| Cabriolet models share the sedan's basic lines and clean, taut surfaces
in a two-door convertible body style. The wide arc of the soft top accentuates
the A4's pure proportions and subtle wedge shape. Cabriolets come with unique
features. Among them: brushed aluminum trim around the windscreen and waist.
The cabrio's body-colored air dam, especially in the lighter paint colors,
accentuates the openings under the front bumper more than the dark-colored
air dam on the sedan and Avant. audi a4 car The Audi A4 is a handsome car,
shaped in the signature Bauhaus style established by the larger A6. The
A4 takes styling cues from both the TT roadster and the A6, including its
high beltline, prominent chrome-trimmed grille, and notched-in flush taillights.
Headlights, bumpers, and door handles are integrated into the body. Few
adornments detract from the A4's basic shape, and there is little chrome.
On sedans, antennae for the radio, telematics and navigation systems are
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2005 audi a4 Performance and driveability vary by model. The turbocharged four-cylinder engine that comes on 1.8T models delivers excellent performance when paired with a manual gearbox and it's attractively priced, but the 1.8-liter engine doesn't work as well with the available automatic transmission. The V6 engine that comes on 3.0 models is wonderfully smooth and quite strong, and it works very well when paired with the optional automatic. The V8-powered S4 delivers awesome performance and serious enthusiasts love it, but its suspension may be too firm for most drivers.
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Cabriolet
models share the sedan's basic lines and clean, taut surfaces in a two-door
convertible body style. The wide arc of the soft top accentuates the A4's
pure proportions and subtle wedge shape. Cabriolets come with unique features.
Among them: brushed aluminum trim around the windscreen and waist. The
cabrio's body-colored air dam, especially in the lighter paint colors,
accentuates the openings under the front bumper more than the dark-colored
air dam on the sedan and Avant. audi a4 interior The front seats adjust
to accommodate people in the six-foot five-inch range.

The seats
are comfortable and supportive in nearly all circumstances. We thought
more side bolstering would have been an improvement, though, to hold driver
and passenger firmly when cornering. Leather upholstery is available on
the 1.8T sedan and Avant as part of a Premium Package ($2000) that also
includes a power moonroof, power seats, HomeLink transmitter and driver
information display. A thick, grippy, leather-covered steering wheel and
shift lever are standard. The S4 comes with 12-way power Recaro sport
seats that are firm, supportive, and comfortable. The S4's leather-wrapped,
three-spoke sport steering wheel features shift paddles on Tiptronic models;
a four-spoke, wheel with multi-function controls is optional ($150).
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The driver's view is nearly unobstructed in every direction. The small, sculpted side mirrors are stylish and aerodynamic, but from the driver's seat they offer a limited viewing range. We would sacrifice the look for wider coverage.
new audi a4 The interior theme of the Audi A4 is cool and efficient, as it is in Audi's other sedans, and not deliberately snazzy in the fashion of the TT. Materials look and feel richer than those in many other cars in this price range, and the trim matches flawlessly. The cabin beltline is trimmed with aluminum in the 1.8T and real wood in the 3.0. The light-colored wood is used to good effect. It's a handsome interior. The interior of the S4 is handsome. Our seats were trimmed in a gray that was almost white, with black (or nearly black) trim, and dark-gray birch trim adds distinction.
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