Audi A4

Audi’s A4 finally has a diesel motor under the bonnet. And, it's more powerful than the petrol. Is it more fun? Is it a no-brainer?

Diligent Diesel While there was collective hoo-haa at the mention of the 1.4-litre turbo petrol under the A4's hood, the 2.0-litre diesel evokes anything but surprise. What's more, the four-pot motor now has figures on par with the 320d at 190PS and 400Nm. Unlike its rivals from Germany, the Audi A4 is a front-wheel driven. Yep, there's no quattro all-wheel drive wizardry either. The power is sent to the front wheels via the new 7-speed S-Tronic gearbox. Fire the motor up, and there's a bit of diesel clatter audible in the cabin. But, as you get going, the noise fades until you are treated to a sumptuous silence. But if you aren’t careful with the throttle, things won’t be very laid back. While the engine is no slouch at low rpms, once the rev needle crosses the 2000rpm mark, the pace accelerates sharply! You have to learn to tread lightly on the throttle. Inside the city using Comfort mode makes a lot of sense. Audi's 7-speed dual-clutch automatic is nothing short of sublime! It always knows what gear to be in, letting you reign in the 400Nm of torque once you dab the right foot. Drive with a light foot and the gearbox upshifts very early in...read more »

Audi India is set to launch the new generation A4 in India. Here's what it feels like to drive on Indian roads

The A4 finally gets a diesel heart

Audi has finally added a diesel engine to its A4 lineup. The A4 35 TDI has been launched at Rs 40.20 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It will go up against the BMW 3 Series, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Volvo S60. The biggest change, needless to mention is the 2.0-litre diesel engine. It gets 190PS of power and 400Nm of torque on tap, just like its elder sibling - the Audi A6. Power is harnessed by Audi's 7-speed S-Tronic transmission, that channels it to the front wheels. There's no 'Quattro' all-wheel drive tech on offer, and Audi has held back from launching the bigger 3.0-litre V6 diesel (that was on display at the 2016 Auto Expo) as well. For the number crunchers, the diesel Audi will clock 100kmph in 7.7 seconds, before maxing out at 237kmph. Audi also claims it will do 18.25kmpl if you keep the right foot in check. Pretty neat! Engine aside, the diesel remains identical to its petrol sibling. The styling is evolutionary more than revolutionary, featuring signature Audi elements such as the large hexagonal grille, all-LED headlamps and taillamps and dynamic sequential turn indicators. Just like the petrol version, the A4 diesel also sits on 17-inch alloy... read more »

Audi India has launched the next-gen A4 in India. Prices start from Rs 38.10 lakh for the base variant while the top-end model stands at Rs 41.20 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi

Will initially be introduced only with a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine option; diesel variant to be introduced later