Audi S4 Sedan

The S4 has the height-adjustable driver and passenger seats with electric lumbar and memory settings, adjustable headrests and split-fold rear seats. The interiors are furnished with Alcantara fabric (partially) including leather-covered steering. Other features comprise of heat-insulated side windows and windscreen, cooled glovebox, drink holders, front storage, armrests and sufficient cargo space. The tech attributes include climate control, voice recognition, adequate illumination, keyless Start, wireless hotspot, card reader, aux input (MP3, USB, CD or Cassette), Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality, 10 speaker stereo (with subwoofer), digital radio receiver (DAB), amplifier and a coloured display screen at the front.

The exterior of the S4 Sedan comprises of 19-inch alloy wheels, light-sensitive high beam auto dipping LED headlights, bumpers and door handles of the same shade as the body, chrome finish grille and exhaust tip, anti glare and auto dipping electric mirrors, embossed scuff plates, rear spoilers, rain-sensing wipers, daytime running lights and LED taillights.

The S4’s all-wheel quattro drive provides reliable control over traction and high-speed cornering which ultimately results in comfortable handling of the vehicle. The quattro drive ensures added composure on roads that offer very less friction like wet patches or surfaces of land. The Audi is equipped with a centre differential having self-locking technology that distributes torque in a ratio of 40 percent to the front to 60 percent for the rear axle under standard driving settings. It can also direct 0.85 fractions of the torque to the rear if the situation requires it. Other than that the car also comes with an option for sport differential. Hence we can conclude that the S4 has considerable handling skills. The transmission is further crafted with a Dynamic Shift Program (DSP) which guarantees quicker altering of gears without any loss in power.

The Audi S4 Sedan runs on a TFSI (Turbo fuel stratified injection) heart that incorporates 6 cylinders with turbo-charging technology along with Audi’s valvelift and direct fuel injection capability. The TFSI engine with a displacement of 2,995 cc produces a maximum power of about 354 hp at 5,400 to 6,400 rpm and a maximum torque of 500 Nm at 1,370 to 4,500 rpm while offering a top speed around 250 kph and accelerating to 100 kph from rest in 4.7 seconds. The engine is wedded to an 8-speed Tiptronic gearbox and can hold fuel of Unleaded 95 Octane till about 58 litres. The fuel consumption metrics, in accordance with ADR 81/02 lab tests, for urban, extra-urban and combined categories are 9.9 kmpl, 15.8 kmpl and 13 kmpl respectively. With a CO2 emission value of 175 g per km the engine earns an Emission class of EU6.

The S4 Sedan is stuffed with an array of safety features including head protection airbags for both the front (driver + passenger) and rear seats, side airbags for both front and rear occupants, seatbelts for all five seats, active safety bonnet, a first aid kit, rear cross-traffic alert (during reversing of vehicle), blind spot sensor, electronic stability system, ABS (Anti Lock Braking System), lane-keeping assist, forward collision alert, EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution), side door exit warning, front, rear and side cameras. In fields of braking the vehicle has an active brake assist, pedestrian avoidance with braking system, crash avoidance with braking system (for both low and high speeds) and an emergency display for braking of the vehicle at stoplights or during probable impacts.

The S4 scores good points on grounds of impressive acceleration, torque values and its distribution alongside a comfortable and refined drive, fuel economy and attractive interiors. But the car disappoints in terms of performance and an uncomfortable artificial steering vibe. Overall, the sedan achieves a 4 out of 5 grade in most car ratings of 2019.