Buyers can purchase the current A4 in sedan, convertible (called a Cabriolet) and wagon (Avant) configurations. Two trims are available: the 2.0T and the 3.2. Base 2.0Ts offer standard features like a power driver seat and dual-zone climate control. Step up to the 3.2 and the list grows to include features like heated leather seats and 17-inch wheels. Option packages are available that facilitate the addition of features like a navigation system and an upgraded sound system.
Under the hood, buyers may choose between a 200-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo-4 or a 255-horse 3.2-liter V6. All wagons are available only with Audi’s Quattro system; sedans and convertibles come with either Quattro or front-wheel drive. As far as transmissions go, options vary by body type and trim; the A4 may be had with a six-speed manual, a six-speed automatic or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
This generation of the Audi A4 has been available since 2006 and has long impressed us with its impeccable cabin design and materials, as well as its nimble handling. Its host of body configurations and optional, rough-weather-friendly all-wheel drive only add to its appeal. The A4′s only blemish concerns the fact that its engines come up a bit short in the area of low-end torque.
If you’re shopping for a used A4, keep in mind that relative to second-generation A4s, the current generation offers refreshed styling, a revised chassis and more powerful engines. The sedan and wagon got these upgrades in 2006 at the start of the generational cycle, but the Cabriolet wasn’t updated until the following year, in model year 2007. At that time, the Cabriolet was also endowed with a new acoustic soft top, which served to give it a quieter ride.
