A New LookFrom the outset, it is clear that pictures are a poor indicator of the new A4's styling, making it appear similar to the model it replaces from certain angles and remarkably close to the new A5. But to call it derivative is to do it an injustice.The austere Bauhaus-inspired lines of th
e former A4 remain, but tauter surfacing and edgy detailing give the new car a fresh, new appeal. The 2009 Audi A4 also looks expensive, with taut shut lines and neat details like LED running lights. The seriously sexy S-Line styling package adds optional 19-inch wheels, different new bumpers, a more aggressive-looking grille and a unique range of colors.Tauter surface, crisp character lines and LED running lights dramatize the shape of the new A4. A 6.6-inch wheelbase stretch contributes to the A4's 4.6-inch increase in overall length.Twin exhausts and optional 18-inch wheels tell you that the 3.2-liter V6 is doing business here.Interior quality remains the A4's signature, combining intelligent design with quality materials.An intuitive control layout enhances the driver's feeling of command; new brake pedal location is a major improvement.The 2009 Audi A4 is Audi's latest bid for supremacy in the fierce competition with BMW and Mercedes-Benz
