Is the 2021 Audi S4 a performance sport sedan that's WORTH it?
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- The S4 is a sedan from Audi with functionality and performance. Under the hood is a 3.0L turbocharged V6 that is producing 349HP & mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Of course getting power to the ground is Audi's Quattro AWD system. On the outside you will find last year's refreshed front fascia, grill, headlights and wheels. On the inside there is a 10.1in infotainment screen, sport seats, and Audi's virtual cockpit. Is the 2021 Audi S4 a performance sport sedan that's WORTH it?
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You honestly make the most purposeful and realistic reviews of cars on CZcams. Your channel is a one stop shop for all types of customers looking for both practical info and and an enthusiast perception. Thank you for your reviews. Appreciate the humor as well.
That is so very incredible of you to say Tony! Thanks for being part of the Raiti's Rides family.
"I´m not going to complain about 10 inches".
I like the way that you think Omar!
@@RaitisRides It's not about the size, it's how you use it. At least that's what my girlfriend says to make me feel good about myself.
Omar you are hella gay
"That's what she said."
-M. Scott
@@xFlared It’s a trap!
You ain’t compLaing about 10 inches? You’re a better man than me. I complain when my finger breaks through the toilet paper.
LOL i can't stop laughing at your comment...
😂😂😂😂
I love my S4, it's very easy to get up to 145mph and still feel the car very solid and not unpredictable. I come from a 2018 STI and that car at 130mph becomes a scary thing. On the S4, middle of 6th gear and you're at 140, I just can't imagine in 7th, the gearing is excellent. Although the car is amazing, the shifting is not very smooth but with the 034 motorsports tune it becomes a lot faster and a whole lot smoother.
What’s the ownership like and the cost? I’m literally thinking about going the same route because I’ll be coming from a 2016 STi. I love the facia of the B9, this new gen looks so soft and watered down but I’m willing to give it a try. I was just watching a video with the 034 Motorsports tune. What year is yours?
@@avantnarde2815 Man, do i have the answer for you. I came from a built big turbo 2016 STI with ~550whp and ~440Wtq.
As far as cost of ownership, its 2x the cost of a new STI depending on wether you buy a new or used S4 and what trim level. I never buy used because I like having the peace of mind knowing i purchased a car thats new and had been taken care of. You will get better MPG overall, but oil changes are more expensive as they hold 7.8 quarts. Compared to the 4.5 i believe on the STI. My B9.5 S4 on 91 pump gets 30mpg with a stage 2 tune and full bolt ons. On E85, it drops to about 20 ish depending on driving style.
As far as performance, its a complicated story. My STI would shit all over my S4 on the big end as it was only 3200 pounds and making big power. However, the Audi has a far more useable power and a much better power band than my STI did. Couple that with lightning fast shifts and pretty much non existant turbo lag on the S4, and ill take a FBO stage 2 S4 over a 500+whp STI any day.
Plus, the overall driving experience is loads better. Better interior, more luxuries even on the standard trim, and far more responsive to modifications, as a stage 1 91/93 tune on a B9/B9.5 S4 will net 40-50 Hp and roughly 100Tq and requires no hardware, and you can also run Ethanol without needing hardware, just a tune.
Owned my 2021 S4 for almost a year now. Stage 2 ECU and stage 1 TCU, Intake, turbo inlet, intercooler, downpipe, and full track exhaust. No reliability issues *knocks on wood*, and plan to push it further.
There are Stage 3 B9 S4 with hybrid turbo setups making 720hp and 720tq on E60 on stock block with many many pulls and nobody has found the limit of the stock block yet.
If you have the cash, i say do it. If npt the S4, shell out a tad more and get the new 8Y RS3.
@@MeatloafMelvin I’m considering rid of my 21 sti for 22 rs3 or s4. But the price right now is ridiculous
@@hhhydeee Yeah, i looked at the new 8Y RS3 at a dealer near me. MSRP of 65k, but they have a 10-15k markup depending on wether on not you are a returning customer, or a new customer.
Sorry, but as nice of a platform the RS3 is, its not 80-85k nice.
Audis are freakin fast and expensive
62k!!?! For a mundane conservative look. Used M3 same price and would run circles around this.
So very right about that!
@@richardmartinez6437 This is true.
@@richardmartinez6437 true
@@richardmartinez6437 using that logic... Used rs5 is also same price lol. Also might as well get a used R8 too
Joe...great review and your assessment is spot on! I bought mine in October and I agree with you about the infotainment and the paddle shifters! It is an amazing daily driver and I chose the s4 after test driving the Mercedes and BMW. Keep the reviews coming!
Perfect sport sedan. Lighter than the sportback, better visibility, better back seats. This is 90% of the RS5 for 60% of the price.
Very good points!
Joe, I was laughing so hard with hitting the wiper lever instead of the paddle shifters, you should have taped a tongue depressor sticks on paddles..
Joe, you just keep dropping bombshell reviews one after another. That blacked out S5 was amazing. This S4 is awesome as well. Did I mention you are looking good today, sir? Cheers and Happy Holidays.
Thanks Jack! I appreciate you have my back!
I have this exact version and absolutely love it!
Love that honeycomb style grill! Car is nice!
I am so glad that you like that!
I love it how you say. The Twinkie tray or a burrito hold the guacamole. Lol 😂
Thanks Anibal for letting me share the laughs and the cars with you!
I’ve been following you since you started doing videos of cars. I like how you zonk the back wipers from suvs. And the fake air vents. You have to have functional exhaust pipes or vents.
16:18 I don’t think that’s how you’re supposed to go through a traffic circle 😂
My dude I really enjoyed this review
I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.
Just here to say that I just bought one of these with almost every package on it for 41k, 32k miles. Absolutely banger of a deal value wise for what you get. This video really helped me make my decision.
Great review Joe. I think its worth mentioning, that reviewed car is top of the line trim at 62K. Base model starts at 50K with same engine. Might help for those people who moan about prices of German luxury cars. I think Audi offer some great performance cars in luxury segment than asian counterparts like Acura, Infiniti etc.
Thanks for sharing that info.
You don't need to "push the button" to open the trunk. Just wave your foot under the bumper and the trunk opens. Been like that since the 2017 model year. Also, on the roof of the trunk are pull-down grocery bag hooks. Very convenient.
Thanks for that great info!
Joe, I didn’t see any excitement when you said “On THROTTLE”. As always thanks for the review!
Him: touches home button
Audi after 2 seconds: ok right go to the home page
Looks great. I think I like the S5 Sportback a bit more though.
I agree with you!
S5 costs more
A5/S5/RS5 Coupé looks the best of the compact cars in the lineup.
Yeah that sportsback is eye candy😍
I don't really get the sportback. You want a coupe, get a coupe,. You want a sedan, get a sedan. I have yet to see a true S5 coupe on the road yet. It's like they're making more sportbacks these days.
You unfortunately have to go with the generic standard seat in order to get the $700 warm weather package that has the ventilated seats. That only comes in black, whereas the sport seat has 5 different options. Black, red, grey leathers, and black and grey suedes.
Personnally I think the one built in 2009 was more sporter than the new one 🤔
I agree with you!
Well duh the b8 will always be the best boy style
Totally agree! This is a surprisingly bland exterior.
A lot of Audi enthusiasts said they screwed up the B9.5 A4/S4. They honestly didn't do a good job with this facelift. I'd personally get a B9 or B8.5 model instead.
@@snakeeyes9246 I have the B8 and I need an upgrade thinking about S5 or A7 2020 A4 isn’t very good looking.
That blue color looks so good in the sun!
not much to hate about this Audi. Love the color!
Loving that blue!
It really pops!
A car of this caliber should not have blank buttons.
This is one of those cars I love but would never pay full retail for .
AGREED!
$50,000 isn't bad for a German performance car
Looking good. Just sold my 2016 S4 (stage 2) all tricked out. Car was a daily driver monster ~450HP on 93. This new one is probably HIGHLY configurable for mods/ECU tune. I bet over 500HP easy. Agree on the paddles. My 2020 SQ5 needs larger paddles. The only 'zonk' I will give this new one is the chrome accents. It needs the 'black optics' package ASAP.
Thanks for sharing that great input from your ownership
That infotainment screen takes 2 business days to respond lmao
That is pretty much spot on. LOL
lol dash really does look like the team was thinking "oh sht, we forgot a screen!" and slapped one on. Other than that, I've always loved audi's interior design.
Lori KILLED it on the camera l!!!! Especially capturing all the detail in the front end of the business!!! 🤙🏾👊🏾
17:45 Wipers go off because there's an invisible ghost you ran over. HAHA!
LOL!
Nice job hitting those Apexes!! 👍👍
Thanks I really appreciate you saying that!
Tbh virtual cockpit is kinda useless when you got apple CarPlay
Ehh I think the exterior changes are a slight step back compared to the previous S4, but thanks for being it to us Joe!!
I knew I wasn’t the only one to think that. It looks less aggressive and more soft, less sporty and more average. Which is a shame because I love this car
Alright here we go: ON THROTTLE...NIIICE
Someone please make a car with a blacked out roof for this guy! 😂
That shade of blue on a Cayman GT4~ perfection
You are so right about that!
Joe such a gentleman always giving a shout out to the behind the scenes folks
I can't do it without everyone's support!
“You’re not going to squish you’re nuts I promise.” 🤣🤣🤣
Love the Turbo Blue!! Great job Lori!
She does such a great job!
Just recently got my 2021 A5 coupe in that color.......It looks even better in person.
It really does pop! Congrats on your A5.
Great review 👍 love the sound and performance of the S4. I do find the body style of the doors looking dated. Have they been updated in 20 years? Maybe I'm nuts. I did notice wesley chapel was spelled wrong in video beginning. Keep bringing the great reviews Joe. Your vids are the ones I like best 👍
Thanks for letting me share it with you and for the heads up!
Everyone thinks they’re going to use the paddles and then real world driving just makes you not use them
The crime of the steering wheel isn't that it isn't flat-bottomed, it's that ugly trapezoidal airbag cover. The round was more appropriate in this car, save the trapezoid for the barges!
Luxurious and sportly at the same time 👌🏿
You hit the nail on the head!
If that center infotainment screen could retract and be hidden whenever you dont need it that wud be so much better
I agree with you 100%
What an amazing car this is definitely worth it even tho I’d get an s5 Sportback over this for the real sloping roofline
Yeah I would go S5 sportback for sure!
Turbo blue?! Man, colours on cars have really gone to another level!
That is a freaking nice car. You know how to fix those small paddles? Throw a 6 speed manual in there and done. I dig that electric blue color as it matches my ski pants but also don't like that 10" infotainment system when you have all that love in the dash for the driver. All in all the 2021 S4 rips. Great review man! I feel the need for speed!
Thanks Sully! I would take your car over this one.
@@RaitisRides Yeah. There's something about the 6 speed and supercharged V6. My car also doesn't have the obnoxious infotainment screen. It's much smaller without near the technology but it just looks way cooler. It also has on the door sill S4 not S and the Alcantara seats also say S4 not just S. You know, little stuff like that is important. It's like Audi cared more in 2014 than in 2021. Thanks Joe!
With the S line, them wheels are plain Jane for a sexy car like that. Howdy Joe👍
I totally agree with you! Hey Kenny!
@@RaitisRides I second that! My 2017 Allroad wheels are 10X better than those. Cmon Audi get it together
Glad to know I’m not the only one who drives around roundabouts like that 😂
You are so awesome man!
I got Audi advertisement before an Audi review. What a great coincidence!!
Btw great review as always. Love the redesign 😁 keep it up!!
You are the man! I really can not do it without you!
you're so funny, man. I enjoy your videos so much.
Profile is good, but design is busy. That color is lovely and just a sweet overall package.
This dude is funny. Looking for a used S4 right now
We can't keep ignoring the great dramatic intro!
Looks really good but something about the pre-facelift A/S4 makes prefer those. Something about the continuous body line or the more angular headlights maybe.
I totally agree with you Jack!
Hi Raiti, love your review man, spot on!
Hey Joe, really enjoy your videos! Keep up the good work. I notice with all your hand and arm movement / expressions, you have a really nice watch collection. Please share the make and models of your bling.
Stay safe
great review as always, thanks sir👍🏻
Thank you for saying that! I can't do it without your support!
always love your jokes in the back seat. a little awkward but really funny
I love how you treated that traffic circle like a racetrack chicane at 16:19 lol...
Great informative video, thanks. I like this car, V6 3.0 twin-turbo, 4WD. I don't have a problem with the screen. The fake vent thing isn't a problem for me either because the manufacturers know what cooling the car needs; no need to punch unnecessary holes to get more mud in the car. However, if an aftermarket cooler needs to be added, the provision is there for punching out or drilling. I'd love to know what the long-term cost of owning this Audi will be; will it be the same German woes that BMW and Benz have where it's an unreliable nightmare to own out of Warranty or Lease. Otherwise, I love all about it.
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
It’s not a twin turbo, it’s a single turbo. You have to jump up to the RS4/RS5 to get a twin turbo
@@hlf_coder6272 Thanks for the Correction; we all know that a Single Turbo setup makes better power anyway. Twins are for response. No matter, turbo is turbo, it's still a great car..
I have a 2020 model, kind of upset they got rid of the flat bottom.
No way am carrying chipotle inside this beauty 😂
Neither would I!
I’ve always liked the S4, but $62,000 is a tough sale. That’s a 53-56k car.
These are great to buy a year or two older . You can find them with under 12k miles and saves you about 10k
They start around 49k I believe
@@johnmaki6821 yeah, they start at $49,900. Which is ok. But then adding 12k or 14k in options is crazy. A few more thousand you can get an S6 or an RS5.
Love your content, Joe. You and Lori (Laurie?) must never get any sleep, going from one car review to another.
I hear the S4 has a glitch in manual mode when you corner. The moisture from you drool triggers the rain-sensing wipers 🤣😂🤣
Thanks for taking the time to say that! Lori and I really appreciate your support! You are so very right about that.
Gimme some love JOE!! It's good to be back. Awesome review.
I’m with you on the infotainment screen. Looks like it just doesn’t belong there. Lol but that didn’t stop me from getting an A4 Allroad. Overall nice car. Thanks joe your the man!
This man funny as hell
Had one from the 90,s fookn cool car with gear V8 BUT IT WAS S6. 4.2 COOOLEST CAR EVER DRIVEN
every car has it's things... and unless you custom order it from the factory you're always will find things you love less.... so what's your perfect car??
this 4s is amazing
Yeah that screen looks like an after thought...
How are you Joe? AUDI TIME!!!
I am doing great brother! How are you! Let's do it!
@@RaitisRides Great! Let's go!!!
Sweet color
I am so glad that you like this one.
Audi , BMW, Benz who wins with their overall lineup?
It's a freaking tough choice!
Kia Stinger GT. save some money get all the performance and just as many features
None of them and all of them. Its all what you like my friend. They are all great and horrible depending on what you're talking about. Just get what you like. Only live once.
The C8 called and wants it's color back.
They should have made the interior like the 2020-2021 a6-7 in these 4's and 5's. So nice. I think they are for 2022. Love the turbo blue color. And yes the paddles are annoying. You can get a nice set of paddle extenders though
I agree with you!
It's strange. I believe the A4 you reviewed before this one had ventilated seats. But this one which is a more expensive and premium version does not.
It’s because of the sports seats in it. If you get the s4 without sports seats it will have ventilated seats
I love the color of the car. It pops very well in the sun
You can say that again!
Thanks for the review Joe. Do you think you could get your hands on a new or used TT or TTS? I know you did a TTRS before but a review of the less expensive models would be great as well!
Hi Eric! I will track one down for you!
@@RaitisRides thanks Joe, always can count on you!
U said, "you are not going to smash your nuts"... Hahah
Nice S4 probably my next ride my broda
I think you will love it!
You definitely will
@@yes8032 AGREED!
Really like your videos Joe
The size of Ronald McDonalds head😂 great review video👍🏽
Lovely car definitely worth the price also joe great review
Thanks Bryer! That means the World!
Almost bit the bullet and bought one but conscience told me to stick the money in the stock market and maybe I'll get one free in a few years 😊. Nice car regardless!
If I’m getting an Audi S4 I’m getting the premium plus version and getting the blackout trim
How’d that go?
Canadian fan......love your reviews!
I appreciate your awesome support Ray!
I think I'd like to see the side by side comparison before saying the S4 was the " one " when making a $60K decision between the c43 and M340i xDrive...I think that might expose the differences a lot more. but solid review!
Which is better
Sounds awesome for a diesel. How long does the urea last (AdBlue) between refills?
This is not a diesel. We do not get that engine in the USA from Audi.
@@RaitisRides That might explain why it sounds so good then. But im sure the v6 diesel doesnt sound too bad 👍
Wow, the 2001 S4 was my weapon of choice on Gran Turismo on PS2 back in the day!!! Some 20 year old S4s are still going for $20K!!! If you have the money to keep it running (and you WILL need a lot of money to keep it running), this is awesome!! Only downside is $62K gets you a C8 Vette that will get you 10 times as much (insert your desires here) as a hot rod sedan that non car nerds will never know is a hot rod. Just sayin...
Thanks Trevor for sharing that input.
That color is just awesome.
It really does pop!
Miss my Audi A4 , this makes me want to switch again to the S4 this time but this awesome blue love the color
What pos do you have now
Thanks for letting me share this one with you!
@@thenotoriousjoey9956 Toyota
It still looks like a Ford Taurus from the side to me. No flair.
Cool car Joe, but don't care for this milk of magnesia blue color. Great review, of a good car.
Nice turbo blue my brother
It pops in the sun!
Never been a fan of the B9 S4 and still not. Also HATE that new steering wheel they’re using. The round steering wheel with the flat bottom is soooo much better.
The S4 is a great daily driver and is roomy vs the competition. That Quattro system is amazing. Reliable? I don’t know
Thanks for sharing that great input.