According to Autocar, Audi will offer a choice of combustion engines, plug-in hybrids, and fully electric engines side by side combined with both front and Quattro all-wheel-drive systems. The A4 carries great importance for the Audi brand, being one of its bestsellers, and now has its sights set further afield. Adding an electric version of the A4 to its portfolio, it will compete against the likes of the BMW i4 and the Tesla Model 3. Reports suggest the fully electric versions of the A4 will be based around the Volkswagen Groups' new PPE Premium Platform Electric modular architecture that was designed for premium electric vehicles.
Electric and hybrid models will top the range of the next-generation Audi A4, which is due in Early pictures from Autocar suggest the standard Audi A4 model will be sharper than the current design. Although it will not differ greatly from the electric version, a blank grille will distinguish the electric variants from the rest of the range, as well as small design elements for improved aerodynamics. Alongside the saloon, a five-door version with a liftback tailgate may be introduced as seen with the A6, although reports remain unclear.
The new generation of the A4 will be equipped with all-wheel steering and an advanced system for autonomous driving. Autocar also reports that the new iteration of the A4 will incorporate a range of digital and connectivity features, which will include a near-field communication system NFC developed in collaboration with Huawei. This clever piece of tech will enable contactless payment, which can be set up via the MyAudi app.
Essentially, this will make paying for fuel, parking, drive-through restaurants, and other services hassle-free. The mid-range Premium Plus trim represents the best cost-benefit ratio in the A4 lineup as it adds a host of features that make the car an upscale ride. Among them are a reconfigurable digital gauge display, a wireless charging pad, memory settings for the driver's seat, blind-spot monitoring, and keyless entry with push-button start.
Audi offers the A4 in two strengths: 40 and Both are powered by a turbocharged 2. Although we'd love a six-speed manual, a seven-speed automatic is the only transmission. The A4 45 we drove scooted to 60 mph in a speedy 4. Precise steering, well-controlled body motions, and strong roadholding combine to make the A4 a sharp handler. Usually, cars with such deft responses require sacrifices in ride quality, but the A4 manages to soak up bumpy roads with aplomb. Steering feel, so important in a sedan with sporting overtones, is subdued at lower speeds and on the highway.
However, almost as if by magic, the steering becomes pleasantly communicative when you push the car on twisty roads. The A4 sedan is expected up to 25 mpg in the city and 34 on the highway.
The model we ran on our mph highway fuel-economy route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen , returned 33 mpg. For more information about the A4's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
The A4's modern-looking cabin does a good job of balancing form and function with high-quality materials and easily accessible technology features. Options may vary. Get ready for an engaging drive. EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors including your driving habits and vehicle condition.
More power—period. Audi A4 engines improve energy usage while delivering impressive performance. Get informed before you arrive. Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted. The available Audi virtual cockpit plus features a high-resolution Intuitively organize and arrange content and functions the way you want them on the Using the infotainment control center, you can search your contacts, retrieve your messages, play your favorite playlist, get help with available navigation, and much more.
Driver Assistance features are not substitutes for attentive driving. Model may not appear as shown. This available system can provide steering guidance when maneuvering into a perpendicular or parallel parking space. The driver controls throttle and braking. Park Assist utilizes autonomous steering. However, entering and exiting parking spots, as well as preventing collisions are always the responsibility of the driver.
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