2017 Audi A4 Was Confirm in U.S

2017 Audi A4 Was Confirm in U.S

The new model, the ninth iteration of a vehicle line that has also been known as the Audi 80, Audi Fox, and Audi 4000, has moved to the Volkswagen Group’s modular-longitudinal MLB Evo architecture, but it still closely resembles the outgoing model—at least at first glance.
It’s true that MLB Evo is not entirely new, being an evolution of a component set that launched under Audi’s current A5 coupe in 2007. But the result is a leap forward. Depending on the engine under its hood—the powertrain lineup looks quite competitive—the new A4 is said to be up to 265 pounds lighter than its predecessor, and the car will be available with virtually every assistance system and electronic gadget that debuted in the larger and pricier all-new Q7 SUV.U.S. market, the new A4 will launch with three 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engines. The TFSI gasoline engine will be available in 190-hp/236-lb-ft or 252-hp/273-lb-ft iterations, while the available TDI diesel makes the same 190 horsepower as the base gas engine but musters 295 lb-ft of torque. Output is shuttled to the wheels via Audi's seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. (There was no mention of manual transmission availability for the U.S. at a preview event, but a six-speed unit may be offered.) As you might expect, the A4 can be specified with front-wheel drive or Quattro all-wheel drive; we expect Quattro to be standard with the stronger gas engine and the diesel. If you’re wondering where the competitor to BMW’s top 3-series model is in all of this, wait for the new S4—that’s the apples-to-apples car for the 320-hp, 2016 340i.
According to a report from Motor Authority, which cites official information offered by the company, the 2017 Audi A4 will launch with two engine choices in the US, both of which will be equipped exclusively with Quattro all-wheel drive. There will be a 2.0-liter TFSI turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder unit rated at 252hp and 273lb-ft (370Nm) of torque, as well as a 2.0-liter TDI turbo diesel rated at 190hp and 295lb-ft (400Nm) of torque. 

Both engine variants will be available with front-wheel drive too later in the model year. Both units will be mated to Audi’s 7-speed S Tronic dual-clutch transmission, and no, there won’t be any CVT offered. Audi hasn’t released fuel economy numbers yet, but the automaker promises a 21 percent improvement in fuel efficiency. The automaker didn’t rule out a manual transmission option, which could even be offered with the diesel.

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