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2010 Audi A4 Features Review

September 21, 2009

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

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 2010 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 reports leather upholstery is standard. Also on the equipment list for all A4 wagons and sedans are Sirius Satellite Radio; cruise control; and a sunroof.

Bluetooth and a navigation system are options on the 2010 A4, as is premium audio. Motor Trend notes "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 options, "We have no complaints," Edmunds reports.

Audi's MMI (Multi Media Interface) system, which uses a rotary controller to aid the driver in setting climate, audio, and phone functions on the go, is a standard feature, and a somewhat hit-or-miss one. It's a menu-based system like BMW's iDrive, but the software's a little more user-friendly and logical. The MMI "makes [BMW's] iDrive seem like a cruel joke," Edmunds observes. Cars.com believes "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 2010 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."

Conclusion

With plenty of standard equipment on the base $32,275 sedan, it's still easy to option the 2010 Audi A4 above $45,000 with premium audio and interior trim.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:No complaintsEdmundsAmazing selection of useful optionsPopular MechanicsMMI can be tedious at timesCars.com Apart from its variety of body styles, drivetrains, and safety systems, the 2010 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 reports leather upholstery is standard. Also on the equipment list for all A4 wagons and sedans are Sirius Satellite Radio; cruise control; and a sunroof. Bluetooth and a navigation system are options on the 2010 A4, as is premium audio. Motor Trend notes "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 options, "We have no complaints," Edmunds reports. Audi's MMI (Multi Media Interface) system, which uses a rotary controller to aid the driver in setting climate, audio, and phone functions on the go, is a standard feature, and a somewhat hit-or-miss one. It's a menu-based system like BMW's iDrive, but the software's a little more user-friendly and logical. The MMI "makes [BMW's] iDrive seem like a cruel joke," Edmunds observes. Cars.com believes "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 2010 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." ConclusionWith plenty of standard equipment on the base $32,275 sedan, it's still easy to option the 2010 Audi A4 above $45,000 with premium audio and interior trim. 2010 AUDI A4 STYLING | [8 out of 10] AutoWeek: "Grows from one of the smallest...to one of the largest" Car and Driver: "Infinitely more presence" Motor Trend: "Planted, sportier stance" Motor Trend: Interior has "clean, attractive design" Reviews from around the Web agree with ...

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The 2010 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 inline-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 G37 sports BMW-like handling with a distinctly Japanese flair, while the Cadillac CTS is perhaps GM's best effort yet, with remarkable rear- or all-wheel-drive handling, ample V-6 power, and a world-class entertainment system.

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