In a sense, the Audi S4 Avant TDI is a car that is close to perfection. Has it all. It is a family car suitable for daily use, a light hybrid diesel with moderate consumption and, in addition, it has sports car features. And it is elegant and even discreet.
It’s also expensive and exclusive, although that makes it more attractive to some drivers. In any case, Audi continues to opt for diesel in some models in its range, such as the A4. Variety of technologies to reduce emissions. We understand that’s what it’s about.
On the other hand, it is true that the S4 Avant TDI is not just another car. It belongs to the S saga with a family format, a lineage of vehicles that has great acceptance among customers of the brand with the four rings.
We are talking about a medium-sized family car, with a practical 420-liter trunk and four comfortable places to travel. It is approved for five people, but two passengers will always travel more comfortably in the back. The central transmission tunnel is to blame as it reduces space. Let’s remember that it is an Audi with a quattro transmission.
This mildly hybridized diesel V6 is very well soundproofed and runs really smoothly. When cold and stopped you can hear the classic diesel sound, but it never bothers you. It is a 3.0 V6 TDI with 341 HP of power and a maximum torque of 700 Nm associated with a 48V circuit that, with a small 0.5 kWh battery and an electric alternator type motor, offers 11 HP and 60 Nm. Additional features.
We are talking, therefore, about a high-performance family car, but with the conditions to be able to display the DGT’s ECO environmental label on the windshield.
In our opinion, Audi’s use of this V6 diesel is a success. In this way, it ensures brilliant performance, with a spectacular thrust capacity from 1,750 revolutions, up to 4,000 revolutions. The result is a truly complete engine, spectacular, as we say, in its recovery capacity, far superior to any gasoline of similar power.
Likewise, we find the participation of the Tiptronic transmission, a conventional eight-speed torque converter type. It is very effective in any of the modes of use it offers, both 100% automatic and sequential use with the paddles on the steering wheel. In this last mode, the sequential mode, it is quite precise when it comes to up and down gears.
The S4 Avant TDI is a car born to travel on all types of roads. It is spacious and comfortable to accommodate four passengers and always shows an excellent balance between dynamic efficiency and comfort.
The response of the chassis, engine and transmission set always has a high sporty component, especially with the dynamic driving mode selected. With this configuration, perhaps more appropriate for experiencing sensations without the family on board, the suspension and steering are stiffened and the shift response is more forceful. The sound coming from the dual exhausts also changes.
In general, the S4 Avant TDI’s sports suspension feels quite stiff and prevents any type of body roll. But it allows you to travel with great comfort if we opt for the comfort mode of the Audi drive select system. With the efficiency and comfort driving modes everything happens more smoothly and we no longer hear the melody of the exhausts.
And consumption, especially on the highway and with efficiency mode, is another of the great arguments. Audi places it at 7.3 liters (WLTP combined). And it is not difficult to achieve if we drive calmly on fast roads.
With a quality, functional and certainly sober cabin, Audi includes the well-known Virtual Cockpit with 12.3-inch digital instrumentation. The Head-up Display is optional.
All functions of the infotainment system are controlled through a 10.1-inch touchscreen. Ease of use and clear menus make it easy to control. It includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay wirelessly, which is appreciated, and inductive smartphone charging located under the armrest.
The red leather upholstery of this unit is combined with the Alcantara fabric of the doors. Audi also includes elegant carbon fiber trim on the dashboard. Everything mentioned in this paragraph is optional. Therefore, the final price rises considerably. Now, quality, presence, features and exclusivity are more than guaranteed.
