[jaskiratarora15]

Got a call from the SA I was negotiating with. He's telling me that the 2022 Audi A4 premium plus will feature a wireless charger on top of the existing feature list. Price hiked by 50,000/-. Stock in transit. No discount, YET.

[Ojas]

A4 is still on my radar, subject to discounts, and possibility of an after market solution to improving the audio system.

Could any of you shed light on what are the weak links in the stock audio system, and how easy or hard it is to get it to take it from average to excellent? I have a strong preference to avoid any modifications in a car, but OK with them if they are minimal.

[JoshMachine]

Visited the Audi Pune showroom this morning.

Got to know that the Audi A4 is now moved into a seller's market, atleast for next 2-3 months. No ready inventory available in Pune (and probably most of the West India zone area as well), which means buyers won't have the sweet deals that were available off the shelf till recently.

One will have to wait till Jan/Feb'22 when the stocks will start again filling up, and that too on priority demand basis, is what I was told. That means, the next set of discounts should start pouring in March'22.

Also took the opportunity to do a longish test drive of the A4, and boy, was I blown away!
All this while, I have been only hearing about the super-carpet ride of the A4. But when I experienced it myself today, I was thoroughly impressed.

The demo car in silver, and it looked gorgeous both outside-in + inside-out:-









I took the test drive car (3000-odd km driven, very well maintained Navarra Blue with beige interior, Technology variant) for a longish 25-30 km drive on all types of roads - paved/non-paved/concrete/potholed/pebbled etc. Also, encountered some large speed-breakers on the service road. But not once did I flinch or felt the undulations or any sort of wobbly behaviour. Very plush and pliant.
The DSG coupled with the TFSI engine was super smooth, took off without any fuss.

Would give top marks to the brilliant engineering

Everything inside felt like built to last - the knurled knobs, the sun blinds on the rear windows, the AC vent controls etc, all buttons had a nice but firm resistance which made them feel kind of ultra-premium.

All in all, I would definitely consider this as a candidate for my upgrade

And to make the entire experience even more special, look what I was offered as a complimentary ride:-



Yes sir, the sexy RS5 Sportback in Turbo Blue!



I was just gushing like a kid who had been gifted a brand new Hot Wheels collection, with only 1 difference - these wheels had 450 horses for company!

After all this pumped-up drama, when I went back to driving the poor man's DSG in my Vento, I literally felt like somebody was dragging the car from behind. I double-checked if the parking brake was ON!
Such was the anti-climax of experiencing a 105 hp Vento after experiencing the madness of a 450 hp Sportback beautiful piece of art.

[manish84]

Took 2 TD of A4 at Mumbai West dealer yesterday. Completely blown away by the performance and it seems like the best upgrade for my Polo GT. However, SA told me that now only MY22 cars are possible and that would be built only on order. Hence the discounts are meagre and the OTR cost is good 25% higher than the bargain that was available in Sept. Any one has more information on this? At this price range, exploring BMW 330i makes a lot of sense.

[Equus]

Folks are buying A4 primarily due to the sweet deals although they would buy 3 series if it doesnt cost a lot more money. Audi not manufacturing MY21 cars from early Nov seems odd - we have a good 50 days left this year.

[goenkakushal]

Originally Posted by manish84

Took 2 TD of A4 at Mumbai West dealer yesterday. Completely blown away by the performance and it seems like the best upgrade for my Polo GT. However, SA told me that now only MY22 cars are possible and that would be built only on order. Hence the discounts are meagre and the OTR cost is good 25% higher than the bargain that was available in Sept. Any one has more information on this? At this price range, exploring BMW 330i makes a lot of sense.

As per my SA in Audi west stock is available with them.
In case you are interested, I can connect you with him.

[youknowitbetter]

Originally Posted by goenkakushal

As per my SA in Audi west stock is available with them.
In case you are interested, I can connect you with him.

can you please share the details? I am a new member, hence, messaging here as I can't PM you.

[gursartaj]

I recently purchased an Audi A4 in Chandigarh.

It's a Technology variant. Dealer offered a great deal for invoicing before October 31.

In case they still have stocks available, people here can check.

[manson]

Originally Posted by Equus

Folks are buying A4 primarily due to the sweet deals although they would buy 3 series if it doesnt cost a lot more money.

Agreed. But actually its mostly the folks who were contemplating between the Skoda Superb and Octavia (such as myself) that lapped up an Audi over a Skoda for not a lot more money

The A4 with FWD and lower power figures is never going to be worth RWD x 250 BHP 330i money. It would have been great if Audi had brought in the Quattro with the 45 TFSI tune for the enthusiast sales whilst selling the FWD 40 TFSI for value conscious / regular folks looking for an entry level luxury sedan with German feel and finesse.

[goenkakushal]

Originally Posted by Equus

Folks are buying A4 primarily due to the sweet deals although they would buy 3 series if it doesnt cost a lot more money. Audi not manufacturing MY21 cars from early Nov seems odd - we have a good 50 days left this year.

While what you have claimed is certainly true for many folks.
However, there are many areas where A4 excels as compared to a 3 Series or C class
I would say it depends on one's personal requirement.

• If you are looking for a High Performance car it has to be the 3 series hands down, provided you and family members are ready to accept the harsh ride quality in city roads.
  
  If you are looking for a Comfortable family sedan, good boot space, good fuel economy A4 is the best all rounder.
  
  C class is most dated of the lot (due for facelift )and has extremely poor boot space. However, it demands highest snob value.

Looks are matter of personal choice and may influence the decision for many people.
One of the main reason for Audi not picking up sales numbers is lack of Diesel engine and introduction of underpowered engines in past which has hampered its image. Post BS6 norms Audi hardly had any vehicles in India.
All the Germans seem to be overpriced for sure. Even if we ignore the price advantage, I think A4 still gives it's rivals a tough competition.

[manish84]

Skoda Superb and A4 have the exact same engine specs. However, A4 felt much more peppy and fun to drive. The kerb weight is same (as per carwale Superb is just 12 kg more). What are the main factors for this? Or am I mistaken or do they feel same to drive? If it is just size, then does Octavia and A4 feel the same? I have not driven an Octavia but TD both A4 & Superb and liked A4 way more than Superb.

[Ojas]

I test drove both Octavia and A4, but not the Superb. From my limited test drives (20 minutes each), I felt the Octavia was the peppier one to drive. It felt more nimble and also handled better. To me, A4 was peppy too and it wasn't that far behind Octavia. However, A4 felt far more nicer due to more comfortable ride, better insulated and well appointed cabin.

[CircleOfLife]

Originally Posted by Ojas

I test drove both Octavia and A4, but not the Superb. From my limited test drives (20 minutes each), I felt the Octavia was the peppier one to drive. It felt more nimble and also handled better. To me, A4 was peppy too and it wasn't that far behind Octavia. However, A4 felt far more nicer due to more comfortable ride, better insulated and well appointed cabin.

To add A4 feels more luxurious and kitted tab better compared to Octavia. In A4 there is an option to choose interior color like Brown color seats, where in Octavia you are stuck with standard option of Beige. Navigation can't be displayed on the ODO meter in Octavia (Any variants), where as in A4 technology variant this is possible. Ride in A4 back seat is more plush compared to Octavia. These are small changes, but from a perspective of over all experience of a product, A4 does get you an entry ticket in the Big Boys club and the demand it commanded in certain pocket of country in last 3 months is testimony to value it offers at the price range.

[karanskumar]

Originally Posted by gursartaj

I recently purchased an Audi A4 in Chandigarh.

It's a Technology variant. Dealer offered a great deal for invoicing before October 31.

In case they still have stocks available, people here can check.

What is the deal that you got?

[youknowitbetter]

Just wanted to check if anyone has visited anyone of Audi Mumbai's showrooms recently and/or has knows if they have any A4s left. A fellow member had mentioned that Audi has sold out A4's 2021 stock and will resume manufacturing only in Jan now. Thanks.