When the all-new Audi A4 goes on sale in March 2016 in the United States, it will mark the first time the premium sedan will be available with a diesel powertrain in the country.
According to a report from Motor Authority, which cites official information offered by the company, the 2017 Audi A4 will launch with two engine choices in the US, both of which will be equipped exclusively with Quattro all-wheel drive. There will be a 2.0-liter TFSI turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder unit rated at 252hp and 273lb-ft (370Nm) of torque, as well as a 2.0-liter TDI turbo diesel rated at 190hp and 295lb-ft (400Nm) of torque.
Both engine variants will be available with front-wheel drive too later in the model year. Both units will be mated to Audi’s 7-speed S Tronic dual-clutch transmission, and no, there won’t be any CVT offered. Audi hasn’t released fuel economy numbers yet, but the automaker promises a 21 percent improvement in fuel efficiency. The automaker didn’t rule out a manual transmission option, which could even be offered with the diesel.
As for body styles, the US market will get the A4 first as a sedan and later as an Allroad jacked-up estate, which means the A4 Avant will most likely not be available. However, the S4 and RS4 high-performance models are likely to arrive in the US. Pricing for the 2017 Audi A4 will be announced closer to launch.
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