view of locations for photography, but also excellent on a variety of roads. We were waiting for autobahn, minor tracks, arguing along the forest through the tunnels through alpine lakes, and seriously liked serpentines. For full road happiness lacked except for the racing route.
But before you get behind the wheel, it should have listened to a small lecture on a new car. Especially for this, literally two steps away from the airport in the parking lot, a bright "cube" of the presentation room with four rings on the roof was built. Audi loves to do everything in its own way - even during the Frankfurt Motor Show, they collect their own pavilion.
In order not to spill the point, the most important thing I wrote down in a notebook and my myself was wondering "Is it really true, what are they talking about?". Now I will tell you more!
Outside
Let's start with dry digits of dimensions. If we compare with the predecessor, then the changes are: the length of +25 mm (4726 mm), the width is +16 mm (1842 mm), the wheelbase is +12 mm (2820 mm), the height has not changed (1427 mm). For understanding, Mercedes-Benz C-Class noticeably shorter (4686 mm), but with a greater 20 mm base (2840 mm). The BMW of the 3rd series has a lower database (2810 mm) and even shorter (4624 mm). In other words, the new Audi A4 is one of the largest sedans in the classroom. Actually, A4 is only 70 mm shorter than A6 of the last generation (1997-2004), and the wheelbase is even more for all 60 mm!
Even more acceleration impresses progress in aerodynamics. If you believe the AUDI engineers, then the new A4 is the coefficient of aerodynamic resistance CX \u003d 0.23. This is not just the best indicator in the classroom (some versions new Mercedes-Benz C-class it is equal to 0.24), but one of the best for serial cars at all! Even the "sharpened" for the maximum streampecker TESLA Model S has Cx \u003d 0.24. Universal Audi. A4 Avant is not so glad, it has CX \u003d 0.26.
Pens now open "by adult"
So looking at A4 from the side and you can not say that this is the top of the streamlined car - a solid sedan, almost a copy of the A8 when viewed, solid and solid. Looks like a new A4 as if the class is higher than the predecessor. Forms without special revelations and bursts: bottom Classic subtatam, the windows line is neatly emphasized by a thin line, slightly protruding arches talk about the potential of the chassis. And the main chic and high cost in the new corporate LED optics and characteristic of all Audi trapezoid grille of the radiator.
Inside
Even in the simplest version, which I came across, with a fabric lounge, you understand what was in the salon of a premium car. Even with the eyes closed - by smell, the rough skin of the steering wheel, the cooling fingers with metal inserts on the center console and the verified efforts with clear clicks that accompany the temperature or volume adjustment. Everything here is made with the highest attention to detail and quality.
It is difficult to find faith to ergonomics, but the landing surprised me a little. Usually I'm sitting on the feet with a straight back and pulling the steering wheel to myself so that the brushes lay exactly on the rim. This time, the steering wheel even had to push a little, almost until the stop - so much place for legs under it! Accordingly, there is no need to drip out a lot, take place at the passengers.
Separate attention deserves the MMI multimedia complex, especially in the top version with a 8.3-inch screen and the Bang & Olufsen Sound System audio system. Music here is even better than flagship sedan A8 Thanks to the new 3D technology, which creates a sense of presence at the concert. Moreover, it doesn't matter what kind of music you like, rock or classic, the system is adjusted for your chosen style. The atmosphere of the concert is supported by 19 speakers, and the total capacity of the audio system reaches 775 W. The point is not only in numbers, but also in the new algorithm for processing sound, which has become natural.
It is a pity that the central screen towers over the front panel, like many Mercedes. To the question "Why didn't you hide him like a6?" I was answered that he perfectly fits into the overall design of the cabin, slightly deployed to the driver ... But I suspect it a compromise with specialists in climatic systems. After all, like the newest Volkswagen Passat. Here, almost all the length of the front panel stretched the ventilation system grille, which goes deep into the front panel and would prevent the mechanism of the screen pulling.
Why didn't you do thinner like smartphones? Because he must answer car standards For strength, viewing angles, contrast and brightness. In the future, a larger and thin display may appear, the control logic can change in terms of integrating mobile phones with a car.
Why didn't you make a touch screen? Because the washer-joystick has a touch field like a TT or A8. So you can find anything from the pharmacy before the repair of shoes - the system will tell you the options in the area of \u200b\u200byour stay. In addition, you can communicate with a voice and she learned to recognize natural phrases, for example "I want to call Kole." True, Russian or Ukrainian Audi Connect does not yet understand.
MMI has improved logic: the right button of the washer is responsible for the choice, and on the left for action - like a computer mouse. Located in a number of six buttons can be configured individually, tied to any of them any function - from the phone number to the point in navigation or favorite radio station. By the way, you can connect Internet radio via Audi Connect or through a mobile phone application.
In move
The new AUDI A4 of the fifth generation (factory designation B9) is built on the new MLB EVO platform. Front suspension and new five-perk rear suspension With completely recycled kinematics. For the first time this platform was applied to the second-generation Audi Q7, which we plan to take on the test until the end of the year. In the future, it will be based on the next generation of Sedanov A6 and flagship A8. In addition, the MLB EVO suspension will be new Volkswagen. Phaeton and Touareg.
What is the roadmail of A4? There are four versions of the chassis: the usual, adaptive, sports and for bad road conditions. What kind of road clearance at the standard suspension did not confess me, saying that the sports chassis is 23 mm below, and the suspension for bad road conditions has a 13 mm of the base level. From the point of view of kinematics between them there are no differences. Even recently represented S4 with the same sports suspension (-23 mm) as an ordinary A4, only there is more rigid shock absorbers. But the development of the RS4 suspension leads a special division Quattro GmbH, and nothing is known about it yet.
As for the usual A4 with passive shock absorbers, the benefit on the test was both, then ... the suspension is too good for basic engines. The most initial level is A4 1.4 TFSI with a capacity of 150 hp The torque here is not bad and composing 250 nm, but even the lightweight body of this motor was not easy to drag in the mountain. Instead of the third, they had to go to the second and keep turnover around 3000-4000 rpm.
By the way, "in the database", the Four still has a six-speed "mechanics", for which I took with enthusiasm, but then I was slightly disappointed. The clutch still has a long run, and the transmissions turn on albeit quite clearly, but the error is not excluded. Engineers as if they did not specifically began to bring shine mechanical boxSo that more and more customers paid for S TRONIC and TIPTRONIC.
The Robot lever S Tronic is almost no different from the Tiptronic machine lever. Both boxes work fine, even the "robot" practically stopped making micro-producing in the opposites.
The most powerful diesel Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro (272 hp, 600 nm) with the new eight-step "automatic" Tiptronic left me, but I managed to jump into the most powerful gasoline 2.0 TFSI Quattro among the test gasoline (252 liters with. and 370 nm at 1600-4500 rpm) with a "robot" s Tronic. The gas in the floor and the first hundred on the digital speedometer ends 5.8 seconds after 5.8 seconds. "Robot" clicks the transfer as nuts, did not have time to look back and already under two hundred, and here there are no autobahn - it's time to slow down. The brakes are not just powerful and very well predicted in the effort. And I even regret slightly that this version I got only on the final segment on the road to the city.
Yes, and the city here without traffic jams, which means it will not work out to check the "cork autopilot" when the machine itself does not only stop and accelerates in a dense stream, but also swears after it. But his lane holds the sedan exchanging, and even turns, only from time to time reminds that it is impossible to let go of the hands completely, and even lower. In total, in the new "four" three dozen different assistants who previously debut on the K7 crossover. Sedan at the moment is one of the most technological models of Audi.
Returning "on the base" I looked at the "discarded" bountycomputer and did not believe my eyes - only 9.7 l / 100 km and this is with a rather aggressive ride style on a 252-strong turbo engine! More relaxed version of the engine 2.0 TFSI with a capacity of 190 hp I did not reach me, but it is even more economical and on average can spend only 4.8 l / 100 km. However, there is a version of A4 2.0 TDI (190 hp) Ultra, which can only be content with consumption of only 3.7 l / 100 km, but I got about 6 l / 100 km.
So I chose? Perhaps the diesel Audi A4 2.0 TDI, just not on the "handle", but with a robot s Tronic. If you use it with the mind, it will serve a much longer warranty period, and the comfort from the ride will give more than the Audyushny mechanics. We will also ask the tone, most likely, gasoline versions 2.0 TFSI with a capacity of 190 and 252 hp Plus full Quattro actuator. I did not feel his intervention on dry asphalt, but the additional degree of confidence in winter clearly does not hurt. Actually, the first Audi A4 new generation to us will arrive just in winter, most likely in November.
Output
New Audi A4 has absorbed all the most advanced developments of German engineers. With powerful motors and with a sports suspension specification, it is already managed more than satisfactory, and after all, the S4 sports version of S4 has already been presented on the Frankfurt Motor Show. Standard suspension on basic 17-inch wheels gives royal comfort, and noise insulation here is like an A8 flagship. "Four" with a full-wheel drive, a diesel engine 3.0 TDI and an eight-step "automatic" - generally the perfect car on the combination of dynamics, comfort and economy, just the price ...
The Ukrainian price list will appear only in November, when the first Audi A4 of the new generation will come to the country. In Germany, the initial A4 costs from 30,650 euros, and the A4 AVANT wagon will be given for 36,900 euros. It is unlikely that this price will remain with us, apparently have to add a couple of thousand thousand euros, given all sorts of taxes and duties. If the importer succeeds to keep the "base" in the area of \u200b\u200b33 thousand euros (about 800 thousand UAH), the Audi A4 will be an attractive offer against the background of Mercedes-Benz C-class (from 814,551 UAH), but the basic BMW 3-series is still cheaper (from 665,658 UAH). The result of this battle will be clear next year!
A4 in historical format
At Audi, the history of the A4 model is conducted since 1972, when the first generation of Audi 80 with factory designation B1 appeared. Interestingly, for the first time Audi 80 and even Audi Super 90 appeared in 1966, but the so-called powerful, with forced to 80 and 90 hp Engines, versions of the Audi F103 family. It is F103 that is the first modern Audi, but in many ways it was still the design of the post-war DKW F102.
2004 update does not pull on full-fledged new modelNevertheless, the factory designation B7 belongs to the new Vitka Audi A4. Design resolved in the style of the new designer of Walter de Silva. Gamma engines strengthened with powerful turbo diesel engines 2.7 and 3.0 with the system cOMMON RAIL., and the flagship of gasoline gamma was V6 3.2 FSI with a capacity of 255 hp.
If specialists metrologists ever be interested in the question of which car should be placed in the repository of the International Bureau of Measures and Libra as a reference, all-wheel drive AUDI A4 with a 2.0 TFSI engine will be able to qualify for this role.
In the yard of 1909. Augustor Khortha was just kicked out of their own automotive company. Enrolled in ambition, he decides to establish another automotive brand, and comes to his loved ones and partners in the field of the floor and frank fichenchers to discuss plans together and come up with a name for a new enterprise (since, by the court decision, August has lost its right to use the Horch brand ). During the improvised "brainstorming", the little son Franz Fichencher was in the same room and studied Latin. The child, the will of the fate, and came up with a new bright car name Audi, having prompted adults that it in Latin means the same as the word Horch in German - verb "I hear."
In 1932, Audi united her strength with Horch, DKW and Wanderer companies in the Union called AUTO Union. So the famous rings appeared on the logo, symbolizing each of the four soldiers together (though, before the second world logo decorated only racing cars Auto Union).
After the war AUTO UNION, long "likharanidilo". First, in 1949, headquarters had to be transferred from the dilapidated city of Zwikau to Ingolstadt. Then, even further than ten years, the 100% stake in the company acquired Daimler-Benz. By the end of 1965, the company again changed the owner - Volkswagen became them. During these years, AUTO Union produced small budget cars with two-stroke engines for the most part.
But gradually, the brick behind the brick, the company with four rings on the logo began to restore his strength. In 1969, the last merger occurred - with the NSU brand (at that time she was the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles). Years went, the company successfully developed, developed and represented new models, began to participate in automotive competitions again, and in 1985 finally returned to his historical name - Audi AG.
Automobile Nirvana
In the yard of 2012, June. Blue AUDI A4 with lightweight rustle pierces wet morning air. The space inside the sedan is filled with peace and serenity. But suddenly on the screen dashboard The signal will light up, notifying the need to replenish the fuel supply. Audi smoothly slows down and turns into refueling.
Externally, it may seem that A4 - the car is absolutely non-modest, calm, and if there are also standard sixteen-aumed discs on it, then even boring. Ordinary blue sedan made in traditional Audi style. So traditional that only true connoisseurs and lovers of the brand will be able to find differences in the last two generations. Unlike bright cars with screaming design, charged by the positive even idle sewage and ordinary people, A4 hides all emotions within themselves, and there is access to them only at its owner.
Audi A4 doors are the real portals in the peaceful road Nirvana. The rich inner world of the sedan is decorated with a finish consisting of alcantara symbiosis and dark skin, and all the space is organized around the main idea - concern for man. Silence and peace in the cabin are stored even at a speed of 160 km / h. Yes, and in terms of ergonomics it is difficult to remember the car capable of "losing the nose" A4. The controls of the controls are adjusted to a millimeter, the efforts on the levers - to the Share of Newton, and the finish materials will force to melt from the pleasure of people paying a lot of attention to tactful sensations.
I had to try to find at least one flaw - use the rugs of stereo controls, located on the steering wheel, uncomfortable. They are unnecessarily elastic, because of what problems arise with accurate positioning. Trying to include the next song, and eventually turn two or three compositions at once. But with the help of switches on the central console, the "music" is very easy to manipulate.
The car seeks to preserve this state of the inner rest and constantly cares about the owner. Stands at speed to open windows like on the screen on-board computer Immediately the inscription will be displayed that it is not necessary to do so, because the aerodynamic resistance is increasing and, therefore, fuel consumption. Another example is a slightly drowned in a special niche of the immobilizer key chain, you start the engine, and the car immediately reports that it is not necessary to warm it, because it increases the flow of gasoline and the amount of harmful emissions. It is amazing how thoroughly the Germans thought over when designing all these nuances.
By the way, the Audi fuel saves with a truly manic zeal, for example, in its engine there is even a start-stop system (remind, now it can be found not even in all diesel engines, and on gasoline versions, start-stop occurs only in the premium class) . The reversing starter generator recovers the energy of braking by the engine and then consumes it to feed the onboard power grid, thereby saving reaches up to three percent of the fuel. But the most important thing is that even the settings of the algorithm for the operation of this system are almost perfect! For example, it will not irritate you in a traffic jam, constantly turning off the engine when ultra-low (up to 10 km / h) speeds of movement. The system only works either after two or three second delay during the stop, or if you are more accurate to push the brake pedal, thereby helping the car to understand that now you can save gasoline. Let the brake pedal, and the starter instantly and almost silently turns the engine. Simply put, the system works much better than similar mechanisms of most other automakers.
Bad news for young people. USB port, alas, is not included in standard equipment.
But no matter how hard A4 tried, in Nirvana, the driver will be able to abide only a little more than 500 kilometers. Exactly so much car will pass on a fully refilled tank (61 liters), given the consumption of 11.9 liters of gasoline AI-95 per hundred kilometers of a country cycle. Say, the numbers are not small? Perhaps, they are obtained exclusively by the fault of the driver, and that is why.
No one will notice
If somewhere on the road you willdomarize the A4 owner with a conspiratorial smile on the face - do not be surprised. Only a contented smile of the driver and can give all the essence of Audi. In fact, this is a powerful endorphin generator, but well disguised as a regular strict sedan.
How A4 goes! So I want to screw some more emotional word. Why is this car installed a three-spoke sports steering wheel? From all points of view, it is flawless (steering wheel with an electromechanical amplifier, beautiful feedback and the number of revolutions from the stop to the stop equal to 2.9). But it seems that he is not needed here at all! A4 literally penetrates your mind, absorbs each of your idea and glowing, and instantly will obey them. The car, controlled by the power of thought - know-how from Audi!
You will constantly turn on the Sport mode to once again Feel the tide of positive emotions, adrenaline, endorphins, call it as you want. After all, everyone knows that speed is a kind of harmless drug. And Audi is able to develop high speed on straight and maintain it in turns.
Find a winding road, draw a mentally any trajectory (as part of common sense and the laws of physics, of course), and A4 will repeat it without any problems. Reactions to the rotation of the steering wheel at the car lightning, but at the same time ... soft! It seems that the Germans from Ingolstadt alone from the first were finally able to find the perfect compromise between comfort and handling in the balance sheet of settings. By the way, this balance can even be corrected a bit using the Audi Drive SELECT option. Choosing one of the four modes, you choose certain suspension settings, electronic pedals Gas and gearbox. And to pay for such an option will have a little - only 11 thousand rubles.
Front suspension - the classic of the "Driver" genre - an independent spring on double transverse levers, behind the same - a typical "multi-dimension". The car fears flawlessly, literally adjusting all four wheels to the road, and at the same time it goes on bad asphalt without loss of comfort. The sedan is not swing and practically isolates the passengers from shocks and oscillations arising when driving on the irregularities of the road surface.
As additional equipment AUDI SIDE ASSIST system is proposed that helps during rebuilding. Although such an option, in our opinion, is already superfluous. The sedan has an excellent visibility, which allows you to easily maneuver in the stream, and easily park in difficult places.
This nature of the controllability of the car and its lightning reactions is based on three main pillar-mechanisms - a two-liter upgrade engine 2.0 TFSI, a full-wheel drive of Quattro and a robotic S-Tronic gearbox. If you dig in technical details, you begin to penetrate sincerely respect for the gloomy German genius of engineering thought.
The diameter of the cylinder (82.5 mm) is less than the piston stroke (92.8 mm), this means that the engine is long-point, and, therefore, should be more point. Indeed, the engine issues an impressive 350 Nm of torque already from 1500 rpm and up to 4,200 rpm. And the maximum power equal to 211 hp, captures the range from 4300 to 6000 rpm. A few years ago, only a two-liter sports version of A4 S Line SE could boast such indicators. The "shelves" of torque and power are ensured by the way, not least due to the presence of a superchard system, including the BorgWarner K03 turbocharger and the front intercooler.
Numbers, notation - they all speak only about the approximate level of certain characteristics. For example, it can be assumed that A4 quickly accelerates and develops high maximum speed. And indeed, from zero to "hundred" the sedan is accelerated in just 6.5 seconds, and completely overclocking is terminated only at 241 km / h. But all these numbers are not capable of transmitting at least a drop of sensations from work. power aggregate. The incredible coherence of the action of the engine and the gearbox allowed to make the process of overclocking the nature of the unified aspiration, a single impulse. It is necessary to choose the direction, click on the gas, and the car will pick you up and will take away into the distance, like a raging stream. And which children's delight causes a change in the "soundtrack" of the release system, it is worth only to enable Sport mode. I would like to quickly and again accelerate from 80 to 120 km / h or even faster, enjoying the urban engine utility and a clear whistle of the turbine, demiscover the sports spirit A4 2.0 TFSI.
Out of passing vehicles At Audi is a pleasure. The sedan "shoots" from 80 to 120 km / h in just 4 seconds.
I know examples of cars with the same power, torque and dry mass (Sedan A4 is 1570 kg, weighing along the axes 55:45 in favor of the front), but the accelerating seconds are slower. Therefore, you should not forget that, in addition to the engine, the All-wheel drive transmission Quattro play a huge role in ensuring the maximum dynamic characteristics of the car and a robotized S-Tronic gearbox.
There was no full drive of the revolution in the scheme, because good is not looking for good. Classic system Quattro fifth generation (first appeared on the Audi RS4 2006 models) is characterized by the presence of anterior and rear free differentials with EDL electronic locks, as well as the Central Torsen Type Differential 3. The most significant difference is that the new Torsen allows you to make a constant distribution of torque moment in the ratio of 40:60 in favor rear axis (It used to be 50:50), thanks to which the character of manageability becomes more like the behavior of rear-wheel drive cars. And indeed, the car has become more prone to excessive turning and, in sensations, more "prompt" in relation to A4 previous generation. By the way, in some cases the system can transfer the torque to one of the axes even completely.
The main merit of the full drive on the A4 is that it provides a colossal margin of the clutch of the wheels with road coatingThat, apparently, allowed to make the settings of the stabilization system more gentle. The driver literally "untied hands", that is, the car allows a person to control and adjust the initial stages of drift. "Slip" on the car managed solely thanks to the strongest showers, which found me on the road at the Yaroslavl highway. Water streams literally over a few seconds covered with a solid impermeable veil all around. Most cars immediately turned to the side of the road, and the few remaining the pace up to 50 km / h and with the inclied accident continued to follow the intended path. Thanks to the constant full driveThe driving A4 discomfort from such weather had to experience several times less than many other cars. The sedan confidently "binds" the wheels, as if oars, even from the water filled with water and does not lose course resistance to a speed of 100 km / h. As soon as the car begins to aquaplast, smoothly working the steering wheel and the pedals it is easy to return to the course.
The volume of the luggage separation of almost perfectly rectangular shape is 480 liters. And in the corners it is even provided for special attachments for fixing baggage.
The last element, the final character of A4, is a robotic seven-step S-Tronic box. The main differences of this transmission, which is the designation DL501, from the similar "Volkswagenovskaya" dSG boxes That it is designed specifically for use with longitudinally located engines. Another difference boxes Audi. - "Wet" clutch (on the "last" seven-step "robot" from VW - dry). The transmission lubrication system also has changed - now there are as many as two contours. The first (7.5 liters) nourishes a double multi-disc clutch and all the mechatronics. The second (4.3 liter volume) is the internal parts of the CAT, as well as the front and central differentials. All of these innovations should be positively affected by the reliability of the box. However, we note that in practice there are still cases of transmission overheating in protracted traffic jams.
Driver's Car
It seems that the car itself also enjoys a quick ride. If we relax right leg, you will not have time to look back like the speedometer shooter MiG will get 160 km / h. This is the usual cruising speed "Four", and consumption in this pace is only 9.5 liters of AI-95 per hundred kilometers. By the way, all the readings of the devices are easily read at any time of the day, with any light.
In the compulsory rhythm of the car movement, of course, you can also go. Then there is a chance to save a little more fuel. On the magical mark of 100 km / h Audi spending only 7 liters of gasoline per hundred kilometers.
However, the average expense on the results of the test drive was 12.5 liters on the "hundred", despite the fact that the "urban" consumption reached 15 liters. Why it turned out such a small difference between these two numbers, given that we operate the car as outside the city and in Moscow about equal proportions? The secret is extremely simple and more partly described above. Audi A4 is a real DRIVER'S CAR, a car for the driver. You will simply forget about the flow, and you will again and again think only about intensive overclocking and braking, and that due to the full drive and excellent suspension You can take a little earlier to open gas at the exit from turns. At the same time, the sedan allows you to absolutely calmly make any everyday trips and does not deliver extra hassle in the city. And considering the presence of a luxury roomy salon (one of the largest in its class in space for passengers) and a huge trunk (volume of 480 liters), A4 will allow you to comprehend the joy of dynamic movement not only to the driver, but also big family. Additional plus is that "Advanced" Audi, thanks to the magnificent technical equipmentExcellent informative brakes with ABS and various active security systems are available even beginner and still unsure of the driver.
The most expensive options are the eighteen-seamy wheels (108,000 rubles), the combined upholstery of the seat and Alcantara (105,000 rubles), a multimedia interface with navigation (155,000 rubles), external styling S Line (92000 rub.).
True, to get into this "car nirvana", it is necessary to work pretty. The prices for the tested Facelifting Audi A4 begin with a mark of 1614,000 rubles, and the cost of our copy was 1881,000 ... And what did you want, Premium is "Premium"!
Postpocalyptic hepp-end
Have you watched the movie Matrix? According to the plot of this picture, huge mechanisms developed to such a stage, which captured almost all people and began to use them for their own purposes - to generate electricity, immersing for many years in Anabiosis. I'm afraid I found the very mechanisms that would once be able to enslave humanity ...
It is hard to part with A4, because it is a practically reference car in the amount of all consumer properties, in addition, delivering great pleasure from the management process. And if someday audi carsAs in the matrix, humanity will capture, it seems to me that I will only come up with this future. If all people had the opportunity to ride such machines, our world would have become happier.
Audi A4. Price: from 1,870 000 r. On sale: since 2015
The interior of the novelty is revised completely. And the first, of course, what do you pay attention to is a new steering wheel.
Delicacy, delicacy, and once again delicacy. No, these are not words of farewell, which were given to us by representatives of the car dealership before handing the keys from the test "four" worth 2,215,000 rubles. This is how the car is perceived outwardly, this is how he behaves on the road, and this is what he is in relation to the driver and passengers.
In more expensive equipment, the instrument shield completely digital
Yes, for many, the new "four" is practically no different from the previous one. Forms The same, dimensions, in principle, the same, the increase of 25 mm in length and 16 in the width to the eye will not be particularly noticed. And just looking after, you understand that something is wrong with the car. She became more graved. And although earlier on the car faces, they also grabbed, now they have become more acute. This is exactly what gives a familiar silhouette a new perception. From the car, as if from a diamond, screamed a layer of dust, under which his true beauty was hiding. But it will repeat, you need to see.
Bright yellow stain in the end of the mirror - nothing else as the indicator of the dead zone
Perhaps the only detail that can issue a novel right is the outer mirrors. They now do not marvel the corners of the front doors, and stand on separate legs. Their form initially causes some bewilderment, and they are perceived more as something designer than functional, but later, looking at the laggards behind them, you realize that in principle, they are not so bad - the review is enough. Yes, and from the point of view of aerodynamics, this form is preferable. By the way, the coefficient of aerodynamic resistance in the novelty - 0.23. It became possible by applying the active blinds of the radiator and the shielded bottom.
Button a lot, but they are all intuitive, and you can understand MMI without instruction
Body A4, contrary to the loss of the opinion that the Audi is now made from the winged metal, almost all of the steel. However, some elements, such as the supports of the front racks and their stretch marks, as well as the crossbars of the bumpers, are still from aluminum. This allowed without reducing the strength of the body to achieve some relief. In general, the car due to the use of other materials in nodes and aggregates, dropped from 30 to 120 kg, depending on the configuration.
The filling neck of the washer tank is in an unusual, but very convenient place.
As already mentioned, A4 gained a little in size, but it did not affect the volume of the trunk in any way. As before, it is 480 liters. But passengers from such an increase, though little, but still purchased. Places in the legs at the knee level was more, although before the closeness of the back in the Quartet, no one did not complain. She does not take and in their shoulders - it was somewhat expanded. And at the expense of another shape of the seed, the places above the head. And although 23, 11 and 24 mm are not so what numbers, yet they were critical for someone.
Optional sports seats are very well holding the body, it is a pity that the adjustments that are quite a lot, all manual. An exception is adjusting the lumbar roller
What is really perceived in the new A4 on a high emotional background, so this is a new instrument panel. It is damn good outwardly and looks very modern, while it does not try to resemble the space shuttle control panel - a healthy conservatism span is present. And at the same time, with all its apparent common, it does not cease to amaze with pleasant modern trifles, whether it is a climate control unit that first responds to the touch by the functions that appeared on the display and activates them already by pressing, or the keys of the fixed settings on the beard, What is a puck MMI. They also have a touch selection, and confirmation is also required. They can be programmed to fixed radio stations or phone numbers. A car can synchronize both with "fruit" and with Android. The main thing is that the latter is not lower than version 5.5. The programmable key is on the multifunctional steering wheel. You can make several functions on it - from changing the modes of movement to the operation modes of the navigation system.
A little incomprehensible is that the central display on which all the information is displayed, be it navigating or your personal contacts with a wi-fi smartphone connected via Wi-Fi is not removed in the instrument panel. We do not know how you, and we would have a car without protecting with such a monitor, from the side very reminiscent of the forgotten tablet, did not leave at night before the entrance. What is there at night, there are such areas, where and the day of the hunters will be available. In general, in the Russian package we would be removable. But, alas, there is no such option. But there are many others that turn the new "four" in a really high-tech product. According to the Germans, in the car only electronic assistants about thirty. Not all of course they are available in basic configurationbut some of them are still present: xenon optics (halogens now for A4 - last century), rain sensor, electromechanical parking brake, climate control and other mercy on trifles.
Our car was in sport configuration Line. One of the options available in this configuration is sports front seats. And although they do not shine trim, just a dark cloth, sit in them very convenient. In addition, they have several adjustments, up to the departure of the popliteal part. Let the manual adjustments themselves besides the lumbar region, but it is sitting here! But it's even better!
The KP selector is also a good support for the palm when you "play" with MMI
On the russian market Today, cars are supplied with five engine options. Three of them gasoline, two - diesel. We had a test for the test with a 2.0-liter 190-strong gasoline engine and a 7-speed robot. We do not know how the car rides with other more or less powerful engines, but this tandem, as it seems to us, exactly what the doctor prescribed. The machine is easy, and most importantly, absolutely adequately responds to the accelerator commands. There is no ribbon, nor excessive acne, which sometimes annoys no less. Accelerations are smooth, while absolutely no extra noise. Noise insulation in the car is very good, and for those who want to improve it are optional double front glass.
Display Contrast and clearly visible even in the sun
But most surprises the suspension in this car. It makes it possible to easily control the car even during extreme maneuvers, while the machine responds to active steering action delicately and accurately and does not make excessive stiffness. The suspension can be both conventional and active shock absorbers. In our case, it was not amented adjustment, but at first we accepted her for adaptive - she worked so adequately on different coatings.
The places behind was and earlier enough, now it has become even more
Returning to the car dealership at night, and she comes in winter in our latitudes already at six in the evening, drew attention to the lighting of the cabin. With her Salon new Audi. A4 looks even more spectacular than the day: it is kindly highlighted everything that may have the need to touch, starting with any of the keys and ending with the handles. And this is done delicately, without splashing the light on the eyes tired per day. But there is also an optional contour backlight with which the interior becomes and is even delightful. How good and the whole car as a whole. And he is good because she is honest. And who will now say that honesty and delicacy are incompatible?
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Driving The car exclusively the knob, leaves only pleasant impressions from communicating with him Salon And looks flawless and done at the same level Comfort Good noise insulation and properly tuned suspension allow you to put a high ball for this indicator Safety | |
| Volume of fuel tank | 54 L. |
| Engine | petrol, 4-cylinder., 1984 cm 3, 190/4200-6000 hp / min -1, 320 / 1450-4200 nm / min -1 |
| Transmission | automatic, 7-speed, front-wheel drive |
| Tire size | 245/40R18. |
| Dynamics | 240 km / h; 7.3 s to 100 km / h |
| Fuel consumption (city / route / Mixed.) | 6.4 / 4.3 / 5.1 l per 100 km |
| Operation costs * | |
| Transport tax, r. | 9500 p. |
| TO-1 / TO-2, P. | 16 250/2 22 900 p. |
| Osago, r. | 10 800 p. |
| Casco, r. | 95 500 p. |
* Transport tax is considered in Moscow. The cost of TO-1 / TO-2 is taken according to the dealer. OSAGO and CASCO are calculated at the rate of one male driver, single, age 30 years old, driver experience is 10 years old.
Verdict
The fifth generation of Audi A4 outwardly changed not much. However, the model is boring and not an interesting language does not turn. This time in Ingolstadt made a bet not on the appearance, but on technology, and, as we think, they did quite right. After all, the last time they are to honor from the consumer.
The car is provided by the company "Audi Center Vyborsky".
To date, the network has a lot of comparative video of test drives giants car market Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Therefore, it is not surprising that Audi pulled all his trumps to ensure that the A4 of the seventh generation is a worthy opponent. Test drives, reviews and reviews of owners Audi A4 B9 show that this is a spacious, well-built car and offers a class interior not only from the point of view of free space, but also in terms of quality of performance.
Pros:
- quiet car
- canceled brakes
- places in the cabin more than competitors,
- record aerodynamics,
- a large set of electronics, including security systems, even in basic equipment,
- flexible instrument panel settings.
Minuses:
- high prices,
- long reaction when transferring legs with brake pedal to accelerator pedal,
- in Audi A4, the external buttons removed the external buttons as possible, so the first time can cause a difficulty searching for a function.
Diseases:
- shocks in a robotic box in sport mode,
- among the vehicles made up to December 2016 were 3 manufacturer's reviews: the first touch adjustment of the driver's seat back, the second - pretensioners of seat belts and pillows, and the third touches the TFSI engine coolant pumps,
- rare complaints about the flickering screen in the center console and the problems with connecting some models of phones to the multimedia system.
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Audi A4 got around, will not be afraid of this word, an evolutionary design in his time, and generation B9 was criticized for being too similar to its predecessors, but A4 is still well thought out from the point of view of the design and technologies of the machine that is especially rushed into Eyes in sports finish or execution of S-Line.
Moreover, the new Audi A4 has even more space for passengers, more than in BMW 3 Series (trunkings are the same in size), which means that this corresponds to his other German opponent Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
A4 B9 comes with two engines, but expands the selection range different levels of their "turbocyness". The ruler begins with a 1,4-liter motor and ends with a turbocharged 2.0-chlitzer gasoline engine, squeezing from its two liters as much as 250 horse poweras well as a dual-liter diesel engine. All cars are equipped with mechanics or robotic box to choose from.
Speaking of fuel economy, the results of test drives Audi A4 have shown that it is logical as the most budget options - double-liter diesel engines. According to the manufacturer's statements, it consumes 4.8 liters per hundred in the conditions of the city. Real consumption on the test drive is about 6-7 liters.
Despite the fact that the A4 is perfectly fitted for test drives on highways, it is not so fascinating to ride, as on BMW 3-Series, Audi lags behind its more manageable competitor for the felting steering and suspension, which does not give the same dexterity. The sports versions of Audi A4 have a rather hard suspension, although additional adaptive shock absorbers decide if you can find such a car in the second. If you can not, buy Audi A4 B9 on smaller wheels And avoid low-profile rubber.
In general, A4 has something to offer Russian: good engines, an excellent interior and decent electronics - this is a great purchase.
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Prices for this generation A4 begin with almost two million rubles, and this is for an empty configuration on mechanics, although, since this model is quite new, its prices are lowered pretty quickly. But cars with mileage are not much cheaper over time, so you should not expect from the used Audi A4 B9 low prices In the secondary market.
How much is Audi A4 service?
A4 has impressive fuel expenditures on paper, but at normal driving it cannot cope with these numbers. Under these conditions, 1.4 TFSI on the test drive will reach the consumption of almost 9 liters per 100 km. While the more voluminous 2.0-hart petrol motor It will absorb almost 10 liters. 2.0 TFSI for 250 horses eats about 12 liters per hundred.
Diesel engines in this regard are better, 2.0 TDI consumes an average of 6-7 liters according to the results of test drives. There is still a three-liter diesel, which is officially not sold in Russia. Its consumption is about 10-11 liters per hundred.
Betting transport tax And the insurance insurance is sufficiently low. Even with the most powerful engine for 250 horses, they will not cost as much as possible and will cost about 20 thousand rubles. The thing is that according to the documents of this engine 249 hp, and the last step to a significant increase in the tax rate and insurance rate is 250 horsepower.
All Audi is usually quite expensive when the question concerns the maintenance of franchise dealers.
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How to choose a used Audi A4?
Many A4 are leased, which means that they can have a considerable mileage, which in turn means the possibility of twisting runs. Therefore, carefully trace the indirect indicators of the run: the interior condition, brake discs, tires and the like. You should also thoroughly check the condition of the paint coating. The most unsightly blows and chips will be present at the end of the lease period, but they can often lead to more significant consequences.
High-quality fit and decoration A4 also makes it an ideal candidate for purchase, so make sure that the service history is absolutely clean and there are no discrepancies in mileage. Look at the seats, pedals and steering wheel to make sure that the wear is commensurate. Rate A4 on a test drive, listen to outsiders and knocks.
There are three official revocationYou need to know about A4, produced until December 2016. One of them concerns the potential fault of the seat back, the second - pretensioners of seat belts and airbags, and the third touches the TFSI engine coolant pumps.
What are the most common Audi A4 problems?
The number of registered faults on A4 is relatively small, since the car is still new, although problems with the information and entertainment system of the car are concerned, since phones of some models are sometimes not connected properly, and flickering screens are the main complaints. The latest AUDI software can cure many of these problems.
Despite the reputation of A4 for a large interior, some problems with crickets in the shelves and the buzzing of interior decorations have arisen.
The previous generations of TFSI gasoline engine had some problems with camshafts and chain tensioners, but it seems that these problems have been corrected for A4 in Generation B9.
S. special problems diesel fuel In Russian realities, except for diesel particulate filters (DPF), no. But it can affect modern diesel engines if they are not hot enough to restore DPF. If most of your driving will be short city trips, then the model with a gasoline engine is the best choice.
Audi A4 Reliable car or not?
This generation Audi A4 is too new for any specific reliability data, and in its current form all models will fall under the original manufacturer's warranty.
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While the engine 2.0 TDI A4 - the champion of saving, it is impossible not to recommend gasoline cars. 1.4 TFSI has excellent consumption credentials on paper, but its low-power engine can become a bit boring. Since 2.0 TFSI (at 190 hp) offers similar savings with improved performance, it the best choice. European models 3.0 TDI are also good in management and reasonably economical, but to find them among the used Audi A4 B9 today is quite problematic.
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