What's New
- Four-cylinder engines receive 13 more horsepower and a 12-volt mild-hybrid electric vehicle system, and all-wheel drive becomes standard equipment.
- New standard equipment includes wireless Apple CarPlay, lane departure warning and an integrated toll module that incorporates all tolling protocols available in North America
- Heated steering wheel and parking system sensors now included in the Convenience package.
- Premium Plus trim expanded to include adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, top view camera and hands-on detection steering wheel.
- Heated rear seats now standard on the Prestige trim.
Pros & Cons
- Aggressive styling
- Available “virtual cockpit” integrates navigation with Google Earth imagery
- New standard features improve value
- Base engine isn’t as powerful as competitors
- Options quickly add up
- Less front legroom than competitors
Audi A4 Overview
The A4 is a well-appointed compact sedan that’s still in its fifth generation and brimming with many now-standard features that are usually an extra charge in the luxury automotive marketplace. Available in a sedan or wagon body style, it’s equipped with a 201-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder 40 TFSI engine paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission. Audi’s signature “quattro” all-wheeldrive is now basic equipment. A more powerful variant of the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder 45 TFSI engine that generates 261 horsepower is optionally available on the sedan and standard on the wagon. The performance-oriented S4 model uses a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine tied to an eight-speed automatic transmission that delivers 349 horsepower.
One the A4’s standout features is the available 12.3-inch digital instrument panel that displays Google Earth topography, 3D maps and integrated turn-by-turn directions for better navigation. Centered in the dashboard is a high-mounted 10.1-inch touchscreen with haptic feedback with the brand’s latest MIB 3 infotainment platform that features natural language voice control, handwriting recognition, Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity. A standard sunroof brightens the cabin and three-zone climate control keeps all passengers comfortable. For buyers that want the cargo capacity of a SUV with the handling and comfort of a sedan, the Allroad wagon offers 1.3-inch higher ground clearance and 24.2 cubic-feet of cargo capacity behind the second row—more than twice the amount found in the car.
Trim Specifications
The base Premium trim on the sedan includes 17-inch wheels, LED headlights, keyless start/stop, 10.1-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay capability, a sunroof, leather seating, heated front seats, three-zone climate control, ambient LED interior lighting, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning and the new integrated toll module. Roof rails, a panoramic moonroof and 18-inch wheels are standard on the base Allroad wagon. The base S4 gets larger 18-inch wheels, sportier styling, quad exhaust, sport suspension and 12-way power sport seats.
The Convenience Package can be added for $1,800 and includes SiriusXM All Access service with 90-day trial subscription, blind spot monitoring, rear end collision sensing, rear cross traffic assist and vehicle-exit warning as well as power-adjustable, auto-dimming, heated exterior side mirrors. Upgrading to the Premium Plus adds the Convenience Package, 18-inch wheels, full LED headlights, automatic high beams, the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster “virtual cockpit,” adaptive cruise control with low-speed traffic assistance, lane keeping assisance, rear cross-traffic warning, vehicle-exit warning, a surround-view camera and hands-on detection steering wheel. The Warm Weather ($1,300) and navigation ($1,500) are available. The top Prestige trim features upgraded exterior LED lighting and animations, head-up display, navigation, sport front seats, heated rear seats and a Bang & Olufsen sound system with 3D sound. A sport suspension is available for $250.
Warranty
4 Years/50,000 Miles
4 Years/50,000 Miles
12 Years/Unlimited Miles
8 Years/100,000 Miles
4 Years/Unlimited Miles