Audi - A4 Euro NCAP - 4 STAR
The A4 is one of the best compact luxury cars in the market and offers a staggering selection of body styles, engines and transmissions.
The A4 and sportier S4 are available in Saloon, Avant and Cabriolet models, supported by the ultra quick RS4 which also comes with a cabriolet version. There is an impressive range of 10 different engines to choose from, with petrol versions ranging from the 101bhp 1.6-litre to the top end 256bhp 3.2-litre, while diesel options include a 113bhp 1.9-litre unit, 2.0-litre units with 138bhp or 168bhp, and a 230bhp 3.0-litre variations. All the Audi A4 models, including the diesel variants, comply with the EU IV emission standard.
With the 1.9 TDI returning and exceptional 62.8 mpg consumption (extra urban) and the 1.9 and 2.0 TDI versions of the A4 attracting a VED Banding of D Audi are clearly trying to push the envelope of green motoring for cars of this size and comfort.
The A4 Saloon and Avant models come with the latest Electronic Stability Programme, automatically managing the advanced braking system, and an Adaptive Light system which intuitively illuminates the road as you drive the car around bends and through junctions. Active locking head restraints help protect occupants heads and with anti-lock brakes and standard front and side airbags it is no wonder the A4 Saloon received a 5 star safety and Security rating from What Car?.
Worthy of a "race car" title the RS 4 is Audi's fastest production car ever with the 420bhp engine providing an exhilarating 0 to 62 mph in just 4.8 seconds. All RS4 models have a 'sport' button on the steering wheel to sharpen the throttle response, harden the exhaust note and inflate the side bolsters on the bucket seats (not applicable on optional Recaro Sports Seats).
Among the features fitted as standard are electric front windows, ABS, alloy wheels, engine immobiliser and anti-theft system, driver and passenger-airbags - front and side - to name but a few.
All models come with a 3 year 60000 mile, 3 year paint, 12 year perforation and 3 year breakdown manufacturers warranty.
About the manufacturer
Audi has been recognized by the European Union for outstanding environmental protection, based on its long tradition of minimizing and reusing waste.
Closed water and waste cycles, the use of water soluble paints and the recovery of heat energy have all helped to considerably reduce the environmental impact at all Audi sites.
The TDI models developed by Audi emit between 20 and 25 percent less CO2 than conventional petrol cars with manifold injection. Their FSI engines are more efficient, have higher torque and use a lot less fuel particularly when a vehicle is driven in an environmentally considerate way.
Audi is streets ahead of its international competitors in the use of light metal and has already received around 40 awards for the designs of its A2 and A8 aluminium bodies. The company has been carrying out research into vehicle bodies made completely from aluminium as a lightweight construction material for about 20 years.
Since 1988, in accordance with a decision by the board of directors, every new audi model must be produced from materials confirmed as recyclable