Is it going to be a hat-trick for Audi? Following hot on the heels of the stunning R8 supercar and smart A5 coupé, the new A4 hits the UK in March. But will it be good enough to beat BMW’s 3-Series and the latest Mercedes C-Class?
The saloon shares underpinnings with the A5, and its trademark grille is flanked by flush-fitting headlamps inspired by the coupé’s. Smart details include slimline side indicator repeaters in the door mirrors and intricately detailed light clusters all-round.
The string of distinctive LED daytime running lamps on our car make a real impression on other road users, although they don’t come as part of the standard package. If you want them, you’ll have to pay £775 for the optional Xenon headlight kit.
And the A4 has grown. The new model is 117mm longer and 55mm wider than its predecessor, while the wheelbase has increased by 160mm to improve weight distribution.
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