The sporty Audi A4 has been given a complete makeover, with an all-new engine to match its elegant, corporate good looks
The Audi A4 has been relaunched as an all-new model after just four years in the showroom, a remarkably short time span by the standards of European cars.
Outwardly, the most noticeable change is the new grille design, which is inspired by the Nuvolari compact car. The design gives the new A4 the same corporate look as the Audi A8 and A6. Family resemblance is important to European manufacturers.
Although the car looks similar in size, style and proportion to the outgoing model, the body of the latest A4 is new. There is a more pronounced bulge to the bonnet, the wings are wider and the beltline is raised.
Overall length is increased by 38mm, although this mostly goes on creating a bigger boot and larger crumple zone at the front. The wheelbase is 2mm shorter to improve handling. The previous rectangular headlights and tail lamps are restyled.
The A4 looks elegant while projecting a sporty image that is much more assertive than before.