"The Audi S4 combines brutal power with superb ride and handling."
High performance luxury sedans are still limited in our country. The German threesome produce an array of products for enthusiasts. On one side you have the BMW M3, Audi RS5 and the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, but these are more suited for track driving and their daily usability is rather limited. On the other hand the entry level sedans like the Audi A4, BMW 328i, Mercedes-Benz C-Class don’t have enough juice to satisfy those with an appetite for adrenaline. Well, Audi has something up its sleeve for just this type of crowd, the new Audi S4. Strikingly similar to the Audi A4, it has taken more than steroids to set the S4 apart for its sibling with the real deal lying under the hood of this sports machine. The S4 was first launched in 1991 and was a high performance version of the Audi 100 sedan. 1997 onwards the Audi S4 was based on the Audi A4 and has evolved together since then. We get behind the wheel of the Audi S4 and find out if it is really an enthusiast’s delight!
High performance luxury sedans are still limited in our country. The German threesome produce an array of products for enthusiasts. On one side you have the BMW M3, Audi RS5 and the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, but these are more suited for track driving and their daily usability is rather limited. On the other hand the entry level sedans like the Audi A4, BMW 328i, Mercedes-Benz C-Class don’t have enough juice to satisfy those with an appetite for adrenaline. Well, Audi has something up its sleeve for just this type of crowd, the new Audi S4. Strikingly similar to the Audi A4, it has taken more than steroids to set the S4 apart for its sibling with the real deal lying under the hood of this sports machine. The S4 was first launched in 1991 and was a high performance version of the Audi 100 sedan. 1997 onwards the Audi S4 was based on the Audi A4 and has evolved together since then. We get behind the wheel of the Audi S4 and find out if it is really an enthusiast’s delight!
Exteriors – Similar to other S models in the Audi line-up, the S4 features subtle exterior changes over the A4 sedan but the ardent eye is unlikely to confuse between the two. The front grille and the rear gets S4 signage with V6T boldly featured above both the front wheel arches. The external rear view mirrors get a classy aluminium finish and the S4 also gets a sportier alloy wheel design with meatier low profile tyres and bigger brakes. The most obvious difference is noticed from the rear profile with the quad exhaust pipes hinting that this vehicle loves to keep the engine on the boil.
Interiors – Step inside and the dimensions are in sync with the Audi A4 sedan. Whats different is the 3-spoke steering wheel which feels fantastic to hold and is a tad smaller too. The grey dials look classy and the aluminium inserts on the doors and dashboard set up the mood for a thrilling driving experience. The black seats have undergone a sporty transformation and are extremely comfortable.
The engine note ensures you take the S4 seriously with a 0 – 100 km/hr run coming in a mere 5.5 seconds. Top speed is limited to 250 km/hr. Audi Drive Select gives you various options such as efficiency, comfort, auto, individual and dynamic. For any reason, if your preferred choice is efficency, it’s best you stay away from this Audi, for one simple reason, this car is meant to be driven hard. Inspite of redline driving, we returned with an impressive fuel efficiency of 6.5 km/l.
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