Beautiful and naughty
A mere glance at the front end is enough to realize the outstanding work performed by Audi's design team. While the grille remains just as prominent, the new headlights are the main focus of attention. When underway, the car makes everyone notice the wave-shaped series of LEDs at the base of the clusters.
Overall, the design is pure magic: the A4 wonderfully fills your rearview mirror and makes you stare wide-eyed when it passes you by. The Snow White exterior is simply gorgeous; the A4 has the look of a great sports car without appearing overly aggressive. This is exactly what we mean by "presence".
The roomiest
I've always felt kind of squeezed inside the A4 -- or any other German rival for that matter. The new C-Class from Mercedes-Benz made significant headway, but Audi engineers went even further by widening the track and stretching the wheelbase. The interior of the 2009 A4, which is 20-mm longer and 10-mm wider, now allows four adults to find all the comfort they need. Passenger room is remarkable, while the ergonomically-optimized front seats offer good lateral support. Legroom and shoulder room will suit almost any body size. In addition, a tri-zone climate control system comes standard.
Rear passengers now enjoy a similar level of comfort. For one thing, they can slide their feet under the front seats. Meanwhile, the seatbacks are more ergonomic and supportive than ever. Once, I decided to sit in the back while a colleague took me on some pretty tortuous roads. I was expecting to get tossed around, but my body remained perfectly in check, mostly due to the marvellous shoulder-height support. Kudos to the designers! Audi made no compromises and won its bet: to offer a midsize sedan with a truly spacious interior. Believe me, the A4 has set a new standard for rivals to be judged upon.
A mere glance at the front end is enough to realize the outstanding work performed by Audi's design team. While the grille remains just as prominent, the new headlights are the main focus of attention. When underway, the car makes everyone notice the wave-shaped series of LEDs at the base of the clusters.
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| Stylish LED headlights. |
Overall, the design is pure magic: the A4 wonderfully fills your rearview mirror and makes you stare wide-eyed when it passes you by. The Snow White exterior is simply gorgeous; the A4 has the look of a great sports car without appearing overly aggressive. This is exactly what we mean by "presence".
The roomiest
I've always felt kind of squeezed inside the A4 -- or any other German rival for that matter. The new C-Class from Mercedes-Benz made significant headway, but Audi engineers went even further by widening the track and stretching the wheelbase. The interior of the 2009 A4, which is 20-mm longer and 10-mm wider, now allows four adults to find all the comfort they need. Passenger room is remarkable, while the ergonomically-optimized front seats offer good lateral support. Legroom and shoulder room will suit almost any body size. In addition, a tri-zone climate control system comes standard.
Rear passengers now enjoy a similar level of comfort. For one thing, they can slide their feet under the front seats. Meanwhile, the seatbacks are more ergonomic and supportive than ever. Once, I decided to sit in the back while a colleague took me on some pretty tortuous roads. I was expecting to get tossed around, but my body remained perfectly in check, mostly due to the marvellous shoulder-height support. Kudos to the designers! Audi made no compromises and won its bet: to offer a midsize sedan with a truly spacious interior. Believe me, the A4 has set a new standard for rivals to be judged upon.
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| Interior room is now much more generous. |