When was audi a4 last redesigned

The model we ran on our mph highway fuel-economy route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen , returned 33 mpg. For more information about the A4's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. The A4's modern-looking cabin does a good job of balancing form and function with high-quality materials and easily accessible technology features.

As in most Audis, the dashboard design is clean and simplistic—a piece of modern art. Most of the A4's buttons and switches are right where you want them to be and feel substantial when you use them.

The rear seat is among the most spacious in its class and features nicely shaped cushions. As with many of the sedans in the entry-luxury class, the A4 is accommodating but not capacious; choose the A4 Allroad wagon if you need more plentiful cargo space.

We managed to cram five carry-on suitcases in the trunk but were disappointed by the A4's small storage bins and cubbies. The A4's infotainment system consists of a A cool digital gauge display that Audi calls Virtual Cockpit is optional, and we highly recommend it. The A4 has many driver-assistance features , but they're limited to costly upper trim levels.

Features such as blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control, for example, are only available on the pricier Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels. Key safety features include:. Audi's warranty coverage is strictly average among luxury brands, and it offers no complimentary scheduled maintenance coverage, unlike BMW. Ads can be annoying. But ads are also how we keep the garage doors open and the lights on here at Autoblog - and keep our stories free for you and for everyone.

And free is good, right? If you'd be so kind as to allow our site, we promise to keep bringing you great content. Thanks for that. And thanks for reading Autoblog. Joel Stocksdale. Image Credit: Audi. The Audi lineup is nearing its complete redesign with the newly unveiled Audi A4. The company revealed the updated luxury sedan and wagon in all its forms including regular A4 , A4 Allroad and S4. The biggest changes are cosmetic, but there are some technological updates, too.

The obvious changes are on the exterior. The front fascia is more aggressive with a version of the corporate hexagonal grille. The headlights are more angular on the grille side, and they receive aggressive LED daytime running lights that look like angry eyebrows. Along the flanks there are more exaggerated creases over the wheel arches, another cue borrowed from larger Audis.

The new taillights' stylish LED elements reflect the front design. The interior is mostly unchanged from the previous model, but it does get a new infotainment system. The old Audi interface with a big rotary knob is gone in favor of a touchscreen. The screen does feature audible feedback. Audi claimed that 90 percent of the new A4 really is new with trick aluminum brake and suspension bits and a five-link design front and rear.

In the U. The seven-speed S-tronic dual-clutch gearbox is now standard, and while the car is incrementally larger than its predecessor, weight is down about pounds through use of lightweight materials. MMI infotainment is still here, but updated with the new "Virtual Cockpit" architecture.

Want a wagon version? The standard Avant isn't available for the U. Also in , the new S4 arrived with a turbocharged horsepower 3. Unfortunately, an eight-speed automatic is now the default transmission in the S4, with no manual option available. The model year brought a refresh to the A4 lineup with the typical cosmetic changes, but the same basic powertrains. While the S4 in any of its generations through the years has never been a slouch, enthusiasts have only been interested in one A4-related model: the RS4.

RS standing for Renn Sport, these models are the most sporting variants of the A4 available, but unfortunately many were never sold in the U. The RS4 came to America for the first time as a B7 in in both sedan and cabriolet body styles with a modified version of Audi's 4. Unfortunately it was canceled soon after, and despite Audi currently selling an RS4 Avant in other parts of the world, there are no plans to bring the car to the power-hungry U.

As premium cars that are heavy on technology and luxury features, there are typically many, many things to go wrong when buying a used Audi A4. For this reason, unless you are mechanically competent or have a large budget for repairs, we recommend buying any used A4 from a dealership's certified pre-owned program with a warranty.

We'd consider an exception for a particularly clean B5 S4 or B7 RS4, but again, make sure your repairs fund is well-stocked. Few repairs are likely to have you out the door of your local service department for less than four figures. Winds of change yield a sport sedan that continues to satisfy. Despite previous worries about reliability, the current Audi A4 is about as reliable as its market segment competitors and offers excellent performance at a premium price.

Generally speaking, the newest A4 you can afford will give you more performance, luxury features, interior room, comfort, and reliability.