Category: Compact Executive 
Price Range: £20,490 to £33,705
Elegant and discreet styling, exceptional build quality, excellent diesels, good ride quality.
Very conservative, limited rear cabin space, not as much fun to drive as a 3-Series.
A very strong contender in the executive car segment, with elegant looks and a strong engine line-up.
In redesigning the body, Audi has claimed to have improved side impact protection by strengthening the body shell forward of the B-pillar. The company also claims that the efficacy of the changes have been put to the test in simulated side-on collisions with SUVs. Even the seats make a contribution here, with very rigid cross bracing which helps them maintain their shape during a side impact. Further passive measures include large, dual stage front airbags, side airbags and curtain airbags. On the active front, the latest generation electronic stability programme helps to haul the car back onto its intended cornering line in the event of a slide at the front or rear.
A Thatcham Category One approved anti-theft system is standard on all models.
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