2017 Audi A4: Less Weight, More Elegant Interior

2017 Audi A4: Less Weight, More Elegant Interior

2017 Audi A4: Less Weight, More Elegant Interior - Yes, the all-new Audi A4 Audi obvious. The new model, the ninth iteration of the vehicle line is also known as the Audi 80, Audi Fox, and the Audi 4000, has been moved to the architecture of the Volkswagen Group MLB Evo modular longitudinal, but still similar to model- out at least at first glance.

It is true that the MLB Evo is not entirely new, being an evolution of a series of components, which was launched under the current Audi A5 coupe in 2007. But the result is a leap forward. Depending on the engine under its hood-powertrain lineup looks pretty competitive-new A4 is said to be up to 265 pounds lighter than its predecessor, and the car will be available with almost every system of assistance and electronic gadgets that made its debut in the larger and pricier SUVs Q7 all-new ,

2017 Audi A4: Less Weight, More Elegant Interior

In the US market, the new A4 will start with three 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. TFSI gasoline engines will be available in 190-hp / 236-lb-ft or 252-hp iteration / 273-lb-ft, while the available TDI diesel makes 190 horsepower is equal to the gas engine basic but musters 295 lb-ft of torque. Output shuttled to the wheels via Audi's seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. (There is no mention of the availability of a manual transmission to the US at a preview event, but the six-speed unit can be offered.) As you might expect, the A4 can be specified with front-wheel drive or Quattro all-wheel drive; we expect to be standard with the Quattro engine more powerful gas and diesel. If you are wondering where the top contenders model 3-series BMW is in all this, the new S4 wait-it apples-to-apples car for 2016 320-hp 340i.

2017 Audi A4: Less Weight, More Elegant Interior

In terms of construction, A4 adopted a lighter material than perhaps any other car in the segment, and that some of them on it. For example, some steering and transmission components and seat back structure made of magnesium, while the front and multilink rear suspension setup incorporates a large number of aluminum.

2017 Audi A4: Less Weight, More Elegant Interior

The exterior of low profits and aggressive A4, TT-inspired front end; clamshell-look hood is well integrated; and altogether more contemporary appearance and a more angular. Bixenon standard lamps, and LED units of the optional; rear lights come in two versions, one with and one conventional lamps with LEDs. In our brief exposure to the car in person, we were struck by the attention to detail. Grip style exterior door handles, for example, swings slightly upwards when pulled, to provide a more intuitive and natural movement.

2017 Audi A4: Less Weight, More Elegant Interior

While the exterior is fresh but evolution, the interior is a revelation. It is wider than ever, with plenty of space behind the seats even when the front seat far back on their way. But it was local driver who will win you over. In addition to the elegant cabin of the Mercedes-Benz C-class and one really conservative in the BMW 3-series, the style of the new A4 is really futuristic. Horizontal lines dominate, to the thin air vents that span the entire width of the dash panel.

2017 Audi A4: Less Weight, More Elegant Interior

For the center-stack screen infotainment, Audi jumped adopt motorized action of some newer cars support the view remains. (The outgoing A4 long enough that the screen is fixed, too.) This step saves costs compared with electric-powered screen in A3 and A6, but the execution is very precise and contemporary that no one will miss the whiz-bang watch on the startup screen increase. The main instrumentation equipped with conventional, analog gauges, or one can opt for a large TFT screen. Cadillac offers the same technology in the ATS, but the execution is so much better than the Audi in terms of styling, graphics, and layout.

2017 Audi A4: Less Weight, More Elegant Interior

Perhaps the coolest thing about A4: The actual retro futuristic interior. Full-width air vents are lifted straight from C2-generation Audi 100/5000, the big seller for the company at the end of 1970. And an automatic air-conditioning with its touch-sensitive buttons are metal-designed to call to mind the car-stereo systems 1970 aftermarket.

2017 Audi A4: Less Weight, More Elegant Interior

Audi will launch the new A4 sedan in the US early next year; it will be joined by an Allroad version of the station wagon shortly thereafter. As before, there will be three equipment levels: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige. The above generation S4 is due at the end of 2016 and will continue its supercharged 3.0-liter V-6, and there is a possibility that the next RS4-packaging possibilities twin-turbo V-6 will be offered in the US, as well. So while this impressive new A4, Audi has just begun.