German automobile giant Audi has launched a new version of the A4 called the A4 facelift with a price tag of Rs 42.34 lakh. The fresh version has been updated to match the 2021 competition with the other cars in the segment. The modernised look, sharper edges and an upgraded engine surely gives the A4 facelift a more refreshing feel from all-around.
The A4 facelift lift comes in two trims, the first one is Premium Plus variant which is the entry-level one and has a price tag of Rs 42.34 lakh. The costlier variant, the top-end Technology trim which costs Rs 46.67 lakh (ex-showroom).
The major difference in the new A4 from its previous version lies under its hood. A newly upgraded 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine that pumps out 187 bhp and 320 Nm of peak torque and is mated to seven-speed S-Tronic gearbox makes the driving seamless yet powerful. The new machine replaces the older 1.4 litres and is further fitted with a mild-hybrid setup and features like regenerative braking that add up to the fuel economy.
The company has claimed that its updated A4 facelift can do 100km/hr in 7.3 seconds and can reach a top speed of 241 km/hr.
The A4 facelift has been updated from the inside as well. The Technology variant comes with a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen than the 8.8 unit found in the Premium Plus variant. The touchpad on the central console used to operate the previous MMI unit is no more needed now and is replaced by nifty storage space. It also gets other modern-day features like the voice command function, the all-digital Audi Virtual Cockpit, three-zone climate control, wireless charging, mood lighting and a sunroof among others have been carried over to the new Audi A4 from its predecessor.
Safety features include eight airbags, cruise control with speed limiter, electronic stability program, driver assist, brake assist and reverse park guide among others.
Overall, the new design language does make it look in line with its family design and brings in a sense of freshness. And that certainly will help it to take on the likes of its rivals more competently. The new Audi A4 will be competing with models like the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW 3 Series, Volvo S60 and the Jaguar XE.
