Yes, we know, the B9 Audi A4 has been captured a million times. This round, however, the upcoming 3 Series-fighter has been photographed with most, if not all, of its camouflage stripped away. As a result, this batch of photos you see here is probably the closest thing you’ll get to the finished article prior to its confirmed Frankfurt debut in September.
While the car looks set to retain its dimensions, sources indicate a slightly wider rear track and a coupe-like roofline for a sleeker silhouette. Look closer and one will notice the subtle chrome line that begins just aft of the headlights and run all the way to the rear and across the boot before coming round the other side.
The headlight design appears to stay true to earlier renderings of the car, with the adoption of downturned, C-shaped assemblies flanking a Singleframe front grille as per Typ 8S Audi TT. At the rear, the edgier-looking taillights, replete with LED, cut deep into the boot assembly. The overall result is a clean, no-frills design that should see the B9 Audi A4 age like fine wine.
While shots of its interior are not included this time round, an earlier shot and rendering points to an uncluttered layout with Audi’s virtual cockpit set to feature. Elsewhere, a large tablet-like display screen sits atop the centre console while lower down, an Audi Q7-inspired gear selector is set to be included.
Under the skin, the B9 Audi A4 will ride on an evolution of the MQB platform, dubbed MQB Evo. Said platform employs a combination of ultra-high strength steel, aluminium and composites to help trim weight – up to 100 kg has been touted. In the near future, MQB Evo will underpin a vast majority of Audi’s models with the all-new Audi Q7 having the honour of being the first to adopt it.
Suspension wise, the B9 Audi A4 is expected to feature a five-link setup for each front wheel while the rear suspension layout will consist of a self-tracking trapezoidal-link system. As for what lies under the bonnet, an all-new 2.0 litre TFSI petrol engine will sit alongside a range of TDI diesel and petrol mills.
Transmission wise, a six-speed manual is expected to feature along with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission – front-wheel drive is standard while quattro all-wheel drive be offered as a cost option and as standard on higher-end models.
Thanks to the flexibility of the MQB Evo platform, a plug-in hybrid variant is expected to feature for the US market while Europeans will receive a CNG (compressed natural gas) or all-electric e-tron version. Avant and Allroad variants are expected to debut not long after the sedan does. No word on a hotter RS variant just yet – keep your fingers crossed that Ingolstadt gives the green light.
Looking at the first pic, I thought it was the new Passat. But the new head lamp is ugly
It is in fact a glorified VW with a FWD.
Why buy the junk Camry at RM180k when you add a bit more and get a true German car for RM230k?
In Spore, Camry, Accord Mazda are no longer selling well there. The top sellers there are A4, 3series and C Class. Why? Because the price inclusive COE makes German cars affordable to Sporeans. So Japanese and Korean cars only used as taxi’s now.
OMG is this latest VW Jetta?
Kimchi design is lightyears advanced. Front face looks like Inspilala
Please help me. Toyota sales are so bad. I beg you readers, pls buy Toyota
If you really want to buy a bigger car, buy Camry. @014 July registred Camry 2.5, not even 11 months old now RM98k, down from RM180k.
I have to admit, Toyota sales now very bad. I am a real man to admit this
no it’s not jetta. it’s not vw. it’s audi. did u blind? i can’t see which part of this car were look same with koreans car and proton. so how can u comparing this car?
This brand’s way tOO overrated, what so luxury ’bout ’em anyways?
the c-class and 3 series is not worried by how disappointing it looks…looks like a big a3 sedan
Dey Samy Value, this car sells better than the C class and 3 series everywhere la. Only in Malaysia, it is not because they don’t have enough cars to meet demand because of quota for Malaysia still small.
Audi is already in Malaysia now, taken over from DRB. I think once they can sort of quota issues, the new “ugly” C class is surely dead. Even now, it is not selling well. The 3 series will be the only threat to this car here in Malaysia.
dont be stupid…C-class is world car of the year and amazing to look at. Soooo bored of AUDI
Hello Dr Rif, you must be katak bawah tempurung. In Europe, A4 outsells C class, same in Japan also. What c**k u talking. Go overseas first then talk. Don’t just talk from your kampung!
Altis is number 1 in Europe as luxury car. It has best RV.
World car of the year, doesn’t mean it is good looking. The C Class looks like some silly Myvi banged it from behind. So cacat.
This car is already dead before arrive.
Dead slow gear – DSG
i think the biggget threat to ur auoutofdatedi eh4 is the toyota camry
The front looks typical Audi, the back, clean and modern, on the whole, good looking car!
Can’t deny, the whole design is clean, but it’s just playing safe and just isn’t striking enough. Still prefer the C class
Merc is for old people
That chrome strip seems like a bold (brave?) move.
You can add at kedai ah beng
If this is the new car. It’s so disappointing. I expect much more from Audi.
Looks cheap and unrefined.
Look cheaper than Viva
Totally evolutionary looks for the A4. The shape remains the same and they just redesign the front and rear lights.
The B8 was cramped inside, this B9 should address that issue…or at least I hope they do.
The F30 and W205 will have nth much to worry about if this is the best Audi can do on the looks department. Hopefully the new FWD handling is better than the outgoing B8.
What worry you are talking about? I have been seeing your comment for some times. You are just writing nonsense.
he is saying the car is beautiful but not that beautiful.
He is also saying the car is ugly but not that ugly.
He is talking in riddles
Ask him to put number, from 1 till end. Then you will understand what he likes.
To me this design is still UGLY. From Merc BMW Audi, Audi is the ugliest, BMW is uglier and Merc is ugly. Satisfied?
If you want space you buy lorry lor
wth..is the rear lamp still camouflaged ? if not its looks ugly ! like ripped of last gen honda accord !
So this is Accord + Audi = Accordi or Aucord
Hondi Aucord sounds better
The rear has whiffs of Accordana at a glance. The interior better has killer styling and features because the exterior is rather underwhelming, especially since its taken so long to be introduced.
As long as its not a kimchi, it will have RV
As long as it’s sam loo he will talk like poo (shiattee)
Hello please guys. Accord does not even have LED also. Still using lampu kalimantang inside. How can you even compare a milo tin with this car? It’s like comparing Malaysian Universities with Ivy League ones. Accord not even same league man!
Malaysian Universities ARE better than UK and Australia ones, according to minister.
Accord does have LED lights on 2.4L spec.
Since when they claimed it. Proof?
http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2012/03/31/Muhyiddin-Our-education-system-better-than-advanced-nations/
said by muhyiddin, date 31 march 2012.
google it,
Those UITM guys are fars advanced than Oxford and Cambridge.
He said about quality of education, he didn’t mention universities specifically.
Sigh.
Ha ha ha ha. Orang kampung cannot admit it
Raed the articleagain, where got that statement inside it?
What use of LED if it annoys other drivers at night?
only those after-market cheapo LED chop shop are blinding people
THese LED standard on cars have been researched extensively before put to use.
All look ugly and annoying, nuff said
my first glance at the interior i thought it was a BMW without looking at the gear part, anyone has the same thought as me ? give a thumbs up.
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As long as its not a kimchi, it will have RV
If its a KIA, start writing a will
My son sam hilux saga has best RV and i have 3 lexus at home. Don’t be jeoulous. Work hard.
kimchi cars got better RV becaus emost kimchi cars got VSC. Now even the uneducated people also demand VSC from the used car dealer.
Used car dealers now dont take Toyota. Harder to sell it than a K5!
It is beautiful
We have two Audi cars we bought in 2013 bit frankly, Audi Malaysia should reconsider reconsider their service and support strategy which is rudimentary at best. It is clear that Euromobil technical guys struggle to help owners upkeep their cars! Customers are often given a raw deal after sales.
We have two Audi cars we bought in 2013 but frankly, Audi Malaysia should reconsider their service and support strategy which is rudimentary at best. It is clear that Euromobil technical guys struggle to help owners upkeep their cars! Customers are often given a raw deal after sales.
We have two Audi cars we bought in 2013 but frankly, Audi Malaysia should reconsider their service and support strategy which is rudimentary at best. It is clear that Euromobil technical guys struggle to help owners upkeep their cars! Customers are often given a raw deal after sales.