While we have seen 2020 Audi A4
prototypes before, those were Avant models, whereas this one is the four-door
sedan, a much more popular body style in most markets. It almost seems as though Audi weren’t expecting the
executive sports sedan segment to grow at the rate at which it has during these
past few years. The current Mercedes C-Class has proven immensely successful,
Jaguar and Alfa Romeo joined in with shockingly sporty alternatives such as the
XE and Giulia, and then Volvo and BMW came out with all-new models in the S60
and 3-Series.
Audi unveiled the fifth-generation A4 B9 back in
late 2015 and despite its excellent technical prowess, it goes without saying
that it doesn’t attract nearly as much attention to itself as its main rivals
do. And yes, looking rather understated has been the “Audi way” for a long
time, but judging by what Ingolstadt did for the latest A6, A7 and Q8 models, a
design revolution might be coming.
The
2020 Audi A4 will feature a more heavily revised front end with new headlights,
a wider grille and a restyled bumper. At the back, we spot different-looking
taillights, with what could be either a metal insert running between the
clusters, or perhaps a light bar. Highly unlikely, seen as how this prototype clearly
has the current model’s top-of-dashboard infotainment display.
Still, this next facelift will probably feature
updated software for all the tech goodies, new materials and perhaps even more
capable safety and connectivity systems. As for its engine range, since
the 2019 model year update didn’t bring any novelties in that department, it’s
now up to the 2020 version to do so, although it’s definitely not a given that
it will happen.
Audi will likely launch the significantly-facelifted
A4 sometime next year, in time for it to enter dealerships in either late 2019
or early 2020.
Cr : Carscoops
