Audi A4 1.8T

...Looks wise, the Audi is impressive, curvy but with those sharp shoulder lines, it seems lower than the 3 series, which is further exaggerated with the sports pack that lowers the suspension a further 20mm, which also provides a stiffer, more responsive ride, without compromising comfort too much. The interior is functional but stylish, especially with the optional aluminium inlays and generally the whole car is well equipped. There are a few items ...
...such as the rain sensor wipers and the interior lights that are only available as part of an expensive electric pack but on the whole I can't complain. In terms of fuel economy, according to the computer I'm averaging about 32mpg, though I can't say I've been easy on the throttle since I got it! ;) Long distance journeys have turned out to be pretty enjoyable. I had some concerns about the sports seats as part of the optional sports pack as they ...

Niknak 23.07.2001 (16.04.2002) · Read full review
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Review of Audi A4 1.8T

The A4 looks sleek, sporting and yet solid. Its small headlamps and large grille give the front a slightly aggressive look, while the rear is tight and compact. I’ve had my A4 for 16 months now and covered 25,000 miles of varying journeys from the 3,000 mile trip down to the South of France to the trip to the shops around the corner, and I’m still very happy with it. The brakes are strong, even if their abruptness takes some getting used to. The ...
...the hell of it, the brakes have that reassuring Germanic efficiency while the well-sorted suspension handles bends with ease and cushions the bumps… even when these happen to come along at the same moment. The 1,800cc turbo-charged engine can be very frugal if driven correctly; I achieved over 45 mpg on several tank fulls while on holiday in France, and is powerful enough to achieve 0 – 60mph in 8.3 seconds and give a top speed of around 140mph ...

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Review of Audi A4 1.8T

Just upgraded to the Audi A4 1.8T S Line a few weeks ago from my Audi Cab 2.6 V6. I thought I was going to miss the power of the V6, how wrong i was!. The 1.8T with 190bhp is a quick machine and once the turbo kicks in you have hot hatch power in a saloon. These cars are ripe for tuning by way of ECU remapping, air filters, diverter valves and a number of other products which will increase BHP and torque. The S Line trim with the extra body deeper ...
...going over the top. On the interior the aluminum trimmings along with the half leather sports seat are classy and comfortable for long journeys. The suspension is stiff but solid on country road. Some things that go wrong in this model although these may have been rectified in the 2004 onward models are ignition coil failures, Mass airflow sensor can get dirty and blocked up, boost sensor. Most of these would be diagnosed by reading the ECU for ...

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Review of Audi A4 1.8T

Th sprting audi A4 1.8 - what can it deliver, huh? Can it match BMW in terms of performance - or does it reek of slowness? Well here's the facts - the car can manage 0-60 in a respectable 8.4 seconds - but that's hardly riviting - and the top speed is 137 and with 150 bhp the car has some grunt in it. The Audi A4 is one of the most popular mini esecutives - it rivals the BMW 3 series and, althouhg it's not as good as the BMW - it is still a very ...

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