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Had my test drive today ......... - Jonathon555 - 11-10-2011 10:06pm
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
RE: Had my test drive today ......... - Evoqess - 12-10-2011 02:29am
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.
RE: Had my test drive today ......... - mk82 - 12-10-2011 09:05am
You should try SD4 Automatic - it is much quicker
RE: Had my test drive today ......... - Jonathon555 - 12-10-2011 05:42pm
(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
RE: Had my test drive today ......... - DynamicRRV - 12-10-2011 05:46pm
Sd4 auto quicker than the si4??? I doubt that very much!
RE: Had my test drive today ......... - paulus599 - 12-10-2011 06:00pm
No, I think he meant the SD4 Auto compared to the manual SD4.
RE: Had my test drive today ......... - mk82 - 12-10-2011 07:26pm
You are right, Paulus599!