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Audi A4 B9 (8W) naming update

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Audi A4 B9 (Typ 8W) naming update of the B9 A4 compact executive sedan was in production from 2018 to 2019, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.0 liters.

This main change was Audi's adoption of a new nomenclature (a two-digit number that appear rather random) for the engines. Still, this seemingly confusing change indeed cleared things up: Audi / VW markets engines with the same displacement at various output levels.

Now, the interesting V6 TDIs are named 45 TDI and 50 TDI. The latter uses ZF 8HP automatic transmission; other non-manual cars used DCT marketed under the "S-tronic" name.

Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the B9 A4 comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 52%

Pros

Multi-link suspensions all-around
Strong V6 TDI offerings
Up to 620Nm of torque
Good towing capacity

Cons

No substantive update
Disappointing petrol engines

What external reviewers found

External score 65%

Pros

Decent tech appeal
Comfortable ride
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Not as sporty as rivals

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Specifications

Variants shown:

30 TDI DCT

35 TDI DCT

35 TFSI

35 TFSI DCT

40 TDI DCT

40 TDI quattro DCT

40 TFSI

40 TFSI DCT

45 TDI quattro AT

45 TFSI DCT

45 TFSI quattro DCT

50 TDI quattro AT

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 65% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The A4 remains a handsome looking thing, even if it can look a touch plain in some of the more basic specifications. Prices range from £30,750 for the entry-level saloon, and rise to around the £56,000 mark. Power comes from a choice of three petrol and three diesel engines, with outputs ranging from 134bhp through to 246bhp.

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Comfortable ride
Decent tech appeal

Cons

Not as sporty as rivals

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References

^ Audi A4 2019 review. [autocar].

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