2006 Audi A4 Review
The New 2006 Audi A4
The new A4 paved the way of sorts for the return of Audi in
The A4 starts at $35,270. The A4 3.2 Quattro with the Tiptronic transmission
can be optioned out to nearly $65,000. My tester consisted in an A4 3.2 Quattro
6-speed manual with the Technology, Sunroof and Premium packages for a grand
total of $53,260.
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Styling
As much as I appreciated the look of the original A4, the 2002-2005 did nothing
to excite my senses. For 2006 though, Audi turned up the juice. I am a huge fan
of the corporate grille affair and particularly like the way it brings the
profiled headlights and bumper together. I also appreciate the smooth design of
the rear-end; it looks as though it came out of a mould.
I have always admired the austere yet inviting cabins of Audi's products. They
have always been about "business". The design of the dashboard is
serious. The gauges are large, ornate and fairly easy to consult. The location
of the clock, at the bottom of the tachometer, does pose some irritation to the
passenger as he or she cannot read it. The only change from 2005 is a new
steering wheel roller-type audio control. Speaking of the sound system, its
buttons are small and require a firm push to function. The HVAC (heating, ventilation,
air conditioning) commands are the same. Fit and finish is very good as are the
materials.
The seats are nearly perfect; they cuddle and support the occupant with serious
savoir-faire. The rear bench is also comfy although it is firmer than the front
buckets. Legroom and headroom are fair, better than the 3-Series BMW, but not
as generous as just about every other mid size sedan (i.e.: Toyota Camry, Nissan
Maxima and Honda Accord).
Technical
The standard power plant for the A4 is the FSI direct injection, 200 hp 2.0L
turbocharged 4-cylinder. It develops this power at 5,100 rpm and also churns
out 207 lb/ft of torque at 1,800 rpm. The new 3.2L V6 replaces the
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old 3.0L V6 and manages 255 hp at 6,500 rpm and 243 lb/ft of torque at 3,250 rpm. Transmission selection is between a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed Tiptronic automatic. The 2.0L can be delivered with FronTrak (front-wheel drive) or with the all-mighty Quattro AWD (all-wheel drive) system. Power steering is vehicle speed sensitive. The suspension is fully independent and braking is managed by four discs
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