Fifth-generation Audi A4 Facelift Launched in Europe
Sporty sedan features refreshed exterior design, new powertrain options and many exciting high-tech features.
Audi has launched the facelift variants of the fifth-generation A4 Sedan, Allroad and Estate. Compared to their predecessors, the 2020 A4 models have a more aggressive exterior design and feature LED headlights as standard equipment. The Audi LED Matrix lights are available as an optional extra.
Inside, the new A4 features a new infotainment system, which includes a touchscreen and numerous connectivity features. Additionally, via the myAudi app, A4 customers will be able to control some of the functions of their vehicles with their smartphones. The Audi connect key option lets the driver lock/unlock the vehicle, and start the engine using a compatible Android smartphone.
In Europe, the new A4 will be available with six engine options. Three of those engines feature a 12-volt mild-hybrid system. The base variant, called the A4 35 TFSI, produces 148 horsepower. Automatic gearbox is standard on the A4 facelift models.
The S4 Facelift features a 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine that produces 342 horsepower and 517 pound-feet of torque, and the power is sent to all the wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The S4 TDI accelerates from 0-62 miles per hour (0-100 kmph) in 4.8 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph. It has not been revealed yet if Audi will be selling the diesel S4 in the United States. The gas S4 currently on sale in America gets a 3.0-liter V6 that produces 349 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque.
In Germany, the price of the new A4 Sedan starts at $40,225, while the price of the S4 TDI starts at $70,140. Customers who want something unique can book the A4 Edition One, which has a price of $59,755.
The A4 Edition One is available as a Sedan or Avant with a choice of three engine versions. The exterior design is based on the S line exterior, supplemented with striking elements such as the black styling package. For the interior, customers can choose between the design selection and the S line interior package.”
The A4 is positioned in a very competitive segment, which includes vehicles such as the BMW 3-Series, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the Lexus IS, the Jaguar XE, the Alfa Romeo Giulia, the Infiniti Q50, the Volvo S60 and also the Tesla Model 3. Last year, Audi USA sold nearly 35,000 units of the A4.
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