Just like the improved A5 and S5 models, the reworked A4 models gets the new 6-point grille and headlamps using sharper lines with a narrow band of LED as daytime lights, tweaked tail lights, and redesigned bumpers for the front and rear.

The modifications on the exterior slightly changed the dimensions of the Audi A4. The sedan and the Avant is now 15.42 feet long, the S4 and Allroad Quattro are 15.49 feet long. All of the A4 variants now has a wheelbase of 9.22 feet, the width comes at 6.04 ft and 6.0 ft, and the height pegged at 4.92 ft and 4.63 ft depending on what version you are looking at.

The interior of the new A4 gets a new selection for the steering wheel, steering arm, ignition key, and new color options.

According to Audi, the fuel consumption of the new A4 is lower by 11% even when the torque and power increased.

For the consumers in the United States, the 2013 A4 will get the 4 cylinder 2.0L turbo engine that can output 211 horsepower and a torque of 258 lb-ft. These numbers translates to an acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds with top speed pegged at 155 mph.

The Europe spec A4 has the new TFSI petrol 1.8L powerplant that gives out 170 h and has a tor que of 236.02 lb-ft. The improved 2.0L TDI is also available for all versions and this one produces 136 hp, 163 hp, and 177 hp. The most aggressive engine of the lineup will be the 3.0L TFSI V6 that gives out 272 hp.

Fifty percent of the A3 sales in the US comprise of its diesel variant while it is 40% for the Q7. The numbers are similar to how the sales are going in the European market and it seems Audi in the US has taken its cue. Dealers have been giving feedback to the carmaker about the high demand for their diesel variants.

The German car brand needs to boost its diesel line up in North America to keep the market satisfied and also to deal with the stricter CO2 emission standards. Audi recent revealed their plans of adding diesel variants to their line up particularly for the A8 sedan, A6, and the Q5. Come 2015, the next gen A4 will most likely get the 4 cylinder 2.0 TDI

The company is also contemplating on giving the A4 a V6 but is still studying the cost factors which may make the car too expensive for the American market.

Executives of Audi declared that they are aiming to have around 20% of their line up in the US running on diesel by 2015. They are hoping that the spike in diesel variant sales in the United States will also mean an overall improvement in their sales figures in North America. Audi aims to jump up their sales to as much as 200,000 vehicles by 2015.

Under the hood, the Audi goes turbocharged with a 211 hp 2.0 liter, four cylinder engine — which also boasts FSI direct fuel injection. You can get wither a six speed automatic transmission complete with Tiptronic manual shift and Multitronic CVT or a six speed manual transmission.

Its standard features are amazing and its design is killer, but this Audi also has all of the safety features you would ever expect.

From Audi Blog.

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