Pricing and Specification announced for the first batch of AUDI A4 Saloon and Avant models due into the UK.

Pricing and specification finalised as Audi UK confirms that order books will open for latest Audi compact executive on September 10  

• New A4 Saloon and Avant models will be available to order in UK from September 10 priced from £25,900 OTR
• Up to 120kg lighter, up to 21 per cent more fuel efficient, lowest-in-class 0.23 drag coefficient (Saloon)
• Wide four and six-cylinder engine range with outputs from 150PS to 272PS
• Line-up includes new 2.0 TFSI with revolutionary combustion system and 2.0 TDI ultra efficiency champion with 99g/km output in SE and Sport models
• All-new platform and redeveloped six-speed manual, seven-speed S tronic and eight-speed tiptronic transmissions
• Standard equipment highlights include 17-inch alloy wheels, Xenon headlights with LED DRLs, Audi smartphone interface, Audi drive select, three-zone climate control and 7-inch colour MMI monitor
• Technology options include the Audi virtual cockpit, Matrix LED headlights and numerous new driver assistance systems

In just a few days the status quo in the premium compact executive sector will again be potentially turned on its head by a completely new Audi A4. 

From September 10 the many attributes which have already made the A4 an international sales success will be available in strikingly amplified form, from the already lauded quality of finish to the sophisticated in-car technology, and from the slick and frugal engines to the polished transmissions and highly effective driver assistance systems. 

One change which will be distinctly less dramatic will be the range pricing, which despite major equipment gains will start from £25,900 OTR.

Due with their first UK customers in November, the 54 Saloon and Avant variants making up the launch range will be available with a choice of seven TFSI and TDI engines. Depending on the preferred engine, customers will have a choice of up to three specification levels, including a new Sport option which will sit between the entry SE and top S line rungs that will be familiar to existing A4 drivers.

Each specification option will offer plenty of the technological sophistication for which the all-new A4 is likely to become renowned, combined with premium features that will greatly enhance everyday use. 

Examples of these in SE models include xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lamps, three-zone climate control, cruise control, rear parking sensors and the Audi smartphone interface, which supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto platforms and displays smartphone contact and information such as navigation mapping on the A4’s seven-inch colour MMI screen.

Best-in-class luggage space

In Avant versions of the SE model, powered tailgate operation and an electrically retracting luggage cover are also standard, facilitating access to a the most accommodating load bay in the premium compact executive estate class, with a capacity of 505 litres with the standard split/folding seats in place or a seats-down maximum of 1,510 litres.

Sport models have their own distinct exterior look complemented by exclusive 5-spoke alloy wheels with the same 17-inch diameter as the SE. Inside, they gain MMI Navigation, plus an automatic three-month subscription to the many internet-based services and in-car internet browsing options offered by Audi connect. Sports seats, a sports steering wheel and the 180-watt Audi sound system are also among the additional benefits.

Designed as usual with the most driving-focused owners in mind, the top S line specification includes an upgrade to a larger 18-inch S line alloy wheel, and visual enhancements courtesy of bespoke S line exterior styling. It also adds LED headlights incorporating LED daytime running lights and LED rear lights with dynamic rear indicators with a progressive sweeping action in the intended turn direction. 

Sports seats upholstered in a combination of cloth and leather help to set the tone inside, and S line sports suspension does the same for the driving experience – if preferred it can be replaced at no cost by the most comfort-oriented standard suspension.

Given that it creates less slipstream than its competitors with a lowest-in-class drag coefficient of 0.23 (Avant 0.26), and is lighter than its predecessor by as much as 120kg, it should come as no surprise that the all-new A4 is appreciably more refined and up to 21 per cent more fuel efficient than before. As a result, every model in the latest range registers the best performance in its specific competitive basket in the official combined consumption test.

Twelve ultra variants

Petrol engine capacities now range from 1.4 litres to 2.0 litres, and TDI displacements from 2.0-litres to 3.0 litres, with outputs starting from 150PS and rising to 272PS. 

All engines combine high efficiency with outstanding responsiveness and refinement, but particularly notable exponents of these attributes are the two versions of the 2.0-litre TDI engine which in combination with front-wheel-drive are given the ‘ultra’ designation that signifies the best economy returns in the Audi range. Between them these two units power an impressive total of twelve A4 ultra models.

For business users the 2.0 TDI ultra with 150PS and six-speed manual transmission will be a major draw. It delivers a combined consumption figure of 74.3mpg with CO₂ output of just 99g/km, and equally importantly does so with fewer equipment restrictions than the majority of premium sector competitors – its frugality can be enjoyed in conjunction with both SE and Sport specification incorporating 17-inch alloy wheel designs. The 2.0 TDI ultra with 190PS and manual transmission runs its namesake remarkably close, returning up to 72.4mpg with 102g/km.

The particularly cultured V6 TDI engines also show impressive restraint. The 218PS version with seven-speed S tronic transmission registers a 109g/km output when combined with Sport specification and front-wheel-drive, while the more potent 272PS equivalent more than makes the grade with a 134g/km CO₂ value.

Also deserving of a special mention is the 2.0 TFSI petrol engine with 190PS. It slashes CO₂ output to as little as 116g/km through the use of a completely new combustion process developed using the familiar Miller cycle as its basis, and will be notable for its ability to deliver optimal response across the entire engine speed range.

To fully exploit the economy potential of this absolutely up-to-the minute engine technology, the powertrain and chassis of the new Audi A4 and A4 Avant have also been completely redeveloped. 

The six-speed manual transmission, the seven-speed S tronic twin-clutch (now also available for front-wheel drive) and the eight-speed tiptronic have been reworked, and in the process the automatic transmissions have incorporated a fuel-saving freewheeling function.

Completely new platform

The completely new platform with its sophisticated five-link fully independent front and rear configuration and newly designed electromechanical steering also ensures that ride and handling make a great leap forward. The suspension and steering filter out disturbances significantly more effectively, but at the same time communicate important information such as increases in lateral forces and tracking more clearly.

Trademark Audi quattro all-wheel-drive is available in conjunction with the 2.0 TFSI 252PS and 2.0 TDI 190PS four-cylinder units and both 3.0 TDI engines. 

The purely mechanical system with its self-locking centre differential designed as a planetary gear train transfers 60 per cent of the engine’s torque to the rear axle and 40 per cent to the front. Depending on the situation, it can direct up to 70 per cent to the front and up to 85 per cent to the rear.

An additional active rear differential capable of apportioning torque between the individual rear wheels will also be available later in 2015 for some quattro-equipped models, and for most versions it will also be possible to opt for adjustable dampers and a dynamic steering system which varies its ratio according to speed and steering angle.

Where these options are fitted, their operating characteristics will be configurable via the Audi drive select adaptive dynamics system, which is a standard feature across the range. Its Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, Efficiency and Individual modes will also have a bearing on the response of the throttle, the shift points of the automatic transmissions if specified and the weighting of the steering.  

The super-refined driving behaviour of the all-new A4 is matched by the polish of its ‘touchpoints’ – the beautifully wrought interior with its exceptionally precise and fluid switchgear and slickly integrated technology tangibly moves the game on from the outgoing car, which was renowned in its own right for its fit and finish. 

All-digital Audi virtual cockpit

Owners who want to project their car even further into the future can opt to replace the analogue dials in the binnacle with the remarkable all-digital Audi virtual cockpit launched to critical acclaim in the TT and R8 sports cars and now also available for the Q7 SUV. 

They can also replace the standard xenon or LED headlamps with Matrix LED units capable of establishing and tracking multiple road users and illuminating the appropriate corridors of lights either side of them to maintain maximum visibility without dazzling other drivers.

Highlights of the options list will also include a 19-speaker, 755-watt Bang & Olufsen audio system with 3D sound, Audi Entertainment mobile incorporating two detachable touch-screen tablet computers built into the rear seats, the Audi phone box bringing two separate Bluetooth connections and wireless smartphone charging* and MMI Navigation plus with a larger 8.3-inch monitor complemented by the MMI Touch fingertip-responsive touchpad built into the rotary controller.

In addition, numerous state-of-the-art driver assistance systems can be added to make the all-new A4 driving experience even safer, even more efficient and even more effortless. 

From an economy perspective, the predictive efficiency assistant helps drivers to reduce fuel consumption by up to 10 per cent by using navigation route data to alert the driver to situations in which it would make sense to reduce speed, such as before bends, towns or speed limit signs that are not yet visible. 

The system can adapt the preselected speed to the route and the speed limits and also take over predictive control of the free-wheeling function of the automatic transmissions.

For convenience, the Stop&Go adaptive cruise control system includes a traffic-jam assist function which eases driving in crawling traffic by assuming control of the acceleration, steering and braking, taking into account a large number of parameters such as road markings and the traffic ahead.

Other newly introduced features with a more safety-focused orientation include rear traffic crossing, exit warning and turn assist.  

Rear traffic crossing aids the driver when reversing by detecting vehicles crossing from behind and initiating an acoustic warning and emergency braking if required; exit warning monitors the rear and side of the car and warns occupants before they open the doors that vehicles or cyclists are approaching from behind; turn assist helps with right turns by monitoring oncoming traffic as soon as the driver switches on the indicator, and can bring the car to a complete halt if a manoeuvre is started accidentally.

Countdown to the all-new Audi A4  – The all-new Audi A4 Saloon and Avant will become available to order in the UK on September 10 priced from £25,900 OTR. The SE, Sport and S line variants will each offer an impressive specification, which will be complemented by exceptional quality, refinement, efficiency and driving dynamics.

*Subject to phone compatibility

The new Audi A4 Saloon and Avant – UK OTR Pricing, SE models

Model	Transmission	PS	CO2	OTR
A4 1.4 TFSI	6-speed manual	150	126	£25,900
A4 2.0 TFSI	6-speed manual	190	127	£27,700
A4 2.0 TFSI	7-speed S tronic	190	116	£29,230
A4 2.0 TDI ultra	6-speed manual	150	99	£29,150
A4 2.0 TDI ultra	7-speed S tronic	150	101	£30,680
A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI	6-speed manual	150	TBC*	£27,300
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI	6-speed manual	190	TBC^	£29,100
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI	7-speed S tronic	190	121	£30,630
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra	6-speed manual	150	104	£30,550
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra	7-speed S tronic	150	104	£32,080

* Launching April 2016

^ Launching February 2016

UK OTR Pricing, Sport models

Model	Transmission	PS	CO2	OTR
A4 1.4 TFSI	6-speed manual	150	126	£26,850
A4 2.0 TFSI	6-speed manual	190	127	£28,650
A4 2.0 TFSI	7-speed S tronic	190	116	£30,180
A4 2.0 TFSI quattro	7-speed S tronic	252	136	£35,530
A4 2.0 TDI ultra	6-speed manual	150	99	£30,100
A4 2.0 TDI ultra	7-speed S tronic	150	101	£31,630
A4 2.0 TDI ultra	6-speed manual	190	102	£31,000
A4 2.0 TDI ultra	7-speed S tronic	190	103	£32,530
A4 2.0 TDI quattro	7-speed S tronic	190	114	£33,960
A4 3.0 V6 TDI	7-speed S tronic	218	109	£34,250
A4 3.0 V6 TDI quattro	7-speed S tronic	218	115	£35,680
A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI	6-speed manual	150	TBC*	£28,250
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI	6-speed manual	190	TBC^	£30,050
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI	7-speed S tronic	190	121	£31,580
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro	7-speed S tronic	252	139	£36,930
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra	6-speed manual	150	104	£31,500
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra	7-speed S tronic	150	104	£33,030
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra	6-speed manual	190	106	£32,400
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra	7-speed S tronic	190	106	£33,930
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro	7-speed S tronic	190	116	£35,360
A4 Avant 3.0 V6 TDI	7-speed S tronic	218	114	£35,650
A4 Avant 3.0 V6 TDI quattro	7-speed S tronic	218	119	£37,080

* Launching April 2016

^ Launching February 2016

UK OTR Pricing, S line models

Model	Transmission	PS	CO2	OTR
A4 2.0 TFSI	6-speed manual	190	130	£30,150
A4 2.0 TFSI	7-speed S tronic	190	119	£31,680
A4 2.0 TFSI quattro	7-speed S tronic	252	141	£37,030
A4 2.0 TDI ultra	6-speed manual	150	106	£31,600
A4 2.0 TDI ultra	7-speed S tronic	150	109	£33,130
A4 2.0 TDI ultra	6-speed manual	190	113	£32,500
A4 2.0 TDI ultra	7-speed S tronic	190	111	£34,030
A4 2.0 TDI quattro	7-speed S tronic	190	118	£35,460
A4 3.0 V6 TDI	7-speed S tronic	218	114	£35,750
A4 3.0 V6 TDI quattro	7-speed S tronic	218	119	£37,180
A4 3.0 V6 TDI quattro	8-speed tiptronic	272	134	£38,950
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI	6-speed manual	190	TBC^	£31,550
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI	7-speed S tronic	190	124	£33,080
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro	7-speed S tronic	252	144	£38,430
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI	6-speed manual	150	111	£33,000
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI	7-speed S tronic	150	112	£34,530
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI	6-speed manual	190	TBC*	£33,900
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI	7-speed S tronic	190	113	£35,430
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro	7-speed S tronic	190	120	£36,860
A4 Avant 3.0 V6 TDI	7-speed S tronic	218	117	£37,150
A4 Avant 3.0 V6 TDI quattro	7-speed S tronic	218	122	£38,580
A4 Avant 3.0 V6 TDI quattro	8-speed tiptronic	272	139	£40,350

^ Launching February 2016

* Launching April 2016