Native Blood

Unlike many other new and Russian to the Canary Islands, I flew for the first time. Tenerife - the largest of the Canary Island chain of islands - from the window looked like burn in a skillet pancake Ocean: some more - and completely charred. Audi has decided to conduct this test-drive a new convertible A4. For two years she did not have 4 local machine with departing roof. Wishing dishevel hairstyles offered only the TT roadster - at best for two. And now you can do it four. "Basic» Audi A4 for me was not a mystery. Part of the mileage of 20 000, which run against the "quartet", who visited us last year on a long test, and fell to my lot. And the TT roadster, too, was familiar to me. Especially since it was interesting to find out - after all, the Germans always do things if not the meaning, then intentionally - so why shell out Audi and driven hundreds of sloppy journalists to ride on volcanic eruptions cooled down in a car without a roof, the entire global market which does not exceed 80 000 units? Briefing was short-lived, short struggle for the best color and a powerful engine - and here we have Audi A4 cabrio: the noble red full-size car with a 3-liter engine, manual transmission on a 16-inch wheels. What surprised at his appearance? Smooth, smooth, rounded and elastic, yet powerful and sporty - so that's unusual harmony of opposites. We're accustomed to, that is round and elastic - it sports an athlete's body and the body sports car should have sharp edges. In recent years, a person less observant than Erast Fandorin, sat down in the car group Volkswagen, has not been easy to guess where he was: in the Audi, VW, Seat or Skoda. Two-component grille with chrome trim and 3-component flat head lights multireflektornye remind us that belongs to the convertible model line A4. But even a cursory examination dispelled suspicions in the next cloning. The mass of fine designs in the interior of this car gave 100% identity. Moreover, the two cars that you see on the first turn of this article - A4 cabrio and TT roadster - are the biggest stylistic success of Audi in recent years. TT on the island, we met by chance really, and their engagements had to be postponed for the future. But how good was convertible on the road canary - it's hard to find fault with anything! The first impression after a thoroughbred ignites a low velvet sound - a concerted effort gearbox, and a 3-liter engine. And as well on the way to the car you selected trajectory! Here we must say that the mayor of Tenerife, apparently, as Mayor Luzhkov, fairly concerned about the state of the roads. Therefore, they are very flat, marked, but often narrow and sometimes do not have such an important part, as a curb - for geographical features proleganiya. Riding over a precipice on the mountain road with no shoulders and no fences - not for the faint of heart, especially if it wants to understand the characteristics of fast and powerful car. Convertible Suspension, steering, traction characteristics of tires allowed to pass ligament mountain turns with a sinking heart, but with full control of the situation, without unnecessary screech of tires. Later we were told how to have achieved such ease of management. The center of gravity below the gig on 20 millimeters compared to the sedan model, and Avant. The chassis is configured to actively ride and allows for inherent in sport cabrio potential, but the comfort and smooth ride no postradali.Pyl hottest driver corrects the trajectory stabilization system ESP, fitted as standard. Electronics so successfully and unobtrusively assists the driver in the rotation that creates the illusion of complete control over any situation! The main thing - remember that at ESP has a limit beyond which still begins with either shoulder or break ... Later we learned that when the roof is raised, the amount of luggage up to 315 liters. Space "through" load enough for three pairs of skis or snowboard! A deflector reflection of the wind when not in use, thanks to its ingenious design will not take up much space in the trunk. Fuel tank capacity - 70 liters. A set of protective equipment includes safety belts with tensioners and load limiters time for all passengers, as well as full-size front and side airbags. Head and thorax protecting side airbags built into the front roll-over protection sidenya.Pri protective timber is provided with two actuated by means of sensors in a split second, they "shoot" because of the rear seat backs. Together with the frame of the windscreen has high rigidity, they provide the passengers and the driver an extra safety margin. A soft roof with electric drive opens automatically by pressing the button for thirty seconds! Woven top is made of three-layered material with latex coating enables the use of convertible and in winter conditions. Integrated rear window made of scratch-resistant glass and is equipped with a heater. Audi A4 cabriolet - the first car with an open top, which is equipped with manual transmission "multitronik." It combines the advantages of dynamic and cost-manual transmission and convenience of an automatic. In addition, all of these benefits add a unique feeling of smooth, stepless acceleration. List of technical information could be continued. But the answer to the question "Why Audi so lucky and come across hundreds of sloppy journalists to ride on volcanic eruptions cooled down in a car without a roof, the entire global market which does not exceed 80 000 units?" Became clear: "To have all learned that we can and it's not worse than ... "You know who.