Photo: Smyth Performance
Tired of looking at the same old German car design? Do you thirst for the car that nobody else at your local car meets? Then look no further than the Audi S4 B6 pickup truck made by Smyth Performance.
Yes, we said S4, not A4. That's because the builders did it the right way this time and started with a sedan that has ample power. Originally, this had a 4.2-liter V8 pushing 344 PS to the ground via all fours. And... that hasn't changed. But a 0 to 100 km/h sprint time of 5 seconds is fast even by today's standards, so we can't complain. Of course, you can also have a regular engined A4 too.
It's entirely different to the Jetta, Smyth's last project, so the A4/B6 kit is rounded and less body. The added metalwork (and it is all metal) mostly follows the design that Audi came up with. And for the record, Peter Schreyer took the lead on this car. You know, the guy responsible for all the sexy Kia and Hyundai models of late.
Also, the ute tailgate tilts forward into the trapezoidal bed at a slight angle, adding to the unique look. And it also blends pretty well with the taillights, giving it a Commodore sort of look.
"No more safe designs, we wanted something different, and we got it," said founder Mark Smith in a Facebook post.
Now, as some of you are aware, the B6 is one of the worst Audis you can own. There's all sort of electric gremlins, a sunroof that can leak into the cabin, gearbox problems and the engine that's difficult to work on. But that works to its strengths because for very little money you gain access to features Smyth's Jetta ute can only dream of.
The company says "full production" will begin on July 5th. In case you forgot, they come in a kit that you put together yourself - some assembly and cutting required.
It's entirely different to the Jetta, Smyth's last project, so the A4/B6 kit is rounded and less body. The added metalwork (and it is all metal) mostly follows the design that Audi came up with. And for the record, Peter Schreyer took the lead on this car. You know, the guy responsible for all the sexy Kia and Hyundai models of late.
Also, the ute tailgate tilts forward into the trapezoidal bed at a slight angle, adding to the unique look. And it also blends pretty well with the taillights, giving it a Commodore sort of look.
"No more safe designs, we wanted something different, and we got it," said founder Mark Smith in a Facebook post.
Now, as some of you are aware, the B6 is one of the worst Audis you can own. There's all sort of electric gremlins, a sunroof that can leak into the cabin, gearbox problems and the engine that's difficult to work on. But that works to its strengths because for very little money you gain access to features Smyth's Jetta ute can only dream of.
The company says "full production" will begin on July 5th. In case you forgot, they come in a kit that you put together yourself - some assembly and cutting required.
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