First impressions of the new Audi A4. Audi A4 2014 information

First impressions of the new Audi A4

The expected new generation of Audi A4, the best-selling model for a long time the company from Ingolstadt, is already happening. Journalists from many countries of the world had the opportunity to experience the new A4 on the road in Sardinia with all five engines offered with the model.The first impression of the new Audi A4 is not like change much and the car has only undergone a thorough facelift.

Very quickly, however, understands that this is not so and the car has undergone significant changes. First dimensions are changed, the new generation has become greater. It feels mostly inside the cabin. The length of the A4 is 4700 mm and has grown by 110 mm compared with the current generation.

The front axle is shifted forward by 154 millimeters and the wheelbase has also increased to 2808 mm. It is felt mostly by passengers in the back seat, where legroom is with 30 mm more. This changes all the comfort for traveling in the car and it raises a different level than hitherto.

The new A4 has received very good equipment and systems of higher class models of the company. For example, bluetooth connection, parking assistant with a camera to monitor the area behind the car (Audi Parking System Advanced), audio by Bang & Olufsen Sound System.

Can be ordered as an extra and dynamic management system (Audi Dynamic Steering), which offers three modes of steering - "comfort", "classic" and "Dynamic". Particularly impressive is the vehicle's behavior in the regime "Dynamic," which tries to spin the wheel a lot less. Change when passing through slalom obstacles arranged in this mode without it really dramatic.

It also offers a proven system Audi Drive Select, which coordinates the work under certain conditions of the engine, gearbox and damping. Perfections of the ESP stabilization system occur in trials in which one side of the vehicle is traveling in dry road and the other for wet.

Do not miss the system and Audi Line Assist, which monitors the lane and naturally her departure. When this happens, the system "wakes up" the driver with the steering wheel vibration.

The new A-4 will be marketed initially with five engines. 1.8 TFSI, 160 hp, maximum torque 250 Nm, average fuel consumption 7.1 liters per 100 km; 3.2 FSI V6, 265 hp, 330 Nm, average fuel consumption 9.2 liters per 100 km; 2.0 TDI Common-rail 143 k . village, 320 Nm, average fuel consumption 5.5 liters per 100 km; 2.7 TDI (eight-speed gearbox multitronic) 190 hp, 400 Nm, average fuel consumption 6.6 liters per 100 km and 3.0 TDI - 240 hp 500 Nm, average fuel consumption 6.9 liters per 100 km.

The price of the new Audi A4 starts in Europe from € 31,000.

Audi A4 2014

Audi's hard work on the new generation of its popular model A4, which will be launched in 2014, thanks to renowned edition AutoBild became known some curious details.

The car will be based on the new platform the company bearing the name MLB Evo, allowing weight to be reduced by between 120 and 150 kg., Compared to its predecessor, though its dimensions will increase.

Audi A4 B9 will likely be offered a wide range of petrol and diesel engines. The first will have a capacity between 150 and 350 hp, while the latter will generate 150 to 300 hp.

Furthermore, the new Audi A4 will be a hybrid version. In its internal combustion engine will power the front wheels and an electric motor - rear, which will provide a system for four-wheel drive, called a-Quattro. Autonomy of electricity would therefore be between 30 and 60 km., Depending on driving behavior.