The new 2016 Audi A4 made its Indian debut at the Auto Expo in Delhi.
The new 2016 Audi A4 made its Indian debut at the Auto Expo in Delhi. The fifth generation of the premium compact sedan made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year.
The fifth generation of the Audi A4 makes its debut in India
On the outside, the new A4 gets design changes that make it look more muscular. It has a sharper and more aggressive design. The new bits include new headlights and new tail lights. On the inside, it get a completely redesigned dashboard with the MMI screen placed on a tablet-like device just like COMAND screens of Mercedes-Benz cars, new seats and a new steering wheel.
The sedan comes equipped with features like adaptive cruise control, a new 3D sound system and Apple CarPlay. It also gets driver assist systems like traffic jam assist system as well as hands-free driving at pedestrian speed up to 13 kmph.
It gets upgraded exteriors as well as interiors and it is equipped with more features
The new Audi A4 is based on the new front-wheel drive MLB Evo platform. This has resulted in an increase in length and the wheelbase which should free up more space on the inside. The boot space has gone up by 15 litres. The weight of the sedan has gone down by 120 kgs compared to its predecessor. It is powered by a range of seven upgraded engines: three petrol and four diesel. Power output is between 148 bhp to 272 bhp. The engines are mated to a 6-speed manual, 7-speed S Tronic dual clutch automatic and an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmissions. Four-wheel drive is available as an option. The manual will not make it into India. Fuel efficiency is said to have gone up by 10%.
The powertrain has been upgraded to be more economical
The Audi A4 rivals the Jaguar XE, Volvo S60, BMW 3-series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
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