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
Vehicle: 2004 Audi TT Coupe V6 DSG with audio pkg and 18″ 9-spoke wheels Price as tested: CDN$64790 Performance: Along with the introduction of V6 engine in TT, the biggest highlight has to be DSG or Direct Shift Gearbox tranny. This tranny has 2 clutches: 1st clutch for gear 1-3-5 and 2nd clutch for gear [...]
Audi A4 1.8T Multitronic sedan short review =============================== Unlike the W8 I just reviewered, the A4 FrontTrak Multitronic is a true driver’s car even in basic 15″ wheel and standard suspension. The body rolls and understeer are almost non-existence through the corners, just like the Quattro sport version I drove last year. Steering provides excellent [...]
Vehicle: Audi A8L 4.2 Quattro 6-speed Tiptronic with cold weather pkg, convenience pkg, front seat massage, 19″ wheels, solar moonroof, parking sensors, dual rear seat climate control, rear seat electric support, leather/door/armrest and center console with premium stitching, Alcantara pkg + dual panel security glass Handling: The A8′s chassis has amazing rigidty thanks to its [...]