Seems like they really have lowered their standard with the new A4 (A5 too???). I think the B7 A4 had a better interior than either E90 or W204 so this is a step back then. I saw the A4/A5 at a car show but as it wasn't possible to spend a lot of time inside the car, I didn't bother to queue. Haven't had a time to visit the Audi dealer either.

Regarding the deletion of the rubber coating, I think everyone should be aware of why that is - Audi has had a TON of warranty issues with the rubber coating which peels too easily. When I worked on Audis for a living, I can't even begin to count how of those pieces I had to replace. Audi was so fed up with it all that they actually sued the supplier, whose name escapes me right now. I don't know what came of the lawsuit or whether the rubber coating will ever return. If it ever does, it had better me more durable than before or otherwise it'll be the same headache all over again.

Good write up! Thanks

I have not Driven the A4 yet. I have driven the A5 3.0tdi. It had a nice interior but could not match the 335d for pace.


The only other Audi I have driven is the R8 which was sublime