This is an entry-level performance car! After the test drive of the new Audi A4L, it is found that the top matching is also worth starting with.

Original test drive report of "I have a car": Looking at the mainstream luxury B-class car market, the BMW 3 Series with a strong Bavarian flavor depicts the motion control to perfection, and the mercedes benz c Class wears the magic cloak of the S-class luxury benchmark, which integrates this luxury concept from the inventor. The mid-term redesigned Audi A4L, which just went on the market on April 1th, shows a stronger self, and vividly interprets a unique temperament that seems to be "familiar" but comprehensive.

The excellent sales aura in the past means that the new model will face a more difficult breakthrough. After this mid-term change, the Audi A4L has made a comprehensive adjustment in terms of interior and exterior decoration, power and configuration, and strives to continue to expand its existing advantages, which is the most intuitive impression presented by the new car.

▲? Practice "stronger self", I am the benchmark!

the official guide price of 9 models of Audi A4L in the medium term is 35,8 ~ 396,8 yuan. The new car not only inherits quattro's classic genes, but also realizes a comprehensive upgrade and rejuvenation of design, technology and control. From the official release of images to advertising slogans, all of them are interpreting "being a stronger self", so how should we understand the meaning of this sentence?

Sun Huibin, executive deputy general manager of FAW-Volkswagen Audi Sales Division, explained, "Others see opponents, while the strong see heaven and earth. Sticking to the initial heart and not being afraid of challenges, this is what I understand more strongly, and it is also our expectation for the new Audi A4L. I hope it can help users expand a wider world and discover a deeper heart! "

from the consumer's point of view, the new Audi A4L doesn't make strategic adjustments to its rivals, but "checks for leaks and fills gaps" on the basis of the old one, thus becoming more comprehensive. It can also be said that it is a luxury mid-size car that can be bought without any mistakes.

note: this test drive model is a 22 Audi A4L with a price of 396,8 yuan? 45TFSI? Quattro selects the dynamic model, which is equipped with the top version. However, due to the special settings in some aspects, the comprehensive driving experience may be different, so this article only represents the driving experience and the uniqueness of the configuration of this model.

The most obvious change of the new Audi A4L is that it is sharper than the old one. This change mainly comes from the titanium black honeycomb air intake grille with the same visual effect as the Audi high-performance family RS, and the air intake is decorated with silver decorative strips, giving people a dynamic impression of "performance beast". The driving car is also equipped with matrix intelligent LED technology with a value of 7,2 yuan. Through vehicle sensors, cameras and navigation systems, matrix LED headlights will collect information about vehicles and pedestrians in front and rear, and illuminate the driving road more accurately.

in addition, the new Audi A4L has also introduced an elegant appearance kit, which is mainly different from the dynamic one in that it highlights the luxury style to meet the car purchase needs of different consumers. In terms of body color, this test drive car used Discovery Blue metallic paint, which was painted in the early A4? You can only see it on allroad. In addition, the new Audi A4L has added color schemes such as gilded orange and matador red specially designed for the China market, and it can also be installed exclusively for Audi? Tianyun gray color matching on Sport models.

when we came to the side of the car body, the most obvious thing was not the change of waistline, but the rim was raised to 19 inches, and the tires were Pirelli P? ZERO high-performance summer tires, tyre size has also become 245/35 accordingly? R19, the choice of tires with a flat ratio of 35 also means that the car has stronger cornering performance, and with the matching of red calipers, it has the charm of entry-level S4.

the new car has a circumference of 4851x1847x1411mm and a wheelbase of 298mm, which is the mainstream size of the same class. You can easily cross your legs when sitting in the back row, just to leave room for the four-wheel drive structure. The uplift of the central platform in the back row almost reaches the height of a bottle of mineral water. In addition, it is worth noting that the body height of the 45TFSI model is 28mm lower than that of the other versions, which means better handling performance.

interestingly, after years of obsession and exploration on the road of science and technology, the new Audi A4L has fulfilled its promise of "breaking through science and technology and enlightening the future" in a more friendly and easily perceived and accepted way by users. The biggest change in the interior is that the suspended central control panel has been upgraded to 1.1 inches, and at the same time, it supports touch operation. Combined with the HUD head-up display system with a value of 17,9 yuan and the 12.3-inch full LCD instrument standard in the whole system, the cockpit technology with three screens linkage will not disappoint.

At the same time, along with the upgrade of the central control panel, Audi's latest generation MMI infotainment system, which is also the first luxury car to introduce Android platform. The UI interface and response speed are comparable to the smooth experience of smart phones, so the MMI operation knob of the old models is no longer useful. After practical experience, compared with the old closed-source interface, the operating system has no complicated multi-level menu and is easy to operate.

▲? "Entry-level" performance car!

this new Audi A4L test drive is equipped with a 2.T high-power engine +12V micro-hybrid system, with a maximum power of 252 HP (185kW) and a peak torque of 37 nm, matching the 7-speed s? Tronic wet dual clutch gearbox.

what is a micro-mixed system? The most intuitive feeling is that when there are no other vehicles in the long road ahead, at the speed of 5~9km/h, the vehicle will turn off the engine and slide for a certain distance after releasing the throttle to achieve the purpose of saving fuel. The main support objects of the system are 12V lithium-ion batteries and belt starters. The principle is to reduce the engine combustion load point through the belt starter, thus improving the comfort of the start-stop system. The official said that this micro-mixing system can save .3 liters of fuel per 1 kilometers.

At the same time, the micro-hybrid system also improves the dynamic response of the whole vehicle. Although we are not sure how much this 12V micro-hybrid motor can help improve the dynamic response, the initial dynamic response of the new Audi A4L is indeed improved compared with the old model. Every time the accelerator pedal is touched, the on-call power output can be awakened. Of course, this is also due to the maximum torque output of the engine at 16rpm. Besides, in P? ZERO tires and quattro? With the blessing of ultra intelligent four-wheel drive system, even if the full throttle accelerates, it can firmly grasp the ground, just like the driving experience of high-speed rail driving on the track.

the car is equipped with five driving mode options, such as energy saving, comfort, automatic, dynamic and personalized. The first three modes can be understood as that the power release will be gradually enhanced, while personalization is mainly set for adjusting the steering strength and driving mode. The dynamic mode is not just as simple as the S gear. Press the switch button, the engine speed will always be above 26rpm, and the steering feel will instantly become heavier, so that you will become more cautious every time you hit the direction, and there will be a slight exhaust sound when approaching the red line upshift. This power output has been able to meet the needs of running mountains on weekends.

7-speed s? Tronic wet dual-clutch gearbox matches the engine seamlessly, and the sense of frustration has been completely smoothed out by Audi's adjustment skills. The smoothness and consistency of each shift process will even make people feel that this is a CVT gearbox, even if it is only a slight movement at the foot. The lightning-fast downshift response will make your neurons start to tense.

in addition to the improvement in power performance, the excellent chassis adjustment of the new Audi A4L is undoubtedly the key object of this upgrade. The top version introduces the sports chassis suspension for the first time, and the body height is reduced by 28mm compared with other versions, which will have a more stable body posture in theory. At the same time, the connecting rod and swing arm of the front and rear five-bar independent suspension are made of aluminum alloy, and the impact of road feedback on the suspension can be greatly reduced by the constraint of the connecting shaft.

The road feeling feedback of sports suspension is clearer than that of the old models, and it can also provide excellent chassis support when driving fiercely. The performance of this suspension has reached the adjustment level of entry-level performance cars, and it can easily meet the high performance requirements of most drivers.

another important upgrade point of the new Audi A4L is the new quattro? Ultra intelligent four-wheel drive system is different from the old models. A set of dog-tooth clutch structure is added to the rear axle differential of the new car, and the clutch is combined through a motor and a spring. The multi-plate clutch in the center controls the worm to press the central clutch through a motor to realize the power transmission of the rear wheel. When the rear axle does not need power, the power of the central transmission shaft and the rear axle can be cut off to achieve the purpose of reducing fuel consumption.

according to the actual measurement, the four-wheel drive system cooperates with the 12V micro-mixing system, and the average fuel consumption per 1 kilometers is only 8.3 liters, which is excellent enough for a 2.T high-power engine.

At the same time, the braking distance of this test drive is only about 35.5 meters, which is close to the sports car level. Compared with the braking distance of 39 meters of BMW Brilliance 33i, it can be clearly seen that Audi is very attentive to the 45TFSI model.

summary of "I have a car": the Audi A4L, which was fully armed by the "sports coat" in the medium term, was satisfactory in driving, vision, technology and other dimensions. Before Mercedes-Benz can figure out how to improve the driving performance of C-Class, only BMW 3 Series and Audi A4L can reach this level at present, both of which have the characteristics of being easy to drive. However, when the 3 Series began to compromise on comfort, A4L, which focuses on balance, began to emphasize sports attributes and even reached the level of entry-level performance cars. Who will win the love of young users in the end? "I have a car" has more original new car/price reduction market reports. Come and get the first-hand information about buying and using a car!

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