av_audi

Sorry if this is old, but here it is. Perhaps price sheets and trim content info will soon come out as well.

As mentioned before, a few noteworthy items that seem new (correct me if I am wrong):

- Rear suspension has more aluminum? (was it all steel before?) Not too sure about this.
- New power steering (how will it change steering feel?)
- ADS for just transmission, throttle, and steering? It includes adaptive dampers in the current configuration. Perhaps this will be an inexpensive option, or even standard.
- Wireless internet connection.

SFV A4

Hadn't read anything about the LED license plate lighting until now. Finally!

av_audi

A kind member has posted in the S4 forum the 2013 order guide for all Audis.

I see only some minor changes. The style package is replaced by a lighting package. The convenience package has the trip computer added (these two packs are for the premium trim). The sport package is again not available on the Premium trim.

I think there are two new colors. Another red (who needs two??? ) and Scuba Blue (a funky blue). Still no Dakota Grey or Aviator Blue on the A4 (are these for older folks?) The interior seems to have all the new options for which we have seen plenty of pictures. The two interesting wood trims, Fine Grain Ash Natural and Layered Oak are available too.

No prices are shown. Hopefully they are not going up too much.

vogeygolf

No mention of start/stop?

I wonder if they've done any tweaking to increase MPG? Not sure they can keep pace with the 328i. Quattro would be nice, but with global warming and all, I think I'd be just fine on a 328i with 4 dedicated snows.

av_audi

FYI, the highway mpgs on the 328i auto were dropped from 36mpg to 33mpg, after EPA did its own testing. Not sure who screwed up, but the difference between the auto AWD A4 and the RWD 328i (I think they have the same transmission) can now be mostly attributed to AWD. Note also that for similarly equipped cars, there is a roughly $5-7K difference. If you want leather or moonroof in your 328i, the MSRP will hit $42K. This doesn't even include things like rear folding seats and Xenons that are standard on the P+ package.

gat821

What would have been nice is the touchpad that the A6 Nav has. No mention of that so probably in the next iteration still, but the Google integration is awesome!

gunsmoker

The transmission is the same, but the final drive ratio is not. See the comparo in the C&D magazine.