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Audi releases new videos of restyled A4, S4 and A4 Allroad
Audi has released three official videos starring the new A4, S4 and A4 Allroad. All three models just went through a mid-life restyling which - among other things - provided the whole lot with a revised front end design now featuring new LED day lights (aligned to what we have seen on the recent A6, A7 and A8). Besides, all versions will benefit from new suspension settings and Audi’s own electromechanical power steering, which can save up to 0,3 l/100 km of fuel.
The engine range includes the 2.0 TDI (available with 5 power steps: 120, 136, 143, 163 and 177 hp) and the 3.0 V6 TDI (204 and 245 hp) diesel engines as well as the 1.8 TFSI (120 and 170 hp), the 2.0 TFSI (211 hp) and the 3.0 TFSI (272 hp) petrol engines, while the S4 will use a 333 hp configuration the same 3.0 TFSI. The refined mechanics led to an average 11% reduction of both CO2 emissions and fuel consumption for the whole range. Click the link below for the other videos and full photo galleries
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Audi unveils 2012 restyling for A4, S4 and Allroad
Audi presents the renewed 2012 versions of its own A4, S4 and Allroad. The whole range underwent some aesthetic modification affecting especially the front end area, now sporting modern LED day lights, lower air intake and different fog lights in the same style of the recent A5 and A6. Some slight change can also be spotted on front grille, hood, tail lights and bumpers. S-line sporty packages are still available, with the S4 model positioned at the top of the range, while no news was given about the RS4, which will probably join the fold at a later time. The different bumpers made the A4 a little longer, now measuring 4.7 meters in length in its Avant version. More subtle upgrades can be found in the passenger compartment: a new line of steering wheels, different trims and especially the updated MMI infotainment system, now with more user friendly commands, 3D graphics, voice control and Google Earth satellite maps.
The wide engine range now offer the 2.0 TDI (available with 5 power steps: 120, 136, 143, 163 and 177 hp) and the 3.0 V6 TDI (204 and 245 hp) diesel engines as well as the 1.8 TFSI (120 and 170 hp), the 2.0 TFSI (211 hp) and the 3.0 TFSI (272 hp) petrol engines, while the S4 will stick to its 333 hp 3.0 TFSI. All versions will benefit from new suspension settings and Audi’s electromechanical power steering, which has been developed to reduce energy waste and can save up to 0,3 l/100 km of fuel.
All that brought to an average 11% reduction of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption for the whole range. For instance, the 170 hp configuration of the 1.8 TFSI uses 5,6 l/100 km and boasts a CO2 emission level of 134 g/km; the 136 hp version of the 2.0 TDI has a fuel consumption of 4,2 l/100 km and 112 g/km of CO2 emissions, while the sporty S4 uses just 8 litres of fuel every 100 km . Automatic and manual transmissions, CVT and dual clutch coupled with 4WD and RWD will also be available, depending on the model. More specifically, Audi’s Quattro system uses a 40/60 torque distribution electronically controlled by the ‘torque vectoring’ system, while V6 engines could also use the ‘active sport differential’ on the rear. Moreover, the restyled A4 will also offer the ‘active cruise control’, which automatically maintains the correct safety distance even at 200km/h and can apply the brakes below the 30 km/h threshold. Last but not least, all models will come with a special technology that - through the processing of steering behavior data and other parameters - will alert the driver when tired or ‘distracted’.
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Audi A4 Allroad: spy shots
These spy shots of Audi A4 Allroad - spotted while testing in Southern Europe - prove that the model is getting ready for a restyling. Judging by these pictures, it looks like the front is the part that will be more heavily affected by the next upgrade, sporting a new design of the headlights that is quite similar to what we have seen for the new A5 range. Besides, the single-frame front grille has a different shape too. Under the bonnet, the next A4 Allroad is likely to use the same engines as the the renewed A5 range: a brand new 1.8 TFSI engine delivering 170 hp and a 2.0 TDI delivering 177 hp and 380 Nm of maximum torque. The new Audi A4 line, Allroad version included, i scheduled to make its debut in early 2012.
New Audi A4 details
The new Audi A4 model will get a complete overhaul in mechanics and technological solutions, according to AutoBild. The new A4 “B9″ model will use the MLB Evo platform and will be up to 120 to 150 kg lighter than the current model. Despite that weight reduction, the new A4 will grow in size and could extend to about 4.7 metres.
The German publication says that a new A4 engine range will include petrol models ranging between 150 and 350 hp, and diesels from 150 to 300hp. The now essential ecological models will also be included with Start&Stop technology and energy regeneration when braking.
Brand new versions will debut on the new Audi A4 line-up, including e-Quattro plug-in hybrid models with a rear electric motor capable of about 30 to 60 km in zero emissions mode. As the name suggests, a new all-wheel drive platform will be developed which should be similar to the Peugeot Hybrid4 system. A naturally gas-powered model could also appear, but currently we’ve got no news as to when we can expect the new A4 to debut - it’s being cited as a 2014 model at this stage.
Audi A4 TDIe commercial: the Tin Man
This cute video of the Audi A4 TDIe uses the Tin Man song from the Wizard of Oz and a couple of robots to advertise the modern technology of this particular A4. We often find that Mercedes and sometimes BMW fall into the trap of the staid car commercial style, but Audi has managed to experiment with this one and has produced a family friendly, quirky effort. And after yesterday’s teaser video of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, we can’t wait to see what else the advertising merchants at the VAG group get up to.
New Audi A4 TDI ecological version
Audi has introduced a new version of the A4, called the 2.0 litre TDI, after having previously presented it as a concept car. The letter “e”, when appearing in the name, denotes the economic version of this new model, with an average fuel consumption of just 4.6 litres/100 km, and CO2 emissions of 119 g/km.
These are impressive figures compared to the 2.0 TDI 143 hp, with similar performance, which has fuel consumption of 5.5 litres per 100 km. The new model has start-stop system, six speed manual gear change and onboard computer indicating the optimum moment for gear change. With a lowered based and new front air intakes, aerodynamics have been improved.
Tyres are 16 inches measuring 205/60, and the engine with its 136 hp, reaches a top speed of 215 km, with 9.5 seconds to hit 100 km/hr. The new Audi A4 will be available from July in sedan and avant versions, at a price of about 30,800 euros.
Audi: best car awards, Auto-bild 2008
While it’s no surprise that the German magazine Auto-Bild, should choose a German car as the most beautiful car of the year, 2008 sees the third year in a row when the title has been won by Audi.
After the TT in 2006 and the R8 in 2007, Audi has won this prize for 2008 with the A4 (seen in the photo in the S version). Audi also won awards in the sedan and station wagon categories.
The competition represents the opinion of 42,000 Auto-bild readers, who also appreciated the Q5 as the best SUV in the off-road segment. The renewed A3 also got itself the gold medal in its category, and concluding was the Metroproject concept, second in the category of development phase/concept car. Audi will be recognised by the magazine’s director at the Paris motor show.
Source | Audi AG
Audi A4 commercial: no match for this sedan
Audi’s commercial for its new A4 doesn’t mince its words - compared to similar model BMWs, Mercedes or Lexus, there’s nothing that comes close to the speed and fuel efficiency of this Audi. And that’s it - a simple, effective message.
EuroNcap: safety tests on seven new arrivals
EuroNcap has again put to the test some of the latest models of the last few months. Testing was carried out on seven of the cars most suited to families: Audi A4, Skoda Superb, Citroen Berlingo, Ford Kuga, the VW T5 Caravelle and the two smaller ones, the Hyundai i10 and the Seat Ibiza. All the cars did well in the test on child safety, gaining four stars which is currently the highest protection available on the market for passengers from 18 months to three years of age.
From recent research users have understood the importance of using the correct accessories for child safety during travel. However, latest studies show that 60 percent of car users still don’t correctly use such equipment. Among the most frequent cases, wrong instalment of baby seats or the wrong choice is the highest instance. EuroNcap believes these errors are caused by limited available information on the correct use of car seats, while stating that the best way of fixing a baby seat in the car is the ISOFIX system which should be offered by companies at no extra cost.
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New York 2008: Audi implements new 2.0 TFSI on the A4
Some updates on the Audi A4 destined for the US market: with availability in October the Ingolstadt vehicle will have a new 2.0 TFSI engine, increased to 211hp, 11 more than currently in use on many VAG models, with 350 Nm of torque.
The two-litre car will be equipped with the modern Audi Valvelift system controlling distribution and allowing the sedan a 0-60 miles (0-96 km/hr) in just 6.5 seconds. Combined with the engine - presented on the Avant at the American debut - it will be possible to choose as optional extras the double clutch, S tronic shift.
Management is also considering the introduction of a 3.0-litre V6 TDI for the American market. After Mercedes, that with its BlueTEC presented itself in great pomp to American customers, another German manufacturer is betting on diesel to reinforce its presence in the US.
Update: corrected eroneous reference to Steptronic shift
The new Audi S4 in the snows of Sweden
World Car Fans publishes some spy-shots of an Audi A4 being tested in the snows of northern Sweden. If the quadruple exhaus tubes and the big alloy rims don’t lie, it should be the new Audi S4, which should be coming out later this year.
The biggest unkown of the new S4 is the engine: will it be the same 4.2 litre V8 FSI of the S5, with 354 ps ? Or will it get un upgraded version of this same V8, with up to 390 ps ? Or, again, it could get the new V6 3.0 Turbo-FSI that everyone expects to come out soon, which should output 333 ps.
New images of the Audi A4 Avant 2009
Audi has a new batch of photos of the new A4 Avant: 28 hi-res pictures in all. Enjoy (see our previous post for all available information about the new A4 Avant).
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