Poised to place the power of a German engineering marvel under the control of the driver, the 2008 Audi suspension system had delivered the stable handling expected from Audi over a powerful V8 engine with a 4.2 Liter displacements and 340 horsepower ate 7000rpm. Options of a 6 speed automatic or a 6 speed manual to deliver more punch behind the accelerator, made the necessity of the upgraded sports tuned suspension joyously felt by the driver.

The advances of the electronically controlled dynamic suspension in the 2009 Audi A4 promise even more control and confidence in driving over less than ideal road conditions. fine tuning of the suspension system in which the steering response, engine and transmission work in unison to detect changes in road conditions gives the driver the feeling of complete power and control of a superbly engineered machine.

A combination of a range of settings for optional adaptive suspension and widely available all-wheel drive make the customization of performance parameters of the individual driver part of the thrill of owning an Audi A4, as well as depicting the attention to safety that the engineers have calibrated into the suspension system. The suspension adjustment system has been designed with three different set modes of personalized steering feel and throttle response, Dynamic, Auto and Comfort, and in which you can mix and match settings to fit the profile of the individual driver.

Audi's Drive Select feature comprises three preconfigured settings which adjust the suspension, throttle response, steering and engine and transmission mapping at the push of a button. The level titled "Comfort" provides a smooth ride on long trips or over rough road conditions, "Dynamic" mode features tight and firm handling for cornering, while "Auto" continuously and reactively adjusts the A4's settings depending on the road conditions and driving style. The driver can further customize the suspension settings through the Multi Media Interface (MMI) menu.

Reviews of the new 2009 Audi A4 suspension system indicate that the advances in the suspensions adjustable settings give a better range of ride and handling balance, and the newly rearranged components of the front axle allows are evidenced by better weight distribution and a positive effect on the road hugging ability of the vehicle when cornering, and especially in combination with rough road surfaces. Marry these technological advances with the standard all wheel drive capabilities in wet conditions and the result is a powerful vehicle that can be customized on the fly to the driving conditions and whims of the user, promoting an empowering sense of security over all road conditions.

Initial reviews of the overall performance of the 2009 Audi A4 indicate that it still falls short of its two closest competitors, BMW and Mercedes, in the ratings of torque and horsepower distribution at acceleration, but the advances in the suspension system indicate that the engineers at Audi are serious about stepping up their game. Future releases of the Audi promise to be most competitive with the main adversaries on every level.