After countless spyshots and a teaser, the 2016 B9 Audi A4 has finally been revealed in full prior to its Frankfurt debut in September. For the first time, the German carmaker has also elected to unveil both the sedan and A4 Avant variant - perhaps as an warning shot to the team behind the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
First things first, the looks. As expected from the spyshots, the fifth-generation A4 sports a more evolutionary design as opposed to going down the groundbreaking route employed by the W205 C-Class. In front, the trademark Singleframe grille is now wider. Mildly-restyled xenon plus headlights are standard while options include a LED and matrix LED setup.
For added visual drama, a bold shoulder line begins at the edge of said headlight assembly and tapers on along the entire length of the car before terminating just fore of the taillights. The taillights themselves now feature what Audi calls a "multi-faceted 3D design." On the A4 Avant, a tailgate spoiler is present while the rear bumper features a diffuser that houses a single, dual or separate twin exhaust outlet depending on trim.
While the fifth-gen Audi A4 remains a familiar sight on the outside, a fair bit of work has been done to ensure that the new car is a thoroughly reworked unit. Sitting on the MLB Evo platform, the new 2016 B9 Audi A4 weighs up to 120 kg less than the outgoing model while wheelbase has been increased by up to 12 mm.
Under the bonnet, the 2016 B9 Audi A4 features seven engine options comprised of three TFSI petrol units and four TDI diesel mills. The new 2.0 litre TDI Ultra diesel engine makes 148 hp and returns 31.5 km/l while a new 2.0 litre TFSI petrol mill pumps out the same amount of power and returns 24.4 km/l.
Power output ranges from 148 to 272 hp while transmission options include a six-speed manual and seven-speed S-tronic gearbox - the latter comes as standard on the 215 hp V6 diesel. The 3.0 litre diesel with 268 hp is exclusively paired to an eight-speed Tiptronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive system.
Inside, the new A4 boasts a restyled cabin architecture with the marque's 12.3-inch virtual cockpit available as an option on the car. Elsewhere, the MMI system receives a new tablet-style display which, with the optional MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, features an 8.3-inch monitor. Other optional goodies include a Bang & Olufsen audio system with 3D sound technology and Audi tablets for the rear seat entertainment.
As for driver assistance systems and safety kit, the 2016 B9 Audi A4 B9 arrives on the scene with Stop&Go adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist, "predictive efficiency assistant", Audi's active lane assist and side assist, parking assist and a camera-based traffic sign recognition system.
2016 B9 Audi A4 Sedan
2016 B9 Audi A4 Avant
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