Audi A4: modernization

Sedans and station wagons Audi A4, produced in 2000, expects major upgrade. Name change restyling not dare too large amount of work has been done in Ingolstadt. Changed almost all the body panels, and with them the look of the machine: a new false radiator grille in the style of Audi A6 (and all new models of the firm), new bumpers, hood, tail lights a la the Audi A3 Sportback, tested another concept Nuvolari way, thanks to bumper and new look front grille new A4 a little more than its predecessor: a sedan is longer by 38 mm by 41 mm wagon. Especially interesting to look at performance cars S4: false radiator grille aggressive in a large cage, bumper with large air intakes, oval exhaust pipes, 18-inch wheels But convertible remained intact, because since the beginning of his production has passed only two years. The interior is almost as before. Slightly changed the center console and steering wheel borrowed from the Audi A6. In the standard aluminum lining, and an extra charge you can order a paste of walnut or birch. For details of the interior trim and seat upholstery are several new types of fabrics and leather. Wide range of engines than ever to choose from dozens of petrol and diesel engines ranging from 102 hp (1.6 L, base) to 344 hp (On the Audi S4). The most interesting units turbo petrol 2.0 TFSI 200 hp, 255-horsepower V6 3.2 (both with direct injection) turbo diesel and 3.0 TDI (204 hp) with a piezo, which is already known from the Audi A6 and Audi A8. As before, Audi A4 is a front wheel drive or with all-wheel drive. Four front-equipped five-and six-speed manual and CVT Multitronic, and modify the mechanics in addition to Quattro equipped with a six-speed automatic Tiptronic. Among other things, modernizing the braking system and touch the chassis (some suspension components borrowed from models of the A6 and S4). In the base redesigned Audi A4 equipped with a two-zone climate control unit, three-point seatbelts for all seats (front belt pre-tensioners and force limiters), belt reminder. In front seat active head restraints are built. Standard equipment also includes power windows front windows and exterior mirrors with electric drive. As usual, the greater was the list of additional equipment (for example, there were active bi-xenon headlights, rain sensors and lighting, DVD-player). The European debut of the updated car will take place in the showroom Paris, and by the end of the year four will be released on the European market. Home sales of the new Audi A4 in Russia scheduled for January 2005. Prices and the not yet approved.