| First impression of the car is its looks and the | | | | transformed the popularity of Audi in the US |
| 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Avant makes a good one. | | | | market, but the 2006 model seems to have all |
| Although not the only new exterior feature, the | | | | the qualities to be considered the most important |
| most obvious, of course, is the 'single frame' grille, | | | | one. |
| inspired by the Audi Nuvolari quattro concept car. | | | | The award winning line that saved Audi in 1996 |
| The car's front is now unmistakable. The A4 has | | | | from falling behind has done it again. Audi have |
| also grown a little, by 41 mm for the sedan, and | | | | come forward with a new 2006 Audi A4 3.2 |
| with that came slightly more room for the | | | | Avant their hands with the round of innovations |
| rear-seat passengers. | | | | that nearly qualifies for a new generation. The A4 |
| Speaking of the interior. As unlikely as it may | | | | Avant has had a complete facelift from inside and |
| sound, Audi has actually made some | | | | out. It is more angular at the rear, has a double |
| improvements to the cabin. Being a benchmark | | | | snout-like grille, chrome exhaust pipes and is |
| for automotive interiors for some time now, they | | | | bigger in its overall dimensions. |
| have managed to find even richer textures, more | | | | It comes standard with a five-speed manual and |
| pleasing materials and more exquisite tailoring to | | | | you can have the CVT as an option. The interior |
| keep up with the reputation for supreme comfort | | | | is as sophisticated and elegant as it always is |
| and style. There is also a full range of safety | | | | when it comes to Audi cars. |
| technologies on board, including side-curtain | | | | Everything is done to perfection, exquisitely |
| airbags, a smart electronic stability control system | | | | finished and upholstered with high-quality materials. |
| and stronger side impact beams | | | | Some of the controls could take some time to |
| On the road the 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Avant stays | | | | get used to, but the overall sleek and classy |
| sharp and confident. The revised suspension gives | | | | design makes A4 Avant one of the finest cars in |
| a firm but not choppy ride. The steering is quick | | | | the luxury car entry. |
| and precise with very little body roll when turning | | | | The trunk is deep and spacious, especially |
| round the corners sharply. The new large brakes | | | | enhanced in Avants due to its body style, and all |
| deserve a special attention as they bring the A4 | | | | 3.2 come with dual-zone automatic climate control, |
| down from speed in a very short time. The | | | | one-touch windows and an in-dash six-CD changer |
| engine feels and sounds smooth, powerful and | | | | as standard. It shows excellent results on the |
| gives a boost of confidence to the driver. | | | | road as well. |
| The Audi A4 has always been a superb value for | | | | The A4 Avant is amazingly well balanced, |
| money with its build quality, beautiful interior and | | | | responsive and easy to handle. Its new retuned |
| overall confidence on the road. The 2006 Audi A4 | | | | suspension soaks up all the bumps for a smooth |
| 3.2 Avant brings it up a notch, setting new | | | | ride, so it is perfect for day-to-day driving. All |
| benchmarks for the company and certainly its | | | | Avants have quattro all-wheel drive. |
| competitors. | | | | For the price of around $23,000-$24,000, the |
| The original A4, introduced nearly a decade ago, | | | | 2006 Audi A4 3. |