2007 Frankfurt Auto Show: 2009 Audi A4

Published: August 29, 2007, 11:16 am

Tags: 2007 frankfurt auto show, a4, audi

Competes with: BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Infiniti G35 Looks like: A slightly squarer version of the last A4 Drivetrain: 265-hp, 3.2-liter V-6 with six-speed manual or automatic; 160-hp, 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with six-speed manual or CVT; front- or all-wheel drive Hits dealerships: Fall 2008 The new Audi A4 may not look much different from the one you see parked outside Crate & Barrel, but it has gone through a significant redesign. Most noticeable are the slight exterior design tweaks, especially the squared-off headlights. They may look more boring than the old ones, but they house a cool LED and conventional headlamp combo.The structure of the body has been radically changed, though, so the new A4 is both lighter and more rigid to make it safer than before. Usually when a car company beefs up safety, performance-draining weight is also beefed up. Interior room has been increased, so passengers will have more space to take in the

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