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Four. Audi A4 and S4 test test

Four Home Audi Home. The car turned out to be damn successful. Now it's time to update. Stew: In the appearance, several strokes have changed, now there are new headlights, a changed radiator grille, other air intakes and rear lights. Several new interior execution options have appeared. The list of options has expanded, the filling has changed a bit.

The updated A4 received the B8F index, and the prerestyled (in production appeared in 2008) wore designation B8. In the photo, the charged version of the S4 with a dudden three -liter six -cylinder engine developing 333 hp. With an automatic preselly box, S Tronic S-ka gets to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds, with a mechanical transmission, this exercise is done in 5.1 seconds. The maximum speed is limited at the mark of 250 km/h

Motors. For updated A4 there are more than ten of them, but so far only six come to Russia from them. The base 120-horsepower 1.8 TFSI is able to provide acceleration to 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds. Few? Yes, and God with him, you can stop at the new 170-horsepower 1.8 TFSI engine (he replaced the unit of a similar volume that develops 160 hp and 250 nm). Oddly enough, it is this A4 aggregate just in size. It is the most in dynamics and efficiency.

On the charged 333-horsepower S4 (from above), chairs with integrated head restraints and more developed and rigid lateral support are already installed in the database (they are optionally available on ordinary versions for 110,214 rubles)

This motor was very shoveled, to the phasor reflectors (at the inlet and release), the Audi Valvelift System graduation mechanism was added. The power system, in addition to direct injection, is now equipped with additional nozzles that supply fuel to the intake pipes, so it is easier to achieve the necessary composition of the mixture in idle modes and partial loads. In the updated motor, friction forces in the cylinder -piston group are significantly reduced and the heat voltage control was revised.

Devices with gray-titan scales and white arrows of the prerogative of charged versions of Audi

Thanks to all the tricks, the modernized 1.8 TFSI is more economical than the predecessor by 18% and significantly added in traction. The maximum torque 320 Nm is available in the range of 14003700 rpm (previously it was 250 nm in a narrower range). And the maximum 170 hp The unit does not develop at the peak, but in the interval from 3800 to 6200 rpm. In general, a fairy tale, not a motor.

The updated A4 received the new MMI (Multi Media Interface), the number of control buttons decreased, and the purpose of some has changed. The main washer of multimedia, having a joystick, is still controversial when you press it blindly, the finger involuntarily leaves with the lever to the side.

An interesting thing, turning over radio stations and musical tracks now do not need to be keys, but a volume adjustment handle (to the right of the gearbox), it deviates to the right/to the left

In realities, this is very convenient traction control and 8.1 seconds to hundreds (by the way, A5 with a similar engine accelerates in 7.9 s). This motor is combined either with a mechanical six -a -a.m. or with a multitronic variator.

The next in rank the gasoline engine 211-horsepower 2.0 TFSI. It is constructively close to 1.8, its motorists did not touch. The engine accelerates the car to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds. The dynamics, of course, is good, but with a front -wheel drive transmission the motor is already redundant. Even on dry asphalt during acceleration, the anti -boom system in the first two programs strangles the supply of fuel and slows down the leading wheels.

Our A4 will be offered in 10 colors: black and white for free, a surcharge for metallics and mother -of -pearls 35,443 rubles. Misano Red Red Misano (it is in that color of the test S4 in the photo at the beginning of the test) will cost 114 307 rubles!

And even at the highest steps when accelerating, not everything is cloudless, excess thrust creates increased friction in the hinges of equal angular velocities so that they simply have a bit of bite. This significantly interferes with clarifying the trajectory with the steering wheel, and also reduces the information content of the steering. So gasoline 2.0, as well as powerful diesel engines, is better to take with all -wheel drive transmission. The thrust will be realized to the greatest extent on slippery surfaces more efficiently, and the steering wheel is cleaner.

A4 ALLROD is almost no different from the usual all -wheel drive station wagon. Unless the road clearance is 20 mm larger (180 mm) than standard machines. In addition, the suspension is tougher, it transfers small irregularities to the body in more detail, but the AlloD is slightly more fucked and sway more on gentle irregularities at high speed. This forced to make a system of dynamic stabilization more strict

Atmospheric V6 3.2 FSI (265 hp) disappeared from the gamut of the engines, it was replaced by a more powerful and light V6 3.0 TFSI with a mechanical supercharger (272 hp, 400 nm in the range 2250 4750 rpm). It works in pairs either with mechanics or with a seven -speed pre -sequential S Tronic with dry clutches. Moreover, for this version, for obvious reasons, only an all -wheel drive transmission with the Torsen measurement self -block, the rear active electronic differential is offered as an option. Stop! But all the all -wheel drive A5 between the axes received a new, more advanced, coronated self -locking Diff. Why, then, only the s was awarded to the four of it? The question remained unanswered, apparently the point of positioning models and subordination.

If you drive gravel, AlloD is definitely your option. It, as they say, is wooden to the waist: thresholds, arches, lower part of the bumper, as well as all the bottom are covered with plastic armor. Even the rear subframe is covered with plastic. But all the same, on off -road, you need to be more careful in the database, Allroad does not have steel protection of the crankcase only a mudguard. We have an updated A4 Allroad A4 will appear a little later

Cars with the S Line package have more aggressive bumpers and other fog lights (photos from top left), as well as a more rigid suspension and a 30 mm clearance. Such a chassis steam is noticeably better. But you need to pay for everything, S Line suspension will cost 31,278 rubles, and the suspension with electronic control of the stiffness of shock absorbers at 60 918.

Please note that next to the right fog light heated radar of active cruise control ACC, which works in the entire speed range and is able to urgently stop A4 when an obstacle occurs

For sweet 333-horsepower S4. Her front sight is harder than ordinary versions, and the moment relative to the vertical axis is slightly larger, but this does not cause any problems. In sliding, behavior is neutral. A dense, low suspension allows you to get well along the wavy serpentine of the Lisbon suburbs. Moreover, without much damage to the fifth point and lower back. In sliding, S4 is neutral and, thanks to the tires of the Bridgestone Potenza (dimension 245/40 R18), for a long time after the start of the demolition remains controlled. S4 has more hardy brakes, but I still managed to put them on a winding mountain road! The effectiveness, which pleases, falls not fast. But on the track s-ka, apparently, will not last long in combat mode.

A4, following A7, A6 and A5, received an original finish with ash inserts. Three -zone climate option. It costs 32 136 rubles

And what about diesel engines? They are enchanting. For every taste and color. If you want to economy, choose little -compiled versions 2.0 TDI, issuing 120 and 136 forces (they will not be in Russia). With a two -liter unit, outstanding 143 hp. And 320 nm, quite dynamic riding is already beginning. The consumption is ridiculous of 5.6-5.8 liters per hundred in combat mode (according to the passport 4.5). The 163-horsepower unit continues the baton, but the 177-horsepower 2.0 TDI (380 Nm) appeared the most optimal. Its consumption is also small (passport 4.6 l/100 km turn 7-7.5 with real liters per 100 km), and the dynamics are very good: acceleration 0-100 km/h is only 8.2 seconds.

The ergonomics of the driver's seat is magnificent, the range of adjustments of the chair and the steering column are very wide. At the wheel, it is possible to spend long hours. The compact All -Folkswagen armor in front has wide adjustment ranges, but the box that it covers is small.

Tall riders A4 interior can be unhappy. For example, if I, with my 190 centimeters of growth, will sit down on the rear chair for myself, I will have little space in my knees. All the fault is convenient horizontal landing of the front riders

At the top of the diesel line 3.0 TDI. V6 to the mountain gives out 245 forces and as much as 500 Newton meters in the range of 1400-3250 rpm. The motor provides truly cannon dynamics acceleration to hundreds of 5.9 seconds. Large engines are bad that constantly provoke to acceleration and overtaking, in my mixed mode (there were an autobahn, a serpentine, and city) top -end diesel eating 13.6 liters per hundred (according to a passport 5.7). However!

The volume of the boards of the universal and Alload universals changes in the range of 490,1430 liters. I really liked the curtain that drives up the guides in the rear racks. It is possible to install in the upper opening over the seat a captive grid rolling into a removable tube. On the floor there are guides for the telescopic bar, with which you can divide the space as it pleases. The luggage of the sedan is 480 liters

For the custom -made mechatron chassis, controlled through the Audi Drive Select complex settings menu, we will be asked for 11,076 rubles. The menu provides five fixed premises that change the nature of the operation of the power unit, steering and suspension. If you want a driver, choose Dynamic, you want to save Efficiency. There is also Comfort and Auto. But the most useful of all is Individual. In its settings, you can separately set the nature of the work of various components. For example, at the charged version of S4 at the Individual point, the engine, box and active differential (option for 52,650 rubles) put in dynamics. The power unit spore makes excesses, and the reaction to an increase in the supply of fuel becomes almost lightning fast. A sports differential in the rear bridge is more actively redistributing the moment, literally screwing the car under the gas into turns.

The steering amplifier is now electric, a system is available to order that changes the gear ratio of the drive depending on the speed (this is plus 55 380 rubles). Active differential for all -wheel drive versions is also the option

But the steering is best translated into comfort. Alas and ah, in Dynamic mode, the electrical power loads loads the steering wheel with an unpleasant non -informative additive. As if you are deprived of air. By the way, on the S4, individual settings allow you to change even the sound of the release system!

However, simple versions do not disappoint without settings. A4 is still an honest chassis, a good feeling of road, neutral rotation, excellent stability and controllability. And, of course, the beautiful ergonomics of the driver’s place, which allows long hours to spend behind the wheel.

Audi Drive Select on A4, depending on the selected mode, changes the resistance of electronically controlled shock absorbers, the efficiency of the steering electric power steering and the gear ratio of the steering drive. Algorithm for the operation of the power unit, the strategy of transfers in the automatic transmission, the speed of the rear optional active differential, reaction to the gas pedal, the angle of rotation of adaptive headlights and the algorithms for active cruise control and climate, also change. In addition, now it is possible to adjust the timeliness of the operation of the electrical pretense of the front seat belts.

The choice between the five Audi Drive Select (Efficency, Comfort, Auto, Dynamic and Individual) modes is either through the MMI menu or directly the Drive Select button on the central console

We have sales, as well as in Europe, have already started. Orders for updated A4 are accepted from December 1, and living cars will appear at the beginning of next year. The simplest version with a 120-horsepower 1.8 TFSI and a mechanical gearbox will cost 1,130,000 rubles (more expensive than its predecessor by 16,000 rubles), similar to a universal (Avant) more than a sedan by 70,000 rubles. Automatic transmission (variator of Multitronic) adds 70,000 rubles in a price. 170-horsepower gasoline version 1.8 TFSI starts from a mark of 1,280,000 rubles. It can already be available not only with front, but also with all -wheel drive, for which you need to pay 84,000 rubles.

The advanced MMI Navigation Plus multimedia system, as on A7, A6 and A5, provides access to the network. Not only do Google resources are used by the system itself to display realistic navigation maps, demonstrate photos of the places you need and weather, there is still an opportunity, connecting via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, to go to the Internet from peripheral devices. A slot for a car SIM card is hidden with a pair of slots for SD flashes under the lid on the front panel

A4 with a two-liter 211-horsepower engine begins with a mark of 1,470,000 rubles. The optional automatic transmission here is no longer variator, but a robotic more quick seven -speed S Tronic with two clutches. There will be only two diesel versions (you can only choose between the types of bodies and options). 2.0 TDI (143 hp) with a multitronic variator and front -wheel drive costs from 1,400,000 rubles. And the top 3.0 TDI (245 hp) with an automatic pre -sequential transmission of S Tronic and all -wheel drive starts from a mark of 1,950,000 rubles.

By the way, for almost the same money, you can take a 272-horsepower A4 gasoline all-wheel drive, which is equipped only with a seven-speed pre-sectic of S Tronic. So at A4 prices, it is quite comparable with the nearest rivals (Mercedes C-class from 1,370,000 rubles, BMW of the third series of the new generation will be available from the mark of 1,475,000 rubles (we are talking about the four-door 320d German assembly), Infiniti G from 1,595,000 000 000 rub., Lexus is from 1,370,000 rubles).

In the event of a deviation from the straight -line trajectory, the car retention system in the strip using an electric power will instruct the car on the true path. Electronics monitor the marking using a camera located under the windshield in the area of \u200b\u200bthe salon mirror. By the way, earlier automatic adjustment of the course was impossible due to the fact that the A4 was installed a hydraulic booster

Audi in the D-segment will still have a good jackpot, since in the list of engines, boxes and transmissions, combination of various capabilities and options, more than one to hell will break the leg. Here everything that the soul wishes. The database has six pillows, ESP and many other benefits. But it is morally necessary to be prepared for the fact that the options for Audi are traditionally not cheap. For example, the rear side pillows are available for 19,422 rubles. Bixenon light costs 58,110 rubles, and the turning lighting function 21 060. The rear parking sensors will cost 22,152 rubles. The assistant with the front sonars will already pull on 43 212, and the parking system with the camera and the ability to display the intended trajectory for 68,094 rubles, however, this option is available in the MMI Navigation Plus. For the system following the dead zones, they will ask 30,498 wooden. The Audi Active Lane Assist strip assistant costs 28,236. The usual cruise control is 14,976 rubles, active (automatically withstands the distance to the ahead of the vehicle and urgently stops the car) 71 448.

Keyless-Entry's non-clock access with a button launch plus 34,086 rubles, the Acoustic Bang & Olufsen system with a 10-channel amplifier, 14 speakers and a subwoofer of another 52,650 rubles. What else is needed to meet old age?

NEW
On December 12, the cost of an updated charged all-wheel drive 333-horsepower version of the Audi S4 was announced.

Audi S4 Limousine (sedan body) with an automatic seven -speed prenective transmission of S Tronic costs from 2,500,000 rubles (before the update the cost was 2,402,200 rubles).

Audi S4 Avant (Universal Body) with a similar transmission will cost at least 2,570,000 rubles (the prerestyled version cost 2,472,200 rubles).

Vitaly Kabyshev
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