The new Range Topping Audi A4 Special Edition, the Black Edition has extra equipment

• Model range gains far-reaching equipment and option pack advantages plus new range-topping Black Edition specification for A4
• New A4 Saloon and Avant Black Edition now available to order priced from £32,350 OTR to £44,350 OTR
• Latest A4 variants arrive as existing A4 range also receives equipment enhancements adding up to £550 worth of customer value
• Black Edition specification comprises privacy glass, black exterior styling pack, flat-bottomed steering wheel, piano black inlays and 19-inch alloy wheels
• Can be ordered with 1.4 TFSI 150PS, 2.0 TDI and 2.0 TFSI 190PS, 2.0 TFSI 252PS and both 218PS and 272PS V6 TDI engines
• Pricing starts from £32,350 OTR and rises to £44,350 OTR
• Cruise control and rear parking sensors also fitted as standard without exception to all Audi models as part of a comprehensive Model Year offering

Exclusive styling, extensive equipment and amplified road presence have long been hallmarks of the Audi Black Edition specification, and now it is back by popular demand to lend an even more purposeful air to the new A4 Saloon and Avant. Black Edition versions of both variants can be ordered now, and are the headliners for a broader range of equipment additions benefiting numerous UK Audi models and forming part of the brand’s 2018 Model Year update programme.

The immensely popular Black Edition specification, which was the choice of more than 50 per cent of customers ordering the previous A4 model, is available in combination with the full A4 engine range, from the entry-level 1.4 TFSI with 150PS right up to the most powerful 272PS V6 TDI quattro.

It guarantees stand-out appeal through 19-inch five-arm rotor alloy wheels in a matt titanium finish (or the no-cost option of 18-inch 10 Y-spoke gloss black alloys), complemented by a titanium black styling pack which extends to the mirror housings, singleframe grille and window surrounds, side skirts, rear spoiler (fitted to the Saloon) and air intakes. Black roof rails also complement these accents in Avant models, and in both body styles privacy glass is added for the rear windows. Another Black Edition benefit that is less immediately obvious is the inclusion of acoustic front side window glass to further refine the already remarkably hushed A4 cabin environment.

Up to £550 of added value for A4

Inside, the Black Edition versions gain a flat-bottomed multi-function steering wheel and piano black inlays, as well as a number of detail enhancements that benefit the range from SE specification upwards and add up to £550 worth of customer value compared with specifying the items individually. All versions now feature Audi connect Safety & Service, which takes advantage of the A4’s advanced internet-enabled onboard network to offer emergency call, online roadside assistance and Audi service request functions, all at the touch of a roof panel-mounted button. Sport models gain an upgraded multi-function steering wheel, a seven-inch full-colour Driver’s Information System replacing the original five-inch monochrome version, front seat heating and Twin Leather upholstery, while S line models swap their cloth and leather combination upholstery for a leather and Alcantara mix and also add seat heating.

Elsewhere in the Audi range, cruise control and rear parking sensors become part of the standard specification for every model, from the entry level A1 upwards, that isn’t already factory fitted with these items.

At the same time, thorough analysis of the engine and trim level hierarchies has resulted in rationalised model choice lists and a simpler and more consistent portfolio of optional equipment packages across the board.

The most significant changes to the cost effective packaged equipment bundles can be seen in the popular Technology and Comfort and Sound packs. The Technology Pack has been standardised for all Audi models in an enhanced form that includes the fully digital Audi virtual cockpit and Audi Phone Box with wireless charging*, MMI navigation plus with MMI Touch and the suite of Audi connect infotainment services.

A new format Comfort and Sound Pack also replaces the various equivalents previously offered across the range, and depending on model features either front parking sensors or a reversing camera, hill hold assist, a BOSE or Bang & Olufsen sound system and either heated front seats or the advanced key keyless access system.

To add a final flourish to the 2018 Model Year changes, the new ‘Audi Beam’ feature also becomes standard equipment for S models from the S3 upwards and for all RS models. Audi Beam projects the four rings via LEDs onto the ground whenever the car is parked and the front doors are opened. On RS models, the projection changes to the Audi Sport logo.

*Where not already fitted as part of the standard specification. Items not yet available for some model lines.

NB – Image shows A4 Black Edition with optional 18-inch wheel. Coloured brake calipers and profile decals are not available for UK A4 models.

A4 Saloon Black Edition pricing

Engine	Power	Transmission	Recommended OTR
1.4 TFSI	150PS	6-speed manual	£32,350
1.4 TFSI	150PS	7-speed S tronic	£33,840
2.0 TFSI	190PS	7-speed S tronic	£35,640
2.0 TFSI quattro	252PS	7-speed S tronic	£41,280
2.0 TDI	150PS	6-speed manual	£35,560
2.0 TDI	150PS	7-speed S tronic	£37,090
2.0 TDI	190PS	6-speed manual	£36,460
2.0 TDI	190PS	7-speed S tronic	£37,990
2.0 TDI quattro	190PS	7-speed S tronic	£39,420
3.0 V6 TDI	218PS	7-speed S tronic	£39,710
3.0 V6 TDI quattro	218PS	7-speed S tronic	£41,140
3.0 V6 TDI quattro	272PS	8-speed tiptronic	£42,950

A4 Avant Black Edition pricing

Engine	Power	Transmission	Recommended OTR
1.4 TFSI	150PS	6-speed manual	£33,750
1.4 TFSI	150PS	7-speed S tronic	£35,280
2.0 TFSI	190PS	7-speed S tronic	£37,040
2.0 TFSI quattro	252PS	7-speed S tronic	£42,680
2.0 TDI	150PS	6-speed manual	£36,960
2.0 TDI	150PS	7-speed S tronic	£38,490
2.0 TDI	190PS	6-speed manual	£37,860
2.0 TDI	190PS	7-speed S tronic	£39,390
2.0 TDI quattro	190PS	7-speed S tronic	£40,820
3.0 V6 TDI	218PS	7-speed S tronic	£41,110
3.0 V6 TDI quattro	218PS	7-speed S tronic	£42,540
3.0 V6 TDI quattro	272PS	8-speed tiptronic	£44,350

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New Audi A4 is back in black – A striking new Black Edition specification for the A4 is one of many detail enhancements made across the Audi range for the 2018 Model Year

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• Full model line improvements for 2018 Model Year vehicles builds on 76 straight months of record sales
• Sportier interior and exterior design packages offer more personalized options
• Advanced driver assistance systems including Audi side assist, now standard on more models

Audi announced its lineup for the 2018 Model Year, including full-line pricing, numerous vehicle packaging enhancements and added standard features.

The lineup changes continues Audi’s growth strategy, with a focus on producing top-quality vehicles with offerings in the right segments, and significant enhancements in technology, design and driver-assistance systems. 

In the 2018 model year vehicles, more features become standard across the lineup, and sportier interior and exterior design packages offer more options for customers.

Highlights of the 2018 Model Year line-up changes are as follows:

2018 A3 Model Line

The 2018 A3 model line continues on its path of offering a strong entry to the Audi premium lineup, now with more standard technologies and driver assistance systems. 

New for this year, the Audi music interface with two USB ports for data and charging are now standard on all models and trims, as are heated front seats. 

A3 models at the Premium Plus trim are now standard equipped with Audi side assist and offer the Bang & Olufsen Sound System as part of the Technology package, which also includes MMI® Navigation plus and the Audi Virtual Cockpit. 

A new S sport package for the S3 combines red brake calipers and Audi magnetic ride into one offering, further underscoring the sporty character of the performance sedan. Also new for 2018, the A3 Sportback e-tron now offers an available 18-inch, multispoke design wheel with all-season tires as part of the Sport package.

2018 Audi A4 Model Line

As one of the brand’s bestselling models, the A4 model line continues to represent the best in every detail with more standard driver assistance systems and new design packages for the 2018 model year. 

The newly available Black optic plus package includes exterior design components such as 18-inch 10-Y-spoke gloss black wheels with all-season tires, red brake calipers, high-gloss black side sill blades, rear lip spoiler and exterior mirror housings in high gloss black. 

Also with the Black optic plus package, the interior receives a three-spoke, flat-bottom steering wheel with S badging, piano black inlays, a leatherette covered center console and door armrests, and contrast red stitching throughout the interior.

Added standard features on the Premium trim include heated front seats and S line exterior design elements. Audi side assist and Audi Pre Sense rear are now standard on the Premium Plus trim. 

On the Prestige Trim, driver assistance systems including Audi active lane assist, adaptive cruise control with stop & go, traffic sign recognition and high beam assistant are now standard, in addition to standard dual-pane acoustic glass for front side windows and leatherette covered center console and door armrests.

2018 A4 allroad

The A4 allroad, which offers the versatility of a wagon with an Audi level of luxury and refinement, now includes more standard driver assistance systems and technologies for 2018. 

Audi side assist and pre sense rear are now standard on Premium Plus and Audi active lane assist with adaptive cruise control and stop & go, high beam assistant and traffic sign recognition are all now standard on the Prestige trim. 

Ventilated front sport seats are now available as part of the warm weather package on the Premium Plus trim.

2018 A6 Model Line

The A6 models receive enhanced standard equipment for the 2018 Model Year. In addition to the 2.0T FWD and 2.0T quattro® variants, new this year, the A6 is now offered with a 3.0-liter TFSI® V6 engine and quattro® all-wheel drive that delivers 340 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. 

MMI® Navigation plus and Audi advanced key are now standard equipment on the Premium trim level. Premium plus vehicles now include standard LED headlights and full LED interior lighting and Prestige trims now include top view camera as standard.

Newly available for 2018 on Premium Plus and Prestige trim, the Competition package includes black exterior mirror housings, red brake calipers and 20-inch, 5-double-spoke Titanium matte wheels with summer tires, sport suspension and a quattro sport differential. 

Interior enhancements as part of the Competition package include brushed aluminum inlays, S sport seats with diamond stitching, three-spoke flat bottom multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles and a black cloth headliner.

2018 Audi A7 Model Line

Similar to the A6 model line, the A7 models offer more standard equipment than ever before. The A7 with 3.0T V6 engine now delivers more horsepower and torque in addition to offering standard full LED ambient interior lighting on Premium Plus trims and standard corner view camera on Prestige trims. 

The newly available Competition package for A7 models includes black optic exterior elements, S-line bumpers, red brake calipers, sport suspension and a quattro sport differential in addition to sporty interior elements such as brushed aluminum inlays, flat bottom steering wheel and S sport seats with contrast stitching. 

For the 2018 model year, the S7 receives additional wheel and tire options including standard 20-inch, five-parallel spoke S-design wheels with summer tires, and available 21-inch 10-V-spoke Audi Sport wheels also with summer tires. 

The RS 7 receives standard 21-inch, five-spoke-blade-design wheels with summer tires in addition to added standard sport exhaust with black finishers.

2018 Audi A8

For the 2018 model year, the esteemed A8 continues its tradition of benchmark luxury offerings with enhanced packages. 

The A8 L equipped with the 3.0T six-cylinder engine now offers an available Executive package which includes 20-inch, five-spoke-Blade-design wheels with all-season tires and driver assistance systems such as Audi active lane assist, adaptive cruise control with stop & go, head-up display, Audi side assist and Audi pre sense rear. 

The Executive package also includes front seat ventilation with massage function, rear heated seats, a heated four-spoke multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles and a panoramic sunroof.

In addition to the 3.0T’s Executive package, 4.0T variants offer the available Executive plus package, adding rear seat comfort features including power lumbar support for rear outboard seats, separate power rear seats and rear seat ventilation with massage function.

Adding an even sportier character to the A8 model line, the Black optic packages are available in both 20-inch and 21-inch wheel sizes, and add black accents to the standard Sport style exterior package of the A8.

2018 Audi Q3 Model Line

For 2018, the compact Audi Q3 crossover now features standard S line exterior design elements including an S line front bumper, doors sills and badging, as well as heated front seats. 

A new Convenience package, available on the Premium trim, includes Audi advanced key, power tailgate, aluminum satellite inlays and an auto dimming interior mirror with compass. 

The Premium plus trim now includes standard Audi side assist and full-LED headlights and LED taillights with dynamic rear turn signals. 

The available Sport plus package for Premium Plus now also includes a three-spoke flat-bottom multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles in addition to a Black optic exterior kit, black roof rails and 19-inch, 10-spoke titanium design wheels with all-season tires.

2018 Audi Q7 Model Line

The updated Audi Q7 continues to set a benchmark in the luxury SUV segment offering segment-leading dynamics, driver assistance systems and advanced connectivity. For the 2018 model year, Audi advanced key now comes standard across all trims. 

Premium Plus models now include standard 3D BOSE Surround Sound system, and on 3.0T Prestige models, power door closers are now standard for increased functionality.

2018 Audi TT and TTS

The 2018 TT and TTS feature updated packages offering customers more refreshed design and technology options. Parking sensors are now standard equipment on the TT Coupe and Roadster. The available technology package now includes a 12 speaker, 680 watt Bang & Olufsen Sound System to deliver an impressive musical experience. 

Also new for the 2018 model year is an available S line competition package which includes high gloss exterior accents, brushed aluminum door sills and inlays, red brake calipers, S line sport suspension, leather/Alcantara-trimmed S sport seats with S line embossing and a flat-bottom multifunction S line steering wheel.

The 2018 TTS Coupe now offers an exclusive interior package that includes fine Nappa leather-trimmed S embossed front seats with contrast diamond stitching and extended leather trim and controls in three color options – Calendula Yellow, Crimson Red and Cloudy Gray.

2018 Audi R8 Coupe and Spyder

The R8, which shares approximately 50 percent of the same parts, including the V10 engine, with the R8 LMS racecar, now also features new design options in addition to more standard features. 

New for 2018, all R8 models will come standard equipped with Audi smartphone interface for compatible devices. A newly available Black optic package includes 20-inch, 10-spoke-Y design forged wheels in high gloss Anthracite finish with summer tires, gloss black exhaust tips, Mythos black side blades (V10 models only) and Titanium Black exterior trim. 

Full LED headlights with Audi laser light are available on V10 models and are standard equipment on the V10 plus.

Additional interior enhancements for the 2018 model year include standard Anthracite high-gloss inlays on V10 models and standard Carbon sigma high-gloss inlays on V10 plus models. 

Audi Sport badging on the front grille replaces the quattro badge on all R8 models, and Audi Sport puddle lights (visible when driver or passenger door is open) are now standard on all R8 models.

Additional Model Changes

The Audi A5 and Audi Q5 families are all-new for the 2018 model year. 

Model Year 2018 Manufacturer Suggested Retail Prices *Excluding destination charge, taxes, title, options and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price.*

Model	Engine	Transmission	Premium	Premium Plus	Prestige	Single Trim
A3 Cabriolet	2.0T	FWD S tronic	$38,350	$41,600	$46,800
A3 Cabriolet	2.0T	quattro S tronic	$41,050	$44,300	$49,500
A3 Sedan	2.0T	FWD S tronic	$31,950	$35,200	$40,700
A3 Sedan	2.0T	quattro S tronic	$34,950	$38,200	$43,700
S3 Sedan	2.0T	quattro S tronic		$43,650	$48,950
A3 Sportback e-tron	1.4T	FWD S tronic	$39,500	$42,600	$48,100
A4 allroad	2.0T	quattro S tronic	$44,500	$47,200	$53,000
A4 sedan	2.0T	ultra FWD S tronic	$36,000	$39,200	$45,500
A4 Sedan	2.0T	quattro S tronic	$40,500	$43,700	$50,000
A4 Sedan	2.0T	quattro manual	$40,500	$43,700	$50,000
S4 Sedan	3.0T	quattro Tiptronic		$51,400	$55,800
A6 Sedan	2.0T	FWD S tronic	$49,700	$51,900
A6 Sedan	2.0T	quattro Tiptronic	$51,900	$54,100
A6 Sedan	3.0T	quattro Tiptronic	$56,500	$58,700	$61,400
S6 Sedan	4.0T	quattro S tronic		$71,900	$74,400
A7 Sedan	3.0T	quattro Tiptronic		$69,700	$72,400
S7 Sedan	4.0T	quattro S tronic		$81,200	$83,150
RS 7	4.0T	quattro Tiptronic			$113,900
RS 7 Performance	4.0T	quattro Tiptronic			$130,700
Q3	2.0T	FWD S tronic	$32,900	$35,800
Q3	2.0T	quattro Tiptronic	$35,000	$37,900
Q7	2.0T	quattro Tiptronic	$49,900	$53,900
Q7	3.0T	quattro Tiptronic	$56,400	$60,400	$65,400
R8 Coupe	V10	quattro S tronic				$164,900
R8 Coupe	V10 Plus	quattro S tronic				$194,400
R8 Spyder	V10	quattro S tronic				$177,100
TT Coupe	2.0T	quattro S tronic				$43,950
TTS Coupe	2.0T	quattro S tronic				$52,950

*Destination and delivery charge is not included in MSRPs listed. Destination charges on 2018 MY vehicles are as follows:

R8 model line $1,250

All other models $975

The Audi A4 takes another award, this one from teh BBC TopGear Magazine.

Exceptionally refined compact executive saloon would be the choice of highly respected magazine test team if a long journey beckoned 

• Audi A4 receives ‘Best for Big Miles’ award in BBC Top Gear Magazine’s Best Cars in the World issue due on November 29 

They may push cars to extremes to deliver road tests that never pull any punches, but the journalists at Top Gear Magazine have acknowledged that polish matters just as much as performance by declaring the Audi A4 ‘Best for Big Miles’ in its forthcoming Best Cars in the World issue.

The lengths to which Audi engineers and designers have gone with the A4 to bring the unruffled feel and exceptional cabin ambiance of cars in the uppermost classes to the compact executive segment have not been lost on the Top Gear team. 

In the Best Cars in the World issue, available from November 29, the road testers write: “With the A4, Audi focused on the stuff most people care about: a quiet, comfy cabin, tech to make your jaw slacken and some genuine ride quality."

With an extremely low drag coefficient of just 0.23 the A4 Saloon slips cleanly through the air under power provided by a wide range of strong and economical engines. 

These range from the super frugal 2.0 TDI ultra with its 72mpg capability and 99g/km CO₂ output to the serenely smooth 218PS and 286PS V6 TDIs, the former powering the A4 variant ranked by What Car? Magazine as its Car of the Year for 2016.

The sophistication of the engines is matched by an advanced five-link front and rear suspension delivering the kind of absorbency and control that enables a multitude of miles to be covered seemingly effortlessly, without ruling out incisive handling, particularly where quattro all-wheel-drive is also fitted.

Depending on preference, customers can increase the comfort quotient by adding electronically modulated Adaptive Comfort Suspension with damping control, or choose Adaptive Sport Suspension with damping control for enhanced refinement with a greater emphasis on cornering composure.

Among the in-car technological highlights of the A4 that so impressed the Top Gear Magazine critics are the standard Audi Smartphone Interface bringing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the car, the Audi virtual cockpit with its fully digital, absolutely flicker-free display and the Audi phone box facilitating wireless mobile phone connection and charging.

The team will also have factored in features such as MMI Navigation plus with its pin sharp 8.3-inch monitor, Bang & Olufsen 3D sound with 755 watts of music power, Matrix LED headlamps capable of diverting their beam around multiple road users to maximise illumination without dazzle and an array of cutting edge driver assistance and safety systems. These include a traffic jam assist function capable of taking over braking, acceleration and steering inputs at speeds of up to 37mph to take the strain out of stop-start traffic, and the predictive efficiency assistant, which uses route data to calculate when free-wheeling or engine braking can be automatically applied to boost overall mpg.

All of these award-winning refinements can be enjoyed in conjunction with Saloon and even more accommodating Avant body styles, the latter adopting a more rugged stance in the transformation to the A4 allroad quattro with its raised ride height. The high performance S4 with its completely new 354PS TFSI engine and quattro all-wheel-drive is also available in both formats.