The next generation of Audi A4 could capitalize on a muscular look, high-tech instrumentation and a largely electrified range of engines to regain market share in the premium mid-range segment. Here’s what it might look like …
What will the next Audi A4 look like? The premium sedan and station wagon segment of the D segment is no longer as buoyant as before, eaten away by the rise of SUVs. However, it is still as competitive as ever, and the renewal of the BMW 3 Series and then Mercedes C-Class has given the A4, launched in 2015, a serious blow of old age. Audi intends to react with a next generation with an assertive design.
The style bet for the Audi A4
The next A4 should focus on an even more aggressive style to stand out. It should take some elements of the latest concept cars from Audi, such as the A6 e-tron, namely: a lowered and widened grille, but also refined front lights and positioned lower than currently. The upper front part could therefore display a smoother appearance, while on the shields and the sides the reliefs should remain numerous. The evolution should be even more important in the cockpit, where many buttons should disappear in favor of more and larger screens, complemented by black lacquered surfaces. Compared to Audi’s released over the past three years, the A4 is already showing its age in terms of interior presentation despite the 2019 restyling.
Forward towards electrification
The range of the future Audi A4 should be largely electrified and count several plug-in hybrid versions. According to some rumors, this would notably be the case with the upcoming RS4. In parallel with these versions – still equipped with a thermal engine and based on an evolution of the MLB architecture of the current model – Audi could offer a 100% electric A4 e-tron based on the PPE platform jointly developed by Audi. and Porsche. This strategy would help Audi to make its transition to a “zero emission” range. The firm intends to market its latest thermal model in 2026 and only offer electric power from 2033. The next Audi A4 is expected in 2023.
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Source : motor.es
