// Audi TT Roadster Review
A-roads, so I found the adaptive cruise control wonderful. Using radar, it maintains a specified distance between you and the car in front and with the S-tronic gearbox in my test car, could cover speeds from 0 to 155mph, so it brought me to a stop and when it was time to set off again at my command it automatically resumed driving!
In heavy traffic below 40mph the traffic-jam assist took over, guiding the car by gently adjusting the steering and following the traffic ahead within system limits. In doing so, the traffic-jam assist uses the lane markings and other vehicles on the road for orientation. When the traffic thinned out or if I came to a sharp curve ahead, the car reminded me to take over. At higher speeds the predictive efficiency assistant, which can read road signs and recognise curves, roundabouts and road junctions ahead (long before I could see them), warned me on the virtual cockpit, which is hugely reassuring on roads you’ve never driven on before.
I’m getting used to the virtual cockpit now, having come across it in my TT and Q7 reviews. It really gives you that extra sense of feeling in control at all times, displaying the navigation system, driver information, phone and media on a 12.3” customizable
display. My A4 also included the MMI Navigation Plus, which responded by using either voice command, the integrated steering wheel controls or the extra-large touchpad next to the gearstick – personally I loved using the touchpad as we’re all used to that with iPhones and such gadgets.
THE RANGE The all-new Audi A4 is available as a Saloon or Avant, which I tested. Engine options start with efficient 1.4 TFSI and 2.0 TDI ultra units (the latter produces just 99g/CO2 per km). Performance engines include the 252PS 2.0 TFSI and 272PS 3.0 TDI V6 diesel.
THE VERDICT The Audi A4 Avant is a thoughtfully designed estate that's packed with technology. A dream to drive, with a sumptuous interior whats not to like.
BIRMINGHAM AUDI AUDI A4: The car driven and pictured has an OTR price of £39,950. If you would like to arrange your own test drive in the all-new Audi A4 please contact Birmingham Audi. - T: 0121 746 5500
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