Just got the new A4 at our dealership! **PICS**

[Just Quaff]

So im not really supposed to show these but what the hell. Audi was testing out the TPMS on the new A4 and passed through our dealership in Seattle for a check-up. Got some cool pics. Audi will most definitely be offering a manual on the A4. I know that was a debate for some people. And also, they are doing a single exit exhaust like this one on the 2.0T and 2.0TDI and are doing dual on the 3.2. Here are some pics. Too bad it was gray











Btw, the diesel is ridiculously quiet!

Oh and sorry I wasn't able to get interior shots. Little hard when all you have to shoot through is a sunroof.

[speedydragon]

oOo nice shots! needs bigger wheels though haha

[Marek K]

Nice catch.

But it looks like the European model... the front license plate holder is for a European plate, and the speedometer looks like it's in km/h.

[Just Quaff]

Nice catch.

But it looks like the European model... the front license plate holder is for a European plate, and the speedometer looks like it's in km/h.

Yeah I noticed that after i took the pictures.
But the guy who was driving it was explaining that this was going to be exactly like the USspec.

[quattro.it]

When will you have the 2.0TDI MT6 in stock?

[akasch]

those are puny rims. the front bumper is so sick! its definitely a euro spec cuz it doesn't have side reflectors or yellow crap in the headlights

[Monizzle]

any word on 2.0 tdi quattro 6spd?
reverting back to twin pipes on one side is a major thing for me, i probably wouldn't get the A4 simply because of that (and i know many a consumer feel the same way).

[Blake P]

Is that Quartz Gray?

[Phoebusvh]

LOL this is great! Finally, we're getting some TDI in the US now.

[CyberPMG]

Hmmm.... I thought that the 2.0TDI was a bit underpowered for the B8 A4 (at least for US needs). I would really like to see the 3.0TDI show up for the North American models. It's going into the Q7. It exists in the A5 (in Europe). It would be perfect in both power and fuel efficiency for the A4.

[minira]

ooo nice, glad you got a couple pics. would love to get a tDi.

[Just Quaff]

Audi has not yet released allocation information regarding the A4 TDI at this point. It looks like they should let be letting us know later into the 09 year. As for your upcoming diesels, we are getting the Q7 and Q5 TDI's with the 3.0 liter diesel in sometime around this December. I will let you all know if we hear anything more from Audi with regards to the A4 models and the option for diesel manuals/autos.

Also, expect there to be no availability for manuals once the A4 reaches the dealerships. About 98% of dealers allocations for the US will be automatics. Special orders and requests cannot be made until later into the year after the cars release.

[booch]

i agree about the one sided pipes, def. not a good call, however, it does add some distinction to the 3.2

[Just Quaff]

i agree about the one sided pipes, def. not a good call, however, it does add some distinction to the 3.2

Yeah I agree. I kind of like it. Especially with me owning a b5 right now. My only real beef with the new one is that damn electronic parking brake! WTF happened to the good old "hand" brake! I like being connected with my car, and the whole electronic ish is crap

[robsilvr85]

i agree about the one sided pipes, def. not a good call, however, it does add some distinction to the 3.2

Thats stupid. If they want to some distinction between the 2, put chrome trimming like they did on the previous gen.

[A4natomical]

imo i think it looks ugly in that form.

but that car has massive potential of looking sick.

i probably would still take the dolphin grey ultra sport next to it over this b8.

[GottaAudi2]

I'm not feelin it. And I am not saying this because I'm the owner of a B7 - I do want to replace my car and I do want to get a B8, but I think the B8 looks are a step backwards. Kinda looks like a Hyundai crashed into a buick. Pipes on one side? whatrthey thinkin?

[MarkChai]

Might as well hide the tail pipes altogether, Euro-style. That would look better with the back of the car anyway.

[xplosiveg06]

im not feeling it either, and my B7 lease is ending this november. thanks for posting pics

[s vier]

I just got back from my 09' ride and drive of the new A4 and I can tell you with 100% conviction that this picture is doing a total injustice to this car. This is the BEST A4 ever built. Hands down.

We drove a B7 down to the track and then gave the B8 a total and complete thrashing on road courses, autocross and around town and I will say that the only thing I don't like about it is the asymetrical exhaust. I will totally be able to deal with that though considering these 3 things alone:

10% lighter than B7
15% more fuel efficient
50+ more lbs/ft of torque

I'm telling you.....this car is sick.

PS:

That is the Eurospec version and we will get amber corners, side reflectors, color matched antenna and no blind spot mirrors. This according to Audi USA trainers and Reps.

[jon102034050]

are you sure it is 10% lighter? I read a deal in the paper about the 09's and it said that they would be a mere 88 lbs heavier....

[Blake P]

That is the Eurospec version and we will get amber corners, side reflectors, color matched antenna and no blind spot mirrors. This according to Audi USA trainers and Reps.

I sure hope you're wrong about the side reflectors. The A5 doesn't have them and I haven't seen them on the A4 in pictures I've seen so far.

[DeMOROlized]

I sure hope you're wrong about the side reflectors. The A5 doesn't have them and I haven't seen them on the A4 in pictures I've seen so far.

The A5 DOES have side reflectors. It's inside the headlight & tail light housings, just like the B6. The A4 will be the same.

[DeMOROlized]

are you sure it is 10% lighter? I read a deal in the paper about the 09's and it said that they would be a mere 88 lbs heavier....

You are correct. Although the chassis itself is lighter, the gross weight after all equipment is included is up just under 100lbs.

[Blake P]

The A5 DOES have side reflectors. It's inside the headlight & tail light housings, just like the B6. The A4 will be the same.

Oh, I thought he meant separate sidemarkers like the B7.

[DELUX]

We're getting the 2.0TDI too? I thought only the 3.0TDI was making it over here

I'm in big anticipation of the 3.0TDI personally, I can't wait until it is here :)

[Just Quaff]

We're getting the 2.0TDI too? I thought only the 3.0TDI was making it over here

I'm in big anticipation of the 3.0TDI personally, I can't wait until it is here :)

Audi still hasn't announced the 2.0TDI release for the US. We should hear from them sometime mid 09. The 3.0TDI comes this september.

[nick71692]

any word on 2.0 tdi quattro 6spd?
reverting back to twin pipes on one side is a major thing for me, i probably wouldn't get the A4 simply because of that (and i know many a consumer feel the same way).

single side exhaust just ruined it for me. The fact that they are putting it on the 3.2 only really is a trunoff. the dual exhaust was a signature piece.

[DELUX]

Then perhaps the car in these pictures is being tested for Canada? Mexico maybe?

[Maverick]

good catch
but don't like the color and the wheels!

[Just Quaff]

Then perhaps the car in these pictures is being tested for Canada? Mexico maybe?

Nope, its being tested for the US. They were only testing the TPMS system on the car.

[DeMOROlized]

Audi still hasn't announced the 2.0TDI release for the US. We should hear from them sometime mid 09. The 3.0TDI comes this september.

A4 3.0TDI won't be here until after the Q7 TDI launch (very) early next year. One rumor I've heard is that the Q7 TDI will launch in January as a MY10. No plan for 2.0TDI in an Audi for North America for now.

[DeMOROlized]

Nope, its being tested for the US. They were only testing the TPMS system on the car.

Overseas spec cars get tested in US all the time, so I wouldn't bet on that as being tested for the US market.

Test location is selected based on its climate, not its geographic location.

[Just Quaff]

Overseas spec cars get tested in US all the time, so I wouldn't bet on that as being tested for the US market.

Test location is selected based on its climate, not its geographic location.

He said he was testing it for US spec cars.

[Just Quaff]

A4 3.0TDI won't be here until after the Q7 TDI launch (very) early next year. One rumor I've heard is that the Q7 TDI will launch in January as a MY10. No plan for 2.0TDI in an Audi for North America for now.

Nah man, the TDI isn't even a go yet on the A4 for the US market. Audi still hasn't said if they plan to bring it here or not. It will be on the Q5 and Q7, but no word from Audi themselves on whether or not a TDI a4 will be released this 2009. If they do plan to release it, they have told us to expect news in late 09 and 2010.

[DeMOROlized]

Nah man, the TDI isn't even a go yet on the A4 for the US market. Audi still hasn't said if they plan to bring it here or not. It will be on the Q5 and Q7, but no word from Audi themselves on whether or not a TDI a4 will be released this 2009. If they do plan to release it, they have told us to expect news in late 09 and 2010.

Yes they have said it's coming. Read the very first paragraph of this Audi press release.

http://www.media.audiusa.com/article...rticle_id=9965

And by the way just heard today the first TDI car, the Q7 TDI, isn't launching as early as my other post had mentioned. Now it looks like Q2 09.

[DeMOROlized]

He said he was testing it for US spec cars.

Who is this "he" you are talking about? That car isn't even US spec.

[DELUX]

Nah man, the TDI isn't even a go yet on the A4 for the US market. Audi still hasn't said if they plan to bring it here or not. It will be on the Q5 and Q7, but no word from Audi themselves on whether or not a TDI a4 will be released this 2009. If they do plan to release it, they have told us to expect news in late 09 and 2010.

The 3.0TDI is confirmed for the US Market. It will be available as a sedan or avant, with a 6-speed manual transmission, and optional S-Line Package.

I will be the first in line for an avant :)

[Just Quaff]

The 3.0TDI is confirmed for the US Market. It will be available as a sedan or avant, with a 6-speed manual transmission, and optional S-Line Package.

I will be the first in line for an avant :)

I want to know where you all are hearing this information from. Audi is in direct contact with our dealership and has given us no information with regards to release dates and schedules of the A4 TDI. As for the "He," that would be the Audi representative from Germany who was heading the TPMS test. They were also testing it on the A5 for some reason. If you really want answers, you should talk to your dealership general manager instead of press release clips. Remember the press releases for the B8 S4 twin turbo? All I am trying to say is that our dealership has the most up to date information when it comes to incoming units into the US. We can see down the pipe-line and know whats coming several months in advance. And there, as I have said, is no mention yet from Audi, of an A4 TDI for the US market. I am not saying it wont happen, but just don't count on it being here as soon as you think.

[DeMOROlized]

I want to know where you all are hearing this information from. Audi is in direct contact with our dealership and has given us no information with regards to release dates and schedules of the A4 TDI. As for the "He," that would be the Audi representative from Germany who was heading the TPMS test. They were also testing it on the A5 for some reason. If you really want answers, you should talk to your dealership general manager instead of press release clips. Remember the press releases for the B8 S4 twin turbo? All I am trying to say is that our dealership has the most up to date information when it comes to incoming units into the US. We can see down the pipe-line and know whats coming several months in advance. And there, as I have said, is no mention yet from Audi, of an A4 TDI for the US market. I am not saying it wont happen, but just don't count on it being here as soon as you think.

I don't remember any press release with B8 S4 twin turbo. Link please?

As for dealerships having the most up-to-date info, all I can say is, yeah right. </sarcasm>