Audi ’s all-new A4 Avant made its world debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, but the cargo mover made a rather quiet North American debut at last week’s New York Auto Show. Along with that debut, Audi released some information on the U.S.-bound A4 — including the sedan and the wagon.
The biggest news is that Audi will only offer a four-cylinder engine in the A4 Avant. That engine will be Audi’s tried and true 2.0L turbocharged TFSI unit, tuned to produce 211 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque — up from the current model’s 200 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. Despite being down a few cylinders, the A4 Avant is said to be able to make the sprint from 0-60 in 6.5 seconds.
The A4 Sedan will come standard with the Avant’s lone engine choice, but a 3.2L V6 — with 265 horsepower — will also be available.
Audi says “a number of transmission option” will be available for both models, but only listed that both cars will be available with a six-speed manual and that the 3.2 L V6 sedan can be had with a Tiptronic gearbox.
Oddly, Audi’s press release had no mention of a Quattro all-wheel drive system for either car, but it would be hard to imagine Audi not offering its signature technology in its best selling model.
