If you insist that Volkswagen has only one golf, then Audi has only one A4.
According to the convention, 8 years is generally the normal cycle of A4 replacement, this generation of A4 (chassis code B9) was first listed in 2015, according to the calculation, Audi A4 will usher in a new generation in 2023.
As car companies embrace the intensification of the electrification process, Audi's CEO has previously said that it will stop producing all internal combustion engines in 2026, that is, the next generation of A4, which may be the last generation of pure fuel version A4, has become a footnote to history.
In addition to the regular cycle, the new generation of A4 (chassis code B10) is about to come is also traceable, some time ago, there were foreign media to take a new generation of Audi A4 Avant road test spy photos, so someone camouflaged photos to make a hypothetical picture. Although it is said to be a travel version, it is basically not much different except for the tail, so it is also possible to roughly deduce the appearance of the new A4.
In addition to the pictures, foreign media also took a detailed road running video of the new generation of A4 Avant, although covered with thick paint, it is not difficult to see the outline of the new car and the design of the details.
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Audi in recent years in the increase in the grille area on the road seems to go farther and farther, the iconic hexagon grille is getting larger and larger, although placed on the A4, A3 such models can improve a little sense of sport, but placed in the A6/A8 such as the administrative sedan seems to be a little out of place, losing the temperament of the big guy.
From the rendering, Audi gave up further increases in the grille area, which I personally think is a good sign, the new model is more concise than the lines and shape of the current A4 body, a simple crease runs through the front and rear doors, and in the rear arch area is a powerful bulge, there is a small wide body-like sense of strength, but with reference to RS4, it is not excluded that this is unique to the station wagon. The transition between the different areas is also significantly smoother, which is also in line with Audi's process of body styling simplification in recent years.
Of course, the appearance of this kind of thing is originally a matter of opinion, I think the rendering of this set of appearance is more dynamic than the current model, but there are also many foreign netizens complaining, saying that it is better to hear it, saying that it is a bit like "Martin's face", saying that it is more direct, is this not Fox? Some people even say that seeing the appearance of the new A4, the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class are relieved.
Rendering drawings in the new A4 headlight shape has become more sharp, and the lamp cavity also has a number of triangle design, as a lamp factory reputation of Audi, in the headlights will certainly put a lot of effort, the style is as rendered as general I reserve opinion, I think even the real car with projection LED headlights, can interpret the simple lamp language, after all, now some electric vehicles can already do, Audi as a traditional manufacturer wants to do, it is not impossible.
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Judging from the road running video, it is not clear whether the rear of the body will use the through taillights similar to the A6 e-tron concept car, and the front and rear light groups of the general camouflage car may be changed, and this is an Avant version, which is different from the domestic sedan version, which we do not make too much guess.
In addition, watching the video, I feel that the new generation of A4 Avant has become bigger, and it is not excluded that the new model will be lengthened in size, after all, the 3 series Li next door is close to 5 meters long, and the next generation of A4 size has become larger.
Previously, there were network rumors that the new generation of A4 will not be based on the MLB Evo vertical platform, but based on the low-level MQB horizontal platform to save costs and invest in the research and development of electric vehicles. However, this news was quickly dispelled by Audi officials, who claimed that the new generation of A4 would continue to use the MLB vertical engine platform for development. As the last generation of fuel version A4, I think Audi will not hit its own feet at this juncture, using the MQB platform to develop I think there is no reason, you can still rest assured.
Because it is still only the rendering and road running stages, the official has not revealed any information about the interior and power. Referring to the eye-catching "Lamborghini" style interior of the new A3, the big brother A4 will naturally not be sloppy, and it should be known that one-fifth of Audi's global sales are contributed by the A4 car series, and it is not too much to say that it is a pro-son. Considering that BMW is devolving the minimalist interior on the iX to the fuel model, I think Audi is also very likely to refer to this approach, maintain the similar style of the Audi e-tron GT, and create a proud technology atmosphere for Audi with 12.3-inch full LCD meters, MIB 3 car engine system and fewer physical buttons.
In terms of power, because Volkswagen and Audi basically stopped the development of new internal combustion engines, the new car is most likely equipped with an upgraded EA888 engine, and matched with a 48V light mix system, the gearbox does not have to think much, and the dual clutch should not run. However, in addition to the fuel version, the new car or will launch a PHEV plug-in hybrid version, the power specification is consistent with the Q5 plug-in mixed version, by a 2.0T engine, a horsepower 141Ps electric motor and an 11.3kWh battery, the maximum comprehensive output power can reach 362Ps, 0-100km/h acceleration may not exceed 5 seconds. (S4: Are you polite? ）
Last year, BMW with the 3 series a riding dust to become the only BBA in the domestic market to rise against the trend of luxury brands, and now the C-class interior has become so attractive, the 3 series is ready to be remodeled, after seeing the hypothetical map, do you think that after the new generation of A4 domestic production can take advantage of the sunset of fuel vehicles to recreate the glory?