B7 safety
The Audi A4 offers many standard safety features, including Bosch ESP 8.0 Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), side airbags in the seats, 'sideguard' curtain airbags, and its optional quattro four-wheel drive system. It also received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick For 2007".EuroNCAP crash test results from the B6 apply to the B7 model.B8 (Typ 8K, 2008–present)
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| Production | 2008–present |
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| Model years | 2009–present |
| Assembly | Ingolstadt, Germany Aurangabad, India (CKD) Jakarta, Indonesia (Garuda Mataram Motor) |
| Body style | 4-door saloon/sedan, 5-door Avant (estate/wagon) |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group B8 (MLB/MLP) platform |
| Engine | petrol engines: 1.8L T FSI I4 2.0L TFSI I4 3.0L V6 TFSI 3.2L V6 FSI diesel engines: 2.0L TDI I4 2.7L V6 TDI 3.0L V6 TDI |
| Transmission | 6-speed Manual 6-speed Tiptronic 7-speed S tronic 8-speed Multitronic |
| Wheelbase | 2,808 mm (110.6 in) allroad: 2,805 mm (110.4 in) LWB: 2,869 mm (113.0 in) |
| Length | 4,703 mm (185.2 in) allroad: 4,721 mm (185.9 in) LWB: 4,763 mm (187.5 in) |
| Width | 1,826 mm (71.9 in) allroad: 1,841 mm (72.5 in) |
| Height | 1,427 mm (56.2 in) Avant: 1,436 mm (56.5 in) allroad: 1,495 mm (58.9 in) LWB: 1,426 mm (56.1 in) |
| Related | Audi A5 Audi S4 (B8) Audi RS4 (B8) |
The B8 A4 is built on a variant of the Audi Modular Longitudinal Platform, a platform which is also used in the Audi A5 coupé. Whilst prior A4 chassis were limited in wheelbase due to the relationship between the engine, transmission and front axle, the MLP allows for a reduced front overhang, resulting in a greater wheelbase length without the same increase in overall length.[19] This effectively redistributes the centre of gravity slightly rearwards, improving handling by better balancing vehicle mass between the front and rear axles. The estimated static front:rear weight ratio of the B8 A4 is approximately 55:45, depending on body style and engine. The relocation of the steering rack in front of the axle also improves handling over previous A4 platforms.[citation needed]
The B8 A4 has increased in wheelbase by 160 millimetres (6.3 in) and in length by 117 millimetres (4.6 in) over the prior B7, which has allowed for increased rear seating legroom. Although the overall dimensions have increased, the kerb weight has dropped some 10%. The boot (trunk) has also increased to 480 litres (17.0 cu ft) for the saloon (sedan) version. The A4 Avant will have a maximum capacity of 1,430 L (50.5 cu ft) with the rear seats folded down.
Reception has been mixed, with praise for the Audi A4's increased size, giving it best-in-class rear legroom and trunk space in the compact executive car segment.[20] Its inline-4 2.0 TFSI engine, while efficient providing plenty of torque, was considered lacking and less refined compared to 6-cylinder engines of lighter rivals who posted faster acceleration times. However, the Audi S4 sports sedan has been well-received for its V6 3.0 TFSI engine's power and efficiency.[21][22][23]
The B8 A4 was facelifted in early 2012, and is on sale now.
Body types
Sedan
Audi released the first official pictures of the B8 series A4 in August 2007, and unveiled the car to the public at the September 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. Saloon/sedan and Avant (estate/wagon) models are offered.Avant
The Avant was unveiled to the public at the March 2008 Geneva Motor Show.A4L
The A4L is a long-wheelbase version for the Chinese market, with a 60 mm (2.4 in) longer wheelbase and 50 mm (2.0 in) longer length.[24] The vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Guangzhou Motor Show. The production version then went on sale in January 2009. Launch models included a 2.0 TFSI with 132 kW (180 hp) and the 3.2 FSI with 195 kW (265 hp).[25]A4 allroad quattro
The A4 allroad quattro features a wider track, increased ground clearance, quattro permanent four-wheel drive, a distinctive radiator grille, stainless steel underbody guards and roof rails.The A4 allroad quattro was made available in early summer 2009.[26] The car was unveiled in 2009 Geneva Motor Show.[27]
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