2018 Audi S4 3.0T Premium Plus Test Drive Video Review

[@connornichols646]

I think this is a great mix of sport and luxury all in one aesthetically

[@oneaburns]

Have had one for a couple weeks and I absolutely love it. Had a BMW 335i M sport previously and liked it but the Audi blows it out of the water in terms of performance, feel and fit and finish. Feels a ton faster.

[@ApostolosMoutzouris1979]

This car is amazing, outdoes its competitors hands down

[@IYG-x7c]

Nice car, looks like a great improvement over previous gen

[@metalslug26]

I got my 2018 S4 2weeks ago and I love it. I got the Black Optic package with red interior and Mythos Black exterior. Only missing the technology package but I'm ok with that.

[@horus909]

I'm pretty sure they still pipe the air through an intercooler, not directly from turbo to the intake manifolds. In fact, I bet it's a HOT V configuration, with exhaust in the middle and intake on the outside. You stil get turbo lag.

[@damefaso]

Maybe you know,are Hot V setups any good other than reduced turbo lag? I've read that this configuration increases heat soak,worst example M5 and M6

[@critic3001]

Good review. Please also do a personal review of your choice in footwear. Thanks.

[@Evan-H]

I have 2010 S4, love the car, has its problems, could be a bit faster. Why cant BMW just make the M3 AWD with optional RWD mode like they do with the new M5 and we will all be happy!

[@1970borntorun]

The most important question that has gone un-answered here, is the B9 Generation as involving for an enthusiast as the B8 was. There have been reviews by Car & Driver and other reputable sources that have reported, even though it's fast and refined, this Generation is less-involving due the electric steering rack and being more isolated from the road. I'm not some idiot 25-year old and will buy a car just based on Horsepower/Specs. As KZbin Channel, Everyday Driver always says, "You can't drive a Spec sheet."

[@303Yosh]

I really don't think it's competing with the 3 series and C-Class... That's the A4's world. S4 is the same size but has performance more in line with the M series.

[@wt9988]

How does it feel when you drive it, is it quite hard to control ?

[@JimNortonsAlcoholism]

it rides on rails

[@madbowler6]

A well-done overview of the car, but the speaker places an awful lot of emphasis on the word "platinum", which Audi uses nowhere in any of its literature about the S4--not in the order guide, not on the window sticker, nowhere. The pieces he refers to as "platinum" look no different than the standard A4. He would've been better off showing you an S4 with the black optic package, which would've given you a blacked out grille, 19" 5-spoke wheels, and (perhaps most importantly) body-colored side mirrors, as opposed to the aluminum (not platinum!) ones. the quick, easy, tell-tale signs you're looking at an S4 vs an A4: the "S4" logo in the front grille, the "V6T" badge on the front quarter panels, none of the S4 wheel offerings are available on the A4, the brake calipers (if red, dead giveaway it's an S4), the trunk lip spoiler, and the quad exhaust. That's it. There's no black optic package (yet) for the A4, so if the S4 has the black optics, it will have a black grille and body-colored side mirror housings. Body-colored side mirror housing are standard on the A4, so if you see those, remember, you're not looking at an S4 unless the grille is also black.

[@axiomassets2442]

skinny jeans>? ...what's the world coming to. Nice review though. Considering the S4/S5, have 2015 650i - no back seat even in a sled that big. Fast as hell, no back seat in 650.

[@1kiwigary]

I own a B8 S4. The twin clutch is awesome to use and there is no lag with the supercharger. It has a remap so power builds all the way to the red line. The tablet thing dropped on the dash is rediculous, the auto sucks and it isn't pretty. I also own a M335 BMW and its no where as good a car as the Audi.

[@Evan-H]

How many mechatronics gearbox units have you been through with the DSG? Glad I have an extended warranty!!

[@bucfanz6358]

The screen placement does looks like crap and they should've kept them supercharged.

[@LabMotorsports]

this is a very base B9 S4 packaged up it looks a little better, not a fan of audis new styling looks.

[@rezenclowd3]

So, the E46 S54 makes 333hp NA, and ~100hp less torque. Hmm, I think the S4 is much underpowered for a +10 year newer car as it's supercharged. It should be ~300hp NA, and over 100hp more with this supercharger.

[@hascodelavega3098]

should say there's no manual transmission which is a shame for a performance car

[@ChrisR14]

9 out of 10 Porsche 911s (991) are sold with the PDK dual clutch transmission.

[@mrfriske]

Yeah I was pretty sad because of that as well.... I just went with the A4 in Manual instead. S4 engines noice but at the end of the day, where I'm driving, the speed limits km/hour. It would be a waste to have such a beast be tamed to that speed consistantly

[@chrisak49]

The steering was numb when I test drove

[@t6553gw]

chrisak49 does the S4 you drove has the S Sport package which include the sport differential and adaptive damper?

[@chrisak49]

The Wisdom of the FlashGordon Yes. It had both since it was a custom order that someone decided to cancel. The differential is great. It feels like a great fix for Audi's usual understeer. Much better than the brake vectoring some manufacturers are doing. The dampers to be honest I couldn't feel much of a difference. The car is firm in any mode.

[@t6553gw]

chrisak49 thanks!

[@Evan-H]

Havent driven new S4 yet, but had 2017 A4 loaner for a week and steering feel was totally numb and completely electronic feeling..

[@t6553gw]

Evan H your description is completely accurate, and it feels worse in S4 since the higher performance of other aspect make this more contrast

[@senorgato70]

So, let me get this out of the way. This guy is hot. Now, where can he attest to the driving characteristics of the C43 when I do not see a review of that car on this channel?

[@dextersmithbsee]

He's exactly what will get you going. Marketing.

[@neato24]

55K is just too much for the prestige package

[@seeno1]

Wheels look like hell

[@seabass3104]

Yeah dude these are horrible, there’s better options though.

[@HPM2024]

It should be quicker than 4.4 to 60 because the B8.5 does 4.4 to 60.

[@kashiffkhan6239]

Officially...the B8.5 was rated at 4.9 sec I believe...Audi just under-rated it dramatically and the care would do 4.4 sec 0-60 runs everytime...this is officially clocked at 4.4 secs by Audi...wonder what real world testing will reveal...

[@ostreds]

looks like my 2015, though my 2015 has full leather seating..not that crappy cloth/leather combo. i dislike the digital dash and the climate control area. The auto shifter is the worst (had it in the A4 loaner)

[@hllboi817]

Dude, no offense, i wanna hear the car more not ur voice

[@alvarortega2]

audi wake up. quadrifoglio spanks this thing for much less.. sure, nice virtual cockpit... but honestly, it's a performance car.

[@blsars1999]

This is not supposed to compete with the Quadrifoglio, that will be the Audi RS4

[@chrisak49]

alvarortega2 you're kidding right? Well equipped the S4 costs between $50-60k. The Quadrifoglio starts at $72k without options...

[@alvarortega2]

must be a EU thing as always ... an S4 starts here at €73k!! and let's not even get started with Audi options list... €100k by the time you're finished...

[@chrisak49]

alvarortega2 No it doesn't. The S4 starts at 59k euro. The Alfa Romeo Quad starts at 79k euro.

[@alvarortega2]

chrisak49 just checked Audi's website again, the S4 starts at €74,670 to be precise. before options...

[@axiomassets2442]

lose the skinny jeans bro - good review however. I have the S5 Spbk 2018.

[@mudassirabbas8239]

faek

[@matthewt2010]

"Almost no turbo lag whatsoever." How to lose credibility instantly.

[@Airbag1010674]

They ditched the S-Tronic and manual and threw in an 8-speed autobox!!! Blasphemy.

[@blexy350]

Audi produces a nice car but Benz is more reliable and offers more unique technology and appearance.

[@blexy350]

InabilityToBeBrief oh really. I thought Benz was more reliable. I'm too nervous to own them, just the maintenance after the five year mark or so. I typically don't lease either. Being that i finance I have to be careful with what I choose

[@TonyStone3000]

Brandon Evans more unique technology? Mercedes doesn't offer a digital dash on the c-class, doesn't have a Google earth map navigation. C class also doesn't have massaging seats like I found out today that the S4 has. Specifically what technology are you talking about?

[@blexy350]

I guess I should not have said that statement. I did not know Audi offered that regarding the dash. But referring to the safety and driver assist technology in the c class. But to the e class, the contour cabin design and innovation of drivetrain. I do know they offer dual high res dash in the s class. I personally don't need massaging seats. I did sit in an A8L and experience that.

[@lospolloshermanos2692]

Brandon Evans Benz is not more reliable than Audi if your afraid then buy a A4 2.0T Quattro service is cheaper great reliable engine or buy a Certified A4 you get a 3 year 100k warranty the only service required is to change the oil every 10k the air filter at 55k real cheap to maintain

[@blexy350]

Los Pollos Hermanos thanks, i typically buy CPO vehicles

[@qianhuang59]

It is a great car, but just looks too boring.

[@cjack202003]

True. However, at the end of the day...it's an Audi and S4. "Nice Audi...oh shit, that's an S4." Yup, sleeper lol

[@Xyb3rTeCh]

Or maybe you just have bad taste in cars.

[@thepurge6266]

What the hell is your problem people this car is fucking beautiful

[@Systolic120mmHg]

you think this new A4 is boring? BMW all look the damn same and is far more boring! This one is sleek and sharp! It's sexy.

[@essel23fly]

Qian Huang I totally agree with you. I happened to rent this car recently and it was obviously nice inside but after a few days you became bored by it. Also the drive is very strange on his car, it's very jerky and sensitive to steering. Almost like riding a motorcycle, it required constant adjustment. Very strange.

[@jhrk4279]

I honestly don't like the look of this car

[@axiomassets2442]

19 yo, strange looking beard, skinny jeans, living at home in parents basement ...reviewing $60+k cars. Go get it girl!!

[@tim3172]

Someone's fragile masculinity is upset.

[@doughboi007]

honestly looks like a hyundai from the rear.

[@303Yosh]

Being as i'm planning to buy one, I do wish it looked a little more sporty but I don't see Hyundai at all. Mercedes makes some great vehicles but they look "old man" to me... all about personal preference.

[@lospolloshermanos2692]

Andrew Fallon Hyundai totally jaked Audis 6 point single frame grill and still don't look better that Audi.

[@lospolloshermanos2692]

Andrew Fallon not with those badass dynamic rear turn signals

[@doughboi007]

That's because Hyundai hired Audi designers. Cadillac did the same thing. They just hired an Audi exec who helped Audi come out from being a more expensive VW. All new cadillacs will start to roll out and I'm sure they will have the same design notes as some Audis

[@Xyb3rTeCh]

Re San you have such a stupid taste in design