By: IOL Motoring Staff
Audi has released the price list for its all-new A4 sedan ahead of its imminent local launch.
Despite being slightly larger than its predecessor the new mid-sized sedan is a cool 120kg lighter. Initially only four-cylinder engines will be offered and those wanting some V6 beef will have to wait until the new S4 lands towards the end of the year.
The range kicks off with a 1.4-litre turbopetrol engine, rated at 110kW and 250Nm, while the upper half of the range offers two 2-litre turbopetrol options, with front-wheel drive models pushing 140kW and 320Nm, and the all-wheel drive quattro version producing 185kW and 370Nm.
Diesel-heads have just one option for now, in the form of a new 2-litre TDI that's good for 140kW and 400Nm. A 110kW/320Nm version is likely to join the range at a later stage.
The bottom-of-the-line 1.4 is fitted with 16-inch alloys, automatic climate control, cruise control, rain sensor, multi-function three-spoke steering wheel and an eight-speaker MMI Radio Plus system with Bluetooth connectivity.
The Design and Sport lines add 17-inch alloy wheels and various stylistic enhancements inside and out, while the Sport also gains stiffer suspension and sports seats. Naturally, there is a very long options list too, which you can view HERE .
Audi SA has no plans to introduce the Avant version of the new A4.
AUDI A4 PRICES
Petrol:
1.4T FSI manual (110kW/250Nm) - R441 000
1.4T FSI S Tronic (110kW/250Nm) - R459 000
1.4T TSI Design S Tronic (110kW/250Nm) - R488 000
1.4T FSI Sport S Tronic (110kW/250Nm) - R492 000
2.0T FSI S Tronic (140kW/320Nm) - R496 000
2.0T FSI Design S Tronic (140kW/320Nm) - R513 000
2.0T FSI Sport S Tronic (140kW/320Nm) - R517 000
2.0T FSI Quattro S Tronic (185kW/370Nm) - R616 000
Diesel:
2.0 TDI S Tronic (140kW/400Nm) - R517 000
2.0 TDI Sport S Tronic (140kW/400Nm) - R538 000
2.0 TDI Design S Tronic (140kW/400Nm) - R534 000
A4 vs RIVALS
Petrol:
Audi A4 1.4T FSI (110kW/250Nm) - R441 000
BMW 318i (100kW/220Nm) - R415 000
Mercedes-Benz C180 (115kW/250Nm) - R457 118
Diesel:
Audi A4 2.0 TDI (140kW/400Nm) - R517 000
BMW 320d auto (140kW/400Nm) - R497 900
Infiniti Q50 2.2d (125kW/400Nm) - R465 950
Mercedes C220d auto (125kW/400Nm) - R503 700