Mei 28, 2015

Audi Q7 2016 Review


Audi has a lot of time this was right: the team of engineers from the four rings brand started in the second-generation Q7 SUV and even work as early as 2009, the original was already four years old. First shown as the concept of Pikes Peak in January 2003 lowered the production version of the 2005.

There are good reasons why Audi took six years to bring the successors in the market. During this time, the Audi development chief became twice, and in both cases the car has been thoroughly tested. In addition, the new 2016 Audi Q7 is the pilot group is the vehicle for the second generation MLB architecture that is very important for VW as a basis for many future models of Audi, VW, Bentley and Porsche. "The new Q7 has to make a clean start of production," said R & D chief Ulrich Hackenberg. And there is another explanation: With more than 500,000 units sold worldwide, the predecessor so successful that Audi was not in a hurry, was to replace them.




Big Weight Savings, being only Llano Grande
Given the success it is the second generation of the Q7 does not need convey a false sense of humility, and that is not working. The new version is one of the most aggressive looking SUV on the road. On paper, it's a little smaller than the previous model, and has in fact lost a couple of inches. But that's rather than flashy new grille and square wings that supposedly referring to the legendary Audi Quattro coupe. The silver trim strip on the lower flanks not cut the visual thick, and remains the Q7 looks better with its extra-wheels optional 20 or 21 inches.

Judging from the appearance, it is hard to believe that cutting more than £ 700-per-Audi in the transition from the old to the new Q7. Whatever the actual weight loss, create yours, it is the result of spending sveltening off-road centered on the platform of the previous model, shared with a current car. It is expected that the new axes only shave a whopping 148, and the body makes liberal use of aluminum.




The lighter Q7 is efficient, and their consumption habits have become much more socially acceptable. The US market gets a 3.0-liter TDI with 272 hp and a 3.0-liter supercharged V-6 with 333 horsepower. Both engines have their strengths. Once the diesel has moved beyond its initial turbo lag and reaches 1,500 rpm or more, it is mounted a massive, 443-foot-pounds of torque shaft. But the origin-ZF eight-speed automatic helps mitigate any low-end ride adept selection of gears. The soundtrack of the diesel is hushed, and with a muted growl power delivery. Zero to 60 mph comes in about six seconds, and the European model leads to 145 mph. To achieve something like figure of 32 mpg on the highway, too.

Fuel consumption is the main disadvantage of the V-6 loaded; estimate that manage the EPA numbers of 18 mpg city and 27 highway maybe. These figures working for the United States, however, that the company is not really that bad and gas is much cheaper than in Europe. The V-6 gasoline provides lightning fast reactions in a range much wider than diesel speed. With this engine, the Q7 will load its driver to push the nearest road with heavy wind. Really.

Yes, the new Q7 as curves. Our test sample was equipped with adaptive air suspension, and can confirm that it is not only comfortable, but also will provide a much sportier character driving. Soft and comfortable on efficiency, comfort and Auto mode, shows his playful side in clearly defined dynamically. And the Q7 is even better with the optional program direction in the four wheels, improving stability at high speeds and reduce the turning radius in the city. Four-wheel drive is standard; standard torque distribution is slightly rear-biased 40:60, but can take up to 70 percent to the front or to change the 85 percent in the rear. Two types of terrain to help the Q7 go far beyond the roads, and the ground clearance can be increased to 9.6 inches. No transfer case low range.




Elegant and stylish interior Audi Imagine That

From the driver's seat, the Q7 takes the Design Guide. The interior is modern, functional and aesthetically pleasing, which sets new class standards. We love the design and feel of the box TFT instruments corresponds to similar systems in the new TT and R8, especially since it complements a traditional screen in the dashboard. The user interface is intuitive and fast, even if the cluster display that gives all the information and functionality, it is difficult to ensure if not for something like a distraction. Drivers and passengers provide comfort and space, and the optional third seat row is spacious enough, although the entrance and exit to the Wayback is a dispute. Moreover, the Q7 is so quiet that stereo systems really shine. We found the Bose sound package, more than enough, enough so that we could skip the more expensive Bang & Olufsen system.

The Q7 is equipped with a variety of electronic nannies, sensors and technologies that can be interpreted as an important step toward autonomous driving. This includes Torque Vectoring Brake based; Jam Assist, which can essentially Q7 car on the road at speeds up to 40 mph; An assistant trailer is back and direct the trailer for you; and the latest versions of things like lane departure warning and support, blind spot monitoring, automobile brake and adaptive cruise control. Next says the Audi Q7 Add soon be able to draw obstacles and brakes the car if you make a left turn leading to a collision with traffic. (Volvo offers the latest technology in its new XC90.) There is also an efficient assistant, who keeps telling you to go with a lighter right foot. Rarely fulfilled their wishes.

While the Q7 has taken a big step forward, things are too busy to get to the top of the SUV segment, with entries coming Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Maybach Mercedes-up. For profitable high in this game and remain the owner to keep the V-8 and V-12 TDI previous versions Audi will launch a gasoline V8 Turbo V-8 TDI, and possibly even a W-12 Turbo petrol . First, however, we will see a plug-in hybrid model e-tron. (Audi has not yet decided whether to bring the previously detailed US 3.0 V-6 diesel e-tron, a 2.0-liter gasoline turbo four is scheduled for our market sometime in 2016.) The 3.0 TDI and 3.0 TFSI will come to the United States later in 2015 than 2016 models with prices starting at around $ 50K.

After this first trip, it seems that the gestation time was well spent and Q7 SUV while also worth the wait.

Volkswagen Golf GTD SportWagen 2016 Review


In January, waxed lyrical about newly revealed car that meets all the clichés of a car equipped journalist Dream Car Volkswagen Golf GTD sports car, a diesel truck with a box standard manual transmission. And GTD, of course, means a fast diesel oil burner equivalent of a GTI. Now that we have spent some time behind the wheel, they seemed dream car has lived up to our expectations?

The sports car GTD (Europe version is called GTD) is known 2.0-liter TDI Volkswagen Group a very robust turbo diesel engine that produces 184 horsepower 3500-4000 rpm and 280 pound-feet of torque from just 1750 rpm driven. In GTD, it sounds downright athletic, and appreciate the car catapults to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds. The maximum read speed of 144 kilometers per hour, and judging by the way this car pulls up to 100 kilometers per hour and beyond, this is not just a hypothetical figure, at least in that can be exercised, as in Europe.



The GTD wagon simply indicates a new 40 mpg or less and is much more fun than any hybrid recently led us to bring supporters shouted electrified mobility.

Sure, a diesel engine is a little heavier than a gasoline engine, and despite the relatively light use of the MQB architecture that GTD car tips the scales at something like 3300 pounds. But VW chassis modifications to mitigate these facts. For example, the GTD feel inferior to that of a regular field; It is equipped with 225/45 tires on 17-inch wheels (expandable to 40 series rubber wheels and 18 inches) long; It has a stability control system with a Sport mode, which allows more wheel spin; and it comes with a brake-based feature that simulates a limited slip differential for greater agility. Add to that a good system of weighted steering, and you get a harmless diesel Combi, who likes to recharge the mountain roads and hunting for sport coupes.



The six-speed manual transmission is so smooth that not even think about the six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic as the disengagement is fun for gasoline cars DSG not create much effect equipped with diesel lazy.

Rewarding drive fast, but comfortable enough to hide your dark than they could reject a harder-core transport, GTD comes with many subtle design cues that nod to the past side. When VW released the first GTD 1982 based on the first-generation Golf (aka Rabbit), he mimicked the look of the GTI, but the red accents on the grille was replaced by silver. The same is true for today GTD. Otherwise SPTF GTI visually mimic its aggressive front and rear fascias and subtly. The twist is that the golf car not even come as a GTI.




In the US market, it would be more like the sports car GTD (next to the Golf TDI sports cars) BMW 328d truck, and Bayerische VW would give a run for their money. If only US diesel fuel prices were lower, VW would do well to start this fun and meaningful drive in the US ..

Mei 27, 2015

Ford Explorer 2016 Review


Does it really matter if the 2016 Explorer is good? History teaches us that it is not. The Explorer is a giant Ford, since the first came off the production line and helped ignite the SUV boom in the 1990s From the resulting Ranger compact pickup, the original Explorer was a compromised vehicle, but it was very popular and it remained so despite a series of fatal rollovers caused by defective Firestone tires. Explorer sales finally began disappearing as the preferred buyers switched to car-based crossovers. But as the Explorer followed, trading architecture frame to unibody construction of the 2011 model year sales recovered. And despite increased competition, sales have increased in each of the past five years. The model is the most popular three-row SUV United States.
2016 Explorer update receives most important since 2011, but not a complete redesign. The changes include new front and rear styling, a new level of superior finish specifications, and some new equipment. Mechanically the most important change to the arrival of a new four-cylinder EcoBoost engine.





It is Four finally had enough?

The EcoBoost 2.3-liter replaces the previous 2.0-liter, which was an additional option costs in the standard 3.5-liter V-6, but has a rate of miserable absorption, which had between two and four percent, why Ford I think I go this time be different? For several reasons: First, the 280 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque representing increases of 40 hp and 40 lb-ft more than the smaller 2.3-liter EcoBoost four. Second, in contrast to the 2.0-liter, 2.3-liter four-wheel drive is available with front-wheel drive. Finally, in which 2.0 was not recommended for the trailer, to transport 2.3 to 3000 pounds.
We drove the 2.3 liter with both front wheel drive and all-wheel drive and found this EcoBoost four to up to the task of moving the Explorer is powerful. Tell off the line acceleration, jump in traffic is a bit warm, but once you are 30 mph or less, the Explorer moving quite well, and crossing the road is not a problem. The EcoBoost does not sound very good when you but not appreciably change the cane, the Explorer character otherwise quiet.
If buyers want to spend $ 995 for the commercial activities of the four-cylinder fuel economy higher than the normally aspirated V-6, is another matter. The V-6 with 290 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque, continue as a standard offering in base, XLT and Limited. With 19/28 mpg (FWD) and 18/26 mpg (AWD), the Turbo four-stroke V-February 6 mpg in the city and on the highway 4 in applications front-wheel drive and 2 mpg in city and highway 3 mpg with four-wheel drive.





Platinum Explorer is
At the other end of the spectrum engine dual turbo sits, 365 hp EcoBoost V-6, and Ford is making wise the engine mated to a greater extent in 2016 exclusively with all-wheel drive available which was formerly the turbo V-6 exclusively for the sport, but now it is under the hood of the new Platinum Edition, too. In addition to the EcoBoost V-6 receives the inner and outer sole Platinum badge containing a chrome mesh grille and quilted leather. (You might see this as another example of the obsession Ford design with Bentley.) It also comes standard with everything he could to get the price of $ 53.495 is reflected in a browser, a fact that opened his eyes . Ford says, however, that the vast majority of buyers were choosing sports all going to this model so it is off the market for a defendant in motion Explorer, transmission specifications above, but without the sporting ambitions,
In fact, with the Platinum Catering in the crowd Dame-de-Explorer with-all, Ford was able to look a little, well, for sports. Spring rates and dampers have been tightened, and changes the direction slightly. We can not say that transformational changes were however. Our experience in the winding roads in the hills east of San Diego showed the sport, as we have in mind: a surprisingly good handler for such a big guy, in fact you can say the standard edition Explorer although the same. They still have the suspension settings significantly reduces the ride quality of the sport, which is still pretty good in 20-inch rolling stock. 6 V-350 lb-ft of torque turbo continues to make one of the strongest engines of a three-row crossover. His tip-in acceleration too aggressive is hardly necessary to create the impression of a strong performance; the last time we tried a Explorer Sport, which measures a time from zero to 60 in 5.9 seconds and the new must support similarly. That's plenty fast enough to get the kids to soccer practice on time.




The Platinum includes everything but laudable, buyers do not have to come to step up to the Platinum for many of the key features. Starting with the basics, all-wheel drive is available in each version. Leather, Navigation and blind spot warning are available on XLT and higher, and the same goes for a selection of a bank or a bucket in the second row. Lane-Keep support and adaptive cruise control with forward collision warning are optional on Limited and Sport. New features for 2016 are a power tailgate handsfree wheels for the front and rear cameras 180 degrees and additional functionality for the automatic parking system.




While inside the Platinum models is totally luxurious setting, real wood, aluminum matte and glossy plastic with prominent, less Explorers have also seen a slight revision. Redesigned door panels have a comfortable armrest and the interior decor is beautiful. But some of the limitations of packaging Explorer remain. Although a dead pedal revised forward and angled wheel and the intrusion is still pronounced conductor moves, which is a little uncomfortable driving position. A high bonnet and large, burned the pillars can be buried for the car feel. Ford has a bit more legroom in the second row carved thinner front seats. The third row is one of the best in their field, but not both, while some competitors (rather optimistic) have stringent safety belts for three. The cargo space behind the third row split is also better than most, thanks to. Well, on the ground
We prefer the slightly better packaging and slimmer profile of the Ford Explorer Flex sister model. The Flex no question of any updates visited Explorer this year, but that offer buyers the opportunity to get the EcoBoost V-6 for a little less: A Flex Limited EcoBoost will cost $ 43,795, compared with $ 44.195 for a sport Explorer and Flex it comes with navigation and blind spot warning, which are optional in Sport.

But in terms of sales, it is the Flex Explorer no. With the exception of fashion-forward CA and Ford base is not sold in Detroit Flex. The Ford Explorer SUV everyone wants. The 2016 amendments should contribute to Ford SUV rolled giant, maintained its position as one of the most popular and profitable pillars of the formation of the company.

Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR 2015 Car Review



The Range Rover Sport is not SVR world's fastest SUV. No, it is the second fastest and that's when the faith of most automotive sharing a ride in a German race circuit rare remains the final arbiter of the performance. Land Rover says the SVR, the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 8 round: it 14 league games in a sports car rather heavy 15 seconds behind Porsche predicated on the time a decade ago, but this is a yawn, for the new Cayenne Turbo S . And the only damning statistic Land Rover to the white flag to fly and before leaving the whole project, the engineering team at Blizzard decent thing to do write formal letters of apology.




Of course not. If you made a less adequately the capacity of an SUV that time you can think to fully realize a cycle of 'ring, then be happy to hear that. The SVR perhaps even the fastest, but the Leviathan of 162 mph will be fast enough for almost everyone. And after a week with one, we can report that the most beautiful trick is the way it combines the performance of a sports car with real ways, the Range Rover is about as urbane and sophisticated as the standard sport.

The whole package
The SVR is the first model in the recently launched performance JLR Special Vehicle Operations division, and as such we recognize it as the equivalent of something like the BMW X6 M and the Mercedes-AMG GLE63 see. Other versions of Jaguar and Land Rover will SVR, and promised that everyone is the latest incarnation of power of this model. In other words, no headroom is more difficult for a core of the left, "plus" version, which is as good as it gets.



The basics are familiar with many of the changes that make the SVR tuning software rather than new hardware. Power comes, not surprisingly, from JLR the 5.0-liter supercharged V-8, 550 horsepower tune here. That's 40 more than the standard V-8 engine Range Rover Sport Supercharged, and is accompanied with 502 pounds-feet of torque. The output is mixed by the same eight-speed automatic regular exercise, but the programming process optimization upshifts, which provide 50 percent faster. Blipped the throttle smooth gearchanges to automatically downshifting. Rear differential locks more aggressive than in the standard drive and generates a pronounced effect torque vectoring. The engine is basically the same as those found in the F-Type Jaguar R and breathes through a system of equally aggressive switchable sports exhaust, which is in dynamic mode SVR virtually no room.

Santo Schnikes
The performance of the straight line is amazing, much the way a whale would fall through the roof. At low speeds, the powertrain is smooth and refined, but the animal is hidden inside near the surface. Go over the top or within the accelerator pedal travel and inch V-8 snarly switches and starts to pull harder. And as the right foot moves, the engine pushes even more difficult by the time your foot in the firewall, the SVR makes a good impression of a speedboat race with open tube soundtrack and helmet-up similar feeling, our estimate of 4.4-second zero to 60 miles per hour is ridiculously fast, but also downplays the way the SVR feel when released, is the feeling of unstoppable acceleration supported transferring virtually seamless change.



Curves is equally impressive, with the SVR, change a real enthusiasm for the address. Land Rover could not do much to change the Range Rover Sport, the mass or center of gravity of the RVS is a claimed 55 pounds heavier than the normal V-8 ute and tips the scales at over 5,000 pounds. However, you have to hide a remarkable job when their size down hard on a difficult path. The car went with optional 22-inch wheels (21s are standard) carry huge tires 295 / 40R-22 Continental ContiSportContact cabinets. These generate serious grip on the kind of slow, sharp curves, which usually reduce even the sportiest SUV understeer grotesque, and the steering is precise and well weighted. Vectoring system notably working on aggressive couple more corners, sent with power to the outside rear wheel to SVR applicant may appeal if the safety of gas in the middle of the curve of the support means and the animal will feel, as if it carried out wide.


Yes, even you have off-road chops
Despite the hype, the SVR not a sports car. The Nürburgring lap time is a triumph of power, adhesion and efficiency of large Brembo brakes; Still it produces hard cornering body roll and annoying noises all passengers who happen to have on board. But not fast SVR talent goes, with air suspension give a comfortable ride on any surface. Intangible was set as the standard Range Rover Sport with modified air chambers, unique settings for adaptive dampers and stiffer bushings pistons. But it is not difficult or too tight. Find In fact, apart from the need for extra $ 30 billion to buy one, it is not clear what is lost by picking the SVR on the V-8 standard. You can even offer the same off the road, assuming full tire swap with a wading depth of 33 inches and the continued presence of a mode of low-range transfer appropriate for encryption rock. Whether you risk damaging this natty aluminum wheels with a trip to the desert would want it is another matter.

Our only complaint with the cabin, which, apart from the shortsighted bucket seats racing style, feels more or less identical to that of the standard Range Rover Sport. If discretion is the better part of valor, he is very brave; It is also very dark, with carbon fiber and black microsuede cut. As with other products of JLR, the touch screen feels about five years behind the leader, which is slow to respond and slightly graphics blocks. But these are trifles. The Range Rover Sport SUV SVR is not the fastest performance, but might be best to actually live with.

Mei 26, 2015

Audi A6 Avant Car Review

What is this?

One of Audi staples in an area that is increasingly confused with repetitive niche models, the A6 Avant a large, elegant and spacious property located in the old school way. It is not particularly interesting to look at, even if it can be (and often is) blinged the new maximum setting rich with S line and massive alloys. However, the best horses of diesel cars are modest battle to provide maximum comfort, refinement and economy. Brand new in 2011, this is one of the significant higher car outside the industry.

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Audi strongest suit is never firmly of the new A6 Avant, maybe a little too much, compared with competitors from BMW and Mercedes, although the first three cars of Audi's class is doing at least a little sportier mindset that E-Class. There are a lot of weight in the direction, but no real sense of failure. Having said that, with the benefit of permanent four-wheel drive, there is no end of the handle to be enjoyed here and A6 can be hard and early with the kind of dedication rival aft be unthinkable cleared an area of ​​settlement . The best version that we drove is the 3.0-liter twin-turbo BiTDI, and is a monster that will reach 60 mph in 5.3 seconds 313bhp.

But comfort is much more important for most owners and A6, this new model is a step for Audi. Refinement was awarded the wind, road and engine noise all very well against white.

Inside

Audi interior is exceptionally proficient with the new A6 with a destination in style, comfort and sophistication to every part of the cabin. The dashboard is very well de-cluttering the MMI controller telling the shifter, but the overall impression is still playful as the effort oriented BMW iDrive, and it takes a while to navigate quickly.

In the back there is plenty of space, of course, with headroom to spare and good general ventilation. The trunk, at 565 liters is slightly larger than the already massive 5 Series Touring also, but both are still a way behind the open mockery E-Class. The missing hikers presumed dead there.

Owning

Audi ownership is notoriously expensive. Perhaps they would say 'reassuring'. How Stella Artois, but without the associated bar fight. Each car that cost almost £ 33,000 before you start adding in your favorite pieces (like a panoramic sunroof 1.370 pounds) will always be a serious commitment to the private buyer, although residual values ​​will be strong. As a company car, but makes little sense because some small diesel fuel efficient engines, the daily cost of raising.


Audi A6 Allroad Car Review


What is this?

The penultimate suffix denotes something very simple. It is, ultimately, greater driving A6 estate.

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It will not come down in the corners is critical. An adjustment that reduces the dynamic 15mm normal chassis (cumulative adjustment in the off-road mode is 60 mm), which handles as nimbly as little better, also standard A6 Avant and walks.

Paste the Allroad in "comfort" mode and is almost as good as it gets. Audi build quality means there is little noise and plenty of room for five people and chairs and bottles of horse wax.

The new comes only as a 3.0-liter V6; Audi offers the 307bhp V6 petrol, 62 mph in 5.9 seconds and three diesel versions of the V6 versions gather 200bhp, 240bhp and 309bhp. The latter device is a twin-turbo, pushing 479 pounds-feet of torque, persuade allroad go from 0-62 mph in 5.6 seconds.

Inside

The Allroad offers the same amount of space than the A6 Avant. That's a lot. And because this car is able to cover a lot of bases such as hybrid SUV / car, then it's probably one of the most useful things in production.

As with all current Audis, the overall quality is very high. Seem to have nailed this business-building the car.

Owning

Fuel economy is not great about the area (especially the larger variant gasoline), but the waste is solid rock. Not cheap, but better than mother ship Q7 terrible.


Mei 25, 2015

Audi A5 Sportback Car Review

What is this?

It is the alternative five-door hatch to A5 Coupé, and is a good example of the dissemination strategy model Audi hits the spot.

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Somehow, in the transition from the A4 sedan A5 Sportback, things have gone a little soft. There's more body roll than in the A4 / A5 and a floating sensation on the roads, on our test track, were as soft as candy. Audi expects rates of springs and dampers are identical to the coupe, but do not feel like it.

Five engines are available: two petrol (1.8 TFSI and 2.0 TFSI) and two diesel (2.0 and 3.0 V6) engines. None of them pull no surprises. The two-liter TDI is as strong as ever and refined, but the gasoline engine two-liter is much smoother and quieter, it's enough to put away for diesel life, especially if you do not know notch too fuel miles road.

Inside

Fold a back door and everything seems pretty normal. Legroom is like the A4 saloon and headroom is good to 5mm, which is not a bad reward for sloping roofline. But look closer and you will notice the absence of a middle seat. Audi is the thing sold as a four-seater, which would be fine if the rear seats were formed artistically embrace the torso. But they are not. It's just a regular bank with a greater cushion where the middle seat normally would. Despite the new arty silhouette of the boat it has a wide and unobstructed opening through which to see your stuff. 480 liters of luggage is exactly the same as the A4 sedan, it's just more accessible as the hatch opens his big mouth and yawning.

Owning

The TFSI and 2.0 TDI models are running very profitable. Wait 45.6mpg and 60.1mpg petrol in diesel. However, if you're looking for more power, and then go for the 3.0-liter TDI.

Think of it as the focus of massive bombardment. In an effort to end their exec rivals, Audi is the market Wurzburg Big Fast Car in a relentless assault.

In addition to the core RS5 Coupé with V8 444bhp naturally aspirated engine, you can get your average hot Audi Salon (S4), real estate (S4), convertible (S5 Cabrio), coupe (S5), and now with the launch of S5 Sportback five-door flavor. Ugh.

Like their relatives - except for the S5 coupe, which, confusingly, retains a naturally aspirated V8 engine - the S5 Sportback gets a 328bhp V6 four-wheel hectic supercharged. Along the way, it's ... well, it's more or less the same as the S4 saloon. And that's not a bad thing: The Sportback is incredibly fast little dramatic in some kind of fashion, and incredibly surefooted. In short, it is an easy car to go fast seriously, and even cripplingly thirst. And how our love affair cooled boxes dual clutch seven-speed DSG is the S5 is impressive reminder that the best examples are still sublime.


As most hot Audis, S5 Sportback feels somewhat strict: the direction, as in S4, some wood is without life compared with the Merc E63, for example, not the one with organically best super sedan.

Moreover, it is difficult to criticize the powerful S5 Sportback. This is due in part to the rigorous approach of massive bombing Audi: If you are not getting on board with the noble concept Super hatch, are happy to beat another taste of fast exec. "Do you need something with a little trunk, sir? Reza read our S4 Avant. Sir like a two-door? Step S5 ..." You get the picture.

The problem with the approach of massive bombing, as any experienced general will tell you is the risk of loss by friendly fire. In this case, the S4 sedan seems likely police a success because the Sportback looks like it virtually unnecessary. Hard to know why they bother with four doors frumpier when this stylish hatch is more practical and better.

In fact, the only reason to go to the canteen in the hatch - unless you have an incurable fetish for traditional three-box - is when you need five seats: the Sportback is only available as a four-seater. Otherwise, these plans are broken for the third child and go for it. He, if you want something with a boat, in which case the S4 Avant wants. Or you are looking for a convertible, in this case ...