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Audi
RS 4 Now Also in Avant and Cabriolet Versions |
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Feb 22, 2006 |
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Audi RS4 Avant |
Beautiful estate cars are called Avant. A
maxim that is equally applicable to the
Audi A4 and to the new top model, the RS 4
Avant. In it, Audi combines the
characteristics of a sports car with the
practical virtues of an Avant.
Racing technology clad in civilian garb: a
principle that applies both to the RS 4
Avant and to its saloon counterpart. The
first RS 4 generation was available
exclusively as an Avant, because it was
clear that there was market demand for
that body version.
Although in production for only slightly
more than one and a half years, sales of
the first-generation RS 4 Avant topped
6,000 units. Incentive enough to include
this attractive body version in the range
again.
There are numerous new features that give
the RS 4 Avant a distinctive flavour while
still identifying it as a member of the A4
family. The single-frame radiator grille
with a rhombus-pattern grid, the
additional air inlets at the front end and
the alloy wheels developed specially for
the RS 4, together with the flared wheel
arches, clearly set the Audi RS 4 Avant
apart from a standard A4. Flared sills and
lower door trims coordinated with the
sills are other differentiating features.
Then there are the RS 4 badges at the
front and rear, as well as on the side
rubbing strips.
Over and above providing visual accents,
the rear apron with the two large, oval
tailpipes and the subtle but effective
roof spoiler are actually highly
functional. Another example: the ride
height of both the Audi RS 4 Avant and its
saloon counterpart is 30 millimetres lower
than that of the standard A4. To
accommodate this change, the track of both
axles has been widened. The car not only
sits more unwaveringly on the road as a
result, but also handles better.
Attractive and convenient: the RS 4
Avant's load area combines an exclusive
atmosphere with optimum usability and a
versatile layout. The successful interior
design and multifunctionality set new
standards in this class. The variable
load-area floor provides generous storage
capacity. It can be opened wholly or in
part, or removed altogether. The low
loading lip and smooth side edges
facilitate loading of objects of up to one
metre in width. The smooth-surfaced inner
side panels have no bulges, making the
load area look extremely tidy at all
times. A full range of ingenious details
such as a net for small items and lashing
points enhance the practical utility of
the Audi RS 4 Avant.
A virtually level load area is created by
folding down the divided rear seat. The
luggage cover and load guard are housed in
a space-efficient housing that can be
folded away together with the seat back.
With its functionality and outstanding
driving characteristics, the new Audi RS 4
Avant is not only a worthy successor to
the first generation, but surpasses it in
every respect. Even more sporty,
spellbinding and practical: this Avant is
a very special car.
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