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Auto aficionados had reason to rejoice as the all-new Audi A4 was recently unveiled in India amid much fanfare.There’s a new star in town! And it’s worth the buzz its generating.

Audi Gurgaon, the leading Audi dealer in India, recently launched the all-new Audi A4 in Delhi NCR. With cutting-edge technical finesse, added comfort and an even more superior engine unit, the all-new Audi A4 packs in brilliant performance and redefines efficiency.

“We are very excited to launch the all-new Audi A4 which is a perfect blend of technology and aesthetics. A lot of innovation has been done in the new Audi A4 so that it yet again defines the benchmark in the segment. Light weight and more powerful, it is more than just a car: a mobile personality which fits perfectly with the individuality that our young customers show,” said Mr. Rashy Todd, Managing Director, Audi Gurgaon.

Features galore

Engine and Transmission: The all-new Audi A4 arrives with a super-efficient 1.4L TFSI four cylinder engine. The compact four-cylinder unit with a more advanced start-stop system has a displacement of 1,395 cc and generates an output of 150 hp, with best in class fuel consumption of 17.84 kmpl. The all-new Audi A4 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.5 seconds with top speed of 210 km/h.  The latest offering from Audi now comes with a new 7 Speed S tronic transmission, which also offers a fuel-saving freewheeling function called ‘Coasting Mode’.

Audi Virtual Cockpit: Boasting the first fully digital dashboard, the Audi Virtual Cockpit is thoroughly driver focused, with every bit of information directly visible to the driver. The 31.24 centimeter LCD ensures the most important fragments of information is displayed in vivid high-resolution graphics. The Audi Virtual Cockpit offers display in two views: Classic and Progressive.

Design & Body: In a testament to its belief in advantages of lightweight designs, the all-new Audi A4 arrives 95 kg lighter than its predecessor. The 4.73 meters length and wheelbase of 2.82 meters lend the new A4 an assertive stance on the road. Audi engineers have been able to bring down the Aerodynamic drag coefficient in the new A4 to the best in class figure of 0.25.

Interiors: Comfort too enjoys top priority in the all-new Audi A4. The smooth lines emphasize the width of the interior. The front of the dashboard features a broad band of air outlets and a large decorative surface. The upper edges of the dashboard and the door trim border the interior in a wrap-around style with continuous air vent strip.

MMI and Infotainment: The all-new Audi A4 offers an abundance of technological enhancements, especially in relation to the new Audi MMI display and control concept. Technical highlights include the Audi smartphone interface, which integrates iOS and Android mobile phones into the MMI, and the Audi phone box with wireless charging. The MMI control concept in the center console is also a newly designed feature and acts as the main control element. The entire MMI control logic is similar to that of a smartphone and includes an intelligent free-text search function. MMI Navigation plus is backed by the computing power of the second-generation modular infotainment platform, which allows Audi to bring consumer electronics innovations into the vehicle swiftly.

Driving dynamics

The handling of all-new Audi A4 is sporty and performance oriented on one hand, while focusing on comfort at the same time. The suspension and steering filter out disturbances such as an uneven road surface, but at the same time communicate to the driver vital information such as rise in lateral forces and tracking.

The exceptionally light electromechanical power steering and the redeveloped five-link axles are the principal forces behind this boost in performance. They lay the foundation for dynamic handling and first-class ride comfort, while also reducing fuel consumption. The all-new Audi A4 comes with the Audi Drive Select which comprises four driving modes- Auto, Comfort, Individual and Dynamic.

With so much to offer, it’s enough to say that the newly launched Audi A4 is an all-encompassing machine that brings the best of all worlds for the auto enthusiast in you.