Audi S4 sports sedan launched in India

June 7, 2012 : Audi India silently slipped in the S4 sports sedan in India on June 4, 2012. The sports sedan is armed with a 3.0 litre V6 petrol engine that pumps out 335 PS of peak power and 440 Nm of maximum torque. Audi S4 price in India begins at Rs 45.31 lakh (ex-showroom Maharashtra) and the lustrous sedan is worth every penny. The 3.0 litre V6 petrol motor is mated to a seven speed S-tronic gearbox, the sedan is expected to return 10.34 kmpl of fuel efficiency as certified by ARAI.

Audi S4 Review by Expert

Who doesn’t know Audi Motors? Well, each and every car fanatic is well aware of Audi cars and in India, the firm has managed to create its own place. The Indian luxury car market is properly dominated by Audi. Recently, the company rolled out its Rs. 45 lakh worth, Audi S4 sedan, which is a perfect definition for luxury. The car is top-notch in every aspect. As Audi cars are known for its flawless looks, same goes with Audi A4. The car is smooth and superb in terms of design and spotless body that makes it further more attractive and alluring. This luxury sedan has very sporty exteriors and the intricate detailing done make the car much more striking and stunning. The front end of the car features single framed grille, along with gray color dipped platinum insert and the illuminated headlamp cluster powered by xenon headlights and LED day time running lights. 

Under the bonnet, the car sports powerful and strappy 3.0 litre Turbo diesel engine with six cylinders that is capable of generating 333 HP of peak power accompanied by bombastic torque of 440 Nm. the engine here is coupled with seven speed S-Tronic transmission, which pushes the car to deliver an average mileage of 10.34 km per litre. The acceleration and pickup of the car is fabulous and goes from 0 to 100 km per hour in just 5 seconds with a top speed of 250 Km per hour. On the inside, the car is jam-packed with interiors, which are of top class quality. The power steering wheel is multi functional and is wrapped in leather and the interiors are covered with dual tone matt brushed aluminum inlays and the black colored highlights enhances the posh ambience inside. The driver information system with basic features like power windows, power steering etc make the lavish sedan a complete stunner altogether.

Audi S4 Mileage and Fuel economy

Audi S4 is complete luxury sedan, which is loaded with numerous lavish features, which make it distinct and different from other luxury sedans available in the market today. Under the bonnet, Audi S4 sports 3.0 litre of Turbo fuel stratified engine with six cylinders. The engine comfortably churns out 333 HP of maximum power along with massive torque of 440 Nm. the engine is cleverly mated with seven speed S-Tronic gearbox that makes the fuel efficiency of the car quite decent. The car mileage and fuel economy comes around 10.34 km per litre, which is quite okay for a luxury sedan. On the whole, the mileage and fuel economy department of Audi S4 is quite good and is affordable to one who would spend Rs. 43 lakh on a luxury sedan.

Audi S4 Models and Features

Audi S4 Engine, Power and Performance

The engine here in Audi S4 is quite impressive, which is extremely strappy, dynamic and robust. Audi S4 has a responsive engine of 3.0 litre TFSI petrol engine that has the capability to churn out peak power output of 333 HP at the rate of 5500 to 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of about 440 Nm at the rate of 2900 to 5300 rpm. The sedan comes with four valves per cylinder accompanied by DOHC valve configuration. Furthermore, this petrol engine also comes with supercharger that is actually an air compressor that utilized for the forced induction of internal combustion engine, where it has much more mass flow rate and proffers more oxygen to assist combustion. This in turn allows more fuel for burning. The automatic start stop facility is available for more fuel efficiency and letting out way less carbon dioxide. What is more interesting here is that the engine of 3.0 litre is cleverly mated with seven speed S-tronic automatic gearbox that not only enhances the overall performance of the car, but also takes the mileage and acceleration of the sedan to a much higher level. With such strong engine, the car proves to be quite impressive under the hood.

Audi S4 Pickup and Acceleration

Audi S4 is the latest offering by Audi that is steadily capturing the luxury sedan segment of the Indian car market. Technically the sedan is quite impressive, which sports the 3.0 litre of TFSI petrol engine. The engine is very responsive and comfortably produces peak power output of 333 HP along with 440 Nm of maximum torque. The engine is mated with seven speed S-Tronic transmission, which makes Audi S4 a wonderful drive. What makes the car further more interesting and worth every penny is its acceleration and pick-up. When accelerated, the car zooms away with a top speed of 250 km per hour. The car reaches the 100 km per hour speed mark in merely 5 seconds, which is awesome.

Audi S4 Interiors and features

Besides the top class exteriors, the luxurious and lavish Audi S4 is blessed with sophisticated, lush and plush interiors, which not only include in technologically advanced features but also comprise of extreme comfort. The car comes with leather wrapped multi-functional sporty steering wheel with audio controls mounted on it. The matt brushes aluminium along with a touch of black gives the interiors a very posh and superb ambience. The illumination panel, broad computer, day counted and driver information system are some other special features in Audi S4.

Adding on to the comfort and lavishness of Audi S4 interiors, the car has been blessed with central door locking system, power steering, air conditioning system with automatic climate control, heated leather seats, parking sensors, cruise control and the list goes on. The seats are pretty comfortable and the ample of legroom and headroom space enhances the interiors of the car. If you wish to go on a long journey in your Audi S4, then also, don’t be disappointed as the car comes with huge amount of luggage storage space that can stack up quite a decent amount of baggage. The Audi music system with evenly spread speakers makes your ride in Audi S4 pleasurable and relaxing.

Audi S4 Exteriors and Features

Audi has always offered strong and bold luxury cars, which define luxury from every angle. With Audi S4, it once again proved that it still has the ability to offer its consumers with the most good looking and lavish cars. Audi S4 is an extremely good looking car, which has sporty and posh appearance, it helps the car to stand out distinctly amongst other luxury sedans in the market today. The car comes with a very sporty and edgy look, which incorporates practicality and lavishness. On the front end, the car comes with hexagonal shaped single framed grille that is accompanied with freshly designed bumper that enhances the front look of the car. The xenon headlights have a bit of wedge shape, which are incorporated with LED day time running lights. The platinum grey colored radiator grille insert are also attractive. Coming to the side profile of the car, the sedan has flowing and smooth contours that go well with the entire theme of the car. The body colored ORVMs is electrically adjustable. The rear end of Audi S4 is also very alluring and appealing. The tail lights are designed with utmost care and have been given a much accentuated look. The fog lamps are present along with high mounted stop lamp. The wheel arches are carved nicely fitted with wide and broad alloy wheels that make the ride smooth and superb.

Size wise as well, Audi S4 is well proportionate car. The car is stretched out to a length of 4714mm accompanied by 2040 mm in width and 1406mm of height. The wheelbase of the car is 2811mm, which is about 20mm short as compared to Audi A4 that helps to bless the car with much sportier and dynamic look.

Audi S4 Safety features

The safety department of Audi S4 is also well-equipped. Apart from anti lock braking system and electronic brake force distribution, the car is blessed with child safety lock, central locking system, anti theft alarm, power door locks, xenon headlamps and front & rear seat belt warning system.  Adding on to the safety section of Audi S4 comprise of airbags for the driver and front co-passenger, front and head airbags along with the deactivation switch of passenger airbags. The Brake recommendation system is capable of analyzing the behavior of the driver taking into account the steering wheel, gear level moments and pedal movements. Moreover, the luxurious Audi S4 comes with ESP system along with limited slip off differential, light and rain sensor, ISOFIX child seat mounting, and rear parking sensors to make the parking easy for the driver. Lastly the sedan also has crash sensor, engine check warning and vehicle stability control system.

Audi S4 Driving and Handling

The driving comfort of Audi S4 is top class. The driver’s seat is electrically adjustable and heated seat makes it utterly comfortable to drive even in peak winters. As far as the handling of the car is concerned, it doesn’t let down at any point as well. The car engine is coupled with seven speed S-Tronic dual clutch transmission that properly falls into the hands of the driver. This gearbox further permits to transfer continuous power, which in turn gives the driver a super smooth ride. The presence of anti lock braking system coupled with electronic brake force distribution system The 18 inches of alloy wheels fitted into the bold and smartly carved wheel arches enhance the driving of the car to a large extent.

Audi S4 accessories

The accessories of Audi S4 are very impressive, which are also successful in making the ride enjoyable and pleasurable. Currently, Audi S4 features superb Audi music system along with ten speakers that comprise of subwoofer. This awesome Audi sound system can easily generate about 180 Watts of total power to give you a delightful ride. This music system of Audi comprise of a CD drive, SDHC memory card reader that supports Mp3, AAC and WMA accompanied by 6.5 inches of centre colored display and MMI operating logic. This MMI operating logic in Audi S4 takes you to your decided destination along with arrow video on the driver’s information system. The car also has aux-in and TP memo that saves the traffic news automatically while driving. The sound system here also comprises of Bluetooth interface for mobile phone connectivity and the voice control system is present for telephonic functions.

Audi S4 Conclusion

On the whole, Audi S4 is a perfect combination of style, comfort and power packed performance. With a strappy, dynamic and aggressive 3.0 litre of TFSI engine the car comfortably churns out 333 HP of peak power with 440 Nm of maximum torque. This engine is coupled with seven speed S-Tronic transmissions that make the driving and handling pretty smooth. The top class acceleration and pickup with a top speed of 250 km per hour adds on more charm to the technical department of the car. The exteriors are superb and extremely striking. The bold and smooth contours with properly defined bumpers (front and rear), with sharp and edgy headlamps and tail lights accentuates the overall exteriors of the car. The interiors of Audi S4 are perfect as far as comfort and sophistication is concerned. One will see almost all kinds of comfort features in Audi S4 comprising of automatic climate control, multi functional steering wheel, driver’s information system and many more. Lastly, the firm has also taken care of the safety of the passengers as the sedan is equipped with airbags, anti lock braking system with EBD, robust suspension system, anti theft alarm, front and rear seat belt warning and light and rain sensor and many more. Therefore, the new Audi S4 is a complete luxury sedan, which is well-equipped with all kinds of features, both at the engine level and at the exteriors and interiors level.