A4/S4/RS4 Official Audi A4 (B8) Thread (Spy pics & info)

[Centurion]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.

How do you know that it is an B8 mule and not an A5 mule?

 

[vabboud]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.

i still ask myself how far you can stretch the "parellolgram healdights with gaping grill concept" audi is pushing this take too far
it will backfire someday, i fear

 

[Yperion]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.



This is a very accurate impression of how the next A4 will look like. Huck's CGI is all wrong.

 

[Top Secret]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.

Looks quite...unchanged.

 

[Yperion]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.

Looks quite...unchanged.

Not really. The front overhang will be shorter by 15 cm, the wheelbase will grow 19 cm , the lenght 12 cm and the width 10 cm. The proportions of the car will be much different.

 

[Top Secret]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.

Not really. The front overhang will be shorter by 15 cm, the wheelbase will grow 19 cm , the lenght 12 cm and the width 10 cm. The proportions of the car will be much different.

Probably, but the styling is too similar to the current version.

 

[NarutoRamen]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.

I agree with TopSecret. It does look quite unchanged even though it's only a chop. Yannis, remember it's the looks that brings in the customers and if this car looks too much like it's predecessor not many are going to know that a new one is even out. Remember, the general public doesn't notice the changes we fans notice...for example i bet the general public doesn't know that the RS and S lines of Audi have chrome mirrors as one of the trademarks.

 

[wltsm]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.

Well I really like that chop, would be happy if it looked like that!

It looks aggressive and compact, the proportions are just right, I have nothing to say that's wrong with that design!

 

[EnI]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.

i still ask myself how far you can stretch the "parellolgram healdights with gaping grill concept" audi is pushing this take too far
it will backfire someday, i fear

The next step will be turning the grille upside down.

Then they will round its corners a bit.

Than in the next generation they will turn the rounded one upside down again - in to the current position.

So if a car have 6-7-year life cycle and the first new grill comes in lets say 2010, then they are safe until 2028-31.

 

[Yperion]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.

You are right, changes in Audi take time while Bangle presents a new version of the two kidney BMW grille in every new BMW with more and more resemblance to Pontiac.

 

[EnI]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.

You are right, changes in Audi take time while Bangle presents a new version of the two kidney BMW grille in every new BMW with more and more resemblance to Pontiac.

Sure, Yannis.

Btw, Walter Da Silva said in many interview the next design will be pure evolutional. Also reffering to Roadjet & R8 as a showcases of "new" design way:

WDS: The new design theory that I prepared for Audi four years ago was for the Audi A6. But in production, the first one was the A8, then the A6, A6 Avant, A4, A3 and now the Q7 - all in that same design direction. The Roadjet, yeah, for sure, it is the next evolution. But the R8 sports car is also an indication. It's the same philosophy, whether it's for a (sedan) or a sports car or an SUV.

Also:

We are a premium brand, and we have to follow our own design philosophy. Our only motto is to be a leader not a follower in technology, quality, and design. The evolution of design is constant. What Audi did over the last three years in introducing new models and new design no other auto maker has accomplished in the same amount of time. I see a period of consolidation ahead. But we are already working on the architecture of the next platform. It's a huge step forward -- the architecture is even better and the cars will be even more beautiful. The proportions will be even better.

In the future I see a huge improvement in car interiors. We have to work a lot to create a kind of internal architecture and environment that is even more oriented to the customer. We are studying new seats that are more ergonomic. We can do more to enhance the simplicity of the cockpit, the dashboard, and the instruments. And we will focus on materials -- that they are distributed in the right way and that they create the perception of quality. Information systems are another important area for interior design. The telephone, radio, and all the other buttons have to be clear and intuitive to enhance safety. Interiors will change a lot. You shouldn't confuse luxury with prestige and exclusivity. There is a different way to interpret each. I see evolution on the exterior of cars and revolution in the interiors.

 

[wltsm]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.

He says that there will be an improvement in interior quality!

I don't know how Audi can improve their interiors much further, they're already are so good!

 

[NarutoRamen]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.

He says that there will be an improvement in interior quality!

I don't know how Audi can improve their interiors much further, they're already are so good!

I think one way they can improve the interior is by making them for the overall car. IMO, the Audi interiors are almost flawless. The only flaw I see is the fact that the interior is very driver oriented. That's not a bad thing but for a premium brand the oreintation should be overall, passenger and driver. Sometimes honestly, the interiors really do remind me of Supra and FD RX-7 not in a bad or cheap way just they driver oriented part. Don't worry I'm not saying anything bad about Audi...I still love them and i'm still trying to decide if buying a 97-98 A4 would be cost efficient or not.

 

[Mohi]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.

Audi is beginning to look like Darth Vader...

 

[MikeJ]

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Audi is beginning to look like Darth Vader...

Audi sure is the daddy these days!


In some markets Audi is already the best-selling of the three German luxury brands and the new A4 will surely close the gap in its segment in global scale.

 

[Deutsch]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.

I also remember it being said that Audi has one of the highest image rankings in Germany. Wish the same could be said for the states, there are still people who are very well informed that have NO idea as to what an Audi is?

 

[Merc1]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.

This is a very accurate impression of how the next A4 will look like. Huck's CGI is all wrong.

I doubt it will look like this not nearly enough change here. Looks like a very bad photoshop.

M

 

[Centurion]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.

i still ask myself how far you can stretch the "parellolgram healdights with gaping grill concept" audi is pushing this take too far
it will backfire someday, i fear

That is a very good point. In 3-5 years all of these new Audis might end up looking really dated. They better come up with some new front design soon.

 

[p373r7r4n]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.

This is a very accurate impression of how the next A4 will look like. Huck's CGI is all wrong.

i like the mirrors on this 1, looks very sleek..

i do agree its a bit.. unchanged but its not too bad

 

[Deutsch]

Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007.

B8 mules