The car is quiet, and saves gas at stops by shutting off the engine (but not the lights, radio, AC, etc). The four-wheel drive is a plus that I will really enjoy in winter. The stereo sounds great, the acceleration is best in class, and the steering and breaking are very responsive. Buttons and dials make this happen -very easy, very practical, and very cool. For example, if you want the nav system in front of the steering wheel, you can put it there, and put something else on the middle screen. The Audi has great tech, including two screens that are digital that can be changed. Using a mouse pad and cursor to navigate the screen was difficult, and seemed impossible to use while driving. But I did not like the new grill, and the technology was worse. I was inclined to buy the Lexus 350, since I had been driving Lexus for 22 years.
I test drove the Mercedes, Volvo, and Lexus that compete in this price range. Overall, even with the nits, this is still a fantastic car that I love driving every day. For me, it's worth it, but it may not be for everyone. Also, Audi Connect, which includes the Google Earth maps, is expensive at $49.99 a month. This is annoying considering cars half the price now at least have adaptive cruise. You can't get adaptive cruise control or a 360 camera without getting the expensive Prestige trim. Now, it's toward the left side and very hit or miss. Before, it would work if you 'kicked' right under the center of the rear end. Other nags: The 'kick' trunk opening feature is a pain on this model. They cleaned up the exhaust area and tweaked the front end for 2019. Styling is fine, but it won't turn heads. The right side mirror motor failed, a parking sensor failed and I had a defective brake pad. My 2017, again a very early model, had some 'teething problems' that I hope don't happen with the new car. The downsides of the A4 aren't huge, but they are there. I wouldn't call it super sporty, but the ride definitely has a premium feel and cabin noise is limited.
The car feels really solid and stable, though not cushy, even on nasty LA roads. It may be just that the car is new or they could have tweaked the suspension, but I definitely feel it. The ride seems a little tighter and more composed than in my old A4. It's not earth shattering, but it certainly gets the job done and is class competitive. This is helpful for quick starts or squirting through tight openings. In terms of performance, the '45' engine has plenty of power, especially low in the rev band. Even the Honda Accord, which is a bigger car overall, didn't fit me well. This was mentioned as a problem by another reviewer, but I haven't had this issue. This is actually one of the few cars where my right knee isn't squeezed by the center console and dash. Also, the extendable and height adjustable center armrest is a fantastic detail that you don't see in a lot of non-VW/Audi cars. The sport seat with the extendable thigh support is a must for me given my body size.
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I am 6'2" with a big frame (size 14 feet, broad shoulders) and I fit really well in the driver seat. The rest of the interior is well put together and high quality. Virtual Cockpit is fast and it appears to be a little snappier than 2017 version. You do have to take a little time to learn all the features offered and set it up to your liking (it's worth spending time digging through all the menus), but once you're done, it's pretty intuitive. It isn't an annoying touchscreen system, which makes it less distracting. Having the large Google Earth map with traffic info right in front of me while dealing with LA rush hour traffic is a huge plus. Virtual Cockpit is no longer the newest system on the block, but it is still excellent. If you don't get it, you're missing a huge selling point for the car. The pros of the A4 start with the Virtual Cockpit infotainment system. Second, I wasn't overwhelmed by the new S60 and BMW 3 series, and I am not quite ready to go for a Tesla. I decided to lease another A4 for a few reasons. I leased a very early production 2017 A4 Quattro and just replaced it with a 2019 A4 Quattro Premium Plus. This is my second A4 in the current body style.
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