2017 Audi A4 Ultra (USA)
According to Audi USA the 2017 A4 Ultra
is the most efficient premium saloon in its segment, with a 31 mpg (7,5 l/100 km)
combined fuel economy rating.
Thanks to its 2.0-liter TFSI
petrol-powered engine putting down 190 PS and 320 Nm of torque, the
punchy yet economic A4 Ultra is capable of not only hitting 96 km/h in
7.1 seconds, but also of averaging an EPA-estimated 27 mpg (8.7 l/100 km) in the
city and 37 mpg (6.3 l/100 km) on the highway.
What makes the A4 ultra's 2.0-liter
turbocharged engine so efficient is a combustion method with shorter
compression and longer-expansion phases. The compression ratio went from 9.6:1
to 11.7:1, thus improving the engine's efficiency, and also allowing for better
power and torque delivery.
Inside, the A4 ultra is available with
Audi's virtual cockpit, optional MMI all-in-touch and the newly available
in-car Audi connect infotainment and security features with 4G LTE
connectivity. Safety-wise, customers get Audi pre sense basic and city, plus
Audi pre sense rear and Audi side assist as standard.
Other features include the LED daytime
running lights, dynamic LED taillights, standard 17" 5-parallel spoke
design wheels, xenon plus headlights, plus a refined interior with ambient LED
lighting as standard, leather seating surfaces and a three-zone automatic
climate control system.
Priced at US$ 34,900 in Premium trim and US$ 38,700 in Premium Plus, the front-wheel drive 2017 Audi A4 ultra compares
favorably (in terms of efficiency) to its direct rivals from BMW, Mercedes,
Lexus and Volvo, according to the Ingolstadt-based automaker.
