Trunk space too is actually quite reasonable at 289 litres (10.2 cu ft), which is about the same size as a compact four door
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The S4 Cabrio is definitely more business-executive with its dark-as-the-Black-Forest ambience, the complete opposite of regular A4 Cabriolet. (Photo: Justin Couture, Canadian Auto Press)
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sedan; the cargo area outlined by the soft top's storage bag. A pass-thru allows longer objects to be carried, while the trunk itself is capable of swallowing a set of golf clubs even when the roof is retracted.
The S4 Cabrio is definitely more business-executive with its dark-as-the-Black-Forest ambience, the complete opposite of regular A4 Cabriolet. Light beiges, browns, and neutral tones complemented by light woods have given way to an all-black theme, applied to seats, carpets and dash. Aside form the optional ultra-glossy dark chocolate wood trim, only the understated white piping on the Recaro seats provides contrast. Silver or red hides are the two other options, but their availability is limited to certain exterior paint colours. At night the cabin shows Audi's traditional array of speckled red instrument lighting, and there's no arguing with the top-notch fit and finish, both of which are to be expected with any Audi.
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| A serious drawback that proved to be quite alarming was the rate at which the S4 Cab slurps down premium unleaded. (Photo: Justin Couture, Canadian Auto Press) |
One minor ergonomic flaw: the positioning of the cupholder is awkward. When in action, it's difficult to switch between tracks on the CD player.
On a more serious note than cupholders, there's one drawback that proved to be quite alarming - the rate at which it slurps down premium unleaded. With 340 horses and a sensuous soundtrack, the car goads you to let it all loose through your right foot and more often than not, this is a temptation that's hard to resist. Likewise, steady urban driving, even on a light foot, yields around 16 L/100 km, and about 10 L/100 km on the highway. Should you do a lot of relaxed highway cruising, you can actually return respectable figures, such as my 11.3 L/100 km weekly average. Also, keep in mind that the S4's tank is no larger than any regular A4, meaning fuel-up stops will be more likely than V6 or 1.8T A4 models.
