Audi A4 2021 Review Prices , and Pictures
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Based on 1 reviewsMSRP range: $39,100 - $49,800
- Cabin looks cool and is impeccably constructed
- Advanced and easy-to-use safety and tech features
- Back seat is spacious enough for adults
- Turbocharged engine provides quick acceleration in the A4 45 TFSI
- Lack of feedback from steering limits driver involvement
- 13-horsepower increase for the four-cylinder engine
- All-wheel drive is now standard
- More standard tech and driver aids
- Part of the fifth A4 generation introduced for 2017
In the small luxury sedan world, you have the Big Three — the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 — and everyone else. Of the vaunted trio, the 2021 Audi A4 is our favorite. It offers an opulent interior just like the C-Class and the driving dynamics promised — but not quite fulfilled — by the latest 3 Series. Even better, it does this while typically costing thousands of dollars less.
Last year, Audi updated the A4 with its latest MMI interface that includes a larger infotainment screen and new touchscreen capability. Audi has included even more goodies on the 2021 model. The four-cylinder engine has an additional 13 horsepower and includes a 12-volt mild hybrid system. The 12-volt component should make the engine stop-start system a bit smoother in operation and also slightly reduces fuel consumption. Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive powertrain is now standard equipment, as are lane departure warning and wireless Apple CarPlay.
We certainly recommend checking out the A4 if you're in the market for a small luxury sedan. Its numerous strengths, few faults and affordable price tag — along with Audi's preference for continuous updates — add up to an appealing package that must be driven to be appreciated.
Which A4 does MatoCar recommend?
Selecting a powertrain is easy: The 45 TFSI adds a lot more power for a reasonable price, so we say start there. As for trim levels, stick with the base Premium trim and add the optional Convenience package for the best value. This gets you a pleasing mix of premium features and keeps the cost in check.The 2021 Audi A4 is a small sedan sold in three trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige. Each comes with your choice of turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The entry-level 40 TFSI produces 201 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque, while the 45 TFSI (also called the S line) ups the output to 261 hp and 273 lb-ft. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system are standard.
PremiumThe Premium is the least expensive model in the lineup, but it's far from bare-bones. It's loaded with:
- 17-inch wheels (40 TFSI only)
- 18-inch wheels (45 TFSI only)
- LED headlights
- Sunroof
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Three-zone climate control
- Front sport seats (45 TFSI only)
- Heated front seats
- Leather upholstery
- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Wired Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
Options for the A4 Premium include:
- Convenience package
- Keyless ignition and entry
- Auto-dimming exterior mirrors
- Heated steering wheel
- Driver-seat memory settings
- Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
- Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
- Satellite radio
- 18-inch wheels
Premium Plus The Premium Plus adds:
- Convenience package
- 18-inch wheels
- Power-folding mirrors
- Digital gauge cluster
- Armrests covered in faux leather
- Rear USB ports
- Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the A4 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Audi and the car in front)
- Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
The Premium Plus can be further outfitted with:
- Ventilated front seats (paired with front sport seats on the 40 TFSI's Warm Weather package)
- Navigation package
- Navigation system
- Audi connected services
- 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium sound system
Prestige The range-topping Prestige includes:
- Sound-reducing front side windows
- Configurable ambient lighting
- Ventilated front sport seats
- Heated rear seats
- 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium sound system
- Navigation system
- Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
- Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
All A4 trims can be ordered with:
- Black Optic package (45 TFSI only)
- Black-painted wheels and exterior trim
- S line interior package (45 TFSI only)
- Aluminum interior trim
- Leather/faux suede combination upholstery
- 19-inch wheels (45 TFSI only)
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Rear side airbags
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