| Audi has unveiled its new, 2009 A4 Avant, which will be exclusively offered in the United States with 100 percent quattro all-wheel drive. It will go on-sale simultaneously with the new 2009 A4 sedan in the fall.
The exclusive engine will be a new high-powered 4-cylinder turbocharged powerplant that will be announced at the Geneva auto show early next month. That engine will be its base offering, while the 3.2 FSI V6 engine with AVS technology (265) will be an available upgrade. Both engines will be available at launch. There will be a total of five available engines — the two gasoline engines and three diesel engines. These engines offer superior performance while reducing fuel consumption by more than 14 percent compared to the previous model.
Audi’s goal is for the A4 Avant to be the most successful premium station wagon its class offers, along with excellent drivability and uncompromising quality, a higher utility value for sports and recreation. This vehicle combines elegance and intelligent functionality.
Based on the same technology layout as the sedan, the newly developed five-link front axle has been shifted farther forward. This ensures that the axle loads are perfectly distributed, thereby guaranteeing the highest precision and agility when it comes to handling. The Avant therefore also offers a new and fascinating driving experience similar to the one that led media experts to pronounce the sedan the best automobile in the midsize range.
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