Tuesday, February 8, 2011
2010 Audi A4 Overview
The 2010 Audi A4 lineup gains a refreshed high-performance S4 sedan. Audi's top-selling car line features 4-door sedans and Avant wagons. The Cabriolet convertible is redesigned and is sold as part of Audi's A5 lineup. Both the sedan and wagon continue to offer Audi's quattro all-wheel drive, and the sedan is also available with front-wheel drive. Sedans and Avants come as the 2.0T and feature a turbocharged 211-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. The V6-powered 3.2 quattro has been discontinued. Front-drive 2.0T models have a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that behaves much like an automatic. 2.0T quattro models are available with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. S4 comes only with all-wheel drive and is powered by a supercharged 333-horsepower 3.0-liter V6. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual that behaves much like an automatic. S4 has 18-inch wheels and unique exterior and interior trim. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front-side airbags, rear-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. Other available features include a navigation system; Audi Drive Select, which allows the driver to customize steering and suspension settings; blind-spot alert; keyless access/engine start; a wireless cell-phone link; and a rearview camera.