Audi has lifted the veil of the Ingolstad makers’ facelift A4 in a move aimed at making the sedan more competitive against its fierce competitors.
The updated A4 gains a more striking front-end with powerful, pentagonal contours around the exterior air inlets – finished off by aluminum-look bars. The S line exterior package features new bumpers with pronounced wedge-shaped design for a sportier look. Separate openings in the air inlets guide a portion of the airflow into the wheel housings, where it flows past the wheels. The Singleframe grille also helps differentiate between the equipment lines where the S line exterior package grille features slats with a 3D look. A blade finishes off the lower part of the front-end. The rear bumper also comes standard in the new look. Two wide, trapezoidal exhaust tailpipes replace the previous round tailpipes. The diffuser area between the exhaust tailpipes is now narrower and the wheels, which are available in 16 to 19-inch versions, have also been redesigned.
There will now be an S line competition equipment package on the new A4 model line which includes the blade in the front bumper and the stone-chip guard strip in selenite silver, an RS rear spoiler on the A4 Avant and, among other things, the new Turbo Blue paint finish. The four rings logo is in the lower section of the rear doors, in either silver or black, depending on the exterior paint color. The equipment package also provides customers with sporty technology features – Audi Sport 19-inch wheels, red brake calipers, sport suspension and LED headlights.
In the interior, the S line competition builds on the S line black interior package, supplementing it with RS carbon inlays, a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel and black partial leather sport seats. Alternatively, customers can also opt for S sport seats in magma red or in other colors.
TSI and TDI engines ranging from 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre in 4 cylinder and V6 cylinder configurations respectively will be available on the new A4 range. Front wheel drive and Quattro all wheel drive will also feature with Tiptronic and manual transmission options being offered.
The facelift Audi A4 is a definite for Mzansi with local pricing and specifications released closer to launch. For more new car deals on other Audi models, visit iMoto Deals by clicking here and get Epic specials.