Test drive Audi A4 B7 2004 - 2007 Sedan

Correct and fast

A4 for a long time is no longer a beginner in its class, moreover, this is one of its recognized leaders. Even before restyling, the car was good by the case when the unification of design with senior models (primarily with the oldest A8) the youngest benefit. Despite the fact that A4 is found in a modest medium -sized segment D, it will give odds in presentability and quality of performance by other models a rank higher.


Recent restyling added a charm and emotionality to the car. The past A4 was strict and impartial, like a robot. There is even some kind of poetry in the new one. In slanting front headlights and a powerful corporate shield, for example. Or in the rubies of the rear lights imitating the Italian style. And in the light sidewalls, which, after restyling, received stylish translasties, too. A beautiful S-line body kit, including bumpers and thresholds, as well as door moldings, give the car a truly sports mood. And even a frivolous blue color is not able to spoil it.


But in our A4, the main poetry is still not outside, but inside under the hood where the latest 2-liter 2-liter turbo engine with direct fuel fuel injection. Audi is very proud of this technology also because it passed combat baptism in motorsport.


So A4 2.0T FSI is an example of a sports-citizen sedan. 200 forces, responsive moment motor, all-wheel drive, 17-inch wheels. But the suspension is standard. It is also a pity that in tandem with the engine there is a six -speed Tiptronic machine gun. My preference is a pen. Well, or, in extreme cases, ultra -suffering DSG. By the way, the first option is available to customers, and the second, unfortunately, will have to be forgotten in A4 format. But as a compensation, we get the steering lords of the Tiptronic-configured in sports (it provides for a special work algorithm used on powerful versions of A4, as well as on S4) and the ability to feel behind the drill of the car. But not formula 1, but a prototype R8 from Le Mana. He is also Audi, he also has FSI. I hope you have enough imagination?


I did not need it. By a happy chance, the A4 test started as soon as the Pokatushki on the Range Rover ended, and, sitting down in a compact 200-horsepower sedan after a large comfortable English yacht, I very quickly imbued with its enthusiasm.


But first, once again noted the perfectionism of the interior decoration. Neither give nor take, a reduced copy of the flagship A8. The same stylistic techniques, the same aura of impeccable quality. Ideal plastic, a magnificent fitting of all parts without exception. And the emphasized modesty of no pathos, but a mass of dignity. The chairs hold the rider not only with a good profile, but also the suede surface. Light-gray villous rugs look depressing on the eve of winter, but how comfortable in A4! Ergonomics did not cause questions, and visibility is good. Such they, modern models from Ingolstadt, try to be perfect in everything.


Every time I lead Audi, I am captured by the operation of an electric power, which perfectly generates feedback depending on the speed of movement. In the parking lot, the steering wheel can be twisted with a little finger, and at the speed of the steering wheel is poured with weight, allowing you to control the car as accurately as possible. Another undoubted advantage of no steps by effort during speed rotation. In addition, the steering wheel on the A4 2.0T FSI is pleasant to the touch, with a true cross -section. And it is also a three -spoke, which meets the sports spirit of the machine. The steering wheel switches are located correctly, you don’t need to get used to it.


I slightly hold the car with brakes, slightly increasing speed. When the green light lights up, I release the brake pedal, and then give a complete gas. Having roared by the engine, A4 jumps forward. It is a pity for the wheels naked asphalt, and in rubber the spikes, however, this does not reduce the pleasure of assertive dispersal. It’s also a pity that the turbine is not heard by the motor roaring, not betraying its presence in anything.


The engine is elastic. There is no pronounced pickup, but also dead turbo-nizes too. Lucky from the very beginning and until the cut -off, demonstrating excellent traction after about 4000 revolutions. If the sports mode of the automatic transmission is turned on or the accelerator pedal is simply wrapped as possible, the machine will hang up to the last gear to the last gear only by reaching the maximum revolutions. To Tiptronic, it should be noted that he does his work quickly and without delay. One of the passengers even suggested that the DSG box. Is this not a praise of a sports machine, which serves four rings on many models by faith and truth?


Is a standard suspension capable of dealing with the dynamic potential of a turbocharged A4? The answer is affirmative. Of course, I would like a slightly smaller roll and greater composure, but we must remember that this is not S, but only S-Line, and the setting of chassis involves mainly the domestic use of the car.


Comfort, however, keeps up with elasticity. The suspension is energy -intensive and you can break through it only by trying. But at high speeds, A4 dashing the riders. True, this happens on really large changes in the road profile. In fairness, I note that no swing. In general, not bad.


Virazhi elements Quattro. And A4 2.0T FSI is even more so, with his desire to turn insufficient rotation into excess. It only looks non -aggressively and restrained, and in the settings of the chassis it is a provocateur! Try to get into the turn faster and slightly lose the gas, after trying the steering wheel. The rear axle will immediately accept the sliding baton at the front, and the machine will begin to perform a smooth demolition, well -controlled, well -controlled demolition. At the limit, the car glides all the wheels, slightly throwing the stern, the skid is easily adjusted by the steering wheel. A flat motor allows you to drag a car in a gas sliding with minimal efforts. Clinging to the road with all the wheels, the Audi bullet flies out of the turn. The behavior is faded, correct. Do not forget that a QUATTRO on A4 is based on an old familiar, self -locking differential Torsen, multiplying a moment through the axes.


A random sparring with a obviously more powerful Impreza WRX STI rival took place on the suburban highway. In a high -speed corridor, from 150 to about 200 km/h A4 on equal terms, I fought with an opponent, almost did not lag behind. The developed aerodynamics of the enemy and the brought gear rates in his checkpoint most likely limited its maximum speed, while A4 in a modest body kit pierced air flows without problems. At the same time, music played, in the cabin there was a quiet strong racing noise, which, it would seem, should have been expected, was absent.


On the example of this competition, the difference is clearly visible between sports-citizens and station wagons like A4 2.0T FSI. The latter are good both for every day and as a car for a grade. True, a multi -purpose thing is a little more expensive. But for extra pleasure it is accepted to pay. By the way, about pleasure. In the cabin, it is additionally delivered by separate climate control, rotary xenon headlights, an audio system of BOSE and a CD changer for 6 disks (plus one in a player), electroregulation of seats, etc.


It is clear that there are moments that do not raise moods. For example, the need to call only for proven gas stations (FSI operating experience in Russian conditions is only being formed) and fill the 98th gasoline there. And it is often not enough to call with an average consumption of more than 20 l/100 km of tank for a long time.


A4 is for a reason is the leader of Russian sales in the segment D among the models of a large German three. And it is no coincidence that there are so many restyled modifications of this machine on the streets of the city. This is a very balanced and correct, fast and technological car. By the way, very soon the Audi A4 DTM Edition will appear on sale with a 220-horsepower engine and other chassis settings A4 2.0T FSI. We will try to make an acquaintance with her.




Audi A4 2.0T FSI prices and equipment
A4 TFSI Quattro in the basic configuration costs $ 47,563. Standard equipment: electropouder, aluminum cast discs R17, ESP (unites ABS, EBV, ASR, EDS), Safety Pillows for the driver and passenger and side pillows, Parktronics, servotonics, cerebral Xenon headlights, an automatic switching sensor of the near light, rain sensor, a central lock with an immobilizer, CD changer, separate climate control, fabric salon, multifunctional steering wheel.
The list of additional equipment includes an improved audio system, various options for interior decoration, navigation system, TV, hatch, cruise control, pre-heater, electric curtains, tire pressure control system, etc. Also offered various complementary bags.


Model/Modification: Audi A4 2.0T FSI
Manufacturer: Audi AG
Model year: 2005


BODY
Type: sedan
Design/Material: Carrying/Steel
Number of doors/places: 4/5


ENGINE
Type: gasoline with injection and turbocharged
Working volume (cm cubic meter): 1984
Number/location of the cylinders: 4 in a row
Compression degree: 10.5
Power (L.S.): 200 (6000 rpm)
Moment (NM): 280 (1800-5000 rpm)


TRANSMISSION
Drive: constant full,
Gearbox: automatic 6-speed


Dimensions/volumes/weight
Wheel base (mm): 2642
Length/width/height (mm): 4586/1772/1427
The track front/back (mm): 1519/1514
Road clearance (mm): 120
Dry mass (kg): 1490
Fuel tank volume (l): 63


SUSPENSION
Front: Classed transverse levers with a stabilizer
Rear: trapezoidal levers with a stabilizer


Steering: rheck with an amplifier


Diameter of the turn (m): 11,1


Brakes
Front: Disco ventilated
Rear: disk


Dynamic characteristics
Maximum speed (km/h): 235
Acceleration to 100 km/h (sec.): 7.7


Economy
Fuel consumption (l/100 km): according to the combined cycle: 9.4
 
Leonty Tyutelev

Source: Motor magazine [December 2005]