Audi has released official information of its redesigned 2009 Audi A4, arriving in the U.S. this fall. Compared to the 2008 Audi A4, the 2009 model is 4.6 inches longer yet is 10 percent lighter due to increased use of lightweight steel. It features a completely redesigned suspension and is powered by a choice of two gasoline direct-injection engines: a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 211 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque and a 3.2-liter V-6 that produces 265 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque. Both engines are available with a six-speed Tiptronic transmission, featuring a manual shift mode.
2009 Audi A4 is Longer and Lighter
Standard safety features on the 2009 Audi A4 include height-adjustable seatbelts, six airbags and whiplash-reducing front head restraints. Comfort and convenience features include a four-way driver lumbar support, a redesigned climate control system that has 10 percent more cooling power and a reversible cargo floor. Available features include rearview camera, adaptive cruise control and Audi Side Assist, which warns of hazardous lan...