Summary:This is my third audi another A4 and a S4. I have Also had a BMW 330xi and Acura TL type S. Each auto brings different strengths and weaknesses to the table but since my first Audi in 2000 they have narrowed the gap between themselves and BMW. I was ...
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Summary:This is my third audi another A4 and a S4. I have Also had a BMW 330xi and Acura TL type S. Each auto brings different strengths and weaknesses to the table but since my fiperpendicular linesrst Audi in 2000 they have narrowed the gap between themselves and BMW. I was planning on getting a new one but had to take a look at the titanium package A4 and well I never looked back. Loved my Acura Honda builds great product no matter what it is but doesnt compare to the germans when it comes to that extra zing. I drive a Honda Ridgeline for my truck so deffiantly no bias there. As well as Used to have a MDX.
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With the navigation option, which puts a high-resolution LCD in the dash, browsing through a music library is easy. Audis integrated intece (MMI) also works great with the Bluetooth phone and the navigation systems. The controls for the MMI consist of a dial with a sort of button joystick on top, and a number of fixed buttons for quick access to the various infotainment features. Audi even color-codes them, putting navigation in blue, the phone in green, and audio in red.
2011 Audi A4
2011 Audi A4
Much more limited is the voice command system. Although it recognizes speech well enough, such as when understanding a name from the phone book, it gives no control over music and offers limited navigation.
Audi did not upgrade the cabin tech much for the 2011 model year, so dont expect the sort of Google Earth integration found in theA7. But the A4s tech, with 3D maps in the navigation system and the addition of HD Radio, is r from outdated. During our testing, the most enjoyable element of the A4 was its Bang & Olufsen audio system.
If what your looking for is a classy well rounded sporty all year around car that will add a smile to your ce. The A4 will do that for your and mace some neighbors and co workers a bit jealous as well. )
2011 Audi A4 perpendicular lines,When the current generation of the A4 launched in 2008, Audi offered it with a variety of advanced sport technology. But, with the availability of the very excellentS4, Audi toned down the A4, limiting the options to keep it ...
As in all current Audis, the A4 can be had with the music intece, a proprietary plug that handles a variety of adapter cables for iPod, USB, auxiliary input, and Mini-USB. The port is inconveniently placed in the glove box, and the only place you will find replacement cables is an Audi dealership, but the system works well enough. Other sources include the new HD Radio, satellite radio, and the odd SD card slots that Audi still installs in its vehicles.
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The A4 shows detailed 3D maps in urban centers, but lacks the Google Earth integration of the Audi A7.
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Pros:Style wow, love my titanium package, such a head turner. 6 spd stick is so smooth. Quattro!!! very roomy up front. gas millage. very quick. Specially in these winter months. Fit and finish. trunk space. black piano key inserts. trunk space for size.
Pros:Quattro is incredible in rain and snow, sporty look
The LCD shows complete music library information.
Cons:Bang and Olefsen sound is good but I had hoped for more. They got rid of free oil changes since i bought my last Audi.
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Summary:I have the A4 Premium and I dont know what car Brian was driving by mine is a little different. First of all the iPod/iPhone connector is in a different place in my 2011 vehicle and looks much nicer with a tray and hidden connector. Brian said the ...
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The system includes surround processing, but Audi lets you dial the surround level up or down. Bass from the system is strong and well-controlled, never rattling door panels but coming through with enough oomph that you can feel it. The highs are detailed enough that you can hear the scrape of a nylon guitar string, and vocals are reproduced with nice clarity. The system made a wide variety of music extremely pleasant.
Putting together an audiophile-grade system for the home is an expensive endeavor, running from a few thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars, but the Bang & Olufsen system in the A4 is a mere $850 option. And it pays off well; the 14 speakers and 505-watt amp deliver crisp and lively sound, well-balanced through all the frequencies.
When the current generation of the A4 launched in 2008, Audi offered it with a variety of advanced sport technology. But, with the availability of the very excellentS4, Audi toned down the A4, limiting the options to keep it more of an entry-level executive car, a small, premium sedan useful for commutes and, with its Quattro all-wheel drive, ski weekends.
Audi has been on a heck of a roll over the last decade, giving BMW heavy competition through new model launches, satisfying sport performance, and an extensive embrace of technology. But the 2011 Audi A4 represents Ingolstadt narrowing the automotive floodgates, a more strategic decision as to how its various models fit their demographics.
Cons:Very chopping automatic transmission (Tiptronic 8), high maintenance (interior looks nice but not made of materials that resist wear or dirt well), Turbo requires Premium gasoline only from Audi recommended gas stations (hard to find gas when you need it)
Summary:I have the A4 Premium and I dont know what car Brian was driving by mine is a little different. First of all the iPod/iPhone connector is in a different place in my 2011 vehicle and looks much nicer with a tray and hidden connector. Brian said the scrolling was responsive, but its not, I often get Data position 51 instead of the song name and it takes a little time for the song name to fill in. As I mentioned its a high maintenance car, requires a lot of cleaning a lot of the time and special gasoline. Also, like most luxury cars these days it uses water based paint and a clear coat - while this looks really nice it does not hold up well to things like bird droppings (which have stained the paint beyond repair - my wifes Ford Explorer also has bird droppings but they dont stain the paint). Lastly, Im disappointed in the hands free - you would think a $45,000 car would have the ability to allow you to use the phones voice commands, but it doesnt youre stuck using the cars voice commands (which means you manually have to program all your contact information in to the car - if it fits in the cars memory). Lastly, you would also think a $45,000 car with an iPhone intece would also include an AUX-IN, but it doesnt its either the iPhone or AUX not both like my prior <$30,000 Dodge Caravan was able to offer. Its an ok car but by r not worth the price. BTW, Brian iled to mention that BMWcare includes all maintenance and AuidCare is only oil changes.
Audi has been on a heck of a roll over the last decade, giving BMW heavy competition through new model launches, satisfying sport performance, and an extensive embrace of technology. But the 2011 Audi A4 represents Ingolstadt narrowing the automotive floodgates, a more strategic decision as to how its various models fit their demographics.
Although it is Audis smallest sedan, the A4 feels reasonably roomy. From the outside, it looks midsized, about the length of a Camry. But the big grille and LED strips in the headlight casings mark it clearly as an Audi. The cabin materials and fit deliver a light luxury feel appropriate for the A4s price. The various knobs have real metal surrounds and the front seats are power-adjustable.
In ct, the big change for the 2011 model year is a new eight-speed automatic transmission, bumping up the number of cogs by two. This advance, aimed at improving fuel economy, enhances the A4s commuter credentials.
