2017 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0T: Test Drive

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  • Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
  • We take the all-new 2017 Audi A4 Quattro up to our favorite windy mountain road to see how well it handles and performs in its element. Full drive test review with real world mpg.
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  • @ismailunia5448
    @ismailunia5448 5 років тому +37

    Something he didnt mention is, how good it is in winter conditions. This is probably the best sedan for driving in the winter.

  • @DriveVersity
    @DriveVersity 7 років тому +79

    Doesn't scream for attention and still sporty out on the road with exceptional daily driving. Love it :)

    • @b286guy
      @b286guy 7 років тому +5

      Nav's Showroom So true. I test drove one yesterday and was impressed, to say the least. It's quiet and solid as can be, and then it feels like a race car in the corners with that brilliant chassis and Quattro system. Plus the various buttons and switchgear put other cars to shame. I could go on and on, but it was one of the best test drives I've ever had.

  • @benhaze1010
    @benhaze1010 7 років тому +54

    This is the best (complete) Audi A4 review I have seen since the 2017 model has been available.

  • @axx27
    @axx27 5 років тому +39

    Interiors of Audi are one of the best in business, same as Honda, Acura... What?

    • @SoLA489
      @SoLA489 4 роки тому +8

      Lmao... right?!

  • @huliohavana9649
    @huliohavana9649 6 років тому +11

    Just bought this car... LOVE IT!! Stereo There is no low end in the one I have however that is an easy fix... Smooth, Quiet, Attractive, Powerful yet great on gas.

  • @youngscooter6290
    @youngscooter6290 7 років тому +11

    Love this car! The quality of Audi seems to be going up and up over the years.

  • @davidwolf226
    @davidwolf226 7 років тому +2

    Even though you posted this review 6 months ago, I really think the 2017/2018 Audi A4 is an excellent car. Great review, Sam. Thanks.

  • @itzed
    @itzed 7 років тому +8

    That warm tan leather arm rest does not go with the cold aluminum on the doors.

  • @SquashPile
    @SquashPile 6 років тому +17

    Bought a 17 Prem plus Quattro three days ago. Loving it so far.

  • @blueman18423
    @blueman18423 4 роки тому +3

    Just purchased the Audi A4. Excited to get accustomed to it 😁

  • @93455Driver
    @93455Driver 7 років тому +7

    Lots of positive reviews for the new A4

  • @architecturehappy
    @architecturehappy 3 роки тому +2

    One of the best A4 reviews I’ve seen!

  • @xray111xxx
    @xray111xxx 7 років тому +20

    I love Audi. They are so well balanced cars. I would recommend one to a friend even thinking about a BMW or Mercedes. I just really like what Audi brings to the road. Great review Sam.

    • @gmail1343
      @gmail1343 7 років тому +1

      Engine placing is in front/before the front axle. That is not balance. Lots of understeer

    • @xray111xxx
      @xray111xxx 7 років тому

      Actually I am speaking of content and quality. Not necessarily handling per se.

    • @herrdoktorknowitall
      @herrdoktorknowitall 7 років тому

      had you actually driven one you know that Audi has done a great job of balancing the car. There is very little understeer on the Quattro version of the B9.

  • @cybersedan
    @cybersedan 7 років тому +5

    Fantastic job on the review, probably the best review of this car I've seen. I was a little concerned about the interior rattle in your comments, but it's probably not that bad since your overall chassis rating was still 5 stars.
    Can't wait to see your review of the A5 Sportback when that becomes available, that's at the top of my short list for next car.

  • @jamesh7571
    @jamesh7571 7 років тому +2

    Great job on the Audi dude, I've always thought there kinda like a luxury subaru,both sweet rides but I'll take the Audi everytime,gonna look for the challenger vlog, your you tube is great man!

  • @JMotorCity
    @JMotorCity 7 років тому +11

    Looks amazing. The buttons between the user interface and cup holders seems like a bad idea to be right there where you place your drinks. But if that is the worst, big deal. I love the clean exterior lines.

  • @arnoldkibe3318
    @arnoldkibe3318 7 років тому

    Best Audi A4 Review I have seen so far. Good Job.

  • @blueman18423
    @blueman18423 4 роки тому

    The scenery was incredible. What a great place to test it out.

  • @SPTN58
    @SPTN58 7 років тому

    I'm almost agreeing with Ben Haze below. This is my 2nd favorite complete A4 review for the 2017 model. Well done.

  • @cameraz99
    @cameraz99 7 років тому +21

    The 2017 A4 is the best compact luxury sports sedan on the road. Anybody who says the MB 300 series or BMW 3 series is better needs to do some research. Excellent review, by the way.

    • @adrianp.3182
      @adrianp.3182 7 років тому +2

      True , it comes second best to the 3 series.

    • @cameraz99
      @cameraz99 7 років тому +5

      Read it and weep, fanboy. Out of 9 luxury sports sedans tested, the BMW 330i came out in seventh place!
      www.motortrend.com/cars/alfa-romeo/giulia/2017/alfa-romeo-giulia-bmw-330i-audi-a4-mercedes-benz-c300-cadillac-ats-jaguar-xe-lexus-is-200t-infiniti-q50-volvo-s60-comparison/

    • @adrianp.3182
      @adrianp.3182 7 років тому

      cameraz99 The only channel that is biased against BMW in every conparison so it must be true.... lmao and VW are know to bribe for emission test,good.reviews etc so don't believe the bs they say

    • @darvillebo
      @darvillebo 7 років тому

      best compact luxury sedan? possibly. most fun to drive? it doesn't seem to even be in the same conversation with the others. is likely why the A4 has yet to be featured in any of the hundreds of MT head 2 head or Ignition videos, or driven around a track by Randy Pobst

    • @cameraz99
      @cameraz99 7 років тому

      MT? You mean Motor Trend? That is the worst automotive publication out there. Why do you think they call it MT?

  • @chuckgviolin3538
    @chuckgviolin3538 2 роки тому

    Great review. I'm looking at a 2016/17 A4 right now and this has helped a bunch!

  • @paulwilson4685
    @paulwilson4685 7 років тому +2

    I just can,t get over the fact that the Audi A4 I got rid of 4 years ago was at the garage 11 times in 14 months. I will NEVER have faith in this company again. Switched to a GMC Terrain and have had absolutely no problems.

  • @socratesplaygames5222
    @socratesplaygames5222 6 років тому +4

    The best review in my opinion

  • @jiminkrott1569
    @jiminkrott1569 6 років тому +5

    You seemed to like this much more than the similarly priced S3. interested in a review of the 6 speed manual.

  • @pictures4urears
    @pictures4urears 7 років тому +4

    Great review man! Thank you.

  • @VMATT500C
    @VMATT500C 7 років тому +13

    Excellent test. Cool car.

  • @stevenneufeld3791
    @stevenneufeld3791 6 років тому +1

    GREAT REVIEW!+ loved it. thanks for posting it! :)

  • @architecturehappy
    @architecturehappy 4 роки тому +4

    Great review, I’m honestly considering a well-equipped 2017 A4 over an S4, don’t think I can justify the price difference when the A4 is so good!

    • @Reed411
      @Reed411 Рік тому +1

      The A4 is a cheeper more reliable option that is more suited to the everyday man. Cost of repairs are far cheeper than the S4 and the A4 scores a more reliable rating. Is the S4 faster? Yes, but it's a performance/sports car so, you know. But that doesn't mean A4 can't go fast. Stock it's a fast car clocking a 5.4 0-60. Besides, you can tune the absolute shit out of it with a 4.4 0-60 off the stage 1. So the engine is practically begging to be modified.
      Bottom line, the A4 if you are looking for a daily driver and long term reliability. S4 if you are all about that juice and are willing to pay for it. Personally, I went with the A4 for the mods.

  • @BlazemyHaze22
    @BlazemyHaze22 6 років тому +39

    Did you just compare the Audi’s interior with Honda, Acura, and Lexus? Are you crazy?

    • @eliefakhoury8188
      @eliefakhoury8188 4 роки тому +4

      as soon as he said that i ran to these comments just to see if anyone else noticed that smh he did not just do that lolz

    • @jamesonfrancis2727
      @jamesonfrancis2727 3 роки тому

      I think it was more of a comparison of the usability not exactly the quality

  • @bosse641
    @bosse641 7 років тому +2

    Stunning looks.

  • @StormAutoAdventures
    @StormAutoAdventures 2 роки тому

    I love your videos! You're so professional and knowledgeable... The way it should be! I've been watching your videos for years, and I know I was subscribed to you, but it's saying I'm not... Maybe youtube unsubbed me? I've heard of that happening, and that's not cool if that's what it obviously is, because I didn't do it. Anyway, I'll subscribe again after this comment. Thanks for making all these great videos! Keep up the good work!!
    -Chris

  • @Talal883
    @Talal883 7 років тому

    perfect 👌. perfect review as always Sam. I really would like to see you do a review on Infiniti Q50.

  • @gavinv3678
    @gavinv3678 7 років тому

    Love your reviews mate ! Fantastic !

  • @hascodelavega3098
    @hascodelavega3098 7 років тому +1

    Excellent review !!

  • @MrHav1k
    @MrHav1k 7 років тому +31

    I love how Mazda basically stole this interior haha.

    • @BuhnanaFone
      @BuhnanaFone 7 років тому

      no they didnt...

    • @omgitsme435
      @omgitsme435 7 років тому +2

      What? Where do you see it.. That's like saying the Mazda interior has buttons and vents

    • @ss48g
      @ss48g 6 років тому +8

      W-_-T the Mazda 6 clearly took inspiration

    • @eliefakhoury8188
      @eliefakhoury8188 4 роки тому

      @@ss48g they did i noticed the same thing when i test drove one they just feel cheaper than audi ofc

  • @carfanfan
    @carfanfan 7 років тому +2

    Thanks Sam. Love your reviews. Nice car too. Pity about inferior interior plastics ;-) But still it cuts a handsome profile.

  • @stevewise1656
    @stevewise1656 7 років тому

    Very solid review! I appreciate how you pointed out it's got room to improve. For instance, I'm always driving with a large bottle of water and it would not fit in this car.

    • @ss48g
      @ss48g 6 років тому

      Steve Wise Then buy a pickup

  • @hascodelavega3098
    @hascodelavega3098 7 років тому

    when I am putting the foot on the throttle, I don't hear that nice engine sound. Is there any specific settings to enable that sound ? I have the S Line package, and I was on dynamic mode

  • @aldoczavala8540
    @aldoczavala8540 7 років тому

    Great review! Have you reviewed the new q5?

  • @xTouragx
    @xTouragx 7 років тому +2

    Nice review sir...would have been nice to see the manual tested as well...I would imagine the fun factor would have been upped even more.

    • @herrdoktorknowitall
      @herrdoktorknowitall 7 років тому

      correct me if I'm wrong but from what I've read the manual gets the cheaper electronic version of the Quattro from the A3/VW's not the classic mechanical diff version. That means you basically have a FWD car until the wheels start to lose grip and the AWD kicks in. So on the one hand you get more fun and engagement on the other hand you give up a more balanced RWD-biased (60-40%) drive.

  • @matthewvaladez8209
    @matthewvaladez8209 4 роки тому +1

    So which A4 models don’t have the 12 inch screen an have regular needles for speedometers?

  • @HS99876
    @HS99876 4 роки тому

    Very good review,

  • @thoz
    @thoz 6 років тому +7

    An interior up their with Honda? Good god, man. Miles ahead of Honda!

  • @Ahmed-tf7sv
    @Ahmed-tf7sv 7 років тому

    I am comparing between infinite Q50s & Audi A4. What do you recommend? Please keep in mind that Q50s is cheaper than Audi 5K.

  • @Adolf-w2i
    @Adolf-w2i Рік тому

    Love my Audi A4 40 Tfsi 2023.

  • @kacatley9258
    @kacatley9258 4 роки тому +23

    Who’s contemplating a 17’ here in ‘19?

    • @derekmartinez844
      @derekmartinez844 4 роки тому +1

      This guy!

    • @keithhicks1912
      @keithhicks1912 3 роки тому +3

      I am but its now 2021! Lol 😆

    • @MattyBudzzz
      @MattyBudzzz 3 роки тому +2

      Finalizing a purchase on Wednesday for a 17 A4 progressive, doesn't have the virtual cockpit but has a smaller screen inside the two dials. Moonlight blue, dark brown leather interior with oak wood trim. 25k miles for 27,990 canadian. Fucking hyped to have it brought to my province.

    • @Chickenn839
      @Chickenn839 Рік тому

      2022 lol

    • @samjam6989
      @samjam6989 Рік тому

      I got the 2017 now

  • @dry509
    @dry509 7 років тому

    Hello. I live in Houston...no twisties and straight roads. I am retired and want a fun car to drive around in. What car or truck would you get?

  • @BryanChance
    @BryanChance 6 років тому +6

    Outch.. $53k But it sure is a nice car.

  • @mountainhobo
    @mountainhobo 7 років тому +1

    Very nice looks, and it seems the ride is nice judging from your smiles. The interior though seems to have taken the wrong turn for the price of this car.

  • @russelharley4607
    @russelharley4607 7 років тому

    Hey sam could u review the honda civic hatchback or sedan?

  • @grin64
    @grin64 7 років тому +1

    amazing what the 2.0l are putting out nowadays.back in the late 70s they made 70 to 80 hp. lol

  • @amerikanpoliskamerasvideol6170
    @amerikanpoliskamerasvideol6170 5 років тому +2

    why anybody cannot include the f night lighiting ?

  • @mueezrao5257
    @mueezrao5257 6 років тому

    Is it prestige

  • @Moisi547
    @Moisi547 7 років тому +1

    Im pretty sure the conservative design is a vw thing!

  • @justrandomthings319
    @justrandomthings319 7 років тому

    You said the user interface could use some work and you rated "controls "3 out of 5" yet you gave the infotainment 5 out of 5.
    Makes no sense.

  • @eqruhkhze
    @eqruhkhze 4 роки тому

    Sunroof or moonroof, both?

  • @curseknight5
    @curseknight5 7 років тому +2

    Im confused why the steering wheel isnt S-line but in the exterior shots, there were S-line badging...

    • @REPHLEX94
      @REPHLEX94 7 років тому

      curseknight5 because there is a S-line pack for the exteriour and one for the interiour

    • @curseknight5
      @curseknight5 7 років тому +1

      Oh I see... In Canada its only 1 option for everything

  • @cicada3312
    @cicada3312 4 роки тому

    I need fwd premiums 17 A4

  • @Daggermouth8k
    @Daggermouth8k 7 років тому +1

    is this Jason Kidd

  • @allensaunders449
    @allensaunders449 7 років тому

    maybe base model was wrong choice of words but this doesn't have the performance that makes this car at best this is one of the world's best small sports sedans i get it you can only review what they guve you

    • @herrdoktorknowitall
      @herrdoktorknowitall 7 років тому

      the only version of this car that would be more powerful is the S4 when it gets released. This has the most powerful engine that Audi offers in this car in the world (252 HP). The other version offered in the US is the Ultra version that is down to 180hp

  • @travisl1759
    @travisl1759 6 років тому +1

    52k!?!?!

  • @ArjunSingh-hg6bv
    @ArjunSingh-hg6bv 6 років тому +1

    This guy sounds like Sandman channel from UA-cam

  • @ScutuRC
    @ScutuRC 4 роки тому +1

    Sir, could you please define "pretty good" in cubic feet for the trunk size? Thanks for the review!

    • @TestDrivenTV
      @TestDrivenTV  4 роки тому

      A notch better than "good". If you need numbers, consult the manufacturer's website.

    • @ScutuRC
      @ScutuRC 4 роки тому

      Oh, this is not a complete review! Thanks... I'll look elsewhere in the future!...

    • @TestDrivenTV
      @TestDrivenTV  4 роки тому

      Yes, if you are looking for someone to read the brochure to you.....you're on the wrong channel. We do opinions and impressions here. We leave the mundane data to Consumer Reports thank you.

    • @ScutuRC
      @ScutuRC 4 роки тому

      Is not about reading the brochure, but providing a complete review including the numbers so users won't need to spend extra time looking for them. That way users will come to you because you'll offer everything they need to know about a vehicle. So you'll get more reviews and shares! Next time talk only about the color of a car and nothing else and see what's happening!

    • @TestDrivenTV
      @TestDrivenTV  4 роки тому +3

      Again, sounds to us like you should be watching another channel. We aren't courtesy clerks for the manufacturer's data.

  • @charlieshe810615
    @charlieshe810615 6 років тому +5

    who is Jason Kidd??

  • @Domepeezy
    @Domepeezy 6 років тому

    I like this car but it’s small I’m 6ft and all my friends 6 ft and over

  • @steviebster1
    @steviebster1 Рік тому

    Rear seats fold down 40/20/40, not 60/40

  • @beefbottom
    @beefbottom 7 років тому

    The exterior styling specifically the front could have been more vorsprung imo. The single frame grill needs a new shot of life. The C class looks more special.

    • @herrdoktorknowitall
      @herrdoktorknowitall 7 років тому +2

      different strokes for different folks. personally I dislike the present c-class and much prefer the Audi

    • @Systolic120mmHg
      @Systolic120mmHg 7 років тому +2

      C-Class is nice but its a curvy design. I really like the sharp lines on the A4.

  • @ZCT808
    @ZCT808 7 років тому

    I have one of these as a rental this week, 2017 A4 Quattro, base model. I was truly shocked at how much fun it it. I've test driven Audi a few times before, and unfortunately the dealer near my home is not near enough to my home, and is entirely staffed by fucking idiots who apparently don't understand the concept of selling cars. When I took a test drive a couple of years or so back I found that the A4 was sluggish and boring. The S4 was a blast, but then it should be for the $50K or so they wanted for it.
    Fast forward to this week and I drove this out of the airport and merged onto the freeway, if I had not have been paying very close attention it could have hit 90 in moments. It really does feel almost as quick as the BMW 335, which for a base model is amazing. And that famous Quattro system glues this car to the road so very nicely.
    I'm not currently in the market for a sedan because of family needs. But in snow belt this car would be quite awesome. I just wonder if it could be reasonably configured without the price point getting too silly. The one I have this week is knocking on the door of $40K and I still feel like they have withheld a bunch of options to punish me for not buying the upgrade packages. Knowing how German cars could be I'd be curious as to how silly the price could be to have some of the nice toys.
    Finally, although my base model doesn't have this, the LED display binnacle is a wonderful idea. It's time we retired off the stupid mechanical gauges. Now that we have high definition displays, there is no longer a need for ugly old dials.

    • @omgitsme435
      @omgitsme435 7 років тому +1

      That's if the electronic system doesn't glitch out or have display issues. Phones crash/lag all the time and they are way more refined than this software.

    • @ZCT808
      @ZCT808 7 років тому

      Honestly, that's such an old fashioned way of thinking. I remember my father complaining about electric windows in a car, because there's 'more to go wrong.' Modern gauges are completely electronic these days, it's not like there is a mechanical link to the engine.
      I'd also say there's a false comparison with a phone, because a phone also has a touch screen, so any glitches or issues may relate to user input. Whereas an electronic display on a car is basically a modern TV screen.
      I don't know about you but my iPhone doesn't glitch out, and my TV doesn't suddenly mess up. A simple LED color screen is not exactly bleeding edge technology; it's been around and is tried and tested. I've driven several vehicles with electronic displays and they are far more versatile that old school gauges and needles.

  • @presleyornelas3825
    @presleyornelas3825 4 роки тому +1

    its like 20k now

    • @stephengraziano1872
      @stephengraziano1872 3 роки тому

      Don’t know where u live but in Pennsylvania and New Jersey they are still 30 grand with anything under 50k Miles

    • @presleyornelas3825
      @presleyornelas3825 3 роки тому

      @@stephengraziano1872 i live in pennsylvania and the ones with 70k ran from 18k-23k

  • @al2123950
    @al2123950 7 років тому

    Very curious to see how it compares to the competition. Mercedes has always been about comfort and luxury, BMW has always been about the driving experience, and the Audi has been a mix of the both. Without being in any of them I am leaning more towards the Mercedes but not a bog standard one, leaning more towards the C63 because I like the luxury and comfort that you get from the car and it's the only one that offers a v8 when compared to the competition.

  • @allensaunders449
    @allensaunders449 7 років тому

    why review the base model i think most buy this for a bit of performance

    • @TestDrivenTV
      @TestDrivenTV  7 років тому +7

      This is hardly a base model. But none the less we review what they give us.

    • @herrdoktorknowitall
      @herrdoktorknowitall 7 років тому

      this is not a base engine. right now they offer two engines a 180hp 'ultra' version and this the 252 hp version. eventually they will offer an S4 which will be 330ishhp. The S4 competes with BMW 340i. but this is not a base model by any means.

    • @TestDrivenTV
      @TestDrivenTV  7 років тому

      Actually it IS the base engine in the A4 Quattro which was tested. The Ultra is only available as FWD.

    • @herrdoktorknowitall
      @herrdoktorknowitall 7 років тому

      well technically yes. but to call it the "base" model is disingenuous because it implies there is some other model. There is not, at least not in the US market. There are two engine options the Ultra 180hp only available in FWD and the 252hp version available in FWD and AWD. I wouldn't call the later a "base" model. Besides you are reviewing the very top trim level. So you were reviewing the very top A4 with the most powerful engine one can get in the US. What else would this poster have you review in it's place?

  • @javiermiranda1308
    @javiermiranda1308 5 років тому +1

    So, after basketball...You review cars know????.

  • @JGF357
    @JGF357 7 років тому +1

    I don't like the rims for this car.

    • @ss48g
      @ss48g 6 років тому +1

      JGF357 why, because they match well?

  • @bilalahmed2123
    @bilalahmed2123 7 років тому +2

    It's. Beautiful car but I would rather have a black interior and different rims. Not liking the rims !

  • @Septembersveryown10
    @Septembersveryown10 6 років тому

    wooooo haha!! lol

  • @virenvs905
    @virenvs905 7 років тому +2

    great car. the only problem I have is that it still looks like a 10 year old car

    • @mfmf100
      @mfmf100 7 років тому +2

      Viren S audis have had somewhat similar, very brand identifiable styling since the aero Audi 100/5000 from '86. I like the evolutionary approach, though it can be tough to tell one generation from another.

    • @MrHav1k
      @MrHav1k 7 років тому +12

      When that 10 year old car still looks incredible, I'll give them a pass.

    • @virenvs905
      @virenvs905 7 років тому +2

      *****
      I feel the same way about my landcruiser. People say it looks like the older version. But then again I'm already a fan. Attracting new owners is another story

  • @jacobreed47
    @jacobreed47 7 років тому +1

    Is this basically like an expensive VW Jetta GLI?

    • @herrdoktorknowitall
      @herrdoktorknowitall 7 років тому +5

      no. it's based on a completely different chassis architecture.

    • @BlazemyHaze22
      @BlazemyHaze22 6 років тому

      Not at all...do some research

  • @1bluechappy
    @1bluechappy 7 років тому

    Kinda looks like a 2011 accord

  • @farisxdd
    @farisxdd 7 років тому +4

    i think the exterior design is very boring

  • @carlosascencio9560
    @carlosascencio9560 7 років тому +2

    Sadly Audi=lack of reliability.

    • @mountainhobo
      @mountainhobo 7 років тому +9

      For the last year Consumer Reports scored it as the most improved brand. Overall they placed under Toyota and Lexus for the third spot.

    • @carlosascencio9560
      @carlosascencio9560 7 років тому +4

      mountainhobo That's great because audi cars are beautiful. I would like to believe that improvement means no more expensive repairs and no more quite regular visits to the dealer.

    • @Robertking1996
      @Robertking1996 7 років тому +1

      lease do not buy