Interior
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The S4 interior shares its design with the rest of the A4 line, which is to say the days of dark and foreboding German interiors is over. Buyers can choose from a variety of interior treatments called "Atmospheres." Our test S4 had carbon fiber-look accents, which look right at home in this high-performance sedan. Special to the S4 are sport seats with deep side bolsters designed to keep driver and passenger in place during vigorous driving. The seats are multiadjustable and just about everyone should be able to get comfortable. The seats are covered with pearl nappa leather, along with the rear seat, armrest, and door panel inserts. It's available in either a dark onyx or silver or, for no cost, with Alcantara suede inserts in either silver or a striking blue.
Audi paid particular attention to the driver's office, with large round easy-to-read instruments under a blister on the dash. The steering wheel is contoured with thumb grips at the proper nine and three o'clock positions, but the surface is harder and slipperier than we'd like.
The back seat is comfortable, but this is a compact car so rear legroom is more limited than in bigger sedans. Although there are three seatbelts in back, three adults will find shoulder room inadequate. This is a four-grownup car.
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