The 2009 Audi A4 is still more than a year away, but spy photographers have caught their first images of the new 3-Series fighter. Audi is determined to be one of the top, if not the top luxury automakers. The new 2009 A4 is crucial to Audi's success.
Final details about the car have yet to be determined, but the engines are expected to range from the current 2.0L 4-cylinder to the 4.2L V8. Front-wheel drive and the corporate Quattro system will also be offered.
Although the car in these photos is heavily camouflaged, you can still make out the overall shape and size of the new car.
The car is expected to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show this September.
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Comments (6)
"The new 2009 A4 is detrimental to their success."
WTH???
Are you saying that the 2009 A4 is going to PREVENT their success?!
Please explain! ...or check a dictionary!
Posted by Kryojenix | May 12, 2007 6:46 PM
Posted on May 12, 2007 18:46
"The new 2009 A4 is detrimental to their success."
I think the author meant to say instrumental.
Word.
Posted by Soros | May 12, 2007 7:43 PM
Posted on May 12, 2007 19:43
"Final details about the car have yet to be determined, but the engines are expected to range from the current 2.0L 4-cylinder to the 4.2L V8. Front-wheel drive and the corporate Quattro system will also be offered."
So, in other words, it'll be identical to the current A4 mechanically - just the body panels will change. Explain to me HOW that will improve sales?
Posted by Remy LeBeau | May 12, 2007 9:41 PM
Posted on May 12, 2007 21:41
'Explain to me HOW that will improve sales?'
It worked in 1995/96 when they restyled their cars from the former boxy look. Sales increased 3 fold.
Posted by Johnny LeRue | May 12, 2007 10:01 PM
Posted on May 12, 2007 22:01
Yes, but the boxy look needed to be changed. There's nothing about the current lineup that needs to be changed. Also, if the new TT is any hint, the new A4 won't look that much different from the old one.
Posted by Remy LeBeau | May 12, 2007 10:16 PM
Posted on May 12, 2007 22:16
The new A4 will be shorter than the current model. Also the engine and gearbox will be move backwards thus improving handling. As a current A4 owner I can't wait to get hold of one of these new A4's. My A4 Avant does look a bit too long (like a smaller A6 which is WAY too big) but the new one should fix that.
Posted by Barry Ratcliffe | May 17, 2007 9:03 AM
Posted on May 17, 2007 09:03