2023 Audi A4 release date

Aug 18, 2022 at 3:09pm ET

We're on the cusp of seeing the sixth-generation Audi A4. It's certainly time, as the current model debuted in 2015 for the 2016 model year. Amid sedan sightings, we've seen occasional Avant test vehicles out and about in both A4 and S4 trim. This time, instead of snapping photos, our spy crew clicked record for some video footage.

Multiple prototypes are spotted here, all wearing the same level of camouflage wrap. We don't see any hard coverings beneath, but placeholder taillights are still in place. A couple of vehicles feature a single-exit exhaust with twin tips, one of which emits a clear four-cylinder sound as the driver pulls away. Another test vehicle sporting dual exhaust at the corners also makes an appearance. We believe this is an S4 Avant, further supported by larger black wheels with big brakes behind them. And when it pulls away, the sound is more in-tune with the 3.0-liter V6 used in the current S4.

Despite stricter emissions regulations coming in Europe, our sources believe the turbocharged V6 in the S4 will carry over, though it could gain hybrid assist to add power while reducing nasties in the exhaust. The A4 could remain purely internal combustion, using an updated version of the enduring turbocharged 2.0-liter four-pot tuned for cleaner emissions. However, some sources say every next-gen model will have some form of mild hybrid assist. That holds true for diesel engines as well, which are expected to return.

As for styling, the exterior will clearly take an evolutionary approach. The headlights will get thinner, the grille will get a bit wider, but it will still be easily recognizable as an Audi. Inside, you can expect plenty of digital displays, though Audi seemingly won't follow BMW or Mercedes-Benz by incorporating them into a single big screen. Recent interior spy shots reveal a tablet-style center touchscreen sitting on its own, with another display relegated to the driver.

Our spy sources feel confident that the next-gen A4 in both sedan and Avant trim will go on sale in 2023. Whether or not it's a 2023 model remains to be seen. If we get a debut before the end of the year, which is very possible at this point, it should be a 2023 vehicle. If a reveal is pushed back to the first quarter of next year, you're likely looking at 2024 models. And no, at this point there's no indication that Audi will send the new A4 Avant to North America.

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Source: Automedia

Mar 08, 2022 at 6:01am ET

The next-generation Audi A4 is probably one of the best-kept secrets in the automotive industry. We’ve only seen two prototypes testing on public roads (see the related links below), but they were enough for our friends at Motor.es to create an accurate virtual preview of the new compact executive model. The result from their work is the rendering attached at the top of this article and below is everything we know about the new A4 so far.

There were early rumors that the new A4 could switch to the MQB platform, which would've saved the automaker about $1 billion from development costs. However, the plan was scrapped and the A4 will stick to the MLB, which means it will have longitudinally mounted engines. More importantly, the new generation will be the last for the series to feature combustion engines.

While many manufacturers are abandoning the diesel engine, the new A4 will have a range of gasoline and diesel engines, almost certainly featuring some sort of electrification. The new generation will be the last to have an exhaust pipe, though a fully-electric version is also believed to be in the cards for the new model. Audi's head of technical development confirmed in a report from October last year the A4 EV will be based on the PPE platform, if it gets the green light for production.

We have little reasons to believe the design of the new A4 will represent a major departure from today’s car. On the contrary - as this new rendering previews - we expect the exterior appearance of the A4 to be more of a heavy facelift of the current generation rather than a brand new design language.

Gallery: 2023 Audi A4 Avant spy photos

It’s difficult to predict when the 2023 Audi A4 will debut, though we know it will remain on sale until the end of the decade. Our educated guess is a late 2022 debut with sales and production likely to begin during the first half of the year, depending on the situation with the chip shortage and several other factors.

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