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Facelifted Audi A4 details

Available to order now, the facelifted Audi A4 gets frugal engines and a stylish new look

Facelifted Audi A4 saloon

By Luke Madden

08th November 2011

Following hot on the heels of the facelifted A5, Audi has now given its popular A4 executive saloon a makeover including a new look and an ultra-efficient 134bhp 2.0 TDIe model which claims 65.7mpg and emits just 112g/km of CO2.

But the 2.0 TDIe is only the start of it, as Audi has fitted stop-start and energy recuperation across the whole A4 engine range resulting in fuel economy improvements of as much as 21 per cent. That means the more powerful 160bhp 2.0 TDIe manages 64.2mpg and even the 201bhp 3.0-litre V6 TDI – which replaces the old 2.7-litre TDI – claims 57.6mpg in front-wheel-drive variants. 

Most obvious are the changes to the exterior which include subtle changes at the front like a single frame, tapered grille, sharper air-intakes either side of the front bumper, and reshaped LED headlights in the mould of the new A5 and A6. 

At the back, the refreshed taillights mirror the sleek new headlights, and all model variants now come with twin-exhausts as standard.

The suspension, specifically the shock absorbers and rear trailing arms, have been finetuned to offer better ride comfort than before. S Line models still get a lowered and stiffer ‘Sports’ set-up, which is likely to give a firm ride.

To maintain its reputation for class-leading interiors, the new Audi A4 also gets a simplified, more intuitive MMI infotainment system, stylish chrome and gloss inlays on the steering wheel and door panels, a new flat-bottomed sports steering wheel and a brushed aluminium starter button.

Audi claims that prices will start from under £24,000, so expect a slight price increase over the current model which costs from £22,200. Top-spec 3.0 TDI models fitted with the seven-speed S-Tronic gearbox will cost £34,600. Estate variants will demand a premium of around £1000 over the saloon. 

The order books for the updated A4 open today with the first customer delivers in March 2012. 

 

For an alternative review of the latest Audi A4 visit our sister site carbuyer.co.uk

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7 Comments

"Stylish new look"

Where?

By gherkins123 on 9 November, 2011, 9:16am

It's obvious

What do you mean "Where?" Second picture, the air vent airflow controls, dials now have wider spaced knurls. Audi - the Ikea of car design.

By TomTom on 9 November, 2011, 11:03am

they've got the title wrong, its the new A6 not A4

By corsamani on 10 November, 2011, 7:03am

Lead time...?

Stopped looking at Audi's, tried to order a new S3 last week only to be told that it would be with me in July.... Pathetic.

A4,6,8 all blur in to one anyway.

By Spurs_PB on 10 November, 2011, 9:13am

Not listening

Audi don't seem to be listening when they are criticised for having all of their cars look the same. This is the biggest gripe I have with the auto industry. Audi and Aston Martin are the worst culprits. I guess it works for them and that's why they do it.
I believe real genius is when you can offer an attractive and unique range of cars with the same DNA and something instantly recognisable as being a particular brand. But then having some distinction between the models. Bangles BMW's of the previous generation were brilliant. However, the current line up is leaning towards this xerox fad. I think Mercedes-Benz are doing a fairly decent job of designing a family of cars with some distinction between models. It's just a pity they're not as attractive as the previous generation (E-Class & C-Class in particular).

By iderek on 14 November, 2011, 6:28am

Come on guys>

I agree with everyone here in some way but lest face it Audi is the only executive marque with the exception of Jaguar in recent years to add some pizazz in their cars - well the a4 any way - line up the current C class, 3 series and A4 which one comes out on top in the looks dept? Now the new BMW 3 that is something else entirely simply beautiful, clean lines and minimalist interior. Winner. Just my opinion guys don't kill me.

By Nolimit_Trini on 14 November, 2011, 1:25pm

Face lift?

surgeon was drunk maybe?

By liverpool on 15 November, 2011, 10:22pm

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