Hc1883 Neutral Newbie September 10, 2004 Share September 10, 2004 Pics of the face-lifted Audi A4. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revised A4 Breaks 3? You weren't supposed to see this new model until next year - but Audi has taken the wraps off early in a bid to get one over its main rivals. In a bid to steal a march on BMW's forthcoming new 3-Series, the Ingolstadt company has facelifted the A4 ahead of schedule. And as these official pictures reveal, the model now features Audi's extended grille, bringing it in line with the A8, A6 and A3 Sportback. The front end also includes more prominent bonnet creases, sculptured clear-lens headlamps and a deeper front bumper. Combined with new side panels, these changes give the car a more muscular stance. Around the back, two-piece tail-lights - which resemble those of the Nuvolari sports car concept revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in 2003 - complete the A4's revamp. Audi's design team has boosted the cabin with updated seat trims and additional aluminium touches, while the new steering wheel echoes the grille. Available as a saloon or Avant estate, the revised A4 will take centre stage at the Paris Motor Show later this month. When it goes on sale here in January, it will come with a choice of 10 engines. New to the range will be the 255bhp 3.2-litre FSI V6 and 200bhp 2.0-litre T FSI direct-injection petrol units. There are also 140bhp 2.0-litre TDI and 204bhp 3.0-litre V6 TDI diesel powerplants. As before, flagship S4 variants are to get a 344bhp 4.2-litre V8 petrol engine under the bonnet. These range-toppers will be distinguishable from lesser versions by their unique 18-inch alloy wheels, quad exhaust pipes and different front grille. In an attempt to make the A4 as good to drive as the 3-Series, Audi has uprated the suspension and brakes, while safety is improved across the line-up, too. All A4s now get Audi's latest stability system, ESP8, and come with a clever brake disc wipe function that's designed to aid stopping power in wet conditions. Other standard safety kit includes six airbags and active head restraints. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seansene 1st Gear September 10, 2004 Share September 10, 2004 Erm... not very convinced by the rear lights Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeost220 Neutral Newbie September 10, 2004 Share September 10, 2004 rear light looks sad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckcent 4th Gear September 10, 2004 Share September 10, 2004 They should have followed the Alfa 156 rear lights. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear September 10, 2004 Share September 10, 2004 Looks like the A8's lights with one part chipped off.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hc1883 Neutral Newbie September 10, 2004 Author Share September 10, 2004 The front looks good but the rear seems to be similar to that of the Audi A8. You're right, it's not convincing enough. Still think the rear lights on the current A4 looks much better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Neutral Newbie September 10, 2004 Share September 10, 2004 I thought I saw a new model Audi A4 this afternoon at the CTE Tunnel ... SFM plate .... got newer one ah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accenture Neutral Newbie September 10, 2004 Share September 10, 2004 old one looks better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacer Clutched September 11, 2004 Share September 11, 2004 look Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanzy Clutched September 11, 2004 Share September 11, 2004 Good. Looks like it won't affect the resale value of my A4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherybabe Neutral Newbie September 11, 2004 Share September 11, 2004 couldnt agree more wif ya dude... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched September 11, 2004 Share September 11, 2004 Erm... not very convinced by the rear lights Rear lights look a bit like the Saab 9-3 SS ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hc1883 Neutral Newbie September 12, 2004 Author Share September 12, 2004 The one you saw is the current model. The face-lifted model is only due next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hc1883 Neutral Newbie September 12, 2004 Author Share September 12, 2004 I agree! [nod] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hitman Neutral Newbie September 12, 2004 Share September 12, 2004 Oh ic .... looks good also ley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limtk55 Neutral Newbie September 12, 2004 Share September 12, 2004 Looks cool.. wished I had the $$$ to get one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Neutral Newbie September 12, 2004 Share September 12, 2004 Me too ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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