Our review model came to us wielding quattro AWD (as all S4s do,) and the optional ($1,400) 7-speed S-tronic
automatic transmission . It’s a good transmission that gets even better when changing gears yourself via steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, although I wish they were column-mounted instead. Ours is a Prestige model; a $6,100 option adding 19-inch alloys, Bang & Olufsen premium sound, proximity key, navigation, voice control, auto-dimming mirrors, and driver memory. We also had Audi Drive Select, which is a sort of selectable ride control giving Comfort, Auto, and Dynamic modes, each adjusting
suspension, steering, and throttle response appropriately. For more aggressive drivers, check the $1,100 Rear Sport Differential box, which will have your S4 feeling like a RWD beast.
The cabin is inviting and luxurious, as you’d expect from any Audi. Optional silk nappa leather lined the nicely bolstered seats; leather and Alcantara-trimmed seats come standard. The beautiful interior design, from the soft red glow at night, the high-quality materials, and crystal-clear LCD
instrument panel make me love Audi every time I get into one.
