2022 Audi A4

MSRP range: $39,900 - $50,900

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7.9/10

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Although the current-generation A4 is getting on in years, it offers a compelling blend of performance, refinement, technology and interior quality for the price. Look elsewhere if you need a sport sedan that'll get your heart pumping, but for across-the-board excellence at a fair price, the A4 remains tough to top.

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2022 Audi A4 Review

byRyan ZumMallen^{Reviews Editor
Ryan ZumMallen has worked in the automotive industry since 2012. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.},

rating written byJosh Sadlier^{Director of Content Strategy
Josh Sadlier has worked in the automotive industry since 2008. He has written or edited thousands of expert car reviews and road-tested hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.}

Pros

Cabin looks cool and is impeccably constructed
Advanced and easy-to-use safety and tech features
Back seat is spacious enough for adults
Turbocharged engine provides quick acceleration in the A4 45 TFSI

Cons

Lack of feedback from steering limits driver involvement
Transmission can be slow to downshift at times

What's new

Optional Black Optic package now offered for base model
Sport suspension now standard on 45 TFSI models
Various interior trim options now bundled in packages
Part of the fifth A4 generation introduced for 2017

The current fifth-gen A4 hits the five-year mark with this year's model, typically a time when automakers roll out a significant update, if not a new model altogether. But changes for the 2022 Audi A4 are minor, and that's just fine. The A4 remains one of our favorites among European luxury compacts thanks to its lush cabin quality, standard all-wheel drive, and appealing collection of technology features and advanced driver aids.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2022 Audi A4 Premium 4dr Sedan AWD w/40 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) 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 $4.06 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$171/mo

A4 Premium

$181/mo

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It faces off against a familiar set of rivals including the BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Among these, the C-Class is the most compelling, particularly because it's been fully redesigned for 2022. The Volvo S60 is another worthy alternative. We expect to see a new Audi A4 soon — possibly as early as next year. Yet as the current generation winds down, the 2022 A4 remains a compelling pick for a small luxury sedan that's comfortable and sophisticated.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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7.9/10

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Performance

7.5/10

How does the A4 drive? We tested the A4 with the 45 TFSI turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the one that makes 261 hp. This is more than the base 40 TFSI motor that makes 60 fewer ponies. Our test car leapt to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds, an unusually quick time for a four-cylinder engine in this class. The dual-clutch automatic transmission lacks the positive engagement of, say, the rival BMW 3 Series' whip-smart conventional automatic, but you get used to its sometimes delayed responses. Overall, the A4 goes about its business smoothly and quietly.

The A4 has a firm brake pedal feel, but the abrupt pedal engagement at low speeds conspires with the dual-clutch transmission to make inching into a parking space a herky-jerky affair. At our test track for the emergency 60-0 mph brake test, the A4 stopped in a decent 111 feet. Our test car had the summer performance tires, however, so expect longer braking for the standard but less grippy all-season tires.

Through turns, the A4 feels wholly competent but not particularly engaging. The steering, in particular, is a letdown because it doesn't give you a good feel of the road or how much grip the car has. If you're looking for passion, you won't find it here, but composure and capability? Absolutely.

Comfort

8.0/10

How comfortable is the A4? The A4's front seats are on the firm side, but they remain plenty comfortable on long road trips. The A4 is quiet on the highway, although we noted more wind and tire noise than expected for the class, perhaps because the A4 hasn't been redesigned since 2017 while rivals have progressed. The suspension has a typical Germanic firmness to it, and it controls body motions well on broken pavement without the ride ever feeling harsh.

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