Audi A4 Avant 2017 review | Mat Watson Reviews
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- čas přidán 22. 02. 2017
- The Audi A4 Avant, as the name suggests, is based upon the A4 saloon, but with some major differences in the form of capacity. As it’s an estate model, the A4 Avant enjoys a larger interior and boot space, but using the same high quality materials, as well as a revised range of engines to improve efficiency. Is this all enough to compete with the likes of the popular Volkswagen Passat, or the stylish Mercedes C-Class Estate, and Skoda Superb? Found out exactly what I think of the Audi A4 Avant in this in-depth video review.
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Good review as usual Mat. I own this car - the A4 Avant 2.0 TFSi S-Line, Scuba Blue... I have to say it is one of the best cars I've owned (and I've driven many including Mercedes, BMW, Volvo). The A4 Avant to me combines practicality with smooth understated sophistication. The interior is so well built and wraps around the driver like a cockpit.
Prior to this car I had SUVs for a long time and I thought I would miss being high up, but I don;t and the ride makes all the difference. It's also much lower for my dog to jump in/out of (SUVs can be high and hard on dog's joints)
Some tips for you:
1. I chose the 2.0 TFSI Auto as the auto has LOWER CO2 than the manual and it puts it in the same company car tax-band as the 190TDi (as diesels get a 3% surcharge added by the government which places them in the same BIK%).
2. TDI Ultra engines need AdBlue additive or the car won't start - the petrol doesn't, so less hassle
3. The petrol models are cheaper to buy than the diesel versions and Petrol fuel economy is 42-44mpg on a run, and 35-38mpg around town real-world.
4. If you order the S-line go for the comfort suspension (non-adaptive) - it's a free "downgrade" from the Sport suspension, but the Sport suspension is lower and much harder on UK roads. As Mat says in the review the standard comfort suspension is pretty good. Adaptive is the ultimate if you can afford it (about £800 extra)
5. In Mat's review the back centre console armrest had NO cupholders and the back of the driver/passenger seats in front had no nets... This is because (stupidly) Audi charge for these. They call it a Storage pack and it adds about £165. It is well worth it, and adds some boot nets & stuff too.
6. The equipment levels on the Sport model upwards are very good, tri-zone climate, electric boot, front and rear parking sensors, infotainment with satnav, electric/heated mirrors (non-folding unless you upgrade), inner led lighting, light-up door handles when you unlock the car at night, proper thin spare wheel (no gunk or run-flat tyres), reversible boot floor.
7. The Virtual cockpit comes as part of technology pack it is a VERY expensive. I think over £1500
This car is SO quiet and smooth, the auto gearbox is a dream!.. the Turbo petrol has loads of power delivered smoothly through the range on this Turbo petrol engine.
I drove a BMW on long-term test drive to compare and imo the Audi engines are WAY ahead in refinement, and quietness... the 320D 4 cylinder BMW engine sounds like an old London bus. BMW ride is poor and tyre noise a big issue which is not helped by the run-flat tyres that are standard and you can't choose not to have them.
Someone commented these wheels didn't suit the car - they DON'T!... BUT these pictured are NOT the standard wheels on any model, someone added those o this demo model. The standard ones are much nicer, particularly on the S-Line.
Mat's wrong about one thing... you shouldn't "consider it", you should "just buy it" - If you want an estate, not a SUV, this is the best looking, best performing, best built, most quiet & refined estate car of this size on the road.
Hth
Trevor Cocks Very helpful points but my mouth is still on the floor with your number 5 point, there are no nets on the back of the front seats! or cup holders in the back centre console! and you have to pay £165 to get them! but with a added boot net, Audi are just taking the P***.
Trevor Cocks Thank you for your insights Trevor. I am actually on the verge of ordering your exact car! The S-line in scuba blue. Great taste!!
You can't go wrong all the engines are good. If you do a lot of motorway miles and your budget can stretch then maybe the tdi ultra 190...i went for the petrol because I do fewer miles. It is so smooth and quiet. You won't regret it. If you get an S line the sports suspension is hard, and bigger wheels and low profile tyres make is even harder.
Trevor Cocks I'm just looking at the options available to me now on my company list. It appears I can't go automatic along with S-line. I can go petrol automatic in the Sport trim as opposed to S-line. Annoying as I really like the S-line look!!
S line is nice, but the body kit is very subtle... The Sport is a good spec, all the main stuff... The infotainment system is the same, sport has satnav and boot opener. The standard alloys on sort lol nicer in real life than the pics (the ones on it when I ordered anyway). S line has almost black roof line inside, which I don't like... I like it lighter. Not sure why your company is restricting you as if it contract hire the monthly price is pretty close.
That interior is absolutely beautiful! Minimalistic, yet stylish and functional! Great review!
Merc and BMW feel like 20th century in terms of interior compared to Audi, unbelievable.
6 years later I can finally afford one. Picking up an A4 Allroad this week. 😂
Which engine did you buy? Im getting a 2.0tdi 150hp this week!! Can't wait! 😃
Same thing 😅
I'm picking 2.0 TDi 140kW with Quattro drive, Avant ofc
A rear window wiper ISN'T standard? What the actual fuck! o.O
Wow, I have never heard of a rear wiper not being standard. That's just absolutely ridiculous.
Viv Taylor It is. And they count on us asking for it as an extra.
SJW Don't get me wrong, I do love Audi. But as other so called premium brands the standard equipment is just insulting for the price tag.
For some cars it is actually not even an option
Wiper is standard on the Avant (as it is with pretty much any hatchback) saloon doesn't have one as it doesn't need it.
The audi A4 looks best in class, its just really handsome and the design really comes together very well
"Buy at a price you're COMFORTABLE with" Matt! We've been through this!!!
You're the only car reviewer I watch on CZcams. I love your videos man.
So Matt, you recommend a 3.0tdi quattro automatic, with adaptable suspension and digital dials. Basically a 65000 euro car :)
About 25k now
Now more expensive 😂
I love this car. I have a 2.0 tdi with 190 hp s line quattro and it is awesome. It is comfy, but when you punch it to the floor it launches like a space shuttle. The virtual dials are just on another level. Great car for families and everything else you need.
Great Video Review of a great looking Estate
Just ordered an Avant. Due in May... can't wait! Gone for a petrol this time, coming from a mk7 Golf GTD
Beautiful car! Good review as well.
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Whatever, I think this car looks fantastic and way better than the Merc and the BMW.
Yes!
Probably mental you mate
Albert Arrabal better maybe so, but 'way better' is probably a bit far. I think all 3 are good in there own ways. But I think the A4 is the best all rounder of the lot.
Yes it is a good looking estate, but not in red...
mrlilmatt123 If you say...
Those wheels don't suit this car.
All of the 17" designs look like crap. Even most 18" are shit. Not sure what Audi were thinking when choosing what wheels to offer with the A4.
Ričardas Marozas Easy. They didn't want certain types of idiots in their cars.
why?
you can buy aftermarket rims...
Not everyone buying an estate is looking to be ricey. Most that does buy this for performance will probably go for ab S4 which does come in standard with better wheels. In my opinion, I like the 17' wheels understated design. I don't drive an estate to show off, that's what my Alfa Romeo C4 is for.
I got one of the first of this generation of A4 Avants a year ago and I've just published my 1-year review video on my CZcams channel. Lovely car, I'm very happy with it and haven't had any significant problems with it.
Thanks for the video! I would like to know your trully opinion about the tdi 150hp engine for this vehicle. I' m about to buy it. Thank u!
Thanks, helped me go for one of this generation in 2023!
I recently bought the 2 litre Avant tfsi Sports, what a car ! 190 ps, 0-60 in 7 seconds, so far 38 mpg ! Whats not to like !
I've got a 4 month old A4 Avant Sport with the 1.4 TFSI. Was worried about such a small engine in a big car but didn't need to worry. It's a quality car in every way.
Matt Russell - I’m buying one tomorrow! Excited
Are u still using a4?
Matt Russel I am looking into buying an A4 Avant, how have you found the 1.4 TFSI long term?
@@JamGraMusic do you still own your Audi? How do/did you find the 1.4 TFSI engine?
Thanks Mat for giving me thumbs up for buying the new A4 avant. I love and your review is spot on. Just dont like the red color of your tester I have the argus brown.
Matt really like this audi!
I have gcse mocks tomorrow and yet I'm watching a review on an Audi a4
nice review
Beautiful interior, really good for the price of the car
My dad has this a4 he has a dark blue ultra 2.0 and it's rapid the virtual cockpit is gold and the gearbox is dreamy for a vw unit silky smotth engine and ride is more than acceptable
Can you do a review of the Renault Koleos 2017?
Please review the porsche panamera. Would love to hear your opinion on that
Mat you've got to review the Infiniti Q60 400 Red Sport!!!!!!!! YOU HAVE TO :D
Hey Matt can you do an Audi A3 coupe review / a VW golf 2017 review 3 door PLEASE REPLY
and the best feature this audi shares with all the others is the check engine light Matt!!! hahaha
When the review video for the RR Velar coming up?
waiting on that m6 tho
It looks so good in red, shame we will only see it in black or grey on the roads.
Used low tech a6 2012/2015/2017 vs a4 2017/2018 with technology? Thanks Matt
Those wheels looks cool.
I’ve owned one for about 2 years (and buy Rapha clothing so Mat’s spot on with that bit) and covered about 28k miles. Mine has the 7 speed auto, 190 BHP diesel, and is the S Line version. I agree it’s amazingly quiet on motorways. I get about 50 mpg and can stretch it to 60 mpg on long journeys if I’m not in a big hurry. I recommend getting the matrix headlights - they’re amazing.
Can you please comment on the Matrix headlights? I am looking at a second hand B9 S4 with very low km but it doesnt have the matrix headlights. I've heard the standard headlights still have auto high beam but how different are they from the matrix headlights?
Spotted the easter egg at 7:22!
ShariqSultan Well spotted
Well done! I saw the rings and it caught my eye but didn't make the connection at first lol.
ShariqSultan ee
Spotted the subliminal, audio Easter egg at 7:22 when I listened to it backwards > j k
Are you sure there isn't any compartment or drinks holders in the rear armrest?
Matt has had that HTC ☎ since his Carabuyer days lol! get a new phone 📱 asap!
And what is 0-60 time with 2.0 TDI 190 bhp?
Matt where do you record your videos?
How is the rear windscreen wiper not standard on all models?! Is this real life?
You also got check engine light as a bonus.mm
I fit my first (and last) bike in my dad's Astra F Caravan. It had no problem. If you want a fancy Astra Caravan, get an A4 Avant. :D
Rear wiper not standard? On the Saloon you mean?
how do you remove the front headrest, I'm trying to fit seat covers on mine.
Hello. Whats your recomendation? BMW 318d or A4 Avant TDI? Thanks
Need review for CHR (Toyota)
you know the rear windows can't go any more down because of the door shape right?
That good the check engine lights on already eh
review the maserati gran turismo convertible mc stradale centennial edition
Whats the best?
318d pack M touring automatic 2017
or
A4 Avant S line s tronic?
Thanks
For 17 year old what's the best car insurance company to use without black box
Does it come with a steering wheel as standard?
MrBasinator no, that’s a £2,000 option.
I have an Ultra Avant S Line with 18' Wheels
Cool haircut mate
Can you start telling us which cars show the oil temperature on the dashboard?
We do not want our engines to overheat do we!
Hi Matt, what would you say on the regular A4 Saloon - Avoid, Consider, Shortlist or Buy?
(asking since in that review there is no classification like this - thanks!)
+Ante Crombie buy. It's best in class
Nice to hear that, thanks! Already ordered 190bhp TDI quattro! :)
That manual its really much better than the one found in the BMW.
Same with my original A6 Avant which had a really precise gear change. Couldn't believe how sloppy the 520 touring was by comparison.
watson, whats with the rings?
No mention of the light-blue carwow branded car that he was reversing towards?
2:38 I don't get it why is the ability to slide a bicycle in such a stand out point. My sister 2008 Auris can fit a bicycle easily with the rear seats folded (hatchback version), and so should the A4 non-avant version
coming soon c class estate & 3 series touring
Permanent Sat Nav info screen would drive me mad
Cannot decide between V60CC 2019+ or 2017+ A4 Avant Allroad
you should show the keys al the time
Why did you drop that shelf like that 😅
Audi always looks stellar in red. But I don't really like the new rounded nose of the A4 and A5. Doesn't look quite as dynamic as the previous models.
Can you review the new Porsche macan?
Its the same with every other german car. They are superb. If you spend a lot of money into the extras.
Eml light???
GO JOSH!
Why is David Brent driving the car in the wide shots?
He's just looking for free love on the Free Love Freeway
....she's deeeeaaaaad....
This channel seems obsessed with VAG cars (especially Audis), and BMWs. I think they've reviewed every single model and variant in their range.
David Thompson VAG cars are the most searched cars in the UK unfortunately..Carwow are playing the views/advertising game
What's VAG? Volkswagen Auto Group?
chancy319 Yes.
David Thompson I personally don't think they do that on purpose. To be honest the reason why is because these cars are quite popular and audi is more likely to lend a car for review than some brand from a ruin in Egypt that's underground where it never rains. Maybe a weird example but I really don't feel like they are massive fans of VAG cars. Let's be honest for a motoring journalist this car is probably very boring to drive compared to competitors. I am a fan of audi's exterior and interior so I'm not saying this out of hate.
livc444111 yes this is probably very likely but can you blame them? They aren't like the biggest company ever and consumers are probably looking for these type of cars. It all makes sense from a business perspective. And also educational since let's be honest the average consumer isn't gonna buy a flaming ferrari that's crossed with a second hand Mitsubishi evo 9 with with a bmw like interior. I'd quite like to see that now that I think about it..
I think i'd go for a Superb Estate tbh
aaa, merrell moab - great shoes!
You can't tell that Matt Loves Audi's can you!
John Snape I think he's relatively even handed actually
I couldn´t decide between this and A6 C7 Allroad, but I chose A4. Too scared of timing chain tensioners and S-Tronic gearboxes. The BiTurbo versions are too expensive
at quarter to 6 in de evening.
In the 90s, it was Volvo that were boring accountants cars, these days, it's Audio lol
Fuel pissing out the back at 4:44
greasemonger29: water!!
You still review quite many manuals, are they still that popular in the UK? The car is equipped with the expensive cockpit navigation, 3-zone climate control, led headlight - but no automatic gearbox, I think that is very strange configuration.
tsint Most people drive manual cars here
tsint Most cars are manual here still, although in this class an above the majority are auto. Autos in small cars always used to be nasty and there is a stigma attached to them in that they are for old people.
I am getting 19’ s line 190ps black edition.. yes life is not fair for everybody.. I will get it 6 years later the b9 launched.. but I am thankful for that. 😂
7:03 This guy is older than I had thought. Bit of a wrinkle shot there Matt!
4 suspensions? Do they expect you to do a test drive for every type of suspension AND different engines now?
Im sure a dealer would give u advice which suspension suits ur needs best, don´t u think?
is this the opponent of the mercedes c-class estate?
How much does audi charge to install a Virtual cockpit?
It's a part of Cockpit Package, €1900 Euro, I think.
Virtual Cockpit isn't necessary, analog dials are good as well.
Technic Package is a must, otherwise you will end with single zone climate control which looks nasty.
Proline Package is a must too. It includes LEDs, color gauge cluster, and more.
Who is the guy with ginger hair and a beard who is drving in some of the shots.
Pause the video at 6:18 and look at his face. Lol.
this guy is deep
An Eastern European living in North America, I hate that fact that we can't get these cars with a manual transmission. Everything is auto, hate it to my bones...
Money no object; which estate is the quietest at 70mph?
You're definitely due a phone upgrade Mat!
Still better than any Merc or BMW.
PCMasterRace how
MRsjovealek dream on
MRsjovealek Incorrect
I no longer require sleeping pills. One look at a new A4 is all it takes to knock me out.
Yeah of course Mat is not going to talk about the parcel shelf, not going under the false floor because it’s an Audi isn’t it?
I fancy trading up from a MK7 Golf TDI to an A4 Avant. I only have a budget of £8k. Any suggestions? What is considered high mileage these days? I’m worried of getting a car with 80-90k on the clock and having to spend more on fixing it but it looks like that’s the sort of mileage I will have to get on such budget.