Refreshed Audi A4 launches in South Africa
The facelifted Audi A4 model boasts new tech as well as upgraded design elements.
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Following its official reveal in 2019, Audi is introducing its facelifted A4 model that boasts new tech as well as upgraded design elements.
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The new Audi A4 joins the South African market with three petrol derivatives, 35, 40, and S4. The diesel variants will join the line-up in 2021.
On the outside, the refreshed Audi A4 comes with a broader and flatter Singleframe grille, standard LED headlights that can be had in dissimilar flavours.
The range-opening A4 35 TFSI features low beam, high beam and daytime running lights in LED technology.
The 40 TFSI and S4 feature a higher version of LED including a different daytime running light design and dynamic indicators for the rear; also available optionally is the top-of-the-line Matrix LED headlights with fully automatic high beam.
The equipment line concept is equally new: standard, Advanced and S line are now available for the exterior, not to mention the independent look of the S model with the standard high gloss styling package to accentuate its exterior look.
Customers can choose from 12 paint colours, including a new Terra Grey colour option.
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When it comes to the wheel options, 17” size is configured as standard on the entry trim line and an 18” standard wheel size on the Advanced and S line trims. There is an option to upgrade to 19” for a further sportier look.
The Audi S4 offers 19” wheels as standard with a choice of three designs. Inside, there is a large new MMI touch display, the control centre for the new operating system. Interior customisation to standard seating is available in a variety of leather/leatherette colour combinations.
The S line interior package can be combined freely with the exterior lines and comes with Fine Nappa leather with S embossing.
While ambient LED interior lighting is standard, the contour/ambient lighting package adds highlights to the interior in the dark for a very premium finish and is included as part of the Technology Package.
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Audi will be offering the A4 model line with three turbocharged engines in South Africa. Their power outputs range from 110 kW to 260 kW – from the Audi A4 35 TFSI up to the Audi S4 TFSI.
Two engine variants (A4 35 TFSI and 40 TFSI) feature a mild-hybrid system based on 12 volts.
Speaking of the S4, it features a turbocharged V6 engine with 260 kW of power and 500 Nm of torque as well as an eight-speed Tiptronic transmission plus a Quattro system.
It hurdles from a standstill to 100 km/h n 4.7 seconds before hitting a governed top speed of 250 km/h. Power outputs for the range can be found in the table below.
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Model |
Engine (l) |
Power (kW) |
Torque (Nm) |
Audi A4 35 TFSI Standard |
2.0 TFSI |
110 |
270 |
Audi A4 35 TFSI Advanced |
2.0 TFSI |
110 |
270 |
Audi A4 40 TFSI Standard |
2.0 TFSI |
140 |
320 |
Audi A4 40 TFSI Advanced |
2.0 TFSI |
140 |
320 |
Audi A4 40 TFSI S line |
2.0 TFSI |
140 |
320 |
Audi S4 |
3.0 TFSI |
260 |
500 |
- Audi A4 35 TFSI S tronic R 644,000
- Audi A4 35 TFSI Advanced S tronic R 663,000
- Audi A4 40 TFSI S tronic R 681,500
- Audi A4 40 TFSI Advanced S tronic R 700,500
- Audi A4 40 TFSI S line S tronic R 726,500
- Audi S4 TFSI 260kW quattro tiptronic R 944,500
All models come standard with the 5 year / 100 000km Audi Freeway Plan, inclusive of all taxes.
Source: Audi SA