Lease takeover: white 2024 Audi A4 Progressiv in Patsy

Lease takeover: the 2024 Audi A4 Progressiv

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2024 Audi A4 Progressiv for sale by us right now. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. Before you buy the 2024 Audi A4 Progressiv, see the figures and the checks worth doing.

What to check on the A4

Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, tires and air bags; have those parts checked. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.

The numbers in plain words

Under the hood: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid and all-wheel drive. As a hybrid, it does best in stop-and-go traffic, where the electric motor does more of the work. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.

Plan on about 24 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 8.0 L/100 km. Every 100 km costs about $12.40 in fuel at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles.

Living with the A4

As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. EPA lists 340 litres of luggage space, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Is it right for your trip?

It suits commuters, couples and business trips. Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country.

A longer test drive

If the A4 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. A week with the A4 answers more than any brochure.

What it costs to run

At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.40 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $124 at our price setting.

Picking a year and a trim

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

Patsy and the A4

If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Patsy. Patsy is about 1,196 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

Questions first?

Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.