2022 AUDI S 4 ENGLISH US
Channel: kamran sumqayitli
Date: 2023-04-01

2022 Audi S4
Audi S4 Expert Review
Although the A4 is appreciably quick, there are some drivers for whom it's not enough—for them, Audi builds the S4. Over the decades, this sporty luxury compact sedan has become a performance icon, at different times equipped with twin turbochargers, a supercharger, and even a V-8. It now has a turbocharged V-6 and, as ever, standard Quattro AWD. The current B9 generation went on sale for 2017 and received a refresh for 2020. The sole change for 2022 is the addition of standard carbon-fiber interior trim.

Want to see tech features, cargo space, and safety info? Check out our 2022 Audi A4 Buyer's Guide.
What We Think
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Smooth when it needs to be and sporty when you want it to be, the S4 doesn't make you choose between luxury and performance.

The standard A4 makes a great starting point. It's comfortable, feature-filled, and very high-quality. Audi's technology features are as good as anything on sale; the digital gauge cluster display always impresses. Ride quality isn't so firm that passengers will complain.

Yet the S4 delivers on that letter in its name—it's properly sporty. Quickness is one thing, but handling is even better. Quattro AWD gives it excellent grip and poise, especially when the available rear differential is equipped. Accurate steering makes it easy to place, but the non-linear brake feel takes getting used to. 
In its latest iteration, the S4 maintains its status as a leader among compact luxury sport sedans.

What Engine Is in the Audi S4?
The S4 is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 producing 349 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. With an eight-speed automatic transmission routing output to standard Quattro AWD, the S4 does the 0-60-mph sprint in 4.2 seconds. Fuel economy on the 2022 S4 is rated at 21/30 mpg city/highway.


Is the Audi S4 All-Wheel Drive?
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Audi's rally-racing heritage lives in its highest-performing cars, which are equipped with Quattro AWD. The S4 is no exception; it channels power from the turbocharged V-6 to all four wheels. In addition to its upgraded powertrain, the S4 is differentiated from the A4 by a quad-tipped exhaust system and sport suspension that lowers ride height by 23 millimeters. An optional S Sport package adds red-painted brake calipers and, more appreciably, a differential that actively distributes power between rear wheels.


The Forbidden RS4
Would the S4—or even Audi in general—be as well-known today if not for the RS4? We think not. This superb sport sedan was sold in the United States circa 2010, powered by a high-revving V-8 borrowed from the R8 supercar. A six-speed manual transmission was mandatory, and the Quattro AWD system had a rearward torque bias. It was a legendary car that helped solidify Audi's status as a true performance contender. Today, though, the RS4 is no more—at least, not in the United States. For whatever reason, Audi doesn't sell the new RS4 here, sequestering it to overseas markets only. Making matters worse is that it's offered in the alluring wagon body style. Instead of the RS4, American Audi enthusiasts can pick up an RS5, which is available in coupe or four-door Sportback formats.