Audi A4
Whether you ask an owner or an expert, they will likely give the Audi A4 plenty of praise in terms of its dependability. A quick online search will show you numerous stories of A4 owners driving their vehicles through horrible weather like floods or deep snow without a problem and no damage to the vehicle after the fact, with the proper care. The A4’s dependability fits in with the Audi brand’s overall reliability: The brand is known for low maintenance, great handling, safety, and high torque in a luxury vehicle.
If you consider buying an Audi A4 to take advantage of its reputation, however, pay attention to the generation. The more recent generations are highly reliable – particularly the B8, which began in 2008, and later generations. Before this, the A4 is still dependable but to a lesser degree. Even so, pay attention to recalls as the 2018 A4 did have a recall for a component in October 2017.
Those who choose to drive the Audi A4 will not only get its dependability but also its sophisticated and upscale cabin and feature-rich infotainment system. This small luxury car is widely considered to have a top-notch cabin thanks to its durable soft-touch materials and small details. The latest version comes standard with leather seats, something that competitors do not have on their entry-level models. To make it even better, the A4’s infotainment system is highly intuitive, and you can enjoy advanced driver-assistive and safety features. The A4 did get a full redesign for 2017, so going with that model year can be a nice compromise to save money while still getting the latest features and Audi’s reliability.
Before this, the 2009 to 2016 model years spanned the next-most-recent generation for the Audi A4. Most drivers will not want to go with a model before this as the 2009 redesign led to significant improvements, like secure and agile handling. The CVT was responsive and smooth, perfectly balancing fuel economy and acceleration. The only downside of this generation was the somewhat lacking rear legroom, which was not actually improved too much for the following generation since this is a small car.
