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2009 Audi A4 |
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Price Range $31,000 to $48,800 |
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17 to 23 |
25 to 30 |
5 Seats |
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Safety
The Audi A4 3.2 is the teacher’s pet in a classroom full of safety-conscious sedans. It’s been named a Top Safety Pick for 2009 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. To receive this honor, a car must earn the highest rating — Good — in IIHS crash tests and offer electronic stability control. The A4 also earned five-star crash-test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. These safety ratings are enough to make even the toughest critic nod with approval.
In addition to electronic stability control, the A4 has standard antilock brakes and traction control, as well as front, side-impact and side curtain airbags. Side-impact airbags for the backseat are available.
My visibility while driving was OK, until I needed to look out the rear window. The backseat’s giant head restraints, which made it difficult for me to install my sons’ booster seats, also blocked part of the back window and got in the way of a clear rear view. The optional blind spot warning system was great for alerting me when other cars were out of my view.
FAMILY LIFESTAGE
In Diapers: There’s plenty of trunk space to hold all your baby gear.
In School: The backseat headrests made it difficult to install my sons’ booster seats, but once in they were comfortable in the rear.
Teens: The A4 is an IIHS Top Safety Pick, which adds peace of mind for any parent when a teen driver gets behind the wheel.
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safety: Ratings
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Front, Driver's | |
Other, Rollover Resistance | |
Side, Rear Seat | |
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Rear overall test | {Good} |
Front overall test | {Good} |
Side overall test | {Good} |
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