2017 Audi A4 - Redline: Review
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- Опубліковано 29 тра 2016
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With such strong entries into what is arguably one of the most competitive automotive segments in world, Audi looks to up its game with a completely re-engineered A4 for 2017. Although it may not look completely new at a glance, closer inspection will reveal an all-new chassis, improved powertrain, and one of the most tech-laden cabins in the industry. Those of you in the market for an incredibly well rounded luxury sport sedan should put one at the top of your list. - Авто та транспорт
Yo, Sofyan's reactions when driving a car that he didn't assume would be so fast but ends up being so are the best. Dude cracks me up.
Watching this review makes me want to trade in my 07 A4 for the 2017, but being car payment free is awfully nice... Keep up the great videos!
This is a great review. Easily the best I have seen on the 2017 A4 so far! You have me wanting to go test drive one.
I test-drove an A4 Prestige model on this past Saturday, and was very impressed by the ride, the quiet, the comfort, the power, and the vehicle exterior and interior. This is a superb car! I look forward to getting mine.
I test drove the A4 yesterday and loved it. very comfortable ride with little road noise compared to my GLA45 AMG. went back to the dealer today and put and order in for the prestige model, added a carbon fiber wing and mirrors just to make it a bit cooler. I can't wait:)
Just bought this! Amazing car.
How has the reliability been?
Rehr GT just lease it. disclaimer they lease terrible
@@egvrebdvtrB iv owned my A4 since January 2017 and put 55,000 miles on. Never had a mechanical issues or breakdown. Overall I love car and would make the same purchase 100 times out of 100.
I've driven this car (Quattro, Premium Plus with technology and sport package) for about a year now. I had the Google Earth for about 3 months before it disappeared. I was bummed to see it go, but honestly I don't really ever think about it until I watch five year old reviews and I'm reminded I used to have it. The outside door levers felt a little weird at first, but I don't even notice them anymore. Likewise the shifter or where the park button is, or the steering feel. It might take a week or two to get used to, but you'll never think about it again until someone brings it up. (My wife drives an Infiniti, and her controls are slightly different, but not so wildly different you'd ever be mad switching back and forth.) The 19-speaker sound upgrade is great, but I mostly listen to podcasts, so it's probably wasted on me most of the time. The Virtual Cockpit is cool, but the vast majority of the time, I just leave it with the normal gauges, unless I'm driving in an area I don't know very well, which isn't very often. I bought a wireless Apple CarPlay adapter for less than $100, which fixed the need to have a wired connection, which is also a huge upgrade to the usability of the infotainment, in my opinion. I used the paddle shifters for a week or two, but now basically let the car do what it wants, with the occasional move to dynamic mode, if I feel like going fast. I'd guess that's 95% of drivers looking at this.
Focusing on the drivetrain, the power, the ride, the seats, the speed, the comfort... all the things that are going to matter after the first month, this is a really good car. I kind of wish I spent a little more to get the A5 Sportback, which I will probably look at next, but otherwise, I can't think of any reason to entertain the other German small luxury cars. The 3 series and the C-class just don't touch it. And the Japanese competitors might be less expensive to own, but they just aren't nearly as enjoyable to drive, and they just don't seem to have any soul. Which is fine, fi that's what you're into. Honestly, any time I have the car in for regular service and I drive a loaner (last one was a 2020 Q5, and the one before it was a newer A5) I am excited to get back into mine.
I’m looking at a 2018 a4 with around 50,000 miles have you had a lot of issues with the car?
@@eliasrodriguez8234 Not really. I did have to replace the hydraulic engine mounts but otherwise it's been solid. Be aware that like all German cars, even routine maintenance will be expensive compared to something like a Camry.
Great review!! Thanks
soul? modern Audi is the most soulless driving experience of have brand
@@WHERESSS I'd probably give that honor to Lexus. But cool. If you don't like Audis, you probably shouldn't buy one. Hope you like what you drive. Cheers.
I just bought this about 2 weeks ago cpo I had a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu before this and i can say it’s a great car brings many smiles to my face
Same. Just got mine and I had a 2012 VW Jetta. I’m loving my new ride!
24:46 he totally fully stopped at that stop sign :D
Lol I was just going to make the same comment!
He "DWO'd" that stop sign. But hey it's a Joisey thing!
Yea I seen em stop😂
That's what is for lol
Definitely the first worthwhile review I have seen on this new A4. Always excellent reviews!
I enjoy seeing your reviews man. Good honest car reviews with realistic viewpoints on buying or owning luxury cars. most sound like they're trying to sell you viagara with cars that will make them feel more adequate with themselves, not all car review channels do this, but yours sticks to the review and strays away from the car bro, driving with the boys, v8 only marketing crowd.
TLDR; You gave so much detailed information, and that's what I was looking for, thank you for your content man! keep it up, and take care :)
24:50 did he just run the stop sign? 😂
Lol he definitely stopped
Collin Wright Doesn't look like it
California roll
No that’s just a California stop 😂😂
Hard to believe it took until dam 2017 to get a USB from audi
My 2008 Audi had USB. Sofyan is referring to the fact that you no longer require a USB adaptor
it's because they have signed a contract or something like that with a tech company for 10 years and they could only use the proprietary dongles. Not 100% sure on that, but that is what I have heard.
Haha
My 2015 has USB
we are using USB-C (reversible) in 2020, Audi will install it in 2025
Does it run Crysis, though?
+1
yes, with over 200 hp
the screen has an nvidia card
how many data pipes though?
Linus
the door handles open the way your finger joints move when opening it. it's perfect.
It does feel weird
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I've watched lots of redline reviews video but never subs. But now I have. It's a well informative reviews.
the virtual cockpit and the MMI is way cooler than the dual screen layout you get in the q50 and the TLX
I like your analytical style and your very articulate which i like. I have watched a lot of people giving car reviews and you by far are one of the best. You keep the review interesting and you go over all of the little tid bits that i want to hear about with this car. I just liked and subscribed.
Totally agree with you on your opinions on the C300 and 328i engines, A4 is a class ahead with their new engine and dual-clutch setup.
8 years and finally a new generation from this. Time flies.
Another great review. Thanks for the wonderful review, you must love your job!
Great review! I can't wait for the 2017 Audi S4 review!
love your reviews. keep up the good work 😃
I like the conservative styling. I love the climate controlled rear seat...Audi offers a lot of value compared to MB and BMW.
& better quality for sure.
Dude,
You do the best reviews in the business by far. Edmunds would be lucky to have you. Keep doing what you're doing man👍🏼👍🏼
Yep, the he's so fluent in his review, not even stopping a bit to breathe lol
I checked out the mercedes c 300 and while the interior feels more luxurious and classy I found the instrument gauge cluster very dated and the ipad looks cheap.I found the a4 interior to be more modern and futuristic, especially at night it looks like a spaceship. Great review by the way
There is no iPad, and the instrument cluster does not look dated. Plus, if you are forking out for a luxury sedan you don't want it to look like a spaceship.
@@kav_x2562 Depends on taste but in case u havent heard of "futuristic luxury" that is what Audi goes for. Also MB instrument cluster is definitely dated lmao.
@@erwina4738 the instrument cluster on the older/cheaper mercedes models is a bit dated. However they are all being replaced by the new system in the coming years
Awesome review, my lease on my 2014 428i comes up this fall and this new A4 is on my short list. I like the detail in your reviews.
Great review, detailed yet simple!
I felt the A4 steering gave me a better feel than a Mercedes C300
Really? I drove the previous generation of A4 and I hated the steering. Maybe they improved it here? The current VW GTI has much better steering.
Alex Pascutiu B8/B8.5 steering is horrible, I’ve owned 2 (A4/Q5)and they had serious issues with developing a dead spots while trying to keep the car going straight so you end up skipping leg to right. The B9 gen has fixed that issue and is much improved! I’ll never get any previous gen just because of the steering alone.
Love your reviews. Keep it up!
That's one of my favourite car's,I think you had fun riding it around and looking at the interior design that's my favourite part of an Audi a4👍🚗
Thanks for this review. It did a lot to get me to look at this car, and eventually buy it.
getting my a4....owned an a4 and really loved my car. Very happy to be getting my a4 again...
Nice area this review was done. Love all the greenery! Anyway, I just now purchased a 2017 A4 Premium Plus and I’m in love. I’m only missing the ventilated seats. Drives beautifully. It’s 5yrs old and only 40k miles. I like your reviews man…keep ‘em coming.
How much did you pay for it?
I’m thinking of buying one with 25k miles also, going for 30k
I have the a4 and did a review on it recently. I like my a4 but can’t stand certain things. Great review as usual!
Great review! I was thinking of an S5 or even an SQ5 but can't stand they still have outdated technology feature. The A4 packs it all in and seems to be a solid performer so I won't miss the upcoming S4 or S5 (much).
Once again an outstanding review!!!
Killer value on the used market 3 years later, will be buying soon
How much
@@johncena6701 paid 18 grand for a premium plus love it got a warranty for sure drive it like I stole it
Awesome review, I prefer this format better than the short take on the civic coupe. Keep up the great work!
Another great review as always. Moving forward can we also get a few clips of the cabin & exterior during a night time drive? Especially when comparing the Xenon vs. LED.
BTW, your facial expression at 17:32 was like discovering chocolate covered candy for the first time…
finally the full high end experience in the A4 class. 360 view camera, front and back parking sensors, ventilated and heated seats ALSO IN THE BACK, manual shades in the back. the interior looks amazing. This will be a success. 3.0 TDI or TFSI would be a wonderful daily car.
Holy sheet yesss I've been waiting for this vid
Great review! One of my favorites! Love the new Audi-just have two gripes. I hate that the air vent goes across the entire passenger side-the old Malibu did the same thing. Also don't like that they switched the position of the shifter with the MMI controls.
Patiently waiting for a 2017 s3 review :)
Great Review Sofyan. I like this car a lot more than the previous one. I do like the C class interior a little better but this seems more sporty. Also, Audi seems to provide better and more standard features that the other two charge extra for.
Not really, this is considered a more high end spec for the a4, I believe this the premium plus spec if not that the prestige, the premium doesn’t have digital cock pit, diff sized mmi screen, diff speakers, better rims and wheel sizes. German engineering is German engineering, Audi does about the same thing as Mercedes and bmw.
Nice report on the car! This model is definitely on my list. Thanks!
Another excellent review. That iPad thingy should retract. Looking for the A5/S5 reviews 👍🏽great job
I tested this car and it's truly impressive. I was debating between the BMW X3 and this car and the A4 offers far more for same price point. BMW does not offer leather , upgraded lights for same price .
excellent review as always (y)
Awesome review. Keep up the good work.
“If you guys hit something while you’re driving , you’re a terrible driver.”😂
excellent review. Spot on. Extremely helpful. We just bought an A4 Premium plus today. I would have liked to have the Driver Assist features but they only offer on the Prestige which I think is a mistake. Those are features I would have paid up for.
German automobile design is very classy. It's like wearing a tailored suit.
I have this car for two days to test. I love it. It does everything well and interior functionality is great. Also, I really like the shifter as it makes everything faster and simpler, (after using for an afternoon). Car is quick too as 5.2 0-60 and 13.9 1/4 mile per car and driver.
Now it's just a matter of picking what color!
Wtc
Thank you! This is the first video I've seen that even talk about whether the center dash screen panel folds in or not (...it does NOT..). Very thorough.
Excellent review. Cheers from a Canadian fan.
***** You must be an American to post that reply. No offence to my American friends and neighbours.
that was the least sexy/aggressive intro I've ever seen lolls **drives Audi on the grass to techno music**
lol yeah i noticed he likes using techno music for the intros
Just bought one used love it
This audi is so nice specially in side so impressive...I like a lot i love tehnology
+Redline How about the sound of the Bang & Olufsen 3D? Is it great or just good?
Next generation should be introduced in 2023. It will age very good
Audi A7 review TDI QUATTRO soon??... Maybe?? Shoutout from Montreal, Canada your videos are great!!
7 years ago today, I buy a 17 Audi A4 sedan.
Whats the reliability like? Whats the most expensive problem you had?
My god, what a beauty
Great review!
Awesome review!!!!
is it just me or the previous Gen (2013 - 16)looks more aggressive and sporty?... and this looks more luxury
The A4 has always been handsome (if understated) in its design, and that definitely continues here I think. It's probably perfect for those who want German luxury but to fly a bit under the radar. I applaud Audi for the updates to the interior as well as the engine. That said, for me personally, those dual screens are WAY information overload, and I consider myself a Techy. I like this sort of thing, just not while I'm driving. I think the center screen could probably be eliminated, and just leave the console 12" screen (which is gorgeous)...especially with the head's up display, too. I'm also not a fan of the shifter, though that seems to be something you could get used to over time. For all-out performance, I'd probably still go with a 328i, myself.
Stellar work. Thanks.
i like how he rolls through the stop sign at 24:43
I actually like that the doors don't have leather, if you live in a rainy climate water will degrade the leather over time.
Really impressive car now vs past versions.
You make me feel like I'm driving as grandma even I drive stick shift all my life, lol.
How could we get the flat bottom steering wheel on the A4 ?
Also does the 6MT will be more fun ?
ordered mine lastnight I really love my A5 but I can't wait to try the new A4
TheHal2814 Do you pay cash for them?
Lord Trump I Lease through my job with Volkswagen comes out of my pay check twice a month
TheHal2814 Ok, thanks for responding.
How’s the reliability been?
I currently drive a 2003 1.8t Passat and I have to say I loooove how it drives and how the wheel feels, its a fun tu drive car. I am looking to get the Premium plus A4, because I felt in love with VW and Audi, but I am afraid the driving wont be as fun as my Passat..
Great Review!
Remember in the b5 when all the lcd screens went out in the dash? Just wait until this happens with the whole cluster lol.
cant wait for the a and s 7 with all all all this new updated audi tech
totally blew that stop sign at 24:55 LOL
Great review! Take care
Amazing review.
Holy this car is so big
Not a sports luxury sedan anymore
@Big Boss
The S4 is the sports luxury sedan.
+Big Boss he kept referring to it as one and I was thinking how is it any more a sport sedan than something like a nissan maxima...ppl shun nissan for calling the maxima a 4DSC
+dee k because it's not one It under powered and it's FWD
Yea, I kept thinking it was the previous gen A6. Seems like german cars nowadays are getting bigger with every new generation. The A3 now sits in the segment of the original B5 A4. Too bad its a haldex drivetrain instead of true quattro awd.
Great review! Does this car have self-park function (i.e. does it scan for parking spaces and let you know which one is the best, and all the drive has to do is hit the gas pedal/put the car in the correct gear)?
Great thanks for the review
You should do the 2017 Nissan Rogue&Armada for your next review!
can you do a video on the interior lighting for the A4?
nice review, thumb up! Sounds like @20:03 steering is the weak spot, how is that comparing to the previous model?
Best part is having Google Auto on that new instrument cluster + Waze, FTW!
For a Minute There before you swooped around i thought they had made a A4 with similar design language in the back like my Audi S7
Well done Sofyan :-)
I was wondering why the quality wasn't as clear and then I realize that this video came out like 30 minutes ago.
He’s buggin this looks wayyy better than the old A4. I pay attention to detail.
lol yea
Does the signal stalk on the 2019 A4 stay in position or does it go back to the middle? I noticed a lot of auto makers using this feature which is pretty annoying. The signal stalk should stay in position when in use and then go back to center after the turn is made.
Think it's time to upgrade my 2011 A3 to this bad boy.
i hope you review the new S3 when its out :D
Great review! Prefer the longer format - your channel provides the comprehensive take that others dont...
Saabkyle04......thank me later
+Why Is Water Wet he's boring
do a Mercedes c300 review. I only see the 400 on your channel
how many minor gripes do you have lol
+ihaspizza13 as long as my car has navigation power seat and climate control IDC about anything else.
+ihaspizza13 why lol it gives it a higher quality feel.
+ihaspizza13 reply
+Zidar25 haha
Umm, they are all relevant when the car costs $55k.
I see you like R&B music. Ride on bro