2013 Audi A4 (Weekly Review) ~ Divine Glitz

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

2013 Audi A4 (Weekly Review)

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2013 Audi A4

Most important addition to the A4 line-up is the adoption of electromechanical power steering system, thus reducing its fuel consumptions that allows for one more significant contribution to the fuel-saving parade, as the power assist only engages when the system detects large enough steering inputs to warrant it. As for the engine line-up, customers will have the option to choose between six TDI and four gasoline engines, with 23 possible engine-transmission combinations.

Exterior
The new front fascia for the updated A4 includes a revised grille, restyled headlights, and a more arched hood. The grille is painted gray, with high-gloss black on the six-cylinder models or the S line exterior package. The headlamps now feature a slight wave at the bottom edges. They come standard with LED daytime running lights that form a narrow, optically homogeneous band that remains open in the vicinity of the xenon lens. For the rear, there is a new new diffuser, revised taillights and a dual exhaust system.

Interior
A new steering wheel, a revised trim, and additional chrome accents. The MMI navigation plus system now features four instead of eight buttons, with a script function integrated in the volume control dial. Improved operation of the automatic transmission, air conditioning systems, Audi drive select, and the multifunction steering wheel.

Audi also offers an S-Line package with 18-inch alloy wheels, and a black interior, refined with high-quality applications.

Engine
The new A4 family is offered with a choice of six TDI and four gasoline engines, with 23 possible engine-transmission combinations. All engines are supercharged direct-injection systems and come equipped with the start-stop system

The entry level in the gasoline line-up is a 1.8 TFSI with a total output of 120 HP. There is also a new 1.8 liter four-cylinder engine that delivers a total of 170 HP and 236 lb-ft. It delivers a fuel economy of 42 mpg. The A4 will also get a 2.0 TFSI with 211 HP and the top version, a 3.0 TFSI with a total of 272 HP.

As for the diesel line-up, it starts with a 2.0 TDI offered in three different versions: 134 HP, 160 HP, and 174 HP. There are also three four-cylinder engines with 120 HP, 143 HP, and 177 HP. Finally, there’s a 3.0 TDI engine offered in two versions: 204 HP and 245 HP.
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