Audi has just released images and info on the facelift of its volume selling A4 range. Here you’ll see images of the A4 saloon and Avant, with separate galleries of the new A4 allroad quattro and S4 range to follow.
The headlight treatment introduced in the A5 range has been adapted for the A4; it’s the same, but different. For a mid-cycle facelift Audi hasn’t been afraid to make changes to body panels, with the bonnet, rear bootlid and bumpers all given a bit of a spruce up. New alloy wheels also complement the changes. Overall, we reckon the facelifted A4 is a nice improvement on the current model.
Inside the first thing you’ll notice is the new, and much better looking, three spoke steering wheel. We’re not so keen on the brown interior colouring available as an option, though. But are interested to see how good (or not) the Beaufort oak inlays look. This is reminiscent of the Sportback Concept from 2009.
Mechanically, Audi has reduced fuel consumption by an average of 11% for the 10 engines offered in the A4 (six TDI and four petrol). An often constant criticism of Audi models relates to poor steering feel. In a bid to rectify that the electromechanical power steering has been revised.
Adaptive cruise control is now available on the A4 for the first time. Infotainment and driver information systems have also been upgraded.
We would expect to see the facelifted A4 range in Australia by the middle of next year, hopefully sooner. If we hear anything more concrete we’ll let you know. For now, enjoy the detail and photos available after the break.
