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"In advance of its formal unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi has released photos and information on its next-generation A4. Using the same architecture as the recently introduced A5 and S5 coupe, the new Audi sedan shares the same expressive front-end styling, but in a more formal 4-door configuration. The large grille is hemmed in chrome, and LED driving lights underscore the headlamps. The flanks are defined by a strong character line running fore-to-aft, while the lower surfaces are sculpted in a cove shape. The rear end is tidy and clean, in keeping with the car&amp;#039;s elegant, yet understated design ethos.   The interior is also modeled on the coupe version, with the center navigation/ entertainment system neatly tied into the main tier of instruments. Auxiliary controls and the Multi-Media Interface (MMI) knob are nestled in the center console. Like the exterior, the cabin is understated, yet elegant, trimmed in high-quality materials including a choice of wood or satin-finish accents.   The new A4 is larger than the car it replaces, riding on a 110.6-in. wheelbase and measuring 185.2 in. long and 71.9 in. wide. Although final equipment and models are yet to be announced for the U.S. market, it is likely the base engine will be a 200-bhp 2.0-liter turbocharged four, with a 3.2-liter direct-injected V-6 making 265 bhp and 243 lb.-ft. of torque as optional. Buyers will also have a choice between front- and Quattro all-wheel drive. A 6-speed manual transmission is available with either engine, while the four will come with a Dual Shift Gate (DSG) gearbox, and the V-6 will offer a conventional 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic sequential shift.   A new feature on the A4 is the &amp;quot;drive select&amp;quot; option that remaps accelerator pedal response, automatic transmission shift points, power steering boost, steering ratio and the stiffness of the electronically controlled shocks. The three settings provide for comfort, automatic or dynamic modes, while a fourth selection called &amp;quot;individual&amp;quot; allows the driver to program up to 24 different parameters through the MMI system. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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