2007 Audi A4: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Audi's top-selling car line features sedans, Avant wagons, and Cabriolet convertibles. All come in A4 and high-performance S4 trim. There's also a super-performance RS 4 sedan. A4 2.0T models have a 200-hp turbo 4-cyl engine, A4 3.2 versions a 255-hp V6. S4s and RS 4 have V8s with 340 and 420 hp, respectively. Audi's quattro all-wheel drive is standard on wagons, 3.2 Cabrio, S4, and RS 4. It's available for other models in place of front-wheel drive. Transmission choices, depending on model, are manual, automatic, and continuously variable automatic (CVT). Sporty S line packages include 18-inch wheels and a firmer, lowered suspension. S4s and RS 4 have unique trim and specific sport suspensions. Cabrios have a power fabric top with heated glass rear window. All models come with ABS and antiskid system. Sedans and wagons include front side airbags and curtain side airbags, with rear side airbags available. Cabrios come with front side airbags that protect the head and torso and rear support bars designed to pop up automatically in a rollover. A navigation system is optional and includes Audi's MMI control for audio, climate, and other functions. S4s get revised front and rear styling for 2007.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Compact Cars are similar in size but more expensive than Compact Cars. Premium Compacts have more standard equipment and an upscale image when compared to Compact Cars.

Our Best Buys in the Premium Compact Car class are the Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series. Our Recommended picks are the Acura TSX and Audi A3.

New or significantly redesigned is the BMW 3-Series.