2022 Audi S4

　　

2022 Audi S4 Review

byMichael CantuCorrespondent

　　Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.

　　, rating written byMichael CantuSenior Vehicle Test Editor

　　Kurt Niebuhr has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. A automotive photographer by trade, Kurt is now one of zzdcar' high-performance test drivers. He's driven and photographed hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles all over the world, so Kurt's library of automotive experiences would certainly make for a good book. When not dreaming about getting his racing license or trying to buy out-of-date film for his cameras, Kurt can usually be found cursing at his 1966 Mustang.

　　The 2022 Audi S4 is a refined high-performance sport sedan. It's quick, capable and attractive, yet it's understated, accommodating and easier on the wallet compared to rivals including the Mercedes-AMG C 43. It doesn't have the flashy styling or loud exhaust found on many high-performance BMWs. Despite that, the S4 is a significant performance upgrade over the A4 and is one notch below the even-higher-performing RS 4.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Audi S4 Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$189/mo  for S4 Premium

　　S4 Premium

　　Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $51,900 MSRPPremium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $55,500 MSRPPrestige 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $60,200 MSRP

　　vs

　　$165/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　The S4 gets its performance chops from a turbocharged V6, all-wheel drive, a sport suspension and upgraded brakes. Its impressive acceleration, athletic handling, well-designed interior, ample tech and comfortable ride make for a great all-around luxury sedan. Check out the zzdcar' Expert Rating below for more information on how the S4 drives, what we think of its tech, our verdict and much more.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Great

　　8.1

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.5/10

　　How does the S4 drive? Our test car rocketed from 0 to 60 mph (with the help of launch control) in just 4.3 seconds. More impressive is the speed through the quarter mile: It blazed through at 107 mph. The engine makes plenty of power everywhere and it sounds great doing it. This is one of the quickest sedans in the class.

　　Handling is just as impressive. The S4 combines quick and accurate steering with standard all-wheel drive for excellent stability. We measured 0.95 g on the skid pad, and we're sure the S4 will impress novice and experienced drivers alike.

　　The S4's brakes offer good stopping power and excellent smoothness around town. But the noisy antilock braking system will raise some eyebrows (and heart rates) in panic-stopping situations due to the loud buzzing and intense vibrations from the antilock hardware. This is really the only performance demerit for the S4.

　　

Comfort

8.5/10

　　How comfortable is the S4? The S4 is impressively comfortable. Driver fatigue, no matter the road, is minimal. The front seats are very supportive and comfortable, but we'd advise opting for seat ventilation because the nonventilated ones can get stifling on hot days.

　　The adaptive suspension is the way to go on the S4; it's only a bummer that it's optional. Comfort mode handles broken surface roads with ease, while Dynamic mode keeps the body in check even under the most spirited driving. The S4 is relatively silent at all speeds and well isolated from both road and wind noise. In fact, the S4 is so quiet and comfortable that you can forget you're driving a performance sedan.

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