The 2020 Audi S4 is a Near Perfect Sport Sedan For Enthusiasts Looking For a Sleeper
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For over 20 years, the #AudiS4 has been one of the best sleeper fast sedans for enthusiasts looking to slide a little under the radar. The current model has about 350 HP, standard Quattro AWD, and the ability to sprint to 60 MPH in about 4.4 seconds. For 2020, #AudiFirstDrive has given the #S4 a new look inside and out but the engine remains the same. Designed to be in-between the #AudiA4 and #AudiRS4, the S4 continues to provide enough power for most enthusiasts looking for just one car to do everything.
Really like the fact that the car still has physical buttons, instead of everything being controlled with touchscreens.
At first I was all for the all screen but now I kinda like buttons
Why don’t u just go to the past and live their then.
@@Cynical496 Screens look cool, but for some functions they aren't as practical as regular knobs and buttons. At least personally I prefer the HVAC to be controlled via physical knobs, same thing with the volume as well.
iCoolaxe my car has physical buttons for volume and great touchscreen controls that I ultimately use for HVAC as well as physical buttons which I think my car does ideally.
Start using moto razr or nokia phones then! Stay in past and have fun.
Also, wont feel so good when touch screen car woops this button car in race.
Just got this car in quantum gray with the black optic, it’s absolutely beautiful, and I love it. There’s actually another kinda semi hidden storage compartment left of the steering wheel, under the headlight light setting switch.
You were expecting an Audi S4 to feel “boat like”? Wow.
Sleeper is right! Every time I look at an Audi I fall asleep from boredom.
😄😂
Tony Hsieh sorry to hear you can’t afford it.
Ya they are pretty bland. The understeer is horrific as well.
Yashar no, he is completely correct. Bmws and Mercedes have way more presence than Audi’s. Audi’s only have the edge when it comes to the interior, since their interiors are absolutely gorgeous. And by the way, you sound like an absolute moron judging someone’s financial situation based on a comment they made.
Some people like flash, some people like understated
Good seeing Tommy from TFL on this episode. 2 of my favorite car journalists.
I have the B8.5 S4 with the 6 speed manual and supercharged V6, 19" wheels, sports differential and B&O sound system. I really dig it. Great review!
14:32 that facial reaction tho
Swa Sho LMFAOO even the camera was like : woah😭
Torque...you drive torque.
The S4 still has fog lights. They’re integrated into the headlights for better visibility.
AJ Lee Those are technically not fog lights, Audi calls them all-weather lights. They expand the width of the headlights reach but not necessarily on the lower end which is where fog lights add more light.
Redline Reviews, you might want to test these once you get one for a few days. I think Audi just calls them “all weather” because it sounds cooler. I think the placement in the headlights works better because the light shines directly in the drivers sight, instead of on the ground.
They are fog lights and you also got alot of the Mercedes options wrong as well.
@@theredline They are fog lights.
Fog lights aren't very useful and are frequently used incorrectly. They add more foreground light which dilates the pupils and reduces long range night vision.
These rims, look like they should be on a rental Chevrolet Impala.
Love this guy and his videos. Always has a great attitude, genuine and critical; but, mostly importantly fair!
With the S4 it's really about the smoothness/responsiveness of the power. The broad torque range - makes daily driving so enjoyable.
Not really much of a fan of the new headlight design, 2017-2019 looks better imo
@vnq It's just ok, however, there's always the 7 series grille lmao
14:30 Audi should use that reaction for promotional material 😂
I'm just here to see if the door has a solid thunk
I drive an A6 (3.0 engine, same as the S4) and I absolutely love it. I don't think I will ever drive anything besides an Audi/Porsche ever again. I also came from an Acura TLX and Infiniti so obviously this was a huge upgrade. If you're thinking of buying one of these cars, just buy it, you won't regret it. Guys, the virtual cockpit is INCREDIBLE... I can't even describe in words how cool it is lol, the video does not do it justice. It's really cool.
Correction, they changed the motor in the S4 I forgot, mine has the 3.0 supercharged, but either way it's very similar.
Is there really no one else that realized the camera move back by itself?! (At 14:31 & 14:36) It’s either a great camera, a great editing or a car enthusiastic spirit.
Those wheels won’t last 1 winter in pothole climate areas. Looks nice but some wider fenders in order reminiscent of the UR coupe Quattro
Save the manuals but also save sidewall on tires. 2021 camrys are gonna have like 275/15/21 tires because “sport”
Christopher Palmer basically anywhere in the northeast these wheels won’t last
Dan I love how they care about huge wheels that make the car ride like you’re sitting on a rock while making it slower and not caring about increasing the power at all. They really isn’t a vehicle that needs larger than 19s
Darren it’s because these cars were developed on European roads and autobahns where the road is as smooth as glass not midwestern Michigan
@Christopher Palmer thats a lot of tire . any reason why ? i'd say comfort and bad roads
14:31 when you asked your crush out and she actually says yes
Hang on to your MT cars they’re a dying breed.
17-19 exterior looks way better.
Looks like a mini RS6 with this spec
I'm just thankful it's not a review for another stupid SUV.
#LongLiveTheSedan!
SUVs are the best I love them
@@haroong.c8906 only if you have kids or can't drive
@@haroong.c8906 I bet it's easier for you to get in your SUV wearing your Depends
@@SaHOG Idiot gatekeeper lmao, is it so hard to let people like what they like
Still glad I have an '18 S4.
Yours looks way better, this new one looks terrible.
I dont like the big mouth grills & the weight.
Enjoy my dude/dudette
The B9 S4 looks a lot better than the B9.5 version, which is what this one is. My dad has a '17 A4 and has the same look as the '18 S4.
@@snakeeyes9246 True... I had a '17 A4. It was a great car too. Especially with a JB4 on it ;) Best times I have seen on an S4 so far with a JB4 piggyback is 0-60 in 3.50 seconds 1/4 mile in 11.63 seconds. APR tune should be out soon too.
14:30 That million $$ expression just made my day!!
Front looks a bit like the new Sonata.
Kev erino audi has been having this grill. i sell cars at toyota and hyundai is next door. doesn’t look the same. bmw 3 series tail lights look like lexus lights but cars still dnt look the same.
You guys need glasses, fr
Lucas Proco why because it has an Audi badge? stop lying to yourself
Qab En go do some research or study design then.
Facts
I Wonder how the drive and power compares to the G70?
The Brakes are the same design on both the Sport Package and Non-sport package cars.
I like Sofyan and Redline. That's why I'm here. But seeing Tommy really put a smile on my face. (I'm in love with him. He's dreamy. 😂)
I'm so over the hideous ac vent that manufacturers are doing. Reminds me of the Chevy Corsica dash with the endless ac vent. Looks cheap!
jeepluv76 agreed. One of the downsides of VW group owning so many brands. If they go a design direction, it shows up in half of the car brands out there. Makes it harder for each brand under their company to have as much unique identity if they all end up morphing into one general car.
Haha I use to have a Corsica in high school with those vents!!
@@AutoEnthusiastJC 🇩🇪 Germans are always innovative. Other brands are simply copying. Name any major "luxury" brands are copying the big grill.
Est. Audi R8 2008
Lucien L Re-read my comment. I am referring to how design choices from VW group end up in a lot of brands because they own the brands. As in: lambourghini, Audi, Porsche, Bentley, VW’s that end up having a common design idea because they are under the same parent company. They aren’t copying from each other. The companies are having similarities forced upon them by VW group.
@@AutoEnthusiastJC that, but it's not a bad thing.
A lot of focus on options and features. I don't use any on my S4 not even the sunroof including on another sporty 9114s. Performance is all that matter to me. I prefer a bare car. Mine has 470hp which costs next to nothing for the tune. The DSG is just the best fast shifting that kicks you in the back and jerks you with all that torque.
I was told by my dealer that it is wireless CarPlay. I'll find out for sure in April when I get my S5. It looks like the gas and temp gauges aren't separate anymore. They are in the display.
Why massage in Sport seats but no cooled.. Doesn't make any sense.
Maybe the massage setting cancels theirs out. Too much to integrate? In my Lexus, I have heated and ventilated but no massage :/ “cooled” seats are 6/10. Much rather have massage than cooled.
@@Barely2JZ top of the line S7 and S6 come with the option for all three in the seats I believe. I just think they're limiting it to the class of car.
I miss the pop up screen, it was a cool feature.
That's a A3/S3 and I think the new one doesn't do that anymore, shame.
Tesla Model 3 quality not as good as an S4 so I do not see how these two compete except 0-60...
I'm not a fan of any of the new wheel options on the refreshed A4 and S4. The pre-refresh ones are 100x better IMO.
DFWbro, the same problem with the Audi S3.
Taillights look just like the latest VW Jetta’s.
18:58 dude smile went from 😃 to 😐 in like 2 seconds.....don’t believe me ? Go look and leave a like thanks
The lack of a manual just kills me. But in the states I’m alone in my sadness.
MrSweeper Manuals don’t pair with the crazy horsepower war going on between manufacturers, but at least you can still find them in sporty, lower powered cars. (Civic Type R, Si; MX-5; WRX, STI; BRZ/86; Wrangler; heck, even Corolla has auto-blip manual) So stick with normal brands, and manuals are still possible. The stupid pissing contest between higher end brands will always go dual-clutch.
Mustang and Camaro and Challenger still offer manuals with 400+ hp V8s.
Don’t feel alone - I’m with you on the joys of a manual. Fortunately, a ‘14 S4 6-speed is keeping me happy. No gps, no flat screens , analog gauges - and he’ll yes to supercharging.
@@AutoEnthusiastJC Manuals are NOT limited because of horsepower. All three of America's muscle/pony cars offer them in their highest powered trims save Ford, but it's not like 526 HP is a slouch either. The BMW M2/3/4 cars still have them at 400+ HP. The previous normal BMW 3- and 4-series still had them at ~360 HP. The Corvette had one all the way up to 750 HP. The lack of manual on these new cars is simply because the people who can afford cars in this price range either have insufficient nostalgia for the manual or are too decrepit to appreciate one. Audis don't sell primarily on their sportiness, they sell primarily by being well-made and comfortable. The sport comes extra.
@Konos44 Was fine in the B8 A4/5 series. Is fine in the 8V A3 series. Audi knows how to make it work, I suspect they thought the smoothness of the 8-speed autobox would be a boon. IMHO, it was a poor choice for the sporty cars. Ironically, it's the 2.0L A-level cars that still have the DCT.
The camera was just as surprised with that launch
It's me
Enthusiast looking for a sleeper
Benjamin Mathew dude those are all the cars I’ve been looking at
@Benjamin Mathew now I think of it, the x3m40i would be ideal because I'm seriously looking for an SUV instead of a sedan for better ground clearance and ability to go off roading... I'm from Riyadh-KSA (desert) and it's not a trend for us but rather a necessity
Then go sleep lol
@@samlung2724 just woke up 😅😅😅
@@majedbineisa sleep moar then
The rims are horrendous. On any “luxury” brand you should not have to upgrade for decent rims. There shouldn’t be a trim level without some of those basics.
Yeah, some of their rim options, are, ummm, questionable
Jack njones I mean a “luxury” brand should not even offer budget looking rims like that. Those rims look like something on an entry level Volkswagon. No excuse for that.
@@caglioso Yep, even the S3 has better rim options. These are just laughable.
Agreed. I have this car (a 2018 S4), and here I thought the OEM 18s were bad...these “new” 19s look absolutely HORRIFIC! Super dated and inappropriate for this car.
When I saw that it’s gasoline, I was like: “What in the world?”, then I remembered you guys have mostly gasoline cars. And for who doesn’t know, yes, the Audi S4 in Europe is a Diesel V6 with same horsepower as this gas V6
We may not see another diesel powered vehicle from Audi here in America again, but I could be wrong. Shame tho, because me and my wife both have 4L Q7 Tdi's, one S line prestige with the adapter air suspension, bang and olufsen etc. and the other in prestige trim with the tech package. We average 635 miles per tank of fuel at the cost of around $58 per fill and they pull like freight trains no matter the load with virtually no loss in mpg.
Now as a side note to this review, we also own a B8.5 S4 prestige with the red leather interior package as this one and I must say that after watching this review, I have new car fever once again...lol.
This gas version is much quicker than the diesel one though... I have it😃
Sadly yes
I think I'll keep my '04 S4 with the 4.2L V8. It's getting ready to get super charged, that will give it a total of about 460hp. Nothing like the growl of a V8.
I do like the style of the wheels on that one, though. Mine are the 6 spoke.
Keep it I had a 06 S4 with the V8 and regret ever getting rid of it when I see what the S4 has turned into
I really like Audi as a brand but this new designer is off :/
I'm picking up a lot of road noise
The amount of spit on the steering wheel
Audi also forces buyers into another either or situation on the heated seating wheel. You can only get it with a round steering wheel, not with the sexier flat bottom one. Sad.
DaGoook Need S line or sport package get the flat bottom on non s or rs models
You did very good reviews for cars! GOOD JOB man!
An Audi is a black suit. It looks good and does the job well but it really isn't special. It has no emotions and brings you special feelings. It is just a nice car.
Stryker that‘s what i like about them!
@@HIIMUsc and I don't blame you but I can't stand the understeer.
@@JStryker7 everyone has a different taste and that alright, im driving an A6 /4F and i love it hope it holds up 10 more years, what do you drive?
@@HIIMUsc I recently switched from BMW to an Alfa Giulia
Stryker have fun with the resale. I seriously looked at them but the resale values are on another level from Audi. I guess it’s fine if you keep it awhile!
Good to see your paid watch promotion is gone
That looks like Arizona and some of those B roads have a really rough surface to them, so no surprise that it's loud. To lease this car equipped to $63k will cost roughly $1k/month factoring in the down payment. That's a lot of money for a lease. This is a nice car, but at what point do the numbers just not make sense?
bassandtrebleclef Audi vehicles don’t lease well low rv high money factor a regular a4 can cost u a easily 600 to 700 a month which is crazy
Audi’s typically don’t lease very well, can get a much better deal at BMW, they heavily subsidize their leases.
Joshua Stein Bmw used too.... not anymore! 😒
One of my dream cars is a 2007 Audi RS4. Crazy how the A4(RS and S) have changed in 13 years.
Alex Martens my dreamcar is the RS6 /4F just beatiful imo!
@@HIIMUsc Also a solid choice
Aye TFL Tommy and you make a great team
That curvy, windy mountainous road looked fantastic and lots of fun to drive
This is a very nice looking car. I’ve always liked the way Audis are understated but still sporty. I will have to say that the front end nose area looks just like the last generation Hyundai Sonata. I still think Audi makes the best digital dash in the business. That center Dash Google map virtual cockpit TFT display is awesome. Great review as always Sofyan. 👍🏽 #redlinereviews and #alexonautos and #tflcar are awesome 👏
Thank God here in Europe we get the avant
The interior materials are nice but the bones looks dated. It looked dated on arrival actually
This is one of my favorite Audi S4
but I really miss the V8 that sound that it made is priceless we will never go back to those days but if you look back and you can actually hear that V8 sound like a muscle car I only see a car shows now I loved it so much I wish they made two versions of it they will be sadly missed
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Agreed. That and the v8 M3 that made less torque than my pet cat but it sounded great!
In 10 years this is gonna be a gem for young new enthusiasts cos honestly no young person can afford this unless their parents are rich af
Why would they not integrate the screen into the dash like the rest of their new cars are doing? Its such a cleaner look.
The infamous swoosh jacket! Lol
This is a gorgeous and all around amazing machine but I just can't see how people justify these luxury vehicles amymore when you can get near-equivalent performance/luxury for significantly less via the stinger or genesis g70.
Edit... okay 4.2s 0-60 for 60-65k plus all the Audi niceties is a solid value.
Audi niceties? For 60k you have pretty much base. An just look at all this plastic on the front grill. its hideous.
People usually are able to take quite a bit off msrp by negotiation or waiting for low mileage CPO!
That said - the old generation lights are better - idk what they’re thinking with those eye brow looking things. Also a tuned 2017-present A4 (much much cheaper) if you don’t care about the S stuff is 0-60 in the 4.x too
@@RM-ep2dc there are 2020 S4s in my area (central iowa) for 60k nearly fully loaded... I don't go by MSRP. That's not realistic to what you'll pay at a dealer. But yes, you can have pretty much all the same features on other (cheaper) brands nowadays... and I'm for sure picking up a loaded GT2 stinger for 48-50k long before I buy one of these
In some client-facing professions and when dealing with certain ethnic groups, perception is everything. So the badge is justified if it brings you business!
Im doing 3.5 seconds with a JB4 ...best sports sedan ever made.Tesla hasn't stolen ANY "thunder" from this car. Tesla is a lifeless soulless moving machine. I agree though my next one will have dynamic steering, 20" wheel does not look good on the s4 as you mentioned, body doesn't have the presence the s5 has, can't handle it without looking like a 4x4. There is no arguing this is a drivers car.
I had a b8 S4 TIP. DId a few upgrades, car was a rocket and a pleasure to drive on the road courses in the Northeast like the Glen, Tremblant, loved to drive it fast which was easy to do. The b9 is about 100# lighter than the b8 similarly equipped. The b8 was S/C whereas this is a turbo with gobs of torque and should be a real joy to drive. Love to have one. 👍🏻😎
The 2020 Jetta GLI my son just got has a very similar rear. I had a 2017 S3 and liked the looks of that better than this. Considered this before I bought the 2020 BMW M340 xdrive. Very happy so far with the BMW.
I'm going to miss Audi's buttons. Not loving the baron appearance of the screen replacement.
I have an 18 B9 S4. Two years on it is still a wonderful car that is about to get better...APR is about ready to release a tune for these. Slap a larger rear sway bar to tame the under steer though.
I’ve had a 2019 S4 for about 7 months now - really didn’t want to wait for the 2020 and was a little suspicious of the all touch screen interface. I’m still not sold but I’ll still look at it! Curious Audi took out the cover for where the MMI controller was vs the European models
I traded in my B8.5 S4 for an A5. I found the S4 too front heavy, when pushed on a curvy road it had too much understeer. Due to Audi putting engine in front of the front axle the 6 cylinder Audi’s aren’t that much fun to drive. This problem is much less pronounced on their 4 cylinder cars and the power deficit compared to the six cylinder cars is much less than you’d expect. Only downside to me is the disappointing sound emitted by the 4 cylinder engine.
Why did you downgrade man
front grill looks like a hyundai/genesis
Other way around Lool hyundai copies Audi for years
@@jeremyv11000 ohh yeah cause the designer of Hyundai is from Audi also and he left in Audi for a couple of years so?
@@jeremyv11000 Peter Schryer was the head designer for Audi now the head designer for Hyundai/Kia/Genesis. He has been with Hyundai since 2009. Hyundai also got Albert Biermann who was an Engineer for BMW. Hints why Hyundai cars are German inspired with design and chasis.
Modern audis look like damn basking sharks but sheesh so beautiful.
Great review. Hoping to see you review a base model TT in the future, preferably the Roadster. Oddly enough the base TT has become a pretty pure driver’s car compared to the outlandish competition, so I’d love to see your take on it in 2020.
Btw, you came off super genuine in this video dude! Really appreciate that after seeing so many videos from other CZcams reviewers this week that were just blatant commercials for a certain auto manufacturer.
The camera even had whip lash! lol
Except for the grill, that is a nice looking 1988 car.
Dude, can you guys put your phones on silent when you’re filming? Ding, ding, ding, ding 😆
Throw some Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires on there, and road noise will improve. I had Bridgestone Potenzas on my A4 quattro w/sport suspension, added the 4S tires and it solved the problem. Had even more grip too
I hear way to much tire roar. That said everything else seems good.
I really love the bulging hood.
whomever edits your videos should probably look to lower the highlights and raise the blacks for those interior shots. it might keep things a bit more normal looking and not so blown out. Production quality!
Why did they abandon the dsg/s-tronic system, I love the dsg on my golf cuz it just shifts instantly
The front reminds me of a Hyundai lol...
... I'm aware of the designers Hyundai hired
Kind of like the previous gen sonata
I think it's more like hyundai looks like this 😂
@Simon no shock, its just funny how one brand is slowing looking like the other. Before you know it the less likely brand, Hyundai, will soon be preferred over Audi lol.
What is the Doug score?
Beautiful sedan, 4/10.
In this latest update they added piano black in the centre to get scratched and smudges. Very important update indeed.
If you need cooled seats, it's not that you lose the red leather, you lose the sport seats entirely, reverting to the blah pedestrian seats from the A4. You also can't get the sport steering wheel shown here with heat...another choice they force on you. I got the S5 Sportback and it's the biggest problem with this car. For over $60k, having non-perforated non-ventilated leather seats is a huge miss. It is HOT in the summer.
I went for the Alcantara seats which remain nice and cool in the summer without feeling hard in the winter.
It's freaking loud.. Most likely due to those enormous and unnecessary rims/tires
Specially for that kind of money..it should be Lexus quiet
Downsize the wheel diameter at least 2 inches, if they fit around the brakes.
its probably the tires
Dynamic steering is still not great. I feel like it just speeds up the ratio so the input at the steering wheel feels less than what it's actually doing. With that said my car does have mods to mitigate understeer so maybe I just need to drive faster. 😂
This car is better than the A series
Red leather is always a no brainer.
It's a sad day when Kia's lineup makes Audi look so boring and stale.
Kia head designer is from Audi.
Need a manual
Thanks for the review. Great as always! You really were enjoying that boost launch weren't you...
Audi S4: 349 hp.// BMW M340i xDrive: 382 hp. // AMG C 43 4MATIC: 385 hp.
A lot of road noise.
The manual B8 and B8.5 retains value much better than the auto. Sad they stopped making the manuals.
Deffinitely a neat car, will be interesting to see how Audi innovates to keep pace with rapidly improving American luxury brands like Lincoln, Cadillac, Tesla, etc. Great review as always!
This is a very old comment but Audi isn’t trying keeping pace with American manufacturers lol.
This and the new Sonata look strikingly similar
The back looks WAYYYY too similar to the new Jetta
Brad Huggins looks more similar to the Passat in my opinion.
That too! When you pay a premium for a more expensive brand, they should differ the two brands a bit more on the exterior. It’s like they cut corners to save money. Back in the day, VW looked so different. Not any more!
Brad Huggins I completely agree. I’m just gonna get me a GLI and go with that. I have a mk6 Jetta and was considering an A4, but the GLI is really nice. It has nice space and plus I’ve done away with any doubts of the Jetta longevity. I’m 110K in with no problems. $25K isn’t bad at all, and it has some Audi design elements which is good for it, but not so much for the Audis lol.
That’s awesome! VW definitely has a good track record. They ride good as well!
Sati same here except GTI
Yikes looks like Audi is having problems evolving their design.
15:50 The b8/8.5 didnt have that problem. Power down low is a big advantage of superchargers.
2020. The year where it's noteworthy when a car has a real exhaust. -.-