Overview & Reviews
Audi's entry-level sedan and companion Avant wagon get a complete redesign for 2009. The new A4 is longer and wider, resulting in more interior room and cargo space. The optional Drive Select system allows the driver to customize steering, suspension and transmission settings, and a rearrangement of the front axle has yielded a less-nose-heavy weight distribution. New technology features include direct injection for both engines, adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot warning system and a revised version of Audi's MMI systems controller. The convertible A4, however, carries over from last year.
- Luxuriously appointed cabin, above-average passenger and cargo space, good ride and handling balance, widely available all-wheel drive.
- Not as quick as many rivals, controls can be fussy, convertible employs previous-generation platform.
User Reviews:
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Love My A4 - 2009 Audi A4
By Barrels41 - February 4 - 3:16 pmA smile is on my face every day I drive this fabulous car. Youngsters compliment me on its looks. It sticks to the road like glue. Unbelievable confidence in bad weather. Great fuel economy. Incredible handling and steering. Stops on a dime. Sports package 18" wheels and sports suspension/seats option.
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Great Car, but ... - 2009 Audi A4
By Jack K. - January 30 - 6:27 amThis is the perfect car for my needs. Its "fun enough" to drive, looks good, and gets great fuel economy considering its size and performance. Ive been a long-time VW and Audi owner and I really do think they offer a great trade-off between value and fun. However, this 09 A4 is similar to my past VWs and Audis as it still has a number of small (typical Audi) quality issues. This 09 A4 has suffered from an ignition switch failure, reverse backing light bulb installation issue, broken rear seat cup holder, and came with a defective exterior trim piece. None of these issues have been major but give me my usual uneasy feeling about owning this car for the long-term.
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From the outside to the inside, it is an awesome car - 2009 Audi A4
By Lisa - January 4 - 11:52 amCurrently at 5,000 miles - quattro loaded, automatic, 4-door. From the outside to the inside, it is an awesome car. I have had zero problems out of the internal or external parts of the car. The major things that ppl suggest to improve for this car are not a problem for me with my car. No buyers remorse here, just happiness even in the winter. One small note: If you have a back injury or something close to it, you may want to buy another model other than the A4. Its a sports model and it can be uncomfortable for you. The seats are low minus a lot of cushion.
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Fantastic Car! - 2009 Audi A4
By SBC - December 4 - 8:46 amI have the Audi for six months now. I have grown to enjoy it more the longer Ive driven it. It is comfortable, zippy (especially in manual mode), quiet (even with the top down with the wind screen installed), and a blast to drive! This has become my favorite car Ive owned/leased, slightly nudging out the Honda S2000. The S2000 was much more fun to drive, but the added convenience of a full sized trunk, and back seat in the Audi, plus the fun to drive factor, have it beat. I recommend this vehicle (or its replacement the A5, which I cant wait to get!) without reservation. There are great deals on any A4s left in stock, since this is the last year. Go get one and start having fun!
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Magnificent suspension - 2009 Audi A4
By Craig Euritt - November 23 - 7:08 pmThe suspension on this car is magnificent! It handles curves like a slingshot, by far my favorite car so far.
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Questioning the Audi Quality - 2009 Audi A4
By oliver - November 7 - 9:54 pmI just took home a new 2009 Audi A4 quattro 4 dr sedan Premium plus today and just before we got home the car seemed to choke as I stepped on the accelerator. It was also showing a blinking check engine light on the dash board. It comes and goes but to think that you just got it out from the dealer and now you have to bring it back to have it checked for problems. We should have bought a more reliable car like a Honda or Toyota. It may not be as luxurious as an Audi but it sure is more cheap and RELIABLE.
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Still not a Smooth Ride - 2009 Audi A4
By Pascal - November 5 - 7:54 pmI have had my 2009 Audi for about 6 months now. Bought it slightly used with 12k, now has 20k. Love the looks, love the power, and love the quattro. But as hard as I try and as many times as I take it to the dealership, it still vibrates at speeds 75-85 MPH, as if the tires arent quite balanced right. I spend a lot of time on the road and this drives me crazy! Also, Ive developed several rattles in the speakers and other parts of the car. I had a 1996 Audi in the past that I would say I was much happier with than this car. Probably wont end up keeping it very long.
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Something to consider - 2009 Audi A4
By coloradodriver - October 20 - 11:06 pmI purchased an 09 Premium Plus and found the seats to be super uncomfortable. So uncomfortable, in fact, that I ended up trading it in with only 4,000 miles on it for another 09 A4, but this one had the sport seats (M3-style retractable thigh support bolsters)and better shoulder support plus paddle shifters. Night and day. While I could never get quite comfortable in my Premium Plus I was immediately very comfortable and have been for the past 16,000 miles in my Sport package model. The only issue is that from what I understand Audi has discontinued the "Sport Package" and now only offers the better seats in the S4. Something to consider- you will not like the stock seats if you are 510"+.
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Great Car - 2009 Audi A4
By Adrian Pineda - October 20 - 4:32 pmIve had this car for almost a month with 1300 miles on it. It is an awesome car with excellent driving dynamics. I can hardly believe it is a 4 cylinder, but Im reminded of it when I idle the engine with the windows down. I returned a leased 2007 Lexus IS350 and at no point did I feel like I downgraded although this vehicle was $7000 less. The interior room is cavernous and the ergonomics are superb. Acceleration is amazing for any size engine not to mention for a 4 cyl. The Bluetooth integration is excellent as it reads your entire phonebook and makes accessible at your steering wheel controls. The front end with the LED Running lights makes this car spell luxury.
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Love the new A4 - 2009 Audi A4
By Bob - September 25 - 10:55 pmI traded in my 2002 A4 3.0 Quattro on a lease on a 2009 A4 2.0 Quattro. This 2.0 has plenty of torque. Cannot tell the difference with the new V4 from my prior V6, except the gas mileage is better and it is a quieter engine. I ordered the Premium Plus package with the navigator. I love the voice activated bluetooth dialing, the voice activated navigation, etc., and the backup camera with guidance. Audi came up with a winner. I am getting over 33 miles per gallon on the highway and around 28 in the city/suburbs. I am very happy with the vehicle. I loved my 2002 but, this is a big improvement. Only thing I miss from the 2002 is the storage compartments under the front seats.
