Audi, a name related to luxury saloon cars have launched its new model A4, which has been revamped, making it look more stylish and classy. Equipped with many more advanced features, the 2014 A4 continues to be quite competitive in the segment of luxury sedans, which includes Lexus IS, Volvo S60, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The new A4 is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that has been given a 9-hp bump up to 220. However, the new Audi A4 is a limited edition car. This car comes in three trim levels, namely Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige. Design and Interiors Talking about the design, Audi A4 boast of its style and classiness, which is why this car is adored by everyone. The Premium comes with automatic headlights, front and rear fog lights, 17-inch wheels, a sunroof, automatic climate control, automatic wipers, cruise control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, eight-way power front seats with four-way driver lumbar adjustment, Bluetooth phone connectivity; leather upholstery, a dash-mounted Multi Media Interface, or MMI and a 10-speaker sound system with a CD player along with an auxiliary audio jack, an iPod interface and satellite radio. Options include a navigation system (with voice controls and console-mounted MMI), a Cold Weather package (heated front seats and a 60/40-split folding rear seat) and an S line style package, which adds 18-inch wheels, xenon headlights and sportier exterior trim. The Premium Plus comes standard with the Cold Weather and S line packages and further adds keyless ignition/entry, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, tri-zone automatic climate control and driver seat memory functions. The MMI Navigation plus package has the Premium's navigation system, and also adds front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, Bluetooth audio connectivity and Audi connect (enhanced Web-based navigation, information and WiFi access). It also comes with optional features like a blind-spot monitoring system and a 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. The Prestige trim features all the features that are present in the Premium Plus adaptive xenon headlights. Besides these, the exclusive to the Prestige is the optional Driver Select package, which adds adaptive cruise control, adaptive steering and adjustable vehicle settings known as Audi Drive Select. A power rear sunshade is also available. However, both the Premium Plus and Prestige comes with optional features that comprises the Sport package, which adds a sport-tuned suspension and front sport seats. Also available is the Audi Exclusive Line Interior package that adds upgraded leather upholstery and special interior trim. The Black Optic package features 19-inch wheels and gloss black exterior trim. While talking about the interiors of this car, it is equipped with the best cabin in its class. It is an Entry level luxury car from Audi that comes with comfortable and luxurious interiors. Rear outboard seats provide enough head- and legroom to comfortably accommodate a typical adult. The 12.4-cubic-foot trunk is only average in size. Infotainment functions are controlled by Audi's MMI. This consists of a small knob surrounded by buttons that together control menu on a central screen. Overall, it's an effective interface, though some audio functions are buried in menus and, in practice, we've found BMW's iDrive and Mercedes' COMAND systems a bit more intuitive to use. Also, A4s without navigation have the MMI controller located on the dash instead of the center console, which isn't as convenient to operate. As per the safety is concerned, the A4 comes with antilock brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. Technology , Engine , Efficiency and Performance Every 2014 Audi A4 is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 220 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Front-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) are standard, while all-wheel drive is available with either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission. Audi estimates that any of these powertrain variations will bring the A4 from zero to 60 in 6.2-6.6 seconds, which would be an average time for this class. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 24 mpg city/32 mpg highway and 27 mpg combined with FWD and the CVT. It drops slightly to 22/32/26 with AWD and the manual transmission, and then further to 20/29/24 with AWD and the automatic. Audi A4 Prices in India Audi A4 2.0 TDI (143bhp): Rs. 28.99 lakhs Audi A4 1.8 TFSI Multitronic: Rs. 32.83 lakhs Audi A4 2.0 TDI (177bhp): Rs. 35.86 lakhs Audi A4 S4 3.0 TFSI Quattro: Rs. 52.35 lakhs Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro: Rs. 54.71 lakhs One of the best in class luxury saloon car that falls in the category of Luxury sedan cars, Audi A4 is a good choice for those who desire for a smart luxury sedan car. Seeing its performance, fuel efficiency and features this car is a good value for money.
