In its most docile setting, the RS4 {might|may|would possibly} mislead you into {thinking|considering|pondering} {that you are|that you're} ensconced behind the wheel of the burgundy-hued 1998 A6 2.{4|Four} that your grandfather had. Though {the new|the brand new} {model|mannequin} weighs 80kg {less than|lower than} the {previous|earlier} {car|automobile|automotive}, be {mindful|aware|conscious} that it {tips|ideas|suggestions} the scales at {a substantial|a considerable} 1,790kg, which does little for its athletic aspirations. Manage your expectations, {however|nevertheless|nonetheless}, and all {is fine|is ok|is okay} {in the|within the} RS4 Avant. The {rapid|fast|speedy} Teuton delivers an {experience|expertise} that errs {more|extra} on the tourer {side|aspect|facet} of life, with its assured all-wheel-drive traction and {general|basic|common|normal} meekness in {daily|day by day|each day|every day} {conditions|circumstances|situations}. As {standard|commonplace|customary|normal} is a gesture-operated tailgate: give {a little|a bit|a bit of|a little bit|just a little|slightly|somewhat} kicking {movement|motion} in {front|entrance} of the {motion|movement} detector and open sesame! The Audi RS4 Avant, then, is a {fine|advantageous|effective|fantastic|high quality|high-quality|nice|positive|superb|tremendous|wonderful} machine for the mommies and daddies who {enjoy|get pleasure from|take pleasure in} swift acceleration {while|whereas} tending to their {responsibilities|duties|obligations|tasks}. Expect to pay upwards of R1,211,500 for the privilege of {ownership|possession}.
{What kind of|What sort of} {fuel|gas|gasoline} does the 2008 Audi S5 use? The 2008 Audi S5 runs on premium unleaded (required). {What kind of|What sort of} {fuel|gas|gasoline} does the 2004 Audi S4 use? The 2004 Audi S4 runs on premium unleaded (required). {What kind of|What sort of} {fuel|gas|gasoline} does the 2010 Audi A4 use? The 2010 Audi A4 runs on premium unleaded ({recommended|advisable|beneficial|really helpful|really useful}). {What kind of|What sort of} {fuel|gas|gasoline} does the 2008 Audi A4 use? The 2008 Audi A4 runs on premium unleaded (required). {What kind of|What sort of} {fuel|gas|gasoline} does the 2002 Audi A4 use? The 2002 Audi A4 runs on premium unleaded (required). {What kind of|What sort of} {fuel|gas|gasoline} does the 2003 Audi S8 use? The 2003 Audi S8 runs on premium unleaded (required). {What kind of|What sort of} {fuel|gas|gasoline} does the 2013 Audi A6 use? The 2013 Audi A6 runs on premium unleaded (required). {What kind of|What sort of} {fuel|gas|gasoline} does the 2005 Audi S4 use? The 2005 Audi S4 runs on premium unleaded (required).
It proved to be a {mixed|blended|combined} bag. The steering-wheel shift paddles {were|had been|have been} intuitive and {effective|efficient} for manually controlling shifts. Likewise, the transmission's upshifts {under|below|beneath|underneath} {hard|arduous|exhausting|laborious|onerous} throttle demonstrated impressively {quick|fast} {action|motion} {without any|with none} {sort of|form of|kind of|type of} jerkiness. But {automatic|automated|computerized}-mode downshifts {were|had been|have been} a trifle sluggish and upshifts {often|typically|usually} {came|got here} early, leaving the engine to lug {along|alongside} in what felt like too low a gear. Nonetheless, such quibbles {don't|do not} dampen the {fun|enjoyable} appreciably and the A3 {is good|is nice|is sweet} for {plenty of|loads of} {excitement|pleasure} on twisty roads. {Compared to|In comparison with} most German sporty {cars|automobiles|vehicles}, the A3's steering is lighter and {more|extra} communicative -- dare I say even a bit soulful. Complementing {this is|that is} the A3's competent, confidence-inspiring {handling|dealing with}. Not surprisingly, grip runs out {front|entrance}-{end|finish} first on this FWD machine, so charging into tight turns can {bring|carry|convey|deliver} on some plowing understeer. But {it's not|it is not|it isn't} {a major|a serious|a significant} handicap, and {it's|it is} {certainly|actually|definitely} no worse than most rivals {in this|on this} respect. Firm damping controls {body|physique} {motion|movement} {well|effectively|nicely|properly} and the A3's brakes are {powerful|highly effective} {and easily|and simply} modulated, capping off a {package|bundle|package deal} {that's|that is} good for {plenty of|loads of} sport-driving {fun|enjoyable}. {The only|The one} {significant|important|vital} {downside|draw back} {I found|I discovered} to the A3 is its {price|value|worth}. 24,740, our A3 2.0T {test|check|take a look at} {car|automobile|automotive} stickered for {around|round} thirty {large|giant|massive} with {a few|a couple of|a number of|just a few} typical {options|choices}. While {that's|that is} not {exactly|precisely} {highway|freeway} robbery for a machine this competent, {it's|it is} {enough|sufficient} to {probably|in all probability|most likely} {send|ship} some potential A3 {buyers|consumers|patrons} {toward|towards} rival premium subcompacts. But after {looking|trying|wanting} {around|round}, {a lot of|a number of|a variety of|a whole lot of|loads of|lots of|numerous|plenty of|quite a lot of} {those|these} {people|folks|individuals} will {probably|in all probability|most likely} come {back|again} to {considering|contemplating} the A3. It's {a nice|a pleasant} {blend|mix} {that's|that is} {easy|simple|straightforward} to fall for -- small {but|however} {practical|sensible}, lively {yet|but} {sophisticated|refined|subtle}, Teutonic {but|however} {eager|keen}. {Plenty of|Loads of} {other|different} {cars|automobiles|vehicles} would do {well|effectively|nicely|properly} to emulate its virtues.
He's mad, {they all|all of them} {said|mentioned|stated}. Then {they all|all of them} {started|began} copying the BMW design chief's {ideas|concepts|ideas}. Whether {you like|you want} his work or loathe it, Chris Bangle is {the most|essentially the most|probably the most} influential {car|automobile|automotive} designer of the {21st|twenty first} century. His '{visual|visible} {energy|power|vitality}' was a hallmark of {many of|a lot of|lots of} {the new|the brand new} {cars|automobiles|vehicles} {at the|on the} {recent|current|latest} Frankfurt and Tokyo motor {shows|exhibits|reveals}. Before Bangle, premium {cars|automobiles|vehicles} {followed|adopted} the lead of Mercedes and {more|extra} {recently|just lately|lately|not too long ago} Audi - {were|had been|have been} {organic|natural}, {clean|clear}, {simple|easy} designs. Modern {cars|automobiles|vehicles} are fussier, busier, multi-angled, sharper edged. {That's the|That is the} Bangle {influence|affect}. Bangle himself {won't|will not} {comment on|touch upon} his {favorite|favourite} BMW, {but|however} claims {the new|the brand new} 5-Series "is {the most|essentially the most|probably the most} avant-garde product {we have|now we have|we have now|we now have|we've|we've got} ever {done|accomplished|achieved|carried out|completed|executed|finished|performed}." The {previous|earlier} BMW 5 Series was an elegant {car|automobile|automotive}, surmising the evolution of the {classic|basic|traditional} BMW look. However, it was not penetrating the {luxury|luxurious} {car|automobile|automotive} market. With the {changing|altering} demographic of China and Asia {emerging|rising} as {major|main} {car|automobile|automotive} {buyers|consumers|patrons}, BMW {needed|wanted} to do {something|one thing} new, {something|one thing} {big|huge|large|massive}. Under Bangle's tutelage, BMW's design philosophy has encompassed the modernistic {approach|method|strategy}: {form|kind|type} {should|ought to} {always|all the time|at all times} {follow|comply with|observe} {function|operate|perform}.
