In 2007 Audi released the S4 Avant to the car-buying market. The S4 came in three configurations: Base, Avant, and Cabriolet. The Avant configuration is powered by the 4.2-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 32 highway miles and 23 city. The S4 competes in the Wagon market segment, in direct competition with Kia.

Performance

The S4 Avant is equipped with a Volkswagen 4.2 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 40 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Audi.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The S4 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 2007 S4 is a Bosch ME-7 design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 14.50 gallons.

S4 Avant Statistics

The dimensions of the S4 Avant are 77.10 inches wide by 168.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 56.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 101.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the S4 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the wagon market.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $25,340, with an invoice cost of $23,404. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Wagon.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2007 S4 gets 32 miles/gallon on the highway and only 23 in the city. This is average for a wagon car.

The vehicle is available in Brilliant Black, Brilliant Red, Dakar Beige Metallic, Ibis White, Lava Gray Pearl, Light Silver Metallic, Misano Red Pearl Effect, and Ocean Blue Pearl Effect.

In Summary

The 2006 model began the promise of the Audi S4. The 2007 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Audi hopes that the S4 Avant will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, Audi S4, Avant, United States market, Wagon

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