The history of the A4 started back in 1972 when the company penned it as the successor for the Audi 80. In October, the ten millionth midsize Audi rolled off the assembly line: a Misano Red Audi S4. The updated model will get a new front fascia with a revised grille, restyled headlights, a modified hood, a new diffuser, revised taillights, and a dual exhaust system. Minor changes will also be made to the interior, along with a revised suspension and a new power steering system.
Engine:
The entry level in the gasoline line-up is a 1.8 TFSI with a total output of 120 HP. There is also a new 1.8 liter four-cylinder engine that delivers a total of 170 HP and 236 lb-ft. It delivers a fuel economy of 42 mpg. The A4 will also get a 2.0 TFSI with 211 HP and the top version, a 3.0 TFSI with a total of 272 HP. As for the diesel line-up, it starts with a 2.0 TDI offered in three different versions: 134 HP, 160 HP, and 174 HP. There are also three four-cylinder engines with 120 HP, 143 HP, and 177 HP. Finally, there’s a 3.0 TDI engine offered in two versions: 204 HP and 245 HP.
Exterior and interior:
The new front fascia for the updated A4 includes a revised grille, restyled headlights, and a more arched hood. The grille is painted gray, with high-gloss black on the six-cylinder models or the S line exterior package. The headlamps now feature a slight wave at the bottom edges. They come standard with LED daytime running lights that form a narrow, optically homogeneous band that remains open in the vicinity of the xenon lens. For the rear, there is a new new diffuser, revised taillights and a dual exhaust system. As for the interior, Audi has opted for a new steering wheel, a revised trim, and additional chrome accents. The MMI navigation plus system now features four instead of eight buttons, with a script function integrated in the volume control dial. Other improvements concern operation of the automatic transmission, the efficient air conditioning systems, Audi drive select, and the multifunction steering wheel.
Pricing for the new A4 starts at 35,425 euros, which is 475 euro more expensive than the last ModelYear.