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2009 Audi A4 Avant Preview
Audi's new station wagon, the A4 Avant, gets its world premiere in two weeks at the Geneva motor show. And when the new wagon bows, it will bring a new "high-powered, four-cylinder turbocharged engine" to the party, according to information released by Audi.

This fall, both the new-generation A4 sedan and the A4 Avant arrive in the U.S. And while the sedan also will offer a 265-horsepower version of Audi's 3.2-liter V-6, the Avant wagon arrives only at launch with the new four-cylinder, Audi noted in its release.

In other markets, there will be smaller gasoline and diesel engines offered, among them a 240-hp 3.0-liter turbodiesel six.

Six-speed transmissions will be offered and quattro will be standard on U.S.-market Avants, Audi confirms.

Audi says its Avant will be the most successful premium wagon in its class. With the new generation, the Avant inherits the deep grille, sweeping roofline and the somewhat controversial interior styling of the new A4 sedan. Inside, the new cockpit adopts the styling of the A4 sedan and the new A5/S5 coupes, with a deep binnacle shading a touchscreen interface.

Audi also promises better functionality with the new Avant. A new suspension design on the sedan and wagon translates into better weight distribution, while the reconfigured proportions of the vehicle mean shorter front overhang with a longer wheelbase. The new wagon sits more than 4.7 inches longer than the previous version, though it's 10 percent lighter and more rigid than before, Audi says.

With a cargo hold of up to 50.5 cubic feet, Audi says its wagon is the best carrier in the class that also includes the small wagons from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. A split-folding rear seat is standard, while a power tailgate is a new option.

Safety features include curtain airbags for both rows of riders; anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control. Features such as a rear parking assist; a lane-departure warning system; and a blind-spot detection system will be available as options, as will adaptive cruise control.

Other options will include Audi's navigation system, bundled with the multimedia interface (MMI); iPod connectivity; Sirius satellite radio; a panoramic sunroof; and in some markets, a Bang & Olufsen audio system.

Stay tuned for more on the new A4 Avant as TheCarConnection.com reports live from the Geneva auto show on March 4 and 5. Read Article
2009 Audi A4 Avant Preview



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audispyaudispy - 2/19/2008 7:31:54 PM
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4.7 inches longer but %10 lighter than the previous A4 avant. I think this car is sexy.

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elevatuselevatus - 2/22/2008 2:05:44 AM
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I don't know if I'll ever all a wagon "sexy" but it is certainly practical - especially when offered in a fuel efficient, yet not so fun, 4 cylinder.


audispyaudispy - 2/19/2008 7:33:25 PM
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There are more pictures here in the edmunds article: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=124850#8

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lyonboylyonboy - 2/20/2008 2:07:56 PM
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Nice looking car. I hope it gets some engine choices in the US other than the 2.0T and the 3.2 V6, both of those just are not competitive.

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 2/20/2008 5:25:10 PMView My AgentSpace
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The 2.0T is a fantastic engine. It fits the nature of the A3, A4 and TT perfectly, regardless of the 0-60 numbers. It's the 3.2 that isn't good.

Even then, expect the A4 2.0T sedan to accelerate from 0-60mph in 6.2-6.6 sec, which isn't half bad for 211hp!


RupertRupert - 2/20/2008 6:18:50 PMView My AgentSpace
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The 2.0T has won engine of the year a few times - it's a great engine, powerful economical, light, easily adaptable (260 hp in the TT S?)


MattBMattB - 2/20/2008 2:47:00 PM
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I'm not generally a fan of wagons but that one isn't bad.

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utahnkidutahnkid - 2/20/2008 3:24:56 PM
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I just hope Audi is spending some serious dough on R&D into alternative engines that are very efficient without sacrificing power.. It seems like right now they aren't really rushing to put higher performance engines into their big sellers because they know people are becoming more and more fuel conscious (I'm not saying they'd be in the market for a hybrid or something extreme like that.. just that when push comes to shove mileage is winning out more) Audi thinks the answer is sticking to the lower performing but higher MPG engines which DOES work but it seems like the lazy way out.. Come on lets see some innovation, Volkswagen! You can't tell me they don't have the resources and expertise to develop some really cool stuff... Lets see some more advanced engines in these lower tier cars because you shouldn't have to bump up to a $50,000+ S4 to get something with a little more punch than a 260 hp V6.

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AudiphileAudiphile - 2/21/2008 1:15:46 PM
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Audi is introducing a 240-hp 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 in the new A4, dear boy. The new engine has more torque than Audi's 4.2-liter V8, yet will get 40 mpg on the highway! (This engine will be available on the Q7 as well.) How's that for innovation?


elevatuselevatus - 2/22/2008 2:07:24 AM
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The new S4 will have a great new V6 in it, hopefully it will be truly fun to drive, like a V8 is. Now if they can just get to working on the "sound" of the V6, we'll be set. :)


lyonboylyonboy - 2/21/2008 3:47:02 PM
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When will this engine be available in the US?

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GodgoreGodgore - 2/21/2008 11:52:55 PM
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It looks like a BMW!

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