Audi S4

The good: The 2010 Audi S4 doesn't compromise between good performance and fuel economy, offering both in the same package. optional Drive Select package delivers spectacular handling, and Audi offers a seven dual-clutch transmission. Maps show detailed 3D information and the driver can control most functions with voice command or the steering-wheel buttons.
The bad: For aesthetic and usability reasons, some of the cabin tech screens could use some work.

The bottom line: A smooth driver for a commute and an exciting ride for fun, the 2010 Audi S4 offers refined cabin tech and good fuel economy. It comes close to being a perfect tech car.

Audi's newest S4 proves that power and fuel economy are not mutually exclusive. Pushed by upcoming European and U.S. regulations covering CO2 emissions and fuel economy, the company created a 2010 Audi S4 that delivers exciting performance, everything you would expect from an Audi S, and very reasonable fuel economy.

The new S4 gets rid of the previous version's 4.2-liter V-8 in favor of a supercharged 3-liter direct-injection V-6, giving it much better fuel economy with no real loss of power. The new S4 also benefits from Audi's improvements all-wheel-drive system, its powered 3D navigation system, and Bang Olufsen audio quality, along with other features making it a créme de la créme tech car.