FIRST DRIVE: 2019 B9 Audi A4 facelift sampled in Italy

With competing brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz flashing out fancy new technologies and design for the respective G20 3 Series and W205 C-Class facelift, Audi just can’t afford to stay quiet. Which is why the Ingolstadt-based automaker has unveiled the B9 A4 facelift.

The refreshed compact executive sedan has been thoroughly reskinned, complete with new LED headlights and tail lights. The cabin has also been given a proper update, courtesy of the brand new Audi virtual cockpit, a new 10.1-inch touchscreen display, and a slightly more practical centre console.

In terms of powertrain, the Malaysian-bound model is set to be powered by the 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine from before, albeit detuned slightly from 252 hp to 245 hp (peak torque remains the same at 320 Nm). However, there is a new 12-volt mild hybrid system to help improve fuel economy.

If you find the car good looking, well, you’re definitely not the only one. But all things considered, just how does the Audi A4 facelift stack up against the venerable BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class? Find out in our video review, here.

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