The fourth generation of the Audi A4, known as the B8 Series, began with the 2008 model, which Audi unveiled in September 2007. The new generation Audi A4 featured a redesigned body, a lighter weight, and more cargo and passenger space.
The fourth-generation Audi A4 (2008 - 2015) comes in a wide range of engine and transmission options, depending on the exact trim and year model that you choose, including a TDI diesel engine, an inline-four petrol engine, and a V6-petrol engine, as well as both automatic and manual transmission options. Power has always been a priority for the Audi A4. For example, the 2014 Audi A4 comes with a 2.0 TFSI® turbocharged and direct-injected, four-cylinder engine that provides a total of 220 hp.
The Audi A4 has a history of being ahead of its time when it comes to technology features as well. For instance, the Prestige trim of the 2013 Audi A4 features technology such as a 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen® sound system, a parking system with a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, and more.
The Audi A4 got a facelift in 2012, which saw updates to its exterior such as LED headlights and taillights, twin exhausts, and updates to the interior. This includes a redesigned ignition key, a three-spoke steering wheel, and chrome clasps added to the interior controls.
2008 - 2015 Trims
From 2008 to 2015, the Audi A4 was made available in five different trims:
- 2.0T - The 2.0T trim of the Audi A4 was made available from 2008 to 2012. This trim features a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a range of technology features depending on the year model that you select.
- 3.2T - Available for the 2008 and 2009 Audi A4, the 3.2T trim features a 3.2L V6 engine, driver seat memory, a backup camera, and keyless entry
- Premium - The Premium trim was the base model trim for the Audi A4 from 2013 to 2015. In 2013, this trim offered features such as SiriusXM™ satellite radio, rain/light sensors for automatic headlights and windshield wipers, and automatic climate control.
- Premium Plus - The Premium Plus trim of the Audi A4 offers everything found on the Premium trim, as well as an optional Bang & Olufsen® 14-speaker sound system; Audi music interface with iPod® integration; and power-adjustable, auto-dimming, and heated exterior side mirrors with memory.
- Prestige - The Prestige trim of the Audi A4 offers everything found on the Premium Plus trim as well as adaptive cruise control, Audi side assist, and adaptive xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running light technology.
2016 - Present Trims
Starting with the 2016 model, Audi began the fifth generation B9 Series of the Audi A4. For the fifth-generation Audi A4, the vehicle was made slightly larger, but was also designed to be lighter in weight. The fifth-generation Audi A4 comes equipped with a range of different engines depending on the year model and specific vehicle that you choose, including four-cylinder and V6 engines, as well as petrol and diesel engines.
The fifth-generation Audi A4 comes available in three different trims:
- Premium - The base model trim of the Audi A4 comes with features such as a five-inch monochrome driver information system, a 10-speaker audio system, automatic climate control, a rearview camera, and more.
- Premium Plus -The Premium Plus trim of the Audi A4 offers everything found on the Premium trim as well as a Bang & Olufsen® 3D Sound System with 19 speakers, driver seat memory, heated front seats, full LED headlights, and more.
- Prestige - The Prestige trim of the Audi A4 offers everything found on the Premium Plus trim as well as an Audi virtual cockpit (12.3" LCD fully digital instrument cluster), natural gray oak wood inlays, rear cross traffic alert, parking system with top-view camera system, and more.
