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The competition for best sports sedan has long been a tug-of-war between BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Yet Audi has taken a runaway lead in what has become a three-way race.
At first glance, the new A4 looks remarkably like the old model. But don’t be fooled by the cover; the new sedan makes greater use of weight-saving aluminum and features a reworked powertrain and suspension.
Updates to the familiar 2.0-liter, four-cylinder turbo engine have resulted in a gain of 32 hp. That engine is smoother than most competitors’ small turbo engines. In fact, the new dual-clutch transmission works so well that most drivers will assume it’s a traditional automatic. The combination results in a quick and eager AWD car that also returns a commendable 27 mpg overall.
This redesign has resulted in a car that is satisfying to drive, with sporty handling and good steering feedback. Even more impressive is how the A4 soaks up pavement imperfections with a comfortable ride not seen in past Audis.
Slide into the cabin and you’re greeted by a high-quality interior, with controls that respond with a satisfying click and a clean, modern look. Adding the Technology package brings a digital wonderland, from a touchpad to a high-resolution gauge display. The variety of menus and ways to input commands is overwhelming at first, but over time the tech becomes intuitive.
Read the complete Audi A4 road test.
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Editor's Note: This article also appeared in the November 2016 issue of Consumer Reports magazine.
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