Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI Quattro: In the Autoblog garage, day 1

Autoblog brought the Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro to their garage and wrote about it. This is part 1 of a series, expect more to come the next days.

The 2006 Audi A4 Avant, with the 3.2 FSI V6 that debuted in the new A6, is a different interpretation of what a sport wagon should be. Even from the exterior, the A4 offers a solid image with its broad stance and strong lines. It appears to be machined from a hunk of solid steel. Some may call it bland, but we enjoy the understated elegance. Not only does the A4 impress with visual strength, but the features list highlights technical heft as well. Would it be as fun to drive? Would there be any logical value in a vehicle like this? Would it be as engaging as other German wagons? Wait, where are the other German luxo-sport wagons?

ulling up on the door handle, the car opens with a purposeful clunk. Sliding down into the driver seat, your heart almost skips a beat. The door closes with a well tuned thump, putting you inside a cocoon of leather, aluminum, and perfectly textured plastic. Lately, Audi has built a reputation for their interiors, and this A4 was no exception. Audi had outfitted this model with just about every option check box filled in. The S-line package brought lustful aluminum trim and a sexy leather wrapped steering wheel with ultra-cool stitching to what is already a stellar interior.