For the ultimate motoring indulgences, look no further than the Sports Luxury Car class.
High prices and annual costs, limited practicality and exhilarating driving traits are hallmarks of this group.
This year, a snarling sedan clobbered the coupes. Audi has taken its quattro all-wheel-drive system to new levels in the RS 4, while turning up the heat on performance.
It dominates for outright pace and never proves tiring, even though the only gearbox is a six-speed manual. The high-revving, direct-injection, 4.2-litre, V8 engine is flexible at low revs and the clutch and gearbox are user-friendly.
Although it lacks the handling purity of the Porsche Cayman S, it has prodigious grip, outstanding balance and certainty in steering. The brakes are amazingly effective.
RS 4’s crackling V8, plus an ability to pump up the seat bolstering and quicken the throttle response, also provide an entertainment factor.
It has a finely crafted cabin, impressive build standards, high security levels and plenty of safety features. It also features an enviable list of equipment.
The suspension is sporty, which causes some low-speed ride issues, while those stiffly bolstered front seats can be a pain in the rear. It’s also thirsty.
Another negative is tyre sealant and a compressor, in lieu of a spare wheel.
This German car delivers the ‘wow factor’. That it remains relevant for daily use is an added bonus.
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