Review: 2010 Audi A4 2.0 MT6

For many years, I wondered why people made such a bid deal over the Audi A4. Everywhere I turned, I would see an A4. Granted, an A4 is on the low end in terms of pricing, so it would fit into the budget of those who want luxury but don't want to spend $60K+ for a car. However, I still didn't realize what all the hype was about.

Well, now I know.

The A4's of yesteryear have been small and compact, but these past couple years Audi stepped it up a notch and built a car worthy of being called a sedan.

Interior

Function and comfort were definitely top of mind when Audi designed this car. The interior of the 2010 A4 provides an aesthetic that defines what you would call "subtle luxury". The car I tested featured black leather with aluminum trim. The aluminum gave the interior a more refined, elegant look, although the beige interior with wood paneling looks good as well.









The A4 I tested came with the premium plus package that includes interior features such as bluetooth phone interface, three zone climate control, heated front seats, and Homelink universal garage door opener.

One of my favorite features that is standard in all Audi vehicles is that you can navigate through radio stations and adjust the volume from the steering wheel so you don't have to take your eyes off the road.

Here is short clip featuring the interior of the 2010 A4...





As always, Audi's MMI (Multi-Media Interface) system is always a welcome pleasure. Everything from the navigation system to the entertainment system is controlled by one knob in the center of the dashboard. It takes some getting used to, but after a little while you'll be able to figure everything out.





Of course, we can't forget the sunroof, which is standard in all A4's and a must-have in a warm weather city like San Diego. The cruise control also makes those long drives that much more comfortable.

Exterior

The stylish and sporty exterior of the A4 is a far cry from its predecessors. You know how rappers take pride in their diamond encrusted jewelry? That's how I feel about the headlights on this Audi. I will never get tired of looking at the Xenon headlights and the running LED daytime lamps. The back tail lights even look stylish. Plus, with the premium plus package you get the exterior chrome window trim. I never thought I'd use "sexy" and "bling" to describe a car, but I will this time. On top of that, I have never been attracted to red cars, but this one I could certainly live with.





The Drive





I took the car up to the mountains near Julian, California just to see how the car would handle the windy roads. It actually did pretty good with its all wheel drive system. The gears in the 6-speed manual transmission were so smooth and buttery.

The 211 horsepower and a 4-cylinder engine may not seem like alot, but it's enough for your average everyday commuter. Besides, it offers up decent gas mileage - ~22 city mpg and ~30 highway mpg.

For $38,255 ($32,350 base) which includes the premium package, the sport package, and exhaust tips, this A4 is worth it and then some. But then, we are a little biased :)


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