I just received my new A4 1.8T 3 days ago. It's equipped with a Multitronic gearbox.
I've read in the manual that because of the transmission (no differential lock), when starting from a complete stop on an UPHILL you should use the parking brake in order to avoid the car giong backward.
I've noticed this is extremely noticeable. The car needs maybe 2-3 seconds of throttle in order to start moving forward, and if brake is not applied during that time (and released gradually) the car will go back for a couple of meters.
I've been driving automatic transmissions for many years, and this is (on uphills) worst than a manual.
Also, I have noticed that even starting from zero in a flat surface, the car is not very responsive (I think it's the combination of the turbo lag and the multitronic. Once the car is going I have no complains about it responsiveness or the transmission.
I'd like to ask if this is the normal behavior (because of what the manual says) and I just have to get used to that or if it is a defect in my car and it shouldn't be noticeable?
Thanks.