Audi A4 Avant 2017 review | Mat Watson Reviews 

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Good review as usual Mat. I own this car - the A4 Avant 2.0 TFSi S-Line, Scuba Blue... I have to say it is one of the best cars I've owned (and I've driven many including Mercedes, BMW, Volvo). The A4 Avant to me combines practicality with smooth understated sophistication. The interior is so well built and wraps around the driver like a cockpit. Prior to this car I had SUVs for a long time and I thought I would miss being high up, but I don;t and the ride makes all the difference. It's also much lower for my dog to jump in/out of (SUVs can be high and hard on dog's joints) Some tips for you: 1. I chose the 2.0 TFSI Auto as the auto has LOWER CO2 than the manual and it puts it in the same company car tax-band as the 190TDi (as diesels get a 3% surcharge added by the government which places them in the same BIK%). 2. TDI Ultra engines need AdBlue additive or the car won't start - the petrol doesn't, so less hassle 3. The petrol models are cheaper to buy than the diesel versions and Petrol fuel economy is 42-44mpg on a run, and 35-38mpg around town real-world. 4. If you order the S-line go for the comfort suspension (non-adaptive) - it's a free "downgrade" from the Sport suspension, but the Sport suspension is lower and much harder on UK roads. As Mat says in the review the standard comfort suspension is pretty good. Adaptive is the ultimate if you can afford it (about £800 extra) 5. In Mat's review the back centre console armrest had NO cupholders and the back of the driver/passenger seats in front had no nets... This is because (stupidly) Audi charge for these. They call it a Storage pack and it adds about £165. It is well worth it, and adds some boot nets & stuff too. 6. The equipment levels on the Sport model upwards are very good, tri-zone climate, electric boot, front and rear parking sensors, infotainment with satnav, electric/heated mirrors (non-folding unless you upgrade), inner led lighting, light-up door handles when you unlock the car at night, proper thin spare wheel (no gunk or run-flat tyres), reversible boot floor. 7. The Virtual cockpit comes as part of technology pack it is a VERY expensive. I think over £1500 This car is SO quiet and smooth, the auto gearbox is a dream!.. the Turbo petrol has loads of power delivered smoothly through the range on this Turbo petrol engine. I drove a BMW on long-term test drive to compare and imo the Audi engines are WAY ahead in refinement, and quietness... the 320D 4 cylinder BMW engine sounds like an old London bus. BMW ride is poor and tyre noise a big issue which is not helped by the run-flat tyres that are standard and you can't choose not to have them. Someone commented these wheels didn't suit the car - they DON'T!... BUT these pictured are NOT the standard wheels on any model, someone added those o this demo model. The standard ones are much nicer, particularly on the S-Line. Mat's wrong about one thing... you shouldn't "consider it", you should "just buy it" - If you want an estate, not a SUV, this is the best looking, best performing, best built, most quiet & refined estate car of this size on the road. Hth

That interior is absolutely beautiful! Minimalistic, yet stylish and functional! Great review!

The audi A4 looks best in class, its just really handsome and the design really comes together very well

So Matt, you recommend a 3.0tdi quattro automatic, with adaptable suspension and digital dials. Basically a 65000 euro car :)

"Buy at a price you're COMFORTABLE with" Matt! We've been through this!!!

I've got a 4 month old A4 Avant Sport with the 1.4 TFSI. Was worried about such a small engine in a big car but didn't need to worry. It's a quality car in every way.

6 years later I can finally afford one. Picking up an A4 Allroad this week. 😂

I love this car. I have a 2.0 tdi with 190 hp s line quattro and it is awesome. It is comfy, but when you punch it to the floor it launches like a space shuttle. The virtual dials are just on another level. Great car for families and everything else you need.

You're the only car reviewer I watch on RU-vid. I love your videos man.

A rear window wiper ISN'T standard? What the actual fuck! o.O

I got one of the first of this generation of A4 Avants a year ago and I've just published my 1-year review video on my RU-vid channel. Lovely car, I'm very happy with it and haven't had any significant problems with it.

Just ordered an Avant. Due in May... can't wait! Gone for a petrol this time, coming from a mk7 Golf GTD

Whatever, I think this car looks fantastic and way better than the Merc and the BMW.

I’ve owned one for about 2 years (and buy Rapha clothing so Mat’s spot on with that bit) and covered about 28k miles. Mine has the 7 speed auto, 190 BHP diesel, and is the S Line version. I agree it’s amazingly quiet on motorways. I get about 50 mpg and can stretch it to 60 mpg on long journeys if I’m not in a big hurry. I recommend getting the matrix headlights - they’re amazing.

I recently bought the 2 litre Avant tfsi Sports, what a car ! 190 ps, 0-60 in 7 seconds, so far 38 mpg ! Whats not to like !

My dad has this a4 he has a dark blue ultra 2.0 and it's rapid the virtual cockpit is gold and the gearbox is dreamy for a vw unit silky smotth engine and ride is more than acceptable

Spotted the easter egg at 7:22!

This channel seems obsessed with VAG cars (especially Audis), and BMWs. I think they've reviewed every single model and variant in their range.

Thanks for the video! I would like to know your trully opinion about the tdi 150hp engine for this vehicle. I' m about to buy it. Thank u!

Thanks, helped me go for one of this generation in 2023!

interesting.. he keeps saying "there's this and there's that" (about downsides) but right away excuses the car for that with something like "but it's not too bad" or "it's not really a problem".. it's an audi. If he was reviewing a french or italian car.. different talk we should expect

Those wheels don't suit this car.

It looks so good in red, shame we will only see it in black or grey on the roads.

Thanks Mat for giving me thumbs up for buying the new A4 avant. I love and your review is spot on. Just dont like the red color of your tester I have the argus brown.

He is talking about how great it is all the time.. What did you expect.. its an Audi, it is great

In the 90s, it was Volvo that were boring accountants cars, these days, it's Audio lol

That manual its really much better than the one found in the BMW.

Audi always looks stellar in red. But I don't really like the new rounded nose of the A4 and A5. Doesn't look quite as dynamic as the previous models.

Can you start telling us which cars show the oil temperature on the dashboard? We do not want our engines to overheat do we!

You still review quite many manuals, are they still that popular in the UK? The car is equipped with the expensive cockpit navigation, 3-zone climate control, led headlight - but no automatic gearbox, I think that is very strange configuration.

I couldn´t decide between this and A6 C7 Allroad, but I chose A4. Too scared of timing chain tensioners and S-Tronic gearboxes. The BiTurbo versions are too expensive

Great Video Review of a great looking Estate

Beautiful car! Good review as well.

Hello. Whats your recomendation? BMW 318d or A4 Avant TDI? Thanks

Hi Matt, what would you say on the regular A4 Saloon - Avoid, Consider, Shortlist or Buy? (asking since in that review there is no classification like this - thanks!)

2:38 I don't get it why is the ability to slide a bicycle in such a stand out point. My sister 2008 Auris can fit a bicycle easily with the rear seats folded (hatchback version), and so should the A4 non-avant version

Why is David Brent driving the car in the wide shots?

This car is great. Had some days behind the wheel of a quattro 190hp TDI. Fantastic fuel economy and comfort. But Audis are just too damn expensive. Would rather just take a VW Passat / Skoda Superb.

and the best feature this audi shares with all the others is the check engine light Matt!!! hahaha

Beautiful interior, really good for the price of the car

An Eastern European living in North America, I hate that fact that we can't get these cars with a manual transmission. Everything is auto, hate it to my bones...

I have gcse mocks tomorrow and yet I'm watching a review on an Audi a4

Does it come with a steering wheel as standard?

Whats the best? 318d pack M touring automatic 2017 or A4 Avant S line s tronic? Thanks

I am getting 19’ s line 190ps black edition.. yes life is not fair for everybody.. I will get it 6 years later the b9 launched.. but I am thankful for that. 😂

Please review the porsche panamera. Would love to hear your opinion on that

The virtual cockpit display will loose power by time as each pixel "wears off", after some years the light it emits will be more than halved and that makes a considerable difference in daylight. VAG doesn't operate with pixel guarantee so your basically on your own there. Also, at night it's very bright, making it quite annoying and harsh on the eyes and there's no adjuster. I would choose the traditional analogue display.

I fit my first (and last) bike in my dad's Astra F Caravan. It had no problem. If you want a fancy Astra Caravan, get an A4 Avant. :D

You can't tell that Matt Loves Audi's can you!

Its the same with every other german car. They are superb. If you spend a lot of money into the extras.

No mention of the light-blue carwow branded car that he was reversing towards?

Used low tech a6 2012/2015/2017 vs a4 2017/2018 with technology? Thanks Matt

waiting on that m6 tho

Mat you've got to review the Infiniti Q60 400 Red Sport!!!!!!!! YOU HAVE TO :D

I hate it when car reviewers pick the top of the line models to review.. Technology pack, virtual dash etc.. Most people cannot afford those extra features and they would go for the basic editions...

When the review video for the RR Velar coming up?

Are you sure there isn't any compartment or drinks holders in the rear armrest?

Hey Matt can you do an Audi A3 coupe review / a VW golf 2017 review 3 door PLEASE REPLY

Can you do a review of the Renault Koleos 2017?

Can you please comment on the Matrix headlights? I am looking at a second hand B9 S4 with very low km but it doesnt have the matrix headlights. I've heard the standard headlights still have auto high beam but how different are they from the matrix headlights?

Cannot decide between V60CC 2019+ or 2017+ A4 Avant Allroad

You also got check engine light as a bonus.mm

How is the rear windscreen wiper not standard on all models?! Is this real life?

I no longer require sleeping pills. One look at a new A4 is all it takes to knock me out.

I fancy trading up from a MK7 Golf TDI to an A4 Avant. I only have a budget of £8k. Any suggestions? What is considered high mileage these days? I’m worried of getting a car with 80-90k on the clock and having to spend more on fixing it but it looks like that’s the sort of mileage I will have to get on such budget.

you know the rear windows can't go any more down because of the door shape right?

Yeah of course Mat is not going to talk about the parcel shelf, not going under the false floor because it’s an Audi isn’t it?

Matt where do you record your videos?

For 17 year old what's the best car insurance company to use without black box

Matt really like this audi!

4 suspensions? Do they expect you to do a test drive for every type of suspension AND different engines now?

Rear wiper not standard? On the Saloon you mean?

Those wheels looks cool.

Matt has had that HTC ☎ since his Carabuyer days lol! get a new phone 📱 asap!

The real question is: can I wear a turban in it?

Still better than any Merc or BMW.

And what is 0-60 time with 2.0 TDI 190 bhp?

Why bother to design a smart dash and then ruin it completely with a sticking-up infotainment screen? The integrity of the ensemble is seriously compromised. Screen should surely be properly integrated or benefit from a pop-up mechanism?

cant you do used car reviews because not all people can afford brand new cars and pay monthly

Permanent Sat Nav info screen would drive me mad

I have an Ultra Avant S Line with 18' Wheels

Money no object; which estate is the quietest at 70mph?

Ah, 2024, maybe I can afford this car now

That good the check engine lights on already eh

Finally got my A4Avant now with the 2 litre TFSI engine and sline. beautiful to drive and there's no better treat after a long day at work then getting into your car, close the door and aaaahhh you're home. Little first world problem, if you listen to online radio and make a online call via Whatsapp - you will still have the radio on so that's distracting, yet again... First world problems :-)

Is there anybody who drove 1.4tfsi engine? Is it a bit dull or enough for a person who drives a bit sporty? Is there any problem with the engine or automatic gear box? Do you recommend it?

coming soon c class estate & 3 series touring

Fuel pissing out the back at 4:44

for the amount you pay, no cup holders for rear passengers? shameful

is this the opponent of the mercedes c-class estate?

review the maserati gran turismo convertible mc stradale centennial edition

Why will most people always want a diesel? Why own a tractor just to save a bit, especially if you buy an expensive car?

I think i'd go for a Superb Estate tbh

nice review

Weirdly specced a4. Memory seats, alcantara, virtual cockpit and upgraded climate but not an automatic and no sunroof? Just odd choice in my opinion

Pause the video at 6:18 and look at his face. Lol.

Need review for CHR (Toyota)

You're definitely due a phone upgrade Mat!

This a4 avant isnt uncomfortable, but not that comfortable either.