OFFICIAL: 2017 Audi A4 Goes Bigger, Lighter With Predictable Styling

by Mark Stevenson

Published: June 29th, 2015

official 2017 audi a4 goes bigger lighter with predictable styling

After giving the Audi A6 and A7 a refresh last year, the Ingolstadt-based automaker has rolled out the red carpet for their latest A4 in sedan and Avant flavors.

The newest compact model promises to be lighter, more efficient, and chock full of technology as Audi tries to claim the premium segment crown.

If you expected the new A4 to look like anything other than what’s shown in these shots, you may want to crawl out from under that rock. Just like other refreshed models in the Audi range, front and rear lighting gets a sharper look with a more furrowed brow. The Singleframe grille also ditches the rounded corners for a more angular look as Audi attempts to communicate their technology through design.

Thanks to slightly larger proportions, the all-new interior of the A4 features more space for occupants and technology, yet still manages to weigh over 250 lbs less than the outgoing car thanks to a combination of lighter chassis, body and driveline parts.

Though no North American specific engine details were released, the A4 will be available with a laundry list of seven engines for Europe, all of the four- and six-cylinder variety. Three TFSI gasoline engines – a 1.4L I4, all-new 2.0L “ultra” I4 and 2.0L g-tron TFSI that can burn compressed natural gas or Audi e-gas – and four TDI engines – 2.0L TDI, 2.0L “ultra” TDI and 3.0L TDI V6 in two different tunes – will be available at launch. The tiptronic automatic eight-speed will continue along with a manual box, while a new dual-clutch S tronic replaces the outgoing CVT.

Expect the new Audi A4 to arrive in the United States in April of next year.

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Ryoku75 on Jun 30, 2015

I dont care much for the Hyundai front grille, the rest of the cars refreshingly modest.

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Fred on Jun 30, 2015

I had a 2007 A3 and loved it so I'm partial to Audi. While I'm sure this is a very nice car, it is more car than I need, want or could afford. It only reminds me that if I held out a little longer I'd probably be shopping for a 2015 Premium Quatro 2.0 manual while I still could find one.

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