Tuesday. The documents are in order, the keys are in hand, everything is ready for the test. The blood began to move faster, because these days I will spend with a handsome man who attracts the eyes of others and loves to be nimble. So, we meet a gasoline Audi A4 Quattro harnessed from 249 horses, ready to "do" many authorities.
I take the official brochure and they promise me: More powerful, more efficient and more intelligent: the new Audi A4 impresses with its innovative combination of technology and aesthetic qualities. The innovative Audi virtual cockpit with 12.3" high-resolution LCD display and the optional Bang & Olufsen surround sound system create impressive accents in the interior design and meet high-class standards. Let's take a closer look at what is true and what is marketing. Go.
Appearance
The front grille, aggressive headlights, strict facial features indicate that this car is driven by a person who loves not only to move from point A to point B, but loves to do it with pleasure. The right color, the right rims and the RLine trim all add up to the sporty spirit that Audi has always been known for.
Interior design and quality materials
Sitting in the salon, you immediately plunge into the atmosphere familiar to every Audi connoisseur. The front panel and steering wheel immediately attract attention. I really love the style in the design of Audi, and in the A4 it is displayed as well as ever. The correct forms and stylish design in the details attract those who love order on their desktop and in the car. In the Audi A4, this can be seen in all the details of the cabin.
The only thing that confuses is the display, which is "small", "plastic" and very much resembles a cheap Chinese tablet 5 years ago. Is it really impossible to make a metal frame around it in the style of an aluminum "decoration, which stretches across the entire width of the car's interior. The picture quality is also a little outdated, on the other hand, there are no freezes and the system response in the navigator or multimedia works at its best. So you start to think what is more important - the quality of the monitor picture as on an iPhone or the speed of input in the navigator or when searching for a song.I'm for the second.
The chairs are comfortable, the buttons are practical, the steering wheel is comfortable to hold in your hands, there is enough space for the legs, enough space for coffee, a phone and a key. Everything you need for every day is within reach with one hand. As in any car, there is some practical plastic in places, which is annoying, but you quickly get used to it.
Driving comfort
It doesn't matter what model I get into, whether it's a compact Audi TT or a large Audi A8, I always think about only one thing - whether it's convenient for me and when I can start. Sitting behind the wheel in the Audi A4, I feel at ease: a good front view, a sufficient size of the mirror with the "dead center" function and a comfortable fit in the chair. Sat down, pressed the "button" and drove off. The soul desires speed and an empty road, but the congested traffic of the morning traffic hints to me: "speed will have to wait."
Comfort in the back
Audi A4 is a car in which you will constantly drive, so all the power is directed there. As for the back seat, it is enough for children (from babies in a special chair to teenagers). A short and medium height for an adult passenger in the back will have enough space, but without any special "chips". This is a practical car for a small family with children or for young people who like to move around at a fast pace of life. On long trips, there will be enough space for passengers in the back, but you will have to surround yourself with all sorts of additional road pillows to “soften” your road.
Auto dynamics
I can talk about the dynamics of the car for hours. This is not a sporty version of the RS4, but the equipment that I have for a test drive allows you to decorate weekdays with adrenaline rushes. It stands perfectly on the road, it enters corners perfectly, it moves perfectly at the moment of "sharp transitions" from one lane to another. You get used to the car instantly, so much so that after the test you don’t want to leave.
How nice it is to leave "Moscow preoccupied with working affairs" on weekdays around half a day. Less cars, less traffic and more opportunities. Light pressure on the gas pedal and already. on the speedometer there is a border zone between the maximum allowable speed and a violation of traffic rules. It’s a pity there is no way to go to the training ground, there I wouldn’t throw off less than 200 km / h. It wants to go fast and for a long time. You don't get tired of driving.
Having tried 249 horses on A4 and A6, I can confidently answer myself. Audi A4 with 249 horses brings much more excitement and desire to drive away than his older brother. The weight of the Audi A4 speaks strongly in favor of the younger brother.
Acceleration time 0-100 km/h (sec): 5.8 Top speed (km/h) 250 - Handling
The car behaves as you would expect. Where acceleration is needed, there it accelerates sharply, while you are in control of the situation and with a slight movement of the steering wheel, you can quickly avoid any "slowdowns". He listens to you instantly. No need to worry that if you turn quickly to the left, you may not have time to slip through. The Audi A4 does it quickly.
Interesting autopilot feature. We turn on the autopilot mode, release the gas and brake pedals, release the steering wheel, etc. he begins to move himself and control the situation. The car watches the flow from the front and decides for itself what to do. When the car in front slows down, the Audi A4 slows down, when it is necessary to stop, it stops completely. It really works and it's really convenient.
While driving in traffic, I constantly turned on this feature and wanted to find vulnerabilities in it. Something must be wrong. I do not believe that technology has already reached the ability to manage my security without my participation. Audi A4 also proved that standing in a traffic jam, you really can read a newspaper or write messages, but so far it is forbidden to do so. The laws do not allow me to drive on full autopilot, so after a certain time the car reminds me that I need to keep the steering wheel in my hands. True, it is worth noting that the autopilot is convenient to use in the city, but not on the Moscow Ring Road, where the flow often changes and there is no "smooth and uniform movement."
In the description of the car, we are hinted at a combined cycle of 7.7 l / 100 km, but this is only if you really do not get into traffic jams and do not like to use autopilot. I didn't manage to reach less than 10 liters, but I spent a lot of time in testing the autopilot, in slow driving "in the stream" and at high speeds on the track. The next day I tried myself as a calm family man (turned on the Eco mode), who leaves the house, takes the children to school and goes to the office within the "second ring", I managed to reach 8.5 liters.
The price of an Audi A4 car starts from 1.9 million rubles. But this is the starting version. If you want to get a complete set that was on a test drive, the price can reach about 2.8-3.1 million rubles, depending on your imagination.
After the video test drive on the channel, I received a lot of private messages on Instagram on the topic "why take an Audi A4 for 3 million, because for this money you can take an A6 or a new BMW 5 series?"
I usually answer this question with the words that a friend told me 10 years ago: "Why carry air, order a bead for this."
If your family consists of 2-4 people, and the children are still small, I don’t see the point in the “minimal” A6 or BMW 5, I recommend collecting an excellent Audi A4 package for 2.4-2.6 million and “do not carry air”.
If you are a young promising guy or girl and want to have a nimble, comfortable car and not worry about parking space, you should pay attention to the "average" or "expensive" equipment and enjoy the dynamics of the car.
Audi A4 once again convinced me that Audi continues to develop and delight everyone who buys their cars.
No matter how you walk around, the A4 has not changed much - marketers have long established themselves in the opinion that Audi is loved for its classic proportions. But so that we don’t think that it’s all about a creative crisis, or accuse the designers of idleness, they say at a press conference: B9 differs from B8 by 90%, and the entire body is made from scratch on the MLB Evo modular platform, which is new shares including with the new Q7.
I don’t know if this is good or bad, but it’s hard to talk about the design of the A4. Whether it's a Volvo S90, , - here you can either scold or praise the designers. And then - "another Audi." Those who are alien to conservatism will yawn and turn away. Fans will start sucking on the larger and more “aggressive” grille, sharply defined headlights, as if “Thor's hammers” peeped from Volvo at the corners of the front bumper ...
But walking "trail to trail" with the designers of the past generation is still too obvious. It comes to the fact that all the "ribs" and lines on the body are the same as their predecessor, only slightly different. Bigger, sharper, bigger...
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What is inside?
Last summer I tested a new one that impressed me a lot. Even then, I thought that the developers of the related Audi in the same class would have to work hard in order to offer something more. And I think they even overdid it. In terms of its dimensions and space in the cabin, the new A4 turned out to be one of the largest in the class. Moreover, it is a few millimeters smaller than the Audi A6 C5, and in terms of wheelbase it is even longer! Compared with its predecessor, the novelty has grown by 25 mm in length, by 11 mm in width and by 12 mm in wheelbase level. The sedan also increased the volume of the trunk - from 480 to 505 liters. At the same time, the total weight of the car has decreased by 30-120 kg, depending on the version and configuration. The starting A4 with a 1.4 engine weighs “dry”, without technical fluids and people, 1,320 kilograms. In addition, compared with ardent rivals (Mercedes C-class and BMW 3-series), the new A4 is the longest, however, Mercedes has a longer wheelbase - 20 mm.1 / 4
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Inside, too, solid pluses in all respects. There is more space both front and rear. Compared to the previous generation, 24 mm has been added over the head, and 23 mm for the knees sitting behind. Of course, you can’t sit in the back like in the A8, but even with a growth above the average, the driver will sit down “by himself” without any problems. You can also take the child in your arms.
By default, the A4 is equipped with xenon headlights and almost three dozen security systems. To make it clearer - this model has everything the same as. In terms of Euro NCAP tests, among the models tested in 2015 in the D-class, the Audi A4 outperformed the Renault Talisman, Kia Optima and Skoda Superb and was only slightly behind the Toyota Avensis and Jaguar XE.
The interior of the Audi A4 is like the most affordable Parker pen. Let it be without gold and engraving, but it “lays down” in the hand and pleases the eye. So it is here - no leather, no wood, but you can feel the prosperous German quality factor. True, single-zone climate control as standard sounds like an insult. However, the “base” is one thing and the options are quite another. According to German tradition, the car can be "stuffed" for yourself as you like. But for money. As a result, the cost of a car "for itself" can be one and a half, two, or even three times higher than the price of the basic version. All sorts of "delicacies" in the Audi menu are much larger than in the most elite restaurants. Want a Bang & Olufsen audio system - no question. Would you like adaptive Matrix LED headlights with automatic dimming? Or maybe you need the most "advanced" adaptive cruise control? It is able not only to keep the distance, but also, together with the Audi pre sense city system, to independently stop the car in case of danger (at speeds up to 40 km/h) and even “steering” in the stream (up to 65 km/h)...
But there is still an electronic instrument panel already familiar from several models, which allows you to “equip” the shield at your own request. Like the Q7, you can expand/contract gauges, display the map in full screen, or play economy driving, following the advice of the car. Against this background, the stationary “tablet” of the central display without sensors looks archaic. Multimedia supports Android Auto and Apple Car Play and allows you to display a map from your smartphone on the central monitor, and leave Audi cartography on the tidy - as you like.
A double impression was left of voice control. The system is able to understand natural phrases like "I want to dine at a restaurant" or "I want to go to a gas station." How well does voice control work? She understands English well, but she is not yet “friends” with the Russian language - she has not been fully trained, apparently, to understand cases. Although, maybe the cars that arrived in Russia are already able to listen in Russian. And a little more about the options ... There are very convenient screens for rear passengers. In fact, these are tablets (Pegatron, Taiwan), and in this case - lo and behold - removable. They have an Android platform and 32 GB of memory, and are wirelessly connected to the MMI plus multimedia system. Wireless charging for smartphones is also provided - in the armrest between the driver and passenger.
Technique
In Russia, the new Audi A4 is offered with five engines - three petrol and two diesel. All are turbocharged in-line fours, and the power of petrol and diesel is the same, which at first causes confusion in the configurator. 150 forces each have 1.4 TFSI and 2.0 TDI. 190 each have 2.0 TFSI and another 2.0 TDI. At the top of the Russian line is a 249-horsepower two-liter gasoline. The base motor is available with "mechanics" and a 7-speed "robot" S-Tronic, and all the rest are equipped with a robotic box without an alternative. The diesel three-liter V6 with 272 forces, combined with an 8-speed "hydromechanics", is not represented here - at least not yet.1 / 2
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According to the Germans, all motors have become 21% more economical. This is due not only to technical innovations, but also to the weight reduction of the car, due to the even greater use of aluminum, and aerodynamics. Audi claims a class-leading drag coefficient of 0.23. So it is, but only in the case of the 190-strong modification of the 2.0 TDI ultra, which has active blinds hidden behind the grille and aerodynamically effective underbody protection. For other versions, a value of 0.26 is valid. As before, the front suspension has double wishbones, but with design changes - the levers are attached to the body, and not to the subframes. Behind - a five-link suspension with four upper levers.
How does it ride?
For the A4, two types of chassis are offered - conventional and adaptive, and each of them has "sporty" and "comfortable" presets, which differ in both clearance and rigidity. I didn't notice any significant difference in behavior. Probably, roads without speed limits and with sharper turns were needed. On the public roads around Venice, I don't feel the use of a sports suspension is any good. I believe that in Moscow, or even more so in the regions, this is also a rather pointless option, unless the owner plans visits for track days. The "comfortable" adaptive suspension is just fine. The compromise of settings is almost ideal for average roads. Driving on the "washboard", cornering with excess speed - she will forgive everything. This is not a hovercraft, although it “lays” just as quietly.
I will not tire of repeating - the sound insulation is simply fantastic. So much so that you don’t understand whether you have a diesel engine under the hood or a gasoline engine, whether you are driving on asphalt at 200 km / h or sneaking on gravel. The secret is not only in a solid soundproofing layer on the body, but also in double glazing - it is, however, optional. Traditionally, there was little time for on-site test drives to get to know the car, so it didn’t work out to try all the versions in practice - I had to choose. All diesels fell victim, which in the D-class we traditionally do not like very much. But gasoline tried almost everything, albeit a little. The basic version is offered with a 1.4 TFSI petrol engine for 150 forces, aggregated with a six-speed “mechanics”. Cheerful acceleration, excellent selectivity of "mechanics" - a completely reasonable-sufficient car that will surely appeal to service parks and taxis. By the way, it accelerates to 100 km / h in 8.7 seconds, so if necessary, you can “ignite” a little.
I drive an Audi A4 through a city full of morning traffic. In the cabin, only the muffled bass of the engine is heard during acceleration and the rustle of air in the ventilation system when we stop at the next traffic light. On a green signal, the Start-Stop system starts the engine again, the sedan starts off gently and accelerates smoothly to the next intersection. However, this is an apparent smoothness - I come first to the next red, without even thinking about competing with someone. I'm thinking about something else: why is Audi suddenly concerned about the new A4? They finally changed Q7 - this is understandable. The new A8 is just around the corner - also predictable. But "four"?
Fathers, but the last generation debuted eight years ago! But it seems to me that it was about the day before yesterday ... It's just that the Audi A4 is a rare case of an ageless car. The appearance is quite relevant even after eight years (especially since the car had a facelift exactly in the middle of its life), the engines are modern, the chassis is with all the “bells and whistles”, including active steering and adjustable shock absorbers. A gentleman's set of electronics is also present. What else is needed?
Need to. For the Audi company itself, the “four” is more important than any Q7. In the big German three, she is in the first roles only in the DTM championship. And in terms of sales, the A4 is traditionally inferior to both the C-class and the BMW three-ruble note. And in this race, the eight-year-old “old woman” had no chance. That, however, did not detract from its merits.
So, it seems, the designers of the “Four Rings” also thought. The appearance of the new sedan has more sharp edges, but the overall style has been preserved: with a hexagonal grille shield, circular outlines of the wheel arches and spectacular (this time double) strokes of navigation lights. The headlights are xenon, just LED-one and matrix adaptive, like the A8. But in general, the “four” is still a real business woman. Strict suit, discreet makeup, proper nutrition.
The Ingolstadt diet, by the way, works - the car has grown a little in size, but in some trim levels it has become more than 100 kg lighter! The body remained steel (although it dropped about 15 kg), a-lu-minia was added to the chassis. From it, half of the front subframe, brake calipers, some front and rear suspension arms, front panel frame, and even partially electrical wiring!
Engineers also worked on power units. The base will be a lightweight 1.4 TFSI turbo engine developing 150 hp. And the new 2.0 TFSI will certainly become the most “common” in Russia. It does not have the highest power for a two-liter turbo - 190 hp. (there is another option in 249 forces), but a very high compression ratio - 11.7. Such a motor, thanks to direct injection and double cams on the intake and exhaust camshafts, can operate on the Miller cycle. Why all these tricks? To save money - the “passport” consumption of the A4 2.0 TFSI is only 4.8 l / 100 km!
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It is tighter inside, it has a shorter list of options. But the driver has more emotions
In conjunction with the engine, a new 7-speed “preselective” is working - and this is a happy marriage. From the next traffic light, they accelerate the “four” smoothly, but assertively. The turbo lag of the engine is almost not felt, gear changes are quick and timely. Only the voice of the engine is fresh and at times too insistent. But this is an illusion. It's just that other noises, even at high speeds, hardly penetrate the cabin - they paid special attention to sound insulation. And for those who do not skimp on the optional Bang & Olufsen (with 3D sound) for 80,000, the active noise reduction system will also get “for change”.
The seriously updated chassis also seems to be as friendly as possible ... until the first hatch. Bang bang! - the blow is sensitive. Why so tough? The answer is in the equipment list: an optional sports suspension (minus 20 mm of ground clearance). Yes, the sedan follows the wheel like a thread behind a needle. And the steering itself is pleasantly sharp and commendably informative - Audi still has one of the best electric power assists in the world. But for all the sharpness of the control, there is no excitement in the nature of the “four”. She - like a medalist at school - is correct and studies for one five. But for some reason others win medals at the Olympics ... Take a standard comfortable suspension, or better, an adaptive one.
However, the choice of suspension will not be the most difficult thing. Here is the interior equipment ... Aluminum or wood? Fabric, leather, alcantara? Ordinary shield or virtual? Do you need Internet access and navigation with traffic jams, or will we get by with our own smartphone, which can be controlled via MMI? Should rear passengers take Android tablets or will 3-zone climate control be enough for them? And how to help yourself, the driver? From the word “assist” in the configurator dazzles in the eyes - the Tour package (active cruise control with the Stop & Go function, Lane assist with autosteering, traffic sign control, etc.), City assist (this is the control of lane changes and “oncoming traffic” when turning left ), a “parking” package with all-round cameras and a car valet. There is even a “warning” when opening the door - in case some horseman is rushing past. In short, the arsenal is impressive. It remains a trifle - to beat their competitors in the premium trio ...
TEXT: VALERY ARUTIN
Consider the information on the car manufacturer Audi A4 front-engine sedan 2016 release. The price is approximately 2,000,000 rubles. With this car, Audi continues to live up to the traditional Vorsprung durch Technik slogan - technical excellence.
Appearance
The body of the sedan is made in a classic style that is always in demand. The radiator grill emphasizes the sharp lines of the body, the optics impress with double running lights. The size of the foreign car has increased, although the weight, on the contrary, has decreased.
More aluminum was used in the chassis design. Part of the subframe in front, brake calipers, suspension arms, panel frame, almost all electrical wiring are made of aluminum. Audi classics define the style of the model and ensure the stability of aerodynamic preferences, as they provide air flow to the wheel arches.
A look at the A4 from the side allows you to note the narrowing of the front of the car, the absence of a convex relief at the rear, and the narrowing of the headlights.
The European market considers A4 from a strategic perspective of its implementation. This explains the minor changes in the appearance of the new modification. The appearance characteristics of the 2016 Audi a4 are as follows:
- body sedan
- four doors
- front-wheel drive
- ground clearance 160 mm
- length 4726 mm
- width 1842 mm
- height 1427 mm
- wheelbase 2820 mm
- trunk volume 490 l
Restyling Audi A4 2016 increased manufacturability and safety. The geometry of the taillights has been changed, the lights are new, narrow. Visibility is sufficient, mirrors continue the window line.
Specifications
190 horsepower means negligible engine power - 2.0 liters. At the same time, we can state a high compression ratio of 11.7, which ensures fuel economy. And according to the passport, the manufacturer says about the consumption of 4.8 liters per 100 km.
The seven-speed preselective harmonizes well with such a motor. Acceleration of the car is carried out with easy and optimal operation of the robotic gearbox. At the same time, a decrease in ground clearance provides discomfort in the process of overcoming road irregularities. The reason lies in the optional sports suspension. The sedan is nimble, but standard or adaptive suspension will soften the ride over bumpy roads.
Unlike the Audi A4 allroad quattro 2016, there is no all-wheel drive in the car. Multi-link suspension provides smooth ride, maneuverability and noise isolation. The car has become lighter, body rigidity has increased, aluminum spacers are on the cups.
Specifications Audi A4:
- engine power 190 horsepower
- engine displacement 2 l
- seven-speed s-tronic transmission
- curb weight 1490 kg
- arrangement and number of cylinders R4 turbo
- average fuel consumption 4.1 liters per 100 km
Salon
Salon A4 is now modernized and meets all ergonomic requirements. Audi drive select are located on the central part, the keys are now at hand. MMI Plus can be found on the floor panel, so on the road, the control of buttons, paddles, joystick is now easier and more convenient.
The climate in the second row of seats is not set by round small dials, but by buttons with an interpretation of their purpose on a compact control screen.
The display contains navigation information, phone contacts, music files thanks to the smartphone interface with CarPlay and Android Auto functions. Voice or joystick control.
The trunk remained unchanged, but became more comfortable. The back of the second row seats can now be folded 40/20/40, previously the proportion was 40/60. The trunk has the function of fixing the bottom in the open position, gives access to the spare wheel and battery.
Interior design includes options:
- base
- designer
- sports
- S line
The salon has the following equipment:
- three-zone climate control
- s-tronic robot control joystick
- correctly positioned air ducts
- high ceiling
- non-retractable screen
- disabling the stabilization system
- mechanical seat adjustment with retractable bottom cushion, side support
- aluminum inserts
- very soft plastic, in more expensive trim levels - leather and wood trim.
Behavior on the road
Efficient saves fuel, changes gears frequently, stabilizes speed, and switches to idle if necessary. The drive is incomplete, the design is rigid, the landing is calculated correctly, the power steering is set up, vibration is not felt, the suspension is rigid.
In the "speaker" mode, the gas pedal becomes sharper. After the Audi drive select was moved to the center console, changing the selector settings became much easier.
These are the modes:
- efficiency
- comfort
- dynamic
- individual
Kickdown downshifts to achieve maximum acceleration. Noise isolation, matrix optics work according to requirements. The steering wheel turns easily, pickup, switching instantaneous. Disabling the stabilization system makes it possible to accelerate to 100 km / h in 7.6 seconds.
The foreign car has good brakes with built-in launch control and lightning-fast steering response. Dress-electra, stabilization system, start-stop, navigation map, convenient joystick. The new Audi A4 engine operates in partial and light load mode, which saves fuel.
A test drive of the 2016 Audi a4 showed that when driving on the road, it is absolutely not felt that there are only two driving wheels. The engine speed range is very wide. The sport driving mode of the car tightens the movement. The reaction is refined, the steering wheel becomes burdened.
In order to make the steering lighter and the engine response softer, you should switch to the "comfort" mode.
As you move in the most fuel-efficient mode, the car shows calm, gentle reactions. At low engine speeds, the shift to higher gears is faster, the car accelerates with a gentle pressure on the gas pedal. Sharp pressures on the gas change the behavior of the car, show the fighting spirit of the A4, without compromising its comfort.
Results
For more than two decades, Audi cars have been confirming the advantages of their design over auto products from other manufacturers. The Audi A4 is a rare case of an ageless car.
Video
You can watch the test drive video and review of the 2016 Audi a4 below
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Test drive Audi A4 2016, brand new car. The car did not look revolutionary in a new way in the external design, changes are barely noticeable, which cannot be said about the technical and technological changes in this component. The Audi A4 has taken a huge step forward.
Appearance Audi A4 2016
It may sound paradoxical, but the effect of novelty of the front of the car is added by LED headlights. There are no halogen lamps in the head optics, now it all starts with bi-xenon, then LED headlights go on and matrix LEDs are installed on top for a separate fee, while the pattern remains the same zigzag and lightning-like. Everything looks spectacular and expensive at the same time.
Length - 4726 mm (+ 25), distance between wheels - 2820 mm (+ 12), width - 1843 mm (+ 16), height 1437 mm.
The side view is even less impressive than the front of the car, since here the changes are less noticeable, the same deep stamping from the bow to the stern, not significant changes in the door handles and the wheelbase has slightly increased by only 12 mm, although Audi is already considered in its class the largest one. At the rear of the car, marker lights with a new pattern and LED filling flaunt.
Test drive Audi A4 2016
Thanks to the new MLB 2 platform, the novelty has become 120 kg lighter, while all the optimization has taken place inside the car, the body parts are made of iron, this solution is cheaper and easier to manufacture parts. The car also has a record aerodynamic drag of only 0.23.
Interior Audi A4 2016
Getting into the salon, you begin to understand what the changes are, here the updates are visible on every centimeter of the interior trim, well, let's talk about everything in order. All materials fit perfectly, the seams are very thin, the plastic is soft and pleasant to the touch and has a very pleasant texture that resembles velvet, all this beauty is complemented by aluminum inserts. Plus, all this is very clearly connected and, on the whole, gives a feeling of lightness and solidity of the structure, the front panel has received a completely different design and has become slightly turned towards the driver, all controls are in place, we can safely say that it has been done for centuries and weighs very little. . On the center console is an infotainment system with an 8-inch display, and the audio system can claim the best in class, a three-zone climate control panel with touch buttons that come to life as soon as you put your finger on them looks expensive and works perfectly. The main buttons for controlling functions and systems have moved to the central tunnel, which is very reminiscent of a motorcycle tank and looks original.
The rear part of the cabin, due to the increase in the wheelbase, has become more spacious by 23 mm, three adult passengers can comfortably accommodate on a comfortable and soft sofa. The seat backs are hard in the back. In the back of the sofa there is an armrest with a hidden box and cup holders. The trunk remains unchanged and has the same volume of 480 liters as the previous generation.
Specifications Audi A4 2016
A4 received a completely new line of engines:
- 1.4 liter petrol engine producing 150 horsepower
- Two two-liter engines with a capacity of 190 and 252 horsepower
- A pair of diesel three-liter engines, the power of which will be 218 and 272 horses
- 152 and 190 strong two liter diesel engines
All gasoline power plants will work with a new robotic transmission S-tronic, which has become much lighter and more compact thanks to the use of shortened shafts, a smaller diameter clutch and a wet clutch, while diesel versions work in tandem with an 8-speed automatic tiptronic. The fact is that S-tronic which is installed on gasoline engines at the moment is not able to digest the amount of torque that a diesel engine produces.
Audi A4 available with optional adaptive suspension (front two lever, rear five lever) its stiffness can be adjusted individually or via drive select.
Noise isolation is one of the best in the segment and this is achieved through the use of double glazing, the Audi campaign has been using this technology for a long time, but competitors do not have it. Expensive, hard, but effective.
More than 20 systems and functions are available on the car, most of which are available as an option, but many things are already installed in the basic versions. The most interesting thing turned out to be the system for keeping the car in the lane, which is also able to steer when turning the road and can do it for a long time, but according to the law it is impossible for the car to steer instead of you, so the system will ask the driver to take control after a certain time and turn off. The system can not only analyze the flow on the road, but also takes data from GPS.
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The car became the owner of the most advanced developments of German engineers. Previously, all the innovations went down the lineup, and now the A4 has become more technologically advanced than the A6 and even the A8. This model has a large selection of power units, from which everyone can choose power or efficiency for their needs. 17-inch wheels paired with standard suspension will delight their owners with royal comfort on our broken roads. Noise isolation at the same level as the flagship A8. The most ideal option in combination of comfort, dynamics, economy will be a car with a three-liter diesel engine, but the price for it will be exorbitant.
Audi A4 car price starts from mark 35 500 dollars in the basic configuration and ending 50 000 US dollars in the maximum configuration.
