The brand new Audi A4 B9 has made its online debut, bringing a plethora of enhancements compared to the old model. It is up to 120 kg lighter even though it’s 25 mm longer and 16 mm wider while the wheelbase has been elongated by 12 mm. Aside from being bigger yet lighter, the new compact model from Ingolstadt is also more aerodynamically efficient as the Cd stands at 0.23 for the sedan and at 0.26 for the more practical Avant. Audi took the evolutionary route in terms of design which now boasts a wider singleframe front grille, flatter roofline and reshaped headlights. The wheelhouses are now bigger and there’s a beefy spoiler on the roof for the Avant.
On the inside there’s 23 mm extra rear legroom and new seats with fully adjustable head restraints while the LED ambient lighting has 30 colors to choose from. An optional 12.3-inch color digital and customizable instrument cluster will be offered, along with a Bang & Olufsen sound system and a rear-seat entertainment system with two 10.1-inch tablets. The high-end infotainment system will have a free-standing 8.3-inch screen with Android Auto, CarPlay, Wi-Fi hotspot and voice control support.
As far as the engines are concerned, the new Audi A4 B9 will be available with the following units:
- 1.4 TFSI with 150 PS & 250 Nm;
- 2.0 TFSI with 190 PS & 320 Nm and 252 PS & 370 Nm;
- 2.0 TDI with 150 PS & 320 Nm and 190 PS & 400 Nm;
- 3.0 TDI with 218 PS & 400 Nm and 272 PS & 600 Nm
- CNG-compatible 2.0 TFSI with 170 PS & 270 Nm.
Depending on engine choice, Audi is offering a newly developed six-speed manual, seven-speed dual clutch S tronic and an eight-speed tiptronic.
Source: Audi
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