Mototronic anyone?

[Tom Nas]

Duncan Thomson <duncan at systemcontrols.co.nz> wrote:

>Dad's works downstairs from NZ Autocar (same guy owns dad's company), and
>had a chance to drive  the A4 Avant with CVT... it has 6 dummy speeds set
>up, so doesn't make full use of the CVT...

Yes, but you can set it to full auto, these speeds are optional for those
who want to shift.

>I'll have to talk to him more later, but he said it did some very funny
>things when stopping, which resulted in a bouncing feeling as it came to a
>complete stop... there is an electronic clutch apparently, and you hear a
>sproing sound as it engages and disengages...

Haven't noticed that when I drove the A6 Multitronic recently. Just a
slight hesitation when you drive off.

>also the steering was pretty vague... dad much preferred the handling of
>peugeot 406 he had on the weekend...

Probably tyres. The new A4's steering is excellent, more feel than the
first generation cars and no torque steer (at least not with the 100 hp 1.9
TDI- more powerful versions might have more problems there).
It's really a fun-to-drive car, even in FWD configuration.

Regards, Tom

Regards, Tom