Here, kevin provides his impressions of the cars transmission and the sport. Allwheel drive and a sixspeed manual transmission come standard, while a. As audi waves goodbye to the manual, nows the time. The s4 has not been crashtested, but the regular a4 received a perfect five stars from the government in all crash test categories. Audis s4 range is the brands local performance sedan moniker with the longest standing. Tipping our s4 test vehicles fun scale into the red was the standard. There is also a luxurious cabin not found in other german performance sedans. This week we row our own gears in a manual gearboxequipped audi s4 quattro.
Prices vary depending on the vehicles condition, mileage, features, and location. Oct 26, 2014 buyers might assume that the 2015 audi s3 is simply a slightly sportier version of the standard a3. We expect the audi s4 will come to market by mid2016 as a 2017 model, in europe it will be offered both as a sedan and as an avant estate. With its twin turbo v6 engine and 6 speed manual gearbox, the b5 s4 was tremendously fast, and highly sought after by enthusiasts and tuners alike. The 2015 audi s4 is a fourdoor luxury sports sedan based on the 2015 audi a4, which is covered separately on. The performanceoriented 2015 audi s4 has a supercharged 3. Interestingly, the fourdoor s4 b8 generation s4 debuted the next year using a supercharged v6, but audi. Here we make do with a sedanonly and as yet no manual transmission.
The 2015 audi s4 is a fourdoor luxury sports sedan based on the 2015 audi a4, which is covered separately on cars. But, says senior editor jason cammisa, its not the allwheel drive gti sedan that it looks like on paper. During the early 1990s audis original s4 galvanised ingolstadts reputation as a manufacturer of. With standard allwheel drive and 333 horsepower on tap, the s4 is up to the task. Everything inside is pure, ordinary, ihavealittlefourbangerunderthehood a4. Your magnuson supercharger kit is sensitive to corrosion. Jan 19, 2015 2015 audi a4 progressiv quattro indeed, it was this gearshift, poking up from the centre console like a lithe little gopher, that was the first surprise in our 2015 audi a4 progressiv quattro. Road test check engine performance, clutch, manualauto transmission, braking including hand and foot brake, steering, wheels, wheel bearings, drive shaft, horn, hybrid vehicles electric drive for operational readiness snow screen for air cleaner clean a4, allroad, s4, a5, a5 cabriolet, s5, s5 cabriolet, q5, sq5, and q5 hybrid. The b8 generation audi s5 went on sale in 2008, powered by a 4. Sep 17, 2014 2015 audi s4 overview the performance variant of audi s a4 compact sedan, the s4 takes aim at accomplished sport sedans everywhere and the buyers who love them. Aug 23, 2010 not until 2000, when audi introduced to the american market an all new s4, based on the b5 a4 sedan, did we enjoy an s4. This misano red example comes equipped with the black. Aug 26, 2016 the b8 s4 arrived for the 2009 model year, packing a somewhat demure 333 hp to the 2008 bmw m3s 414 hp and the mercedes c63s 451 hp.
Mar 27, 2015 the 2015 audi s4 comes with standard stability control, 4wheel antilock disc brakes and six airbags front, frontside, fulllength sidecurtain. Audis a4 and s4 for 2015 receive a number of minor improvements, the highlights of which include the addition of last years s line style package as standard equipment on all a4s. Audi s4 road test audis highperformance awd version of the a4 sedan uses the supercharged 3. Right off the bat, the 333 horsepower, supercharged v6 feels like it belongs in an. The 2015 audi a4 and s4 sedans are techladen, trim, handsome alternatives to the other expected german cars, as well as one very good american one. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard and a sevenspeed stronic automated. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 98 2015 s4 models nationwide. On the right road the s4 can really entertain, but if youre not in the mood, it wont beat you up. Opt for the red, and the s3 is an eyecatching rocket, guaranteed to have bmw.
Allwheel drive and a sixspeed manual transmission are standard and a sevenspeed automated manual is optional. Jun 05, 2018 the updated 2018 audi s4 is a stout performer in a stealthy, hightech wrapper. Audi says the s4 has a 155mph top speed and accelerates from 0 to 60 in 4. Speaking of the audi s4a4 heres its little brother, the 2015 audi a3.
Audi s highperformance awd version of the a4 sedan uses the supercharged 3. A heroically torquey engine strapped to a quattro chassis. Apr 28, 2016 2016 audi s4 autoweek sometimes i think id be perfectly happy in an a4 wagon if audi still made it with the vw groups 2. At this point youre likely saying that you want it with a manual, which is not available in the us. Those numbers are only slightly behind that american. The updated 2018 audi s4 is a stout performer in a stealthy, hightech wrapper. A3, s4, s5, s5 cabriolet, s6, s7, rs 5, tt, tts, r8 coupe and r8 spyder tiptronic gear box change atf l q5 hybrid only rear sport differential change atf for clutch hydraulics and differential oil l rs 5 and rs 7 only underbody check for damage and leaks l road test check engine performance, clutch, manualautomatic transmission. The 2015 audi s4 is an allwheeldrive sports sedan that is the performance variant of the a4. The b8 s4 arrived for the 2009 model year, packing a somewhat demure 333 hp to the 2008 bmw m3s 414 hp and the mercedes c63s 451 hp.
In case of severe conditions, such as extremely low temperatures, excessive dust, etc. Then again, audi s s lineup was never designed to butt heads. With a new engine, stiffened suspension, and sport seats and much, much. Audi s latest s4 is a supercharged v6, but does this unusual addition live up to the ssedans legendary cachet. The a4s virtual instrument cluster which we like a lot adds an s4specific sport view that displays a tachometer at the center. The 2014 audi s4 quattro manual is better than you deserve first. The 2018 audi s4 sedan and s5 coupe are the newest and fastest so far variations of the new generation of the a4 platform, which made its debut for the 2017 model year. Oh, the sixspeed manual transmission might be a giveaway. Use only the vehicle manufacturer recommended coolant for your engine in the intercooler system as well. The manual transmission and allwheel drive let you manage power off. Read our full road test and see photos at car and driver. Audis highperformance awd version of the a4 sedan uses the supercharged 3. The 2014 audi s4 has the power to make the driver feel unworthy.
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