Further proof that Audi is more than simply an alternative brand.
#5. The 2010 Audi S4: Proof that you can have your cake and eat it, too.
On the day our S4 test car arrived, the skies had opened and filled the streets with what could best be described as a winter smoothie of snow, rain, and ice. We looked at the low-slung, supercharged Audi and thought that, despite the inclusion of quattro all-wheel drive, this rig could’ve come at a better time. Then we hopped behind the wheel and immediately realized that the 2010 Audi S4 was decidedly sure-footed, leaving slipping and sliding to the industry’s all-wheel-drive newbies. Aside from being conscious of the nicely-painted front spoiler, we didn’t worry about the S4 in the rough stuff. Even more impressive was how this sedan performed on dry pavement. While traveling around town at slow speeds, the S4 served as a smooth and refined family sedan, albeit one with a noticeably taut suspension; out of town, the S4 completely changed character as we lit up the supercharger with a downshift and tackled straights and corners with confidence aplenty.