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Autocar road test
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 6:12 am
by 535dboy
The new RS4 is to be tested in next weeks autocar according to this weeks
Generally out on a Wednesday.
Re: Autocar road test
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:32 pm
by Graeme4130
535dboy wrote:The new RS4 is to be tested in next weeks autocar according to this weeks
Generally out on a Wednesday.
Autocar tests tend to be less based around how an 'advanced' driver would enjoy it and more about how a normal day to day driver would get on. I think after the recent criticism of the b8 rs4 based on this, it should be a decent test (I hope)
I sat in one at FOS and then again yesterday at castle Combe, and they're really growing on me
Looking forward to my drive at Millbrook on the 24th and I'll make my mind up about ordering after that
I've semi prepped the mrs that it might be a 997 turbo and keep the B7 if it comes up short of my hopes, but something tells me I'm going to love it. I'm purposely leaving bank cards at home on the day
Re: Autocar road test
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 1:27 pm
by 535dboy
Haven't fully read it yet but they've given it 4 stars, just behind C63 but ahead of M3
Re: Autocar road test
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:51 am
by 535dboy
0-60 4.4
0-100 10.3
Test average 19.8mpg
Category results (out of 5 stars)
Design and engineering 4 stars
Interior 4 stars
Performance 4.5 stars
Ride and handling 4.5 stars
Buying and owning 4 stars
Overall 4 stars
They even say it rides ok if you select the right settings!
They like :
Extraordinary engine, strong performance
Grip and traction
Mix of practicality and quality
Don't like :
Inert steering
Fidgety ride on some chassis settings
Mediocre fuel economy.
Luckily that is all good enough for me!
Autocar road test
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:20 am
by sonny
Will have to get a copy. Thanks for posting up
Re: Autocar road test
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:40 pm
by pDkALO
535dboy wrote:Don't like :
Inert steering
Fidgety ride on some chassis settings
Mediocre fuel economy.
Do you happen to remember whether the one they tested had dynamic steering? - I've tried it on an S4 and find it makes the steering feel dead in your hands, so wondering if that might be why...
Sounds like an interesting read though - must get a copy, cheers.
Still, magazines and testers are one thing, but can't wait for next week to see for myself!
Re: Autocar road test
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:55 pm
by 535dboy
DALO wrote:535dboy wrote:Don't like :
Inert steering
Fidgety ride on some chassis settings
Mediocre fuel economy.
Do you happen to remember whether the one they tested had dynamic steering? - I've tried it on an S4 and find it makes the steering feel dead in your hands, so wondering if that might be why...
Sounds like an interesting read though - must get a copy, cheers.
Still, magazines and testers are one thing, but can't wait for next week to see for myself!
Yes it does because it has the sports pack and as you say it is all personal.