2017 Audi A4 Rating: Large size, light weightBesides the larger size and lighter weight, 2017 Audi A4 promises to be more comfortable, save more fuels and have better performance. All of these are important factors for a small luxury sedan.

GENERAL INTRODUCTION

If you are willing to buy a luxury sport sedan, please consider carefully as there are various car models you can choose on the market. Cadillac ATS, Lexus IS and Mercedes-Benz C-Class are new captivating models. In 2016, fans will be able to own Alfa Romeo Giulia, Jaguar XE and the updated version of BMW 3-Series. In particular, 2017 Audi A4 which was newly unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in this September also will become a select-worthy car model. The new version of Audi A4 will have a wagon variant called Avant and several diesel engines as well as smaller gasoline ones.

EXTERIOR

The exterior styling of 2017 Audi A4 does not have many changes except for the redesign process of parts of the car body so as to create a longer, wider and more sophisticated car appearance.

Front car

2017 A4 owns a shell-shaped bonnet with four elegant folds. In addition, the position of the groove around the outside of bonnet was changed. The headlights of the car are also brighter with the standard equipment as bi-xenon headlights or optional LED ones. Besides, the car’s grille is larger than that of the previous versions.

Car body

Although the wheelbase is 1.27cm longer, the length increases by 2.54cm and the width increases by 1.52cm, 2017 A4 will decrease the weight from 32 - 45kg by using a variety of lightweight materials in key areas including parts of brake and suspension.

Rear

The taillight also has a larger design and better display when having the continuous turn signals.

INTERIOR

The option of tools in the new car model is entirely digital with a 12.3-inch screen called Virtual Cockpit. Meanwhile, the traditional analog clock with a 5-inch screen will be the car’s standard equipment. The front of the panel in 2017 Audi A4 has a wide range of air holes and a large decorative surface. The car has a unique material and design which are proximal to the quality of the latest Mercedes C-Class model. Additionally, the plentiful colors and materials allow the customers to be freer in choosing their own interior style.

Seats

The shoulders and the top of the driver’s seat and front seat of the car increases by 1cm and 2.3cm in succession. Audi says the shoulders of the front seats of the new A4 is the best in the segment. Meanwhile, the rear legroom also increases by 2.3cm.

CONVENIENCE

Infotainment system

One of the technical renovations of the 2017 A4 is the updated interface of MMI infotainment system, especially MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch version on luxury car models. This system goes with an 8.3-inch screen and internet connection via LTE network. The MMI menu structure was completely redesigned in order to function as a smartphone. Furthermore, music enthusiasts will be satisfied with the Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system in the new A4 model.

Safety features

2017 Audi A4 is equipped with the latest driver assistance systems. These systems consist of the lane assistance system which actively helps the car to be always in its right lane, the parking assistance system in case of difficult parking places and the concentration assistance system which helps detect the drowsiness while driving. Moreover, 2017 A4 has the rear traffic alert and the adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go including the congestion assistance system.

At the high speed of about 80km/h, the car’s object detection system will be able to scan other vehicles and pedestrians using a camera mounted on the windshield. The range of activities of this system is over 90m. If it detects a risk of collision, the driver will receive a series of warnings and the car will automatically use the brake system if necessary. At the speed of about 40km/h, 2017 A4 can totally prevent the accidents.

OPERATION

Engine

The 2-liter engine in the previous A4 model has a capacity of 220 HP and torque of 350 Nm. The new version of Audi A4 owns a brand-new 2-liter four-cylinder engine. The new engine design can create a lot of different capacity levels from 187 HP and torque of 320 Nm to 248 HP and torque of 369 Nm. While the front-drive system is compulsory, the Quattro four-wheel drive system is only optional. Customers can also choose the 6-speed manual transmission, the S-tronic 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and the new Tiptronic 8-speed automatic transmission. Particularly, in the U.S. market, it is expected that the 2017 A4 will have the 3-liter V6 supercharged diesel engine version and even possibly the plug-in hybrid variant.

Driving experience

By using the five-link suspension system redesigned in both rear and front car, Audi A4 will significantly increase the comfort and prominent sport driving experience. On top of that, the Audi’s Drive Select system with the upgrades on the drive system, the throttle and the power-assisted steering will considerably ameliorate the car’s handling ability on the road.

Fuel-saving ability

Audi commits that the petrol engine of A4 2017 will save fuel at the level of 5.9 liters/ 100km on the highway. At present, EPA has not rated the ability to save fuel of this car model yet.

GENERALITY

Pros: Audi A4 is more powerful, saves more fuels and the interior space is also larger, compared to others.

Cons: Exterior styling hardly changes and does not have the segmental sport properties.

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