Audi S4 Avant

Get inside the cabin and you will be greeted by a very plush appeal. The first interesting thing you will notice is the three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel which is very easy to manage even in tricky traffic conditions. The seats are wrapped in fine Nappa leather upholstery that is done in three different colours and patterns.

The front seats are the S Sport type and have head restraints and massage feature. Even the lumbar support has a massage feature. Though the ambience colour inside the cabin is quite plush, the buyers can even opt for an extended colour lighting pack.

The infotainment system has a touch display on the dashboard while the Audi Virtual Cockpit continues to be a part. The 3D surround sound is sourced from Bang & Olufsen.

The Audi S4 Avant is pure bliss to look at. It is available in multiple colour options, including metallic finishes. There are three different alloy design options available, though the 19-inch size and 245/35 section are constant. The buyers can even choose between two LED headlight options that include standard low-consumption LEDs and LED Matrix.

The roof rails are anodised in aluminium, while the exterior mirrors are housed in aluminium design. There is a panoramic sunroof as well. The rear windows get tinted privacy glass, while the front gets acoustic ones. The design is very smooth with a long hood and the signature hexagonal grille up front. The sharp shoulder line stands out too.

The Audi S4 Avant is a monster when it comes to the performance. The massive power and torque propel the wagon to a speed of 100 kmph in under 4.9 seconds. Moreover, the all-wheel-drive enable extremely smooth ride quality. And needless to mention, the Tiptronic automatic gearbox is lag-free and manages the upshifts and downshifts well even in stop-go traffic.

However, even with the exceptional comfort in the cabin, the ride quality is one the stiff side. Blame it on the less compliant suspension or the sub-par noise insulation.

Up at its heart, the Audi S4 Avant has a very powerful TFSI engine with turbocharger. The 3.0-litre mill has V6 cylinder layout and thumps out a whopping 354 PS of power and 500 Nm of torque. The power and torque are very responsive and will give you the feel even with the slightest touch on the accelerator pedal.

The engine is mated to an 8-speed Tiptronic gearbox. Moreover, the mechanism also includes the Quattro all-wheel-drive mechanism.

Being powerful also means that the Audi S4 Avant has a lot of safety features on offer. To start with, there are disc brakes on all the wheels, including the addition of an anti-lock braking system. As for the driver’s assistance, the package includes, Audi side assist, pre-sense city, active lane assist, hold assist and adaptive cruise control.

The wagon car also has a 360-degree camera that has its visual routed to the head-up display inside the cabin. The presence of airbags all around offers a sense of safety and security too.

The Audi S4 Avant is best known for its sheer elegance on the design, the plush-ness of the cabin and the powerful engine. Hence, with all of the ingredients, it does stand out among the crowd to be one of the best luxury cars in the Australian market, albeit with a wagon body type.