The Best Selling Audi A4 Has Been Face Lifted
The famous business saloon has been given a facelift by Audi. The changes aren't revolutionary but are just enough to give A4 a new look. The most prominent changes are to the front, with re-redesigned headlights, more angular air-vents and flattened fog-lights being the stand out features.The new engine Audi A4 has been fitted with is, also a work of art. Inside the cabin has been made even more impressive by Audi with few chrome strips and additional gloss black trim which make it an even classier place to be in. There are now fewer switches controlling the climate and audio systems which make it more user-friendly. Audi have also tweaked the engine line up across its range to lower emissions and increase power. When in motion the new engine Audi A4 has been fitted with feels smoother and punchy than its predecessor. The 0-62mph sprint is the same as the last model at 9.3 seconds.
The suspension has also been improved and fine tuned to give better handling and comfortable ride. The Audi Drive Select system fitted in this facelift makes the ride even more comfortable. This system allows drivers to adjust the steering, dampers and accelerator response according to their needs. The choice is Comfort mode, Dynamic mode and Efficiency mode. The confidence always remains high when you're driving Audi A4 as it offers plenty of grip and little body roll. The Audi A4 comes equipped with lots of high tech gadgets which are available in its larger and more expensive models. The sat-nav screen shows images from Google Maps where as the MMI plus system offers a wireless internet hotspot in the car. There are also new lane departure warning systems and automatic braking. The 2.0 litre new engine Audi A4 has will cost from 26,555 with lots of standard equipment fitted. Climate control, fatigue detection, 17-inch alloys and cruise control are included. The Audi A4 was a marvelous all rounder but now a more stylish facelift, lots of efficient engines and new high tech gadgetry make it even better. One thing that it doesn't have is a good injection of fun so that it can steal sales from the driver's main choice, the BMW 3 Series.
The Audi A4 is a great all round car. It is luxurious and elegant saloon. The Audi A4 new engine makes the biggest impact in this class. It feels like a very refined product, with decent standard equipment and choice of engines. The diesel engines are the best choice as they are quick and economical. The A4 holds on to its value which makes it a brilliant car for private and business buyers. It has precise steering, tyre and road noise are minimum and body roll is under control. Both the economical TDIe and S line trims of the Audi A4 have sports suspension which gives a hard and ruthless ride combined with larger alloy wheels. As for the engines, the best Audi A4 new engine is the 2.0-litre TDI diesel which churns out 141bhp. This Audi new engine is efficient and powerful. The 168 bhp 1.8 TFSI Audi A4 new engine is the best all-rounder in the petrol line-up, and emits CO2 emissions and claimed economy of 134g/km and 50mpg respectively.
The A4 has been awarded with a maximum five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating thanks to its six airbags, traction and stability control. Other safety features include anti-whiplash head restraints, Isofix child seat mounting points for the rear seats and a blind spot and lane departure warning system. The A4 is very solidly engineered, the interior is second to none and it's built to the highest standards. Audi haven't had any major recalls or problems so it should be a trustworthy car. The cabin is spacious as two tall passengers can easily fit in the back. Audi A4 has lots of leg and headroom. The boot capacity is 480-litres which is big for a car in this class. This saloon is not practical as the A4 Avant estate but it is still useful with its split/fold rear seats and a remote-opening bootlid. The 2.0 TDIe delivering 136bhp is the best bet for business drivers as they make up for most of the sales in this class. This Audi new engine returns 65.7mpg and has CO2 emissions of just 112g/km: that's astounding efficiency for a car of this size. However, the more powerful 2.0 TDI engine which delivers 143bhp and gives 63mpg is also very economical, fits in the same company car tax bracket and you can have it without the lowered suspension fitted to TDIe models. Other models in the range have big engines which are fast but not economical. The Audi A4 new engines are efficient with strong residuals and low running costs.