2018 Audi A4: Full In-Depth Review - Prestige
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- In this video, we take a look at the 2018 Audi A4 in the Prestige trim package. This is a full in-depth, detailed overview of this great offering from Audi.
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In this video we discuss the exterior features of the A4, which includes the black optics package, LED headlights and LED sequential turn signals on the tail lights. We also talk about the black optics wheels that are offered as an upgrade package.
On the inside, we discuss the virtual cockpit, 8.3" MMI screen, all the control for the HVAC system, which features touch sensitive buttons. We also look at the sport seats with the express red stitching. The interior is a fantastic place to be, with soft touch elements throughout the vehicle.
The prestige trim package offers a full Heads Up Display HUD, which displays speed, traffic signs, and navigation information. This is an awesome feature and found myself using it constantly. The prestige trim also offers the interior led advanced lighting packages which allows the user to pick what color they want to light the interior up in. Prestige also offers the adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist, which is great for those daily commutes to work.
Engine power is ample in the all wheel drive models with 252 horsepower and 278 ft lbs of torque. This car is no slouch and easily merges into traffic. I was surprised with the amount of power that's offered in the A4 line.
Overall, the A4 Prestige trim is a great offering from Audi. It is quite pricey with a starting price of $50k. I know I said I'd consider trading my S3 in on an A4, but I just got my S3 back from its 20k mile service and I'm glad I have the S3. I feel like the S3 has a little more character to it.
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I have to say.... ignore my comment toward the end of the video about trading my S3 in for an A4. I got my S3 back from its service appointment yesterday and instantly fell in love with it all over again. The S3 definitely has more character than the A4 and is much more nimble/fun to drive.
ThatBlueS3 as you might remember im a 2017 S3 owner and I was about to get upset at you for your comment towards the end but then I saw your written comment here so we are good! We’re cool!!!...That being said kinda similar to you I drove the s5 2018during my servicing and I abused it at much as possible.... didn’t like the sound, didn’t like how it was not nimble, didn’t like how it was ultra subtle....surprisingly though it was stable cornering at high speed!....with all that considered and even test driving an A4.... I think you and I are stuck on the S models for life! I cant see myself downgrading... on another note I totally chickened out on going 20% tint visibility on the front too (I had asked your opinion if I should change my front from 50% to 20% like my back) main reason though is that I may occasionally go out on Saturday nights have a drink or two....and I don’t want to get pulled over for my tints and get completely screwed...! Although you did mention that the S3 flies under the radar which is true... so I don’t know I’m still considering it!... maybe I just need a kick in the ass from you to do it!
Hahaha unfortunately I think I know what you mean about being stuck in the S models. I love the S5 sportback and I really like the S4. The cold start exhaust note sounds pretty good to me, definitely better than our S3s. As for the tint, gotta do what’s best for you man. I know some places are crazy strict with tint compared to others.
ThatBlueS3 com-on just tell me to tint the front 20%!!!.... and OMG the S5 Sportback is my dream car! So i found out a friend of my colleague is paying just 40$ more than me for his s5... so i freaked out and investigated.. i found out on your 3rd or 4th audi with the same dealer you get insane deals.m due to loyalty! You think that’s true?
I know that they have something like a 1k loyalty incentive, but that’s the only thing that I know about. Might be awhile before I look at another New Audi. The deprecation hit on these things is pretty crazy. Thinking CPO is the way to go in the future.
@@TheCenterLineAuto I just traded my 2015 S3 for a 2018 A4 premium plus with the black optics package. They gave me $4250 total in incentives. Just saying :) Also, great video!
I just bought my Audi A4 2018 premium plus, it’s a super car, i am enjoying a lot
Does it have virtual cockpit
How has it been a year later lmao
Same! Bought my 2018 a4 premium plus in October and it’s been fantastic. I have stage 1 from IE so it’s been really fun!
Couldn't think of a better way to spend 22 min at work...awesome vid!
No better way to spend 30 mins of your workday!
In lunch rn😂
as an A4 owner, I will say it is quicker than the 5.6 seconds Audi claims to get to 60mph. right conditions, I've seen 4.9 seconds. with a good tune, you're in the low 4's. definitely quick for what it is!
I have the same exact car, except it is PP. I completely regret not getting the prestige but I digress it is the best daily driver I have ever owned. Such a wonderful car. 15k miles so far and not a hiccup
I could definitely see it being a great daily driver. It’s got a great, comfortable right and the seats are great too.
My Subaru is at 155k and also not a hiccup. You have me beat though with more premium leather and a way heftier price tag?
Thanks for the review. I am finalizing a deal on a 2018 A4 Premium Plus. I had been searching for my next car for months and decided to go with the Audi for these reasons:
1. Sporty German sedan with Quattro all wheel drive (I'm in the northeast).
2. The test drive made me like the car even more.
3. Better value than BMW and Mercedes for what you get.
4. Virtual Cockpit with Google Earth
5. It does look nice.
Side note: I had been waiting for the US release of the 2019 VW Arteon, but I could not pass up the deal I was offered for such a car. VW said it was going to be a Q3 release, but my local dealer has been unable to confirm a specific date or month.
Congrats man. You’re going to love the car. I really enjoyed my time with it. If you don’t mind me asking. What kind of deal were you able to get on the A4? % off MSRP wise. When I bought my S3 I was able to get about 6% off with a factory order, which I thought was pretty good at the time seeing that the facelift hadn’t come out yet.
ThatBlueS3 Hoping to finalize the deal this weekend. It is a lease. Working with two dealerships, I have been able to get between 12 and close to 14% off MSRP before any lease incentives. Since 2019 models are around the corner, some dealers in the northeast are being aggressive with pricing. Most folks are buying SUVs anyway.
That’s really impressive. Nice work 👏🏻. What options are you going with?
ThatBlueS3 Premium Plus trim. It comes with the following options: premium plus package, navigation and telematics, cold weather package, audi beam rings, audi guard and dark wood trim. MSRP is about $49,675 for this car.
Nicely spec’d.
I think you need to say that for the extra $10,000 you get the ambient lighting, the adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist, the terrific sounding Bang & Olufsen sound system with 3D sound 19 speakers 755 watts (which you didn't even make a comment on), the Dual pane acoustic glass for the front side windows, Active lane assist, the Top-view camera system, High Beam assist, and traffic sign recognition. You spend the $10,000 you NONE of these options. Your comments make it sound like the ambient lighting is ALL you get for the $10,000.
The bang olufsen is in the premium plus
You the second person that thinks or say that the led is the only thing in this trim. It worth it because it adds a lot of other things that makes it worth it. The led is just a bonus.
I mean yes. You can definitely look at it that way too.
You can really see how big the hood is when it’s in the service position.. I love it
The prestige trim also gives you the bang and olfusen sound system!!
I got it on premium plus. No RBG ambient light though :(
@@mike4088 how you liking the car so far? I’m thinking about purchasing one soon..!
The prestige package adds a lot more than just ambient lighting; especially all of the safety features becoming standard instead of optional and including a HUD. Personally, on the used car market, the prestige is the best value since you can get an ‘18 with around 40,000 miles for $28000 or less. This car is such a great value and I hope to own one someday!
@@tyjones4306 100%! I got an '18 prestige with black optic package and I absolutely LOVE it!! I've had it since December 24th of last year and I'm so happy I got it😁
Would probably like to wait a year or 2 and get a used one With extended warranty
I bought my car too early :(
I currently own a 2016 Audi A4, should have waited for the new trim models
Can always trade up!
ThatBlueS3 yeah I got it with a loan lol
Looks like a roomy luxurious vehicle
It definitely has enough space for a daily driver and everything feels quality. Didn’t hear many rattles or squeaks either. Car is real solid. Love the technology features too.
ThatBlueS3 could it be time for an Upgrade?
I know I said that I’d consider trading my car in on one but after getting my car back yesterday, I can say that I’m much happier in the S3. The S3 has more character to it than the A4.
Ok.... this guy likes trains
Is this expensive to insure? I want the a4 prestige but depends if the insurance is not high. Im 36
Think this is highly dependent on your location and driving record.
My dad looking for an luxury car! For
Road trips, but he would drive it and my mom so something sporty, this is it. I found one for under 25k’
No homo but I love this guy he is the only person I enjoy watching review Audi ....they need to pay him to do seriously he sold me every time!
Wow the top speeds for the US versions are so low how comes. In the UK they are limited to 155mph.
Yeah they are on the low side in the A line of cars. I believe my S3 is limited to 155.
ThatBlueS3 yeah I have a A6 limited to 155 also, fastest I've gone so far is 120mph, deffo stick to the EU versions then if the speeds are so restricted. Love the specs tho
So you’re in the UK?
I like the spec of that A4 but I prefer the size of the A3. The A4 is just a bit too large. Also, traditional sedans with a trunk are starting to look dated to me. The fast back shape is more in now. You might want to look at the A5 Sportback.Cheers.
I agree. The A4 feels like a large car compared to the A3. It’s definitely not as nimble. I’ve been looking at the A5/S5 sportback and that body style has really grown on me. They are both gorgeous cars.
The A4 has the perfect size. The trunk could have been a bit bigger.
Did you see the trunk in the A3? It’s tiny. That’s one of my biggest gripes with my car. Not a whole lot of room for luggage when traveling.
Or wait for the Volkswagen Arteon to come. That’s bigger than the A5 sportback
Louis Win the arteon is a gorgeous looking car. Any idea when it’s supposed be released in the US?
Is there a way to spec out the premium plus trim with the full ambient lighting available on the prestige? Or code?
Guys what do u think is better the Audi A4 or the Mercedes e class?
I haven’t driven the e class, but if my decision was based on the exterior design only, which would be a terrible thing to base an overall opinion on, I’d go with the A4. I think it looks better than the e class.
Ok than u
The E-Class competes more with the A6 though... The A4 can be had for significantly cheaper than a base C-Class here in Canada! As such, the E-Class is better imo, but that's if you're not considering that it's double the price, when specced similarly...
Where’d you pick this car up? I’m looking at getting this car in prestige package and black optics but finding it hard to find any info on the black optics. Thanks!
So sad they killed the manual for the 2019's. I was seriously eyeing a manual version of this car to upgrade the A3 :(
Go get a beamer with a manny then and hoon, audis is an all round car
Good work. I think you really really like the S3 lol
Yeah I definitely agree with that. Love the S3 and plan on keeping it for a long time!
Hi guys i am from india and we are also going to buy this car on 20th August on Monday
Congrats!
Were you serious when you said the s3 and the a4 has the same leg room? or is that only for the front seats but not the rear?
Yep. If you look at the actual stat sheet that Audi provides you will see that they are very close.
That's odd cause when i sat in the back of the s3 it felt quite a bit shorter compared to the A4
It all depends on where the front seat ’is positioned. I’m not sure exactly how Audi does that measurement though.
Ambient lighting is on the premium plus
It’s only white on that trim
@@codealtf4logn779 that's not true I've owned both
@@jjellen5804 I thought only prestige had a bunch of colors, my bad
For the 2018 model year in the US, you had to go prestige to get different colors. Lower trims had white lights only.
@@TheCenterLineAuto yea that’s what I meant
Can you modify the cameras to be able to record at all times?
Not that I’m aware of.
Oh wow!!! revisiting this video, I just noticed that you changed your channel Name/Branding.
It’s a work in progress.
Is that Keystone Corridor in the background?
Not sure what that means.
@@TheCenterLineAuto The train tracks.
@@shimarinlogistics6616 Not sure. That location is in Maryland.
This or wait for the Arteon. This decision making is driving me nuts lol
That’s a tough decision right there.
Just get a Honda or a Toyota. Way cheaper, more reliable, and under the radar. Wealthy people buy super cars, rich people buy dependable cars, and wannabe rich people- well they buy Audi A4s and pretend to be rich. You’re not impressing anyone with your compact wannabe luxury Audi.
Ben V it did impress your mom though.
Lots of generalizations in this comment.....
Hot Sauce Benny that’s the a3 the a4 is one of the most iconic cars
Only thing I hate is the side of the car
It’s kinda plain looking isn’t it.
Audi A4 or Mercedes Cla 250 4matic?????
Never driven the CLA 250 so I wouldn’t be able to compare.
They don’t even compete with each other. I’m sure you meant A3 or the CLA
Where in Maryland are you from?
Just outside of Baltimore.
@@TheCenterLineAuto Nice. I noticed the tag on the car. I'm near Salisbury
So sad for such a huge German car company where's the innovation?? Lol 2018 specs are generally the same as previous years, such small insignificant subtle upgrades, I'll pass!
I mean automakers typically do facelift iterations in between major redesigns. The B9 was a major redesign. Is the Virtual Cockpit not innovative? What about traffic jam assist? I guess TJA isn’t really since Tesla has been doing it for years.
Is this car for sale ?
It was probably for sale a few months ago. Been awhile since I had it.
Are those skoda rims??!😂
S-line sport 19"
Cool car but it’s funny to see how bmw had this features in f series starting from 2013
And audi needed 5 years to integrate them to their car
Dislike only for giving out inaccurate information. I have owned a 2017 premium plus and a 2017 prestige and both come with ambient lighting. In fact I think even the base model has it!
Your are correct. They both have ambient lighting. However you are wrong in in the fact that you can not customize the color of the ambient lighting in the premium plus trim, which is what I was talking about.
I’m driving a 2019 A6 right now as a loaner and it’s the same exact way. Premium plus and can’t customize the colors. Have to get the prestige model to be able to do that.
Really dislike when they drive while talking about the car. Like pull tf over and let the camera show us what the inside looks like. Why are you driving describing the vehicle?
I’ll keep this in mind for future videos. Thanks for the suggestion.