Autocar road test

Post by **535dboy** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 6:12 am

The new RS4 is to be tested in next weeks autocar according to this weeks

Generally out on a Wednesday.

Post by **Graeme4130** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:32 pm

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

Post by **535dboy** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 1:27 pm

Haven't fully read it yet but they've given it 4 stars, just behind C63 but ahead of M3

Post by **535dboy** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:51 am

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!

Post by **sonny** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:20 am

Will have to get a copy. Thanks for posting up

Post by **pDkALO** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:40 pm

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!

Post by **535dboy** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:55 pm

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.

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