Press Release
The interior
The ambience of the new Audi A4 Avant conveys a sense of light and space, and provides plenty of room—at 895 millimeters (35.24 in); its rear legroom is almost as spacious as a luxury-class vehicle. The interior reflects traditional Audi strengths: Its classic look, uncompromising commitment to quality craftsmanship and loving attention to detail make this automobile a feast for the senses.
Its user-friendly controls are intuitive and easy to understand. The cockpit is clearly aligned toward the driver and the center console is angled to the left. Many of the details of the A4 Avant have been designed with an eye to the larger A8. The instruments have been redesigned, but haven’t lost that classic Audi look. The new electromechanical parking brake eliminates the need for a hand brake lever. Still another new component is the standard climate control system, which delivers 10 percent more cooling power, yet operates 20 percent more efficiently than the previous model—that translates to a saving of roughly 0.2 liters/100 km.
The cut of the seats in the new A4 Avant is ergonomically perfect. Anyone who sits in one will know they are in good hands. Audi is also setting new standards when it comes to passive safety. Coordination between the adaptive airbags and the variable belt-force limiters has been even more finely tuned, protecting passengers better than ever before. The front seats and head restraints support the upper body in the event of rear impact. This system, which is known as Audi backguard, received the rating “Good” in independent tests.
