Driving my new Audi S4 (B9) - Who needs an RS4 ?! [FIRST DRIVE]
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- Опубликовано: 31 янв 2019
- Finally I can bring you my driving impression of my new B9 Audi S4 Avant. How different is it to my previous B8 S4 ? How has the move from Supercharging to Turbocharging changed the driving charachteristics ? Is it really worth spending an extra £20,000 to get the RS4 ?
In this video I answer all of these questions...
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The sound of that v6 is like music to my ears. Fantastic
Nice to have a review from a normal bloke who’s splashed the cash and really enjoys and appreciates something nice. There are others too but getting bored by the look-at-me flash vlog “it crowd” now.
I am indeed just a normal bloke who works hard and spends his own money. I am very lucky and hope people enjoy joining me for the ride 😜
Hi Ped. From a fellow B9 S4 owner I've been waiting g for this for a while and I'm so pleased you're enjoying it as much as I am. Having not owned the older S4 its pleasing to hear the B9 us an improvement. Am.looking forward to your next S4 vlog.
Thank you Petrol Ped - I've just taken delivery of a 2018 B9 S4 Avant; you were right with everything - what a cracking machine! Thank you for all the advice here on your channel!
I got my new s4 in December 17, and what a car it is!!! I love how normal it looks from the outside, but when you put your foot down, it is immense. Love it!!
They are superb all round cars, and SO fast !
Like this Video. I drive a S4 B9 for 18 months now and I still love it. This car is a rocket and it makes so much fun.
Great video. The S4 looks fantastic and the interior is stunning. The exhaust note is awesome and I'm sure you'll never get tired of it. So glad that Mrs Petrol Ped and you are really enjoying it.
Cheers Fraser. We are really pleased with it 👍
That engine sounds epic. Think I'd love one of these.
Thank you so much for the video review, I'm picking my B9 tomorrow and I'm extremely excited! Thanks for help confirming my choice!
You’ll love it 👍
I like you had an Audi S4 from 2015, ex demo from Sheffield Audi. I loved it. I knew a guy at Audi who told my a way to take to 414BHP without affecting warranty. And it also stopped the max speed. I drove a lot in Germany and really most of Europe. One thing to note, Get a driver's mirror for the passenger side. Not expensive, but really good. Buy that in Europe as more standard. If it is raining, and you want air, side skirts are handy, especially if a smoker. Great company in Poland distributes via eBay.
Love your videos. Thank you ever so much, I am seriously thinking of getting a 2020 S4 and your comments have helped
After watching this I went and booked a test drive in a b9..... 2 months on I still absolutely adore it thanks ped👍🙌
That is amazing to hear 👏👏👏
Loved it. Jealous as. Can’t wait for your thoughts on the rest of the car. Looks like it has grown up a bit as has your channel. Your B8 reviews have had me following ever since. Have got me thinking about upgrading mine.
Thanks Tim. If you have a B8 and go and drive a B9 you will be mighty impressed ;-)
Hi Ped
Seeing the opening shots, you are obviously a big Spoilt kid at heart!
Love your review of the S4, everything I had imagined. Would be on my short list for a replacement if I did not have the need for towing. Thanks once again.
Give our love to Petrol Pup & Petrol Pooch.
Cheers Philip. I am indeed a big kid :-) You can fit a tow bar but I don't think the towing capacity would be that great. I'd love a tow bar but would only use it for a bike carrier :-)
S4 is the 'thinking man's' RS4. £15K less to buy, it costs less to insure, double the service interval of an RS4 and yet how often could you really exploit that 1 second quicker to 60 the Rs4 gives you? (Ok maybe every set of traffic lights) but hey .... the S4 is just so easy to live with as a daily
You've nailed it Keith. Don't get me wrong, I'd still love and RS4 but my S4 will give me 85% of the experience 👍
.........I think it is different car Pete totally .. You are so right . massive improvement from the previous car .
Love it, a real world review. We are not all boy racers who also take our cars on the track, some of us want the power but also the comfort and everyday usability. What about the next S4 which has been confirmed to have the diesel and mild hybrid engine? Personally, it sounds like the car that I have been waiting for.
I've heard that too. Sad to hear the V6 noise go but I'm sure the performance will be awesome 👌
Great video as always Pete. I absolutely love my Audi S1 but being of the same generation as your good self, I do yearn for the practicality of the S4. Love the noise of yours 💪🏻
The noise was the surprising bit as we didn't drive one before buying it so I was dead chuffed when it arrived and I gave it some stick for the first time 😂
Evo pal. Love the opener, what to do now the model is complete, bugger, blast time. Happy days. The world is bright again. Ya nailing these productions mate. Love this car. You will have to take me around ya route when we get your way at some point.
I'd love to do that mate 👍
Your RS4 review helped me buy an RS4. I drove the S4 exactly spec’d like yours. S4 is 85% of an RS4 and in some ways it’s just as fun, as your foot is flat more in the S4. Great car, enjoy!
Great that I helped in you decision making for the RS4...still one of my favourite cars :-)
I love the way you just hammered away at the road without fear. I know you know the road, but when a car drives and sounds that good, you gotta go for it!
It is a car that really let's you go for it, no matter what the road conditions 👍
I could tell that you were completely enthralled
I have a 2001 B5, 6 speed manual that I bought new (I pealed the plastic off the seats before my test drive). I also have a B8, 2014 6 speed manual transmission. The B5 is mint and timeless and the B8 is an awesome machine. I live in a ski town in the Rocky Mountains of the USA and both cars rip through the vast amounts of snow we get. Plus driving either one of these cars through the Rockies is more than enjoyable. I really enjoyed your video and please keep up the good work.
Wow...this is cool 👌👏
Wow!! That noise!! Awesome!!!! Wasn’t sure when you revealed but now, great choice! 👍
Cheers Matt. It makes a great noise to a stock exhaust 👏
Good review, I have the Saloon version and I totally agree with your comments, the car is ace, seats are absolutely wonderful (I have the Magna Red), and the sound from the exhaust and engine is spot on. I have fitted a K&N panel filter so it breathes a bit better. My previous car was a Golf R Estate, and my S4, is actually better on fuel !! On a trip up north to Blackpool fully loaded with 4 passengers I got over 40mpg, even my commute to work on the tiresome M4 I get 35+ which includes a quick boot passed all the middle land morons.
Excellent video! Agree with all your points the b8 was a tad quiet and good to hear the gearbox isn't a step backward and to top it off we get a second part to this video 😁
I'll be bringing that to you very soon 😜
Just picked up my S4 Avant approved used in Navarra Blue. What a car and the noise, awesome. Just love it.
Mega things 👍
Polished! Love the theatre in intro. Really appreciate the efforts involved. If you need the beginnings of a film crew... I’ll learn to operate a camera!
Great honest review of a brilliant car!
Cheers Bud. Always trying to raise the bar and do something a little different 👍
Lol I love how you laugh through sheer enjoyment!
I have an A6 S line love it!
It makes me smile every time I drive it !
nice opening pieces and that S4 looks brilliant, great engine note
Always want to try different things. I hope people thought the opening worked. Pleased at how well it sounds on camera 👍
So good that I've reviewed this video and only realised half way: it's the s4. I'm getting my RS4 B9 in the new year. Can't wait.
You’ll love it 👍
Hi Pete great vid...funny how the new gleaming S4 is suddenly "yours" when the old one was Mrs Peds LOL! I totally understand why you have changed like for like,just done exactly the same with wifes TTS just nothing else out there with 4WD to match it for the money.Looking forward to your follow up S4 report and more news on the mini replacement,car financing and your meet up!
Keep uploading the great content! All the best D :-)
LOL...I've been rumbled ! Her name is on the V5 but we share everything 😜😂
Hi Peter, that S4 is such a good car and I can see why you went for the new one. It’s good that Audi keep moving the game on with the engineering.
Off thread but reading through the other comments (as you do) you realise what type of people are subscribed to your channel and follow you, Petrolheads like yourself who just love and appreciate cars . Can’t wait to to meet some of them and you at your future meet and greet.
I am so lucky to have such a great bunch of people following the channel. I appreciate the time everyone takes to comment and get involved. I have a feeling my coffee bill at the Meet and Greet is going to be a big one !
Petrol Ped I think it’s going to be very substantial lol
Really like the interior of the car looks great with the virtual cockpit. That panoramic sunroof gives lots of light and and even better place to add your GoPro 🙌
One of the best reasons to spec one !
Petrol Ped I thought that would be standard although as I have found with mini everything is an optional extra, sir you want a steering wheel that’s part of the car handling pack
I'm 60 soon and going to treat myself to an S4 Avant - I am on my second Seat Exeo ST ( Audi A4 B7 Re-Badged ) Great quality - My first went to 225k miles and my current one is on 180k. Love this review and watched your review on the new S4 with the diesel engine! If I can find a lower mileage petrol I would prefer that - budget £30K so i am sure I will find one later this year.
Best of luck!
I was looking forward to this...i actually thought i had missed it. Didnt disappoint Peter...you really let it rip. Ive had my S4 for just over a Month now and still trying to get the seat to my liking...good luck with the mega tech Audi have thrown at the car. By the way i think the car sounds great...loud enough not to totally infuriate the neighbours. Happy motoring...
Cheers Peter...they are great cars aren't they 👍
@@PetrolPed Absolutely! Not planning on changing mine any time soon but when i do i wouldnt hesitate to get another
Congrats on your car. Love it! The ZF automatic gearbox is great. I had one on my BMW 320 series a few year ago. On my A6 Avant 3.0TDI V6 Quattro there is a s-tronic gear box, but it feels a little bit more chunky.
Cheers Mate 👍
Great review! Nicely done! In the market myself shortly for a new car and I’ve been stuck between BMW 440i or an S4 and I’ve gotta say This just makes me want it ! Had many BMW’s but never owned an Audi ! Spectacular car!
I compared a 2018 340 bmw and 2018 s4... Audi interior is miles ahead
My love divide into two in choose between RS3 and S4,,both are awesome,,
thanks for review your S4 👍👍
Cheers 👍
if you had the red interior and it was a saloon you would be driving my dream car great vid once again mate love watching your content
Cheers Daniel. We were offered a red interior car when we were looking for this one but went for the grey instead 👍
Awesome car! It's really cool to see how stoked you are with it. 👍
Sure am...I love it 👍
Signature I’ve heard are brilliant at PPF and Ceramic coating over the top. Brilliant vid Ped. Thankyou for sharing as always.
That's where Mr JWW did his GT3 I think ?
Yes, although I know he is currently about to set his own up in London. Would be an interesting collaboration watch.
Brilliant video. We really enjoyed watching.
Cheers Trevor 👍
Great video, and helped me decide on my next car which I pick up tomorrow a 2018 S4 Avant in Navarra blue with black styling pack unfortunately no sunroof ☹️ sadly I’ve had to sell my beloved golf R32 hope I won’t regret it. Keep up the good work
You won’t be disappointed 👍
Having had a two car garage for 5 years but hardly doing 5000 combined miles a year I have decided to sell my weekend car and part exchange my daily. Pick up a 2017 navarra blue S4 Avant with the black pack next week. Thanks for this video.
My pleasure 👍
So good review, your the best, because of that I recently own now the rs6 negaro edition.....stunning👊👊
Cheers Rob, that is great to know 👍
That S4 has better performance than my old M3, plus you can put both the dogs in the back.!.
Looks and sounds like an amazing car. Congratulations 👍
Thanks Bud. Amazing how the performance of cars keeps on improving each year 😳
Been waiting for this mate. You must be well pleased.
I am mate...chuffed to bits. Actually way better than I though it was going to be as we never actually drove one before we bought it !
Thanks for the video, awesome review, and comparison. I always feared going from my Supercharged B8 S4 to the newer modes with the turbo. I'm sure I will feel the slight difference because the pressure that has to build up in the turbo, but it doesn't sound like a deal breaker. I may upgrade this summer :)
The B9 is so much better than the B8. The engine pulls like a train, very little lag and way more power and performance. Such a great allrounder 👌
I had a B9 Avant for nearly 2 years, albeit a 3.0 TDI. It was a really nice car to drive although I wish it had had the Tiptronic gearbox instead of the S-Tronic because it was a little slow and dim at junctions.
The other thing I would have liked was if the navigation screen folded away like the A6 etc, first world problems I know, but would have really finished the cabin off.
The S4 sounds awesome, glad you love it!
I'd love that centre screen to disappear too !
I gonna take back my comment about your new car not been that special, it's grown on me and you really look super happy...and does sound really good, cheers pete 😎😎😎
Cheers Daniel, hopefully other people will feel the same 👍
Petrol Ped I'm sure they will mate😁
Another great video Peter. Really quick car! I'm having a go in a XE Project 8 over the weekend I just hope the weather improves. Keep up the good work Peter
Oh you lucky thing...I've LOVE to have a go in one of those 😬
@@PetrolPed I will tell you what I think next week
Solid review! I’ve had a B8.5 and now a B9 same sentiment!
Cheers 👍
I have a b9 s4 saloon in white, stunning car, brilliant build,looks,sound,gearbox/engine and that interior,went a bit pervy and got red leather , hope u have set up Audi connect, it's brilliant,no Google maps on your display, it looks fantastic,enjoy your car mate,great channel, if u want a saloon for a comparison or suchlike for a video give us a yell.
To be honest, I tried to set it up and couldn't get it to work so gave up. I really need to try again when I've got time 😂
Congratulations on the new car, was listening with headphones on and the noise is intoxicating ❤️ you won’t be getting many mpg with it 😂😂😂
I does make a good noise. MPG not as bad as you would think 👍
Congrats and cool vid!
Same opinion here with the C43 AMG - C63 AMG!
Greetings from Germany
Cheers 👍
Lovely bit of luxury that fella and fast to boot! Great vid fella 👌👍😎
Thanks chap 👍
Petrol Ped welcome bud 👌
Bmw has the same issue with the dual clutch in the big torquey m5. Couldn't handle the power so now it uses the zf 8 speed torque converter auto.
Looking to upgrade my Yaris. Couldn’t decide between AMG, golf R or this. After this review I’m thinking this 🙏🏻 Ty
Great video, one of my dream daily's for the future. Maybe white or grey though🤷🏼♂️
Love the dash. My previous bmw 5 series had something similar but by current Audi a6 avant doesn't. I wish I ordered the tech pack. Enjoy your new daily.
Thank you...enjoying it already 👍
WOW,that a passionate test drive
Nice vid and beautiful car! Love the blue and super jealous of the wagon...wish we had them in the states. Still kicking a three-pedal B8.5 with sports diff and not sure I will ever part with it.
Gutted for you guys that you can't get the wagon Audis 😥
Fun and informative video. Thanks!
My pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍
Mine is a 2014 and I’m not planning to change it. It has 55 k miles and I’ll keep it as long as it runs... love the supercharged engine!
Our was 2012 and got to 80K before we decided to change 👍
@@PetrolPed yours may have been 80k but it was ready to do thousands of miles more. 😊
For a 2012 it was well maintained
I like the sound of it.
What people do not understand is that it is not being able to afford or not car A, B or C. It is all down to personal preference and what actualy suits one better. The more power does not mean more fun or that it is the best for one.
Shumacher daily driver for example was a diesel Fiat Croma but he could have loads of powerful cars as a daily car.
My car that is my pride and joy is a 1995 Fiat Punto 1.2 8v running on LPG. I have spent money on it doing some upgrade just because I wanted to. People tell me that the money I have spent on it, I could have bought another car but what people do not understand is that I do not want or need other car. I love my car and I will not get rid of it for nothing nor for any other car. I have driven many many cars but not even a handful of them gives me the joy that my car does. Man, a 1.2 going the way it goes in the hilly Madeira island...give me lots of joy. It is 24 years old and it goes to MOT and passes with a clean sheet.
Well, this is what I have to say. My personal opinion.
Have fun with your toy!
Puntos suck!
Been to my local dealer today, Oxford Audi. I’m still considering one of these, S5 Sportback also. Turns out I’ve mulled it over too long. No longer available, both S4/5/6 and RS models no longer listed in the wake of WLTP, removed 8 months ago. They’ll be on sale again later in the year but the ‘S’ will be diesel only! Only the RS models will be petrol, if one can afford the price of entry. So that’s a bit of a downer. Keep hold of this Peter, dying breed.
WOW...I knew they weren't making RS models at the moment but hadn't heard the S4 might be diesel only. That is such a bad decision as for me the S4 is the best cat Audi make by some margin !
Hoonigan but boy it looks a lot of fun 😁Nice one Peter Lots of smiles per mile 😀👍🏁🏁
Definitely 👍
Sounds amazing Pete! And it does look head and shoulders above the older S4.Think you can get a quicker 0-60 than 5.3 mate.Great video! 🏎💨🏁👍😊
I am sure I can beat that to. Would be good to get sub 5 !👍
Petrol Ped Sub 5 easy mate.I reckon you can get 4.7 4.8 secs 🏎💨🏁Mine can do 4.4 4.5secs but mine is only 1.500KG
that really is a top spec s4, digital dashboard is a must, accompanied with the flat bottom steering wheel. And don't get me started on the seats, perfect s4 interior
I like this channel. Brilliant stuff
Awesome. Thank you 🙏🏻
That’s a great spec. Love the colour!
Thanks Debbie 👍
My Dream Pete , Such a video !
Cheers Lee 👍
Had the B8 S4 for a while last year. Splendid car with amazing grip and a solid build. The performance was more than adequate for any situation I found myself in. While I do appreciate the RS4 as being more in every way, one has to think, how many times can you exploit that "more" on the roads legally without putting yourself, your license and others in danger?
Also.. could just tune an S4 if you so wished! (Not that you would need to) lol
The thinking man's car...informative review mate ..👍
Cheers 👍
Nice ride m8...love the seats!!!👍
Cheers...they are rather special 👌
I have the same engine and gearbox on my 2018 SQ5. A great combo 👍🏼
Nice 👍
It does sound pretty nice, again as I’ve mentioned before I love the colour. Funny though I thought it was only the RS versions that reverted to torque converter transmissions.
The colour is pretty special. There is still a mix in the range between the S Tronic and Tiptronic as far as I'm aware.
What a Lucky guy you are ? But i assume you Work hard for it 😉 enjoy and thanks for sharing the amazing sound of the V6T engine 😉👍
We both work hard, but appreciate we are indeed very lucky. It is just a pleasure to share it with you amazing Peddlerz :-)
Sure ! Both of you work hard 😊😉 i’m just used to see you PetrolPed rear the stearing wheel 👍👍👍 but sure this is team work
What a lovely car, always overlooked it because of the RS4, but this is probably the more savvy buy 👍
85% of the performance for 20 grand less 😜
Beautiful car! Congrats!
Thanks Robert 👍
You can do a longpull on the upshift paddle and it will go back to full automatic mode
Hi Peter, I just love the Audi S4 what a machine when you have a car that good why change to another brand it would make no sense. Your well aware I’m in love with this car just blows me away and it looks fabulous find another car in that price range that looks this good and goes like stink it would be a massive struggle. Best wishes Alan
Cheers Alan. It really does tick every box 👍
Brilliant daily this. Enjoy! 👌
Oh yes. Thank you 👍
Lovely car, great interior aswell as exterior- colour suits it too
Cheers 👍
I really want one of these one day. Its a shame they are quite hard to find in Australia. The sedan is way more common, but the Avant is the better choice.
The Avant does so much as well as just going VERY fast 😜
Great video! Glad you're enjoying the S4. Have had mine over a year now coming from a Golf R. Haven't looked back since. Just a heads up, but I spotted on mine recently that it'll sometimes default away from Google Maps during driving, giving the display similar to 3:05. If you go into the Nav menu (I think right click), it'll take you to map options, giving you Google Maps whilst you drive. Not sure if it's to do with how densely populated the surrounding area is and apologies if you already twigged this. Hope it helps and safe driving!
Funny you should say that but mine did just that a coupe of weeks ago ! Back to Google maps now though 👍
@@PetrolPedPerfect! Good to hear and hope you're still enjoying the car :)
I've got a 2008 4.2l v8 s5 but I'm changing it very soon for a 2017 s4 avant very soon. Love your videos :-)))
You will love it 👍
Cant wait :-)) my son hates not being able to open the rear windows in the s5.......the S4 avant is admitting I'm a dad without getting the pipe and slippers just yet :-)
Did they remove the chrome mirrors on the newer S models? That’s like my favorite part of them
Hey Petrol Ped, great review and I can echo your feedback as I also have the B9 S4 Avant, it really is a car that does everything! To answer your question, yes you can ‘launch’ the S4 and it’s great, I’m sure it will reduce that 0-60 time to below 5 seconds easy. What time did you manage in your B8? Looking forward to more of your feedback on the S4 and other reviews.
I'll look into it and give it a go :-)
wow cant believe I recognised these roads, wont say where in West Sussex but they're my fav local lanes too
Our secret 😜😂
It actually because of your Audi s4 estate ( in the USA we call them wagons) I’ve started saving to get a Audi A4 allroad. I figure it will make a great dad mobile and will work great for living out in the country like I do. Also winters here can come with a lot of snow.
They are such a good call 👌
Good honest vid 👌 👏 👍
Cheers 👍
Nice vid mate 👍
Cheers Sean 👍
Watch for the side of the seats because I’ve seen mine come apart say the plastic
I can't say for sure about the S4, but I owned an S5 Sportback and after several months of ownership, I admitted to my mistake and got the RS5 SB. It's really that much better.
Oh they are definitely better. Just a question of able willing or able to pay the extra 😜
First off, great review. I've got the S4 B9 Avant myself and I love it. Really disappointed with Audi's decision to go diesel with the new one and it may force me to move back to Merc or spend the extra £20k on the RS4, which you rightly concluded (in my opinion) isn't worth it with our S4.
Also, and I would have sent you this privately if I could, you may want to check your speedo at 12:56, 14:37, and edit accordingly. ;). Potentially look at camera placement so that it's hidden by the wheel, or just blur out. Just an observation - please don't take it as a criticism!
Really interested to drive the diesel S4. By all accounts it’s mega 👍
@@PetrolPed, I'm sure the diesel will be great... For a diesel. But that noise when you put your foot down, the burps and farts on the overrun, upshift, and downshift, all of the theatre that goes along with it, will just be gone. It'll also be heavier, which means it'll be less eager to turn in.
My biggest frustration is that they already did the 3.0 TDi. But now the fastest petrol you can get, other than the RS4, will be a 2.0 TSI.
You sir... are marvellous!!
Why thank you my friend 🙏
The RS models bounce on the limiter 👍
Quick ECU tune and you have all the power you need.
Hi, In between this car and your new s4 diesel version which car you prefer for feel the power and sporty drive style? The petrol engine feel quicker?
think a simple pulley upgrade on the B8 takes it to about 400 hp and to less than 5 sec 0-100 km/h . this one did it in 5.3