Audi has launched the new generation A4 in India. Prices start from Rs 38.10 lakh for the base variant and Rs 41.20 lakh for the top-end variant (both prices ex-showroom, Delhi).

New A4 is based on Audi’s MLB Evo platform which also underpins the Q7. As a result, the former features a lot of lightweight materials in its structure. For instance, the steering and transmission components are made of magnesium and a lot of aluminum has been used too for the bonnet, doors and the boot lid. In all, the new A4 weighs 95kg less than before despite being 25mm longer and 16mm wider.

The biggest change in the A4 can be found inside the cabin wherein Audi has put its latest design trend to good use. The dashboard now looks futuristic, thanks to all the horizontal surfacing, elegant wood finish and matt chrome bits. The company has replaced the traditional instrument cluster by a screen, which reads out everything, including navigation, music and vehicle information.

Feature wise, the car is loaded with features including Audi’s brilliant virtual cockpit, MMI system with a touchpad, three-zone climate controls, wireless charging, electrically adjustable seats, electronic parking brake, a sunroof, reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors, ABS, ESP and 8 airbags.

New Audi A4 is powered by the 1.4-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that develops 150PS of power and 250Nm of peak torque. Power is delivered to the front wheels via a seven-speed 'S-Tronic' gearbox, which helps to generate ARAI certified fuel efficiency of 17.84kmpl.