Audi A4 & S4 Receive Minor Changes | Audi
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February 26, 2015

Audi A4 & S4 Receive Minor Changes | Audi


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Audi A4 Series Receives Minor Updates


Audi has given the A4 and S4 series a minor facelift. The interior has been refined for greater elegance, and the engines now offer improved fuel efficiency and higher performance.


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A New Face Inspired by the A1


A6 andA5 have recently undergone model changes or facelifts, and the A4 and S4 are no exception.compact model "A1"The single-frame grille has been reshaped into a hexagonal cone. For the A4 series, it is finished in grey, while the S4 series and cars equipped with the S line exterior package feature a gloss black finish. The bumper's air intakes are now more sharply angled, giving a more aggressive impression. The headlights have also been slimmed down, with LED daytime running lights tracing a subtle curve within. Fifteen body colors are available, four of which are new shades exclusive to the S4.




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A More Elegant Interior


The dimensions have seen only slight changes: the sedan and Avant models measure 4,700mm in length, while the allroad quattro is 4,720mm. The wheelbase remains consistent at 2,810mm for all variants.

Inside, the leather-wrapped sports steering wheel and trim are now accented with glossy chrome, enhancing the overall elegance. The seats have been upgraded from Balcona leather to Fina Nappa leather. Opting for the S line sports package will render the entire interior in black. Cars equipped with the S line sports package also feature 18-inch alloy wheels as standard (19-inch wheels are available as an option). The suspension is specific to the S line, lowering the vehicle's height by 30mm.

The engines have also been refined, achieving an average fuel economy improvement of 11 percent while simultaneously increasing power and torque. The lineup includes six TDI and four gasoline engines, all equipped with the start-stop system as standard. The most environmentally friendly option is the 2.0-liter four-cylinder TDI engine, producing 100kW (136hp), with a fuel consumption of 4.2L/100km and CO2 emissions of 112g/km.




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S4 Avant


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allroad quattro




New 1.8-liter TFSI Engine Added to Lineup


A highlight among the gasoline engines for the A4 series is the new 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbocharged TFSI engine available for the sedan and Avant models. This new entry-level unit produces 125kW (170hp) and a maximum torque of 320Nm. Environmental performance has also been improved, with fuel consumption rated at 5.6L/100km and CO2 emissions at 134g/km.

The S4 series is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 TFSI engine, delivering 245kW (333hp) and 440Nm of torque. Acceleration from 0-100km/h is achieved in 5 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h.

Pricing has been announced for the 2.0-liter TFSI sedan model, starting at 35,425 euros (approximately 3.9 million yen).