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The only option you have if you're keen to avoid using a gearlever and clutch pedal in a larger-engined version of Audi’s new A4 – and let’s face it, the offset driving position alone could swing it for you.

Only available with the same Multitronic CVT transmission that Audi also uses in the lean-burn V6 edition of the A8 (it’s an option in the A4 2.0 TDI too), the A4 2.7 V6 turbodiesel tested here is really pitched against BMW’s 325d.

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Amazing how strongs brands are Audi produce nice interiors and average cars. Should'nt they stop focussing on niches and super cars and get their mainstream products right. Is the new A4 car any better than Mondeo? Nice dashboard they can keep the rest.

I quote the article; "There are frustrations in the fact that this model is the only one currently available with an auto" and "Only available with the same Multitronic CVT transmission that Audi also uses in the lean-burn V6 edition of the A8 (it’s an option in the A4 2.0 TDI too)" The writing of the article doesn't make sense. It says the 2.7 is the only one available with an auto transmission, but that the 2.0TDI is also available with it? A contradiction, no? I assume what was meant is that the 2.7 is only available in an auto, not that it's the only model with it? Marks 2/10!

How do you do paragraphs on this stupid forum? It bunches everything you write up into one unintelligible mess!

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Is the new A4 car any better than Mondeo?

According to Autocar the Mondeo is the best car in the class. Period. So either the BMW 320d is the better car in this guise againt similar rivals or Autocar has moved the goalposts again as to what the best car in the class is.

Mmm, a automatic diesel with Christmas lights on the front.  It's cars like this that are capable of inspiring whole generations of schoolboys (and girls)...

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