The 2022 Audi A4 S line quattro HITS the SWEET spot - SAVE THE SEDANS

It's been a while since I've driven an Audi sedan, in fact, it's been a while since I've driven any sedan save for the excellent Cadillac CT4 V Blackwing a few weeks ago. It made me pine for more, so I was suitably happy to receive a 2022 Audi A4 S-Line 45 quattro model in a very fetching Tango Red metallic.
You'll no doubt remember that a few years ago Audi introduced its new model numbering system with a 2 digit number to denote the horsepower range. Since the new A4 models have more power than those ranges indicate, my tester simply had words A4 and quattro on the back. Keep it simple.
This does, however, make it tricky to discern if you have the base model 40 which has 201 horsepower or the 45 which has 261 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque mated to the excellent 7-speed DSG transmission. On top of that this 2.0 liter turbocharged 4 is fitted with Audi's 12v mild hybrid system which does away with the alternator/starter combo and sandwiches a small electric motor between the engine and transmission. A battery completes the system which allows the car to coast when you take your foot off the gas and makes it zippier too, providing improved off-the-line thrust.
My tester was a Prestige model which adds $8,900 to the base model's $42,000 price tag, as well as several options checked such as the Black Optic Package $1,200 which includes Black exterior trim including the Audi rinds front and rear. Red brake calipers and a matte black grille complete the look and for an additional $800 my car was fitted with five-spoke 19-inch wheels and summer tires. Audi beam rings ($275) will display on the ground with the door open and the front seats have ventilation ($800) in addition to the standard heated chairs.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:00 Exterior
2:26 Cargo Space
3:36 Engine and Transmission
4:54 Rear Seat Space
5:39 Driving Impressions
8:52 Interior
15:44 More Driving
17:39 Verdict
2022 Audi A4 S-Line 45 quattro numbers
BASE PRICE: $42,000
AS TESTED PRICE: $55,615 (Prestige Trim)
VEHICLE LAYOUT: Front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
ENGINE: 2.0 liter turbocharged and inter-cooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4
POWER: 261 hp @ 6,500 rpm
TORQUE: 273 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
0-60 MPH: 4.8 sec
CURB WEIGHT: 3,700 lb
CARGO VOLUME: 12 cubic feet
TIRES: Continental SportContact 6, 245/35R-19
EPA COMB/ CITY/HWY: 27/24/31 mpg
OUR OBSERVED FUEL ECONOMY: mpg
PROS: Seamless acceleration, beautiful cabin, superb handling
CONS: Limited trunk space

[@georgealex19]

The 2 remaining blank buttons are: heated windshield (optional extra) and the hill descent assist (which is only available on the allroad for some reason). Also keep in mind you can’t option both ventilated and massaging seats, you have to choose. I went with the massaging ones 🤷‍♂️

[@thatwhitemexican_6619]

My family and I have this and boy we love it

[@YourSoulDriver]

I bought a 2022 Premium Plus 45 TFSI (a.k.a S-line) in Daytona Grey. The car looks beautiful. The only thing I don't like is the Start/Stop function. Is not smooth at all. Probably, i'll be better with the 48v system available in more expensive AUDIs.

[@UsualSuspect404]

Great review!! From another sedan fan.

[@14percent]

Nice review!

[@DoNotReadMe]

Hello. Do you know the part number for rims?

[@Kiss__Kiss]

0-60 is 5.2 seconds NOT 4.x

[@4nlover635]

4.8 Seconds

[@Tall-Cool-Drink]

This car has too many things that can, and will, break.

[@angulo3047]

Like?? Was considering this car but would love your opinion on this so i can have a second look at it as well

[@Tall-Cool-Drink]

@@angulo3047 Water leaks, Excessive oil consumption, Electrical.... Having something break isn't the biggest problem. Every car has something break during it's life time. However, because of the way Audis, and other German cars are built, it'll cost twice, sometimes three times more than...say a Honda/Acura or a Toyota/Lexus. Even a simple oil change is more costly, because they have to move things around just to get to the oil filter....that's all labor charge. Example, I had to change the water pump on my Lexus IS 250: Cost $550,00 - no too bad. On my 2014 Audi A4 changing water pump: $865.00.

[@mralxndr2846]

@@Tall-Cool-Drink so 865 is twice of 550 ^^ good to know. Aside from that I drive Audi my whole life and didn’t get one major damage and holding my license for 15 years now … maybe just bad luck ?

[@4nlover635]

Could try a Hyundai or Kia, and burst into flames. Tallcooldrink.😏

[@4nlover635]

@@Tall-Cool-Drink American made vehicles will break down frequently and have tons of recalls