The Audi A4 facelift has been launched in India from Rs 42.34 lakh to Rs 46.67 lakh (ex-showroom India). The sedan makes a comeback in India after being discontinued last year thanks to the BS6 emission norms. it’ll be available in two variants: Premium Plus and Technology.
Audi has made subtle changes on the facelifted A4 facelift, which are hard to note . The front portion, however, has been completely redesigned with a more aggressive front bumper, a wider front grille, and new LED headlamps. From the side, it misses out on the shoulder line with new door panels. It also gets new 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels. The rear profile flaunts a more muscular rear bumper, new LED taillights , and a replacement exhaust muffler. The facelift misses out on dynamic turn indicators at the front but retains it at the rear .
The cabin remains largely unchanged but gets a few of major enhancements within the sort of a replacement wheel and a ten .1-inch touchscreen infotainment unit. the inside retains its minimalistic look. you’ll find piano black inserts and a chocolate brown dual-tone theme. The MMI touchscreen display now gets connected car technology which may be used with the My Audi App. it’s available in five colours: blue, black, white, silver and gray .
Further, it gets the Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus with a 12.3-inch LCD screen and an exclusive Sport mode for the screen. Other important features include three-zone climate control, Audi phone box with wireless charging, gesture-controlled boot opening, electrically adjustable front seats, an electrical sunroof, and five drive modes (Auto, Efficiency, Dynamic, Comfort and Individual).
The facelifted Audi A4 gets a replacement 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that produces 190PS and 320Nm coupled to a 12V mild-hybrid system. It misses out on the Quattro AWD, a bit like the A6. The engine is paired to a 7-speed DSG gearbox with paddle shifters and a manual mode also . Its top speed is restricted to 241km/hr with a 0-100km/hr sprint time of just 7.3 seconds!
The facelifted Audi A4 will go up against the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Jaguar XE, Volvo S60, and Mercedes C-Class. 2021 will likely see the carmaker bringing back many of its discontinued models like the A3, Q3, Q5 and Q7.
Audi A4 | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes C-Class | Jaguar XE | Volvo S60 | |
Length | 4762mm | 4824mm | 4686mm | 4691mm | 4761mm |
Width | 1847mm | 1811mm | 2020mm | 2075mm | 1850mm |
Height | 1433mm | 1429mm | 1442mm | 1416mm | 1431mm |
Wheelbase | 2819mm | 2810mm | 2840mm | 2835mm | 2872mm |
Engine Options | 2.0-litre turbo petrol | 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and diesel | 2.0-litre turbo petrol and diesel | 2.0-litre turbo petrol | 2.0-litre turbo petrol |
Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 42.34 lakh to Rs 46.67 lakh | Rs 41.7 lakh to Rs 48.5 lakh | Rs 41.90 lakh to Rs 51.25 lakh | Rs 46.64 lakh to Rs 48.50 lakh | Rs 45 lakh (expected) |