2008 Audi S4
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Audi S4 - What the Auto Press Says
The 2008 Audi S4 sedan impresses reviewers with its combination of good looks and sophisticated performance. Still, auto writers criticize its back seat for only being suitable for children.
The majority of auto writers find the S4 sedan to be an exquisite vehicle. The Kansas City Star explains: "The S4 is the sportiest version of the A4, and the combination of a tight suspension, blustery V-8 and all-wheel drive create a four-seat sports car that is seriously quick and a blast to drive." In addition to these performance attributes, the S4 features a refined interior cabin and plenty of standard active and passive safety features. Still, the S4 is not perfect. Reviewers find its back seat cramped and optional navigation system difficult to operate.
The 2008 Audi S4 is available in three body styles: Sedan, Avant (wagon), and Cabriolet (convertible).
- "Compared to its closest peer, the M3, the Audi is not quite as visceral, but in the real world of rush-hour traffic, potholes and precipitation, the S4 looms as the more practical choice for a compact super sport sedan." -- Carz Unlimited
- "As it is, the S4 seems biased slightly more than we'd like towards high-speed highway manners, which are impeccable, and it's perfectly suited to everyday use with this caveat: fuel economy." -- Car and Driver
- "The S4 can handle anything an M3 or C32 can throw at it. And you can even get it in Avant sportwagon form." -- Motor Trend
S4 Performance - 9.0 (Excellent)
Test drivers are altogether pleased with the S4's strong powertrain and sporty handling dynamics. "Sure to send shivers of inferiority down the spines of its competitors, the 2008 Audi S4 places control of a real driving machine in the hands of its owner," writes Carseek. Continue with our full S4 Performance Review to learn how its Quattro all-wheel-drive (AWD) system enhances its performance. Read More
S4 Exterior - 7.8 (Good)
Reviewers describe the S4's exterior design as attractive. "The gorgeous exterior of the 2008 Audi S4 is accentuated by large air intake vanes up front, with attractive headlight treatments," writes Carseek. "Swinging to the rear, the tail lights are sparkling gem-like masterpieces only Tiffany could compete with. For a sporty accent, the sedan offers a rear spoiler." Continue with our full S4 Exterior Review to learn which aspect of the S4's styling critics can't agree on, or go to the S4 Photo Gallery and judge it for yourself. Read More
S4 Interior - 7.9 (Good)
Although auto writers complain that the S4's back seat is unfit for adults, most praise its interior cabin for being attractive, refined, and otherwise comfortable. Carz Unlimited adds, "Tasteful accents abound, such as brushed aluminum trim and gray instrument facings." Continue with our full S4 Interior Review to learn why critics find its optional navigation system difficult to operate, or check out the photo gallery. Read More
S4 Safety - 8.9 (Very Good)
The Audi S4 performs well in federal government crash tests and features a wide array of standard safety equipment -- including Electronic Brake Pressure Distribution and Sideguard head protection airbags. Continue with our full S4 Safety Review to learn about its other active and passive safety features. Read More
S4 Reliability - 4.0 (Mediocre)
The 2008 Audi S4 reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). Audi offers coverage on all of its cars, including a four-year/50,000-mile limited warranty. Continue with our full S4 Reliability Review to read about other warranty coverage. Read More
