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Audi A4 delivers performance with pleasure
Since its debut in 1995, the A4 has consistently been the most popular Audi
model. With continued refinement, improvement and enhancement, the 2005 A4 model
line up remains the choice of drivers who desire renowned German engineering,
sophisticated design and sporty attitude. The A4 is available in sedan, Avant
and Cabriolet styles and features the award-winning Audi 1.8-liter turbocharged
four-cylinder and all-aluminum 3.0-liter V6 engines, Audi FrontTrak front-wheel
drive and Audi quattro all-wheel drive and four transmissions.
The A4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet are available in two powerful engine
variants: the 1.8 Turbo and the 3.0-liter V6. The 1.8 Turbo engine delivers 170
horsepower at 5,900 revolutions per minute and 166 lbs. ft. of torque from just
1,950 rpm all the way up to 5,000 rpm. The 3.0-liter V6 engine produces 220 hp
at 6,300 rpm and a maximum torque of 221 lbs. ft. at 3,200 rpm.
The A4 1.8 T sedan, Avant and Cabriolet offer a choice of a five-speed manual
transmission or Audi’s Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and quattro with
a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission.
Both the 3.0-liter V6 and the 1.8 T incorporate proven Audi engine technology,
including dual overhead cams (DOHC) and electronic engine management control.
The 3.0-liter also has a variable intake manifold for broader power and a
balance shaft for smoother operation.
Top speed of all models is electronically limited to 130 mph. EPA fuel economy
ratings for the 2005 Audi 1.8 T Avant quattro with six-speed manual transmission
are 21 miles per gallon city and 29 mpg highway, for a combined 24 mpg; with
five-speed automatic transmission the ratings are 19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway
and 22 mpg combined. The A4 Avant 3.0 quattro with six-speed manual transmission
is EPA rated at 18 mpg city, 25 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined; with the
five-speed automatic transmission it gets 17 mpg city, 25 mpg highway and 20 mpg
combined.
While performance is central to the character of the A4, Audi’s most popular
model is also one of the most distinctive cars on the road today. Its clean
design and smooth bodylines are complemented by an interior that is widely
acclaimed for its artful design, use of high-grade materials and technical
precision in application.
The A4 1.8 T has aluminum surrounding the gauges, high-gloss trim in a choice of
three colors, and cloth seats with manual height adjustment as standard with
leather seating surfaces optional. The A4 3.0 features leather-seating surfaces
as standard with Buffalino leather optional. A convenient 12-way power driver
and front passenger seat with four-way electric lumbar adjustment and adjustable
front seat headrests are standard on 3.0 FrontTrak models; in addition, a 12-way
power front passenger seat is standard on 3.0 quattro models.
A fully automatic climate control system is standard equipment on all A4 models.
The system incorporates seven temperature sensors, sun and pressure sensors and
charcoal and electrostatic filters for pollen, odors and dust to help keep the
air clean in the occupant cabin.
All Audi A4 sedans and Avants are pre-wired for satellite radio. With an
optional receiver for either XM or Sirius satellite radio service, an initial
three-month subscription is free. Satellite radio service on A4 sedans and
Avants equipped with FrontTrak is optional. Audi A4 sedans and Avants equipped
with quattro come standard with a satellite radio receiver.
Standard safety features in every A4 include driver and front passenger next
generation airbags and front seat-mounted side airbags, plus the Audi Sideguard
curtain airbag. Up-front crash sensors optimize deployment timing of the
supplemental restraints. The Latch system for securing child safety seats in the
rear outboard seating positions is also standard. Rear side airbag supplemental
restraints are available as an option on Audi A4 sedans and Avants. An
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) increases vehicle control in situations
where the vehicle is near its performance limits. It reduces the risk of
skidding and helps to keep the vehicle on course. ESP recognizes the course
desired and the car’s reactions and applies the brakes at individual wheels to
keep the car moving in the desired direction.
Standard on A4 FrontTrak models is an Audi Concert radio with in-dash CD player,
while quattro models have a second-generation Audi Symphony radio featuring an
in-dash, six-disc CD changer. Bose Premium Sound Systems are optional on all
models.
All Audi vehicles sold in North America, including the 2005 Audi A4 sedan, Avant
and Cabriolet, come with the Audi Advantage, an industry-leading combination of
warranties and protection. This top-rated package includes:
- Four-year/50,000-mile no-charge scheduled maintenance
- Four-year/50,000-mile limited new vehicle warranty
- 12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation
- 24-hour Roadside Assistance for four years
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