3-day long-term test drive: 2008 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro Progressiv sedan Price as tested: CDN$42150 Total mileage through the test: 500km Just like its arch-rival BMW 3-Series and Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4 has always been regarded as one of the crown jewels in the luxury sports sedan category. As a farewell to the outgoing 8E [...]

Vehicle: 2008 Audi S5 with brushed aluminum inlays Price as tested: CDN$66700 Performance: With the introduction of the new S5, Audi has finally brought back their legendary sports coupe. Because the latest car has to match its forebear’s performance prowess, both on the road and track. A single performance shortfall would make its predecessor ashamed. [...]

Vehicle: 2008 Audi R8 with Audi exclusive sideblade in body color, Bang & Olufsen Sound system, Premium Pkg and Audi Navigation Plus Price as tested: CDN$150800 Performance: The R8 is currently powered by the same 4.2 liter DOHC FSI 32-valve V8 as the one in the awesome RS4, with a twist. The difference is this [...]

Vehicle(s): 2007 Audi S6 with adaptive cruise control (includes color driver information display), advanced parking sytem with rearview camera, carbon fiber trim, technology package and warm weather package 2007 Audi S8 with 4-way power adjustment for rear outward seating positions, 4-zone climate control, adaptive cruise control, full leather upgrade, premium package and solar sunroof Price [...]

Vehicle: 2008 Audi TT 2.0T Coupe S-Tronic with 18″ 7-spoke alloy wheels with self-supporting runflat tires, Audi Magentic Ride Suspension and Audio Package Price as tested: CDN$57600 Handling: A stiff chassis is the fundamental ingredient when building a great driver’s car. TT’s newfound chassis is no exception. The chassis is rock-solid for suspension to hang [...]

Long-term update#3: Audi A3 Sportback ============================= Yesterday, on Monday 19th June, was the first time I brought the A3 to the race track. I am even more impressed with its dynamic abilites after experienced it in Mission Raceway. Precise steering, nice body control, comfortable ride quality, nifty Direct Shift Gearbox and awesome 2.0T 200hp engine. [...]

Vehicle: 2007 Audi RS4 with Premium Pkg and brushed aluminum beltline trim Price as tested: CDN$100690 Performance: Being a performance car, RS4 has to got to have an excellent engine to go with it. Motivating the RS4 is the 4.2 liter FSI DOHC V8 that is good for 420 horses and 317 lb/ft of torque. [...]

Vehicle: 2007 Audi Q7 4.2 with Technology package, 4-zone climate control and rear side airbags Price as tested: CDN$74550 Performance: The initial launch of Q7 only comes with one single engine. A 4.2L DOHC V8 32-valver with FSI technology, that is good for 350 horses and 325 lb/ft of torque. Its basically a detuned version [...]

Long-term update #2: Audi A3 Sportback ============================= The previous six months have been an enjoyment experience in the long-term A3. Its fuel economy keeps improving as run-in mileage completed, engine begins to loosen up. On our last update, we averaged 10.5L/100km. After the first oil change, the fuel economy has dropped to below 10L/100km. On [...]

Vehicle: 2006 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro S-Line Sportback with Open Sky System, cold weather package and Bi-Xenon adaptive headlights Price as tested: CDN$49990 Handling: Unlike the less expensive 2.0T, this 3.2 is standard with Quattro all-wheel drive system. This is a Haldex system which means its 100% front locked-up until it detects slippage, then the [...]

Long-term update #1: Audi A3 Sportback ============================= After spending 2 months with the long-term A3 Sportback, it is very evident that this is more than an entry-level model into this premium brand. The interior fit-and-finish and build quality are stout and vault-solid, without any rattles or squeaks. The use of classy materials are up to [...]

Short review of 2006 Audi S4 sedan ========================== Price as tested: CDN$75480 The biggest highlight of 2006 Audi S4 with 6-speed stick is the change from front-bias 50/50 to rear-bias 40/60 split Torsen Quattro all-wheel drive. In the past, one have to drive really hard into a corner before encounter oversteer characteristics. And that is [...]

Vehicle: 2006 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0T with DSG, Xenon and Sports Pkg Price as tested: CDN$39495 Delivered mileage: 40km There have never been a premium hatchback that can be considered as successful in North America. Both BMW and Mercedes have failed with their 3-Series Compact and C-Coupe. Its time for their arch-rival Audi to bring [...]

Vehicle: 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro Tiptronic sedan with Premium Pkg, Sport Pkg with performance tires, Cold Weather Pkg, rear side airbags, Bose premium sound system and walnut wood trim Price as tested: CDN$56400 Performance: Our tester is motivated by the same 3.2L 24-valver FSI DOHC V6 as its A6 silibing. With 255 ponies and [...]

Vehicle: 2006 Audi A3 2.0T Sportback with DSG and premium pkg Price as tested: CDN$38600 Performance: The A3′s powerplants come in little spicy and extra spicy. Our tester is equipped with the “little spicy” 2.0L FSI turbocharged DOHC 16-valver that turns out 200 horses and 207 lb/ft of torque. Considered A3 weights at 1510 kg [...]

Vehicle: 2006 Audi A4 2.0T Multitronic sedan with convenience pkg, 17″ 5-spoke case alloy wheels with all-season tires, sunroof, rear side airbags and ski sack Price as tested: CDN$43090 Performance: This 2.0 liter turbocharged 20-valver with direct fuel injection is a combination of efficiency and performance. With 200hp and 207 lb/ft of torque, the performance [...]

Vehicle: 2005 Audi A6 3.2 Quattro with premium package, convenience package, cold weather package, DVD navigation system, power rear windows + manual rear window sunshades and rear side airbags. Price as tested: CDN$71700 Performance: With 255 horses and 243 lb/ft of torque, power is never an issue in this advanced 3.2L V6 DOHC 24-valver with [...]

Vehicle: 2004 Audi allroad Quattro 2.7T Tiptronic with cold weather pkg, Bose sound system, tire pressure monitoring system, rear side airbags and Parktronic parking sensors Price as tested: CDN$67960 Handling: One of the most impressive features of the allroad is its adjustable suspension. There are 4 settings that are able to suit different driving situations. [...]

Vehicle: 2004 Audi S4 Avant with Premium Pkg, Bose sound system, heated rear seats, rear side airbags Price as tested: CDN75935 Performance: The new S4 is a departure of the outgoing model by abandoning the use of the 2.7L Biturbo in flavor of the 4.2L V8, the proven powerplant that’s been found in both A6 [...]

Short review of 2002 Audi A6 3.0 Quattro ============================== This already great car finally got the performance the chassis deserves. 220hp 3.0 really improves the once “dog like” 2.8 V6. It also measures up to its chassis exceptionally well. The choice between A6 3.0 and 2.7T is getting tougher. Overall rating: 4.5/5