2009 Audi A4 Review

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Leather will be standard
Motor Trend

No complaints
Edmunds

Amazing selection of useful options
Popular Mechanics

MMI can be tedious at times
Cars.com

Apart from its variety of body styles, drivetrains, and safety systems, the 2009 Audi A4 offers a host of standard and optional features that are among the best in its class.

Standard features on the A4 include the usual power accessories, an AM/FM/CD player, and air conditioning. Motor Trend adds that “leather will be standard.”

Moving smartly up the pricing scale, the options available on the Audi A4 can quickly run up its sticker. Among the audio options, Motor Trend adds, is “a choice of Bang & Olufsen stereo systems, including the excellent 14-speaker setup we sampled, plus a six-disc CD changer and iPod connectivity.” Of the upmarket sound systems, Edmunds says, “We have no complaints.” Bluetooth connectivity is also available, as is Sirius Satellite Radio.

A cutting-edge feature in the A4 that shares some traits with other German sedans is Audi’s MMI (Multi Media Interface), which commands available audio, navigation, and climate control systems. “It makes [BMW’s] iDrive seem like a cruel joke,” Edmunds reports. “In the A4 and other Audis, a knob and buttons on the center console are used to navigate menus and make selections that appear on a dashboard screen,” Cars.com explains, adding that “MMI can be tedious to use at times, but Audi does provide secondary controls for the air conditioning system.”

A keyless entry system is offered on the new 2009 Audi A4. “It can—like most cars in this segment—recall radio presets, exterior mirror positions, and interior-and-exterior lighting preferences on approach and egress,” Cars.com reports. “But programmability now extends to many more ancillaries, such as deactivating the auto-up feature on the rear windows or turning down the intensity of the steering-wheel warning vibes when the new lane-monitoring option thinks you're veering.”

Popular Mechanics also mentions the Audi’s more exotic options, like “active cruise control, lane monitoring and collision warning—not to mention Audi side assist, a radar-based system that warns against vehicles approaching from the rear three-quarter view—often a potential blind spot for drivers.”

Conclusion

The 2009 Audi A4 offers a high level of standard equipment, and some high-tech options that ratchet its price tag up above $40,000.


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  1. Styling
  2. Performance
  3. Quality
  4. Safety
  5. Features

Other Choices:

    The 2009 Audi A4’s chief rivals are the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The BMW 3-Series is perhaps the most popular, though in its current edition, it’s become heavier and quite expensive, yet its turbocharged in-line six offers brilliant power. The Mercedes C-Class has more capable handling than before, but rear-seat room is still cramped and its interior styling a little complex. The Infiniti G35 sports BMW-like handling with a distinctly Japanese flair, while the Cadillac CTS is perhaps GM’s best effort yet, with remarkable European-style handling, ample V-6 power, and a world-class entertainment system.

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Comments (6 total)

  1. Love this car

    By xor | Posted: Jan 1st 2009, 01:46:12 AM

    I truly think this car is supreme.

  2. 2009 audi review

    By  auto car | Posted: Nov 27th 2008, 05:03:12 AM

    2009 audi review

  3. Mr

    By Andy Constantinou | Posted: Oct 6th 2008, 12:16:40 AM

    I've just turned my first 1000 miles on my 2009 A4 3.2 quattro. The factory 0-60 est. of 6.3 sec is an understatement. It is no doubt under 6.0. My '05 TT 225hp is rated at 6.3 sec and this is much quicker. The new longer wheelbase gives the A4 a luxury "E-class" feel with a sportier command. I test drove this car (July'08) at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma and compared it against the BMW-3, MBZ C-class and Lexus-IS. None come close to the feel of the Audi. I prefer to drive this car as a daily driver over ANY other car and I own Audi's, VW's, Porsche and MBZ.

  4. Don't know about yours, but I LOVE mine!

    By Staci | Posted: Sep 13th 2008, 05:48:34 PM

    I took delivery of my new 2009 Audi A4 1.8T exactly a week ago today. Not only is it a total head-turner, the performance has eclipsed the previous model. Biased is probably an understatement - this is my 6th Audi - but this is a truly awesome vehicle. Much quicker, holds the road with confidence, and the hesitation experienced with the previous model has been eliminated. Even with the increase in horsepower and torque, my first tank of gas averaged 30.9 mpg!
    With Bluetooth and an intuitive cockpit, the hands-free media experiences couldn't be easier.
    The longer wheelbase smooths out the ride, and the roomier interior is a joy for extra passengers.
    And don't you just love the LED running lights?
    My only complaint so far: I use a Blackberry which syncs with Outlook. Since I have 600+ contacts, they won't download so that they can be accessed solely through the car instead of dialed from the handset.

  5. Wish the performance was a little stronger

    By  bbscan | Posted: Aug 4th 2008, 12:21:48 PM

    Sounds like a great new audi a4, but performance wise it doesnt seem like it can compete with some of the makes.

  6. Chairman

    By Adel El Husseiny | Posted: Jul 24th 2008, 07:08:07 AM

    Top Rated car for year 2009

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