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Had my test drive today .........
Jonathon555
 

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Had my test drive today .........

Finally got a test drive today of an SD4 manual prestige.

First impressions when we got moving was how wide the car actually feels.

The footwell seemed quite small & could not find where to put my left foot when not on the clutch.
It also feels a heavy car, quite alot heavier than the kerb weight says.

But apart from all the above it was very nice.
The car was slower than I expected for 190 bhp out on the motorway, but just driving along normally it was fine.
There was quite a bit of wind noise from the wing mirrors.
The ride was nice & comfy, but a bit jiggly out on the dual carriage way.

On the whole it's a nice package.

Did it blow me away ? No

Did I like it ? Yes

Will I order one ? ... Probably

But not sure between ed4 & sd4

SD4 Arrived, Fuji , 20" style wheels, Privacy glass, Front fogs, Auto wiper and Auto Lights, Black leather

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11-10-2011 10:06pm
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Evoqess
 

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RE: Had my test drive today .........

Thanks for your impressions Jon! I'm wondering what car you are coming from.
I test drove an Si4 minutes after stepping from a sporty, lighter, 2011 Audi coupe I had been enjoying for 6 months. I purposefully reminded myself that my performance expectations might not be met by the Evoque before I settled into the drivers seat. But, interestingly enough, I was pleasantly surprised. The Si4 really was ..... Enough! Yes, it's undeniablly visually stunning, has oodles of utility compared with the Audi - and I found the drive spirited. But then, my Audi was just the 270 hp version - not an RS version or anything.
The Evoque - the "whole" package is special, and that was enough to blow me away.

Evoque fan who used to drive Shocked a Pure, Fuji, 19" style 4 alloys, heated everything, rear cam, power tailgate, pan roof, privacy glass etc
12-10-2011 02:29am
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mk82
 

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RE: Had my test drive today .........

You should try SD4 Automatic - it is much quicker

PURE 5dr SD4 Auto, Fuji - Almond/Espresso, rear cam, front-pdc, techp., navi, seatheating, xenon package without xenon

STUUUUNNNNNNNIIIIINNNNNNGGGGGGG!!!! Thud
12-10-2011 09:05am
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Jonathon555
 

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RE: Had my test drive today .........

(12-10-2011 02:29am)Evoqess Wrote:  Thanks for your impressions Jon! I'm wondering what car you are coming from.
I test drove an Si4 minutes after stepping from a sporty, lighter, 2011 Audi coupe I had been enjoying for 6 months. I purposefully reminded myself that my performance expectations might not be met by the Evoque before I settled into the drivers seat. But, interestingly enough, I was pleasantly surprised. The Si4 really was ..... Enough! Yes, it's undeniablly visually stunning, has oodles of utility compared with the Audi - and I found the drive spirited. But then, my Audi was just the 270 hp version - not an RS version or anything.
The Evoque - the "whole" package is special, and that was enough to blow me away.

2009 Audi Sline 143 PS (with a tuning box), no ball of fire LOL

I also have some other car with a bit more poke, but my daily driver is the Audi

SD4 Arrived, Fuji , 20" style wheels, Privacy glass, Front fogs, Auto wiper and Auto Lights, Black leather

MY Nuburburing & Track Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/jonathon555?...sults_main
12-10-2011 05:42pm
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DynamicRRV
 

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RE: Had my test drive today .........

Sd4 auto quicker than the si4??? I doubt that very much!
12-10-2011 05:46pm
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paulus599
 

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RE: Had my test drive today .........

No, I think he meant the SD4 Auto compared to the manual SD4.

SD4 Prestige Coupe Auto, Fuji White, Pano roof, Park assist, Powered tailgate, Style 6 alloys, Element interior, Adaptive Dynamics. Build date: WAS 21/10/2011 Delivered 13/12/2011
Now: Evoque SD4 Coupe
Gone: TTS Roadster
Gone: Mini Cooper S
Gone: Mercedes SLK
12-10-2011 06:00pm
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mk82
 

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RE: Had my test drive today .........

You are right, Paulus599!

PURE 5dr SD4 Auto, Fuji - Almond/Espresso, rear cam, front-pdc, techp., navi, seatheating, xenon package without xenon

STUUUUNNNNNNNIIIIINNNNNNGGGGGGG!!!! Thud
12-10-2011 07:26pm
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