I’ll be straight with you: I think I already know how the will drive. Obviously, I’ll withhold all those preconceived notions until I actually drive it, I just have a strong suspicion. But at the same time, I’ll also get to drive the , which hits far closer to my personal interests. What do you want to know about both? Either one?
The last time I drove or had anything to do with an Audi S4 was the B6 generation. That was the one with the 4.2-liter, naturally aspirated V8 and a six-speed manual. It made a nice noise.
Now in its current B9 generation, the 2020 S4 uses a turbocharged, 3.0-liter V6 that’s mated to an eight-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission. Power comes to 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive system comes as standard. Pricing for the Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige trims are $49,900, $52,400, and $58,350, respectively.
It’s a cleanly designed and handsome sedan and I’m glad it’s still around. Sedans are good.
Then we have the new Q7, with small changes to its exterior but . I finally get to try out the Audi dual-screen infotainment thingy!
With the 55 TSFI engine option, you get the 3.0-liter, turbocharged V6 that produces 335 HP and 369 lb-ft of torque. That’s also hooked up to an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and the car comes standard with Quattro all-wheel drive. If you option it with the tow package, it has a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds.
Prices for the Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trims are $60,800, $63,800, and $71,200, respectively.
Alright, that’s all the basic info from me. Ask about them!