It is true that minor cosmetic changes of the new Audi A4 does not cause head turns in its path, but it is very important its firm commitment to technology at all levels.

Four months before the start of their marketing –for sale in November 2015-, and we were able to get on board new generation of Audi A4. We recognize that in aesthetic design is continuity, but we must go beyond the ‘outer skin’ to discover the almost infinite technological systems incorporating.

The digital revolution undertaken by the TT and improved and perfected by the ‘giant’ Q7 it has its continuity new A4. Nothing delve inside, the first thing that catches the eye is the large size of the LCD (12.3 inch diameter) Information system, MMI navigation and entertainment, now with a higher resolution of 1,440 x 540 pixels.

In this screen, everything is configurable. With the multifunction controls on the left side of the steering wheel, you can change for example, the environment, brightness and color maps and charts that offers Google Earth, to consult both selected as the traffic state route. If you are a traveler and insatiable explorer to know specific aspects of a culture or city, you can access detailed information you want in the Travel submenu (it’s like going at all times with a cultural book under his arm, but now in digital and without taking hands off the wheel) format.

Apple and Android on board

Through the already popular rotary control MMI multimedia system and with the device MirrorLink You can move many of the apps available on your smartphone -whether operating systems iOs and Android-Apple– to the big screen browser. You can access the various functions via the rotary knob or via voice commands. For its part, the system Head-up Display Projection information on the windshield in the new Audi A4 It provides essential data sharpness and clarity.

Lighter and more aerodynamic

He lightweight construction concept Audi rewrites a chapter with golden letters in the new generation A4, since the new model is up to 120 kg lighter. positive development also in aerodynamically, since a coefficient of drag of record is announced (Cx 0.23). Among the aerodynamic improvements called highlight include "air curtains", such good results are giving BMW to reduce turbulence in the front wheels, and specific parts faired to the underside and suspension arms. After shooting several kilometers, their behavior is balanced at all times, appreciating more hardness in the suspension, especially in the rear seats. Vibration isolation and acoustic, meanwhile, stripe perfection.

varied and efficient mechanical range

At the time of its launch, there will be 3 and 4 petrol engines Diesel, with powers between 150 and 272 hp. The gasoline range leave a 1.4 TFSI 150 CV, followed by a 2.0 TFSI Ultra (190 hp and 4.8 l / 100 km) and 2,0 TFSI (252 hp and 5.7 l / 100 km). In Diesel, there will be a 2.0 TDI Ultra (150 hp and 3.7 l / 100 km), an 2.0 TDI (190 hp and 4.1 l / 100 km) and a 3.0 TDI V6 (272 hp and 4.9 l / 100 km), the latter necessarily associated to quattro (Torsen) and automatic Tiptronic 8 speed. Later will come a 3.0 TDI V6 218 hp, currently undergoing approval.

Q7 security aides

Besides those already common in the new A4 highlights the departure warning passenger cell, with a light that indicates whether a bicycle or any other vehicle is approaching from behind, and flashes if you try to open the door. It will also feature Wizard jams with function "free hands" up to 12 km / h, combined with the system Lane Assist, which automatically keeps the car in the lane. Additionally, an assistant steering angle increases automatically if the driver has fallen short to avoid another vehicle, pedestrian or object present on the roadway. For its part, the frontal camera He is able to visualize everything that happens in front of the vehicle up to a distance of 100 m. With so many sensors and camera systems on board the A4 is like being immersed in the ‘reality’ Big Brother, in which virtually everything is visualized, recorded and detected.

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