Audi A4 Base Variant Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 39.99 Lakh

While mechanically the base Audi A4 Premium is identical to the top-end trims, there are changes in its features list.

By Shubham Parashar

1 mins read

Published on December 6, 2021

Highlights

The 2021 Audi A4 gets a new base Premium variant.
It gets a revised features list and is well-equipped for a base variant.
Mechanically, it is unchanged and is powered by the same 2.0-litre engine

Audi India has launched the base Premium variant of the A4 in our market priced at Rs. 39.99 lakh, (ex-showroom, India). The Premium trim joins the line-up in addition to the mid Premium Plus variant and the range-topping Technology variant and is powered by the same 2.0-litre, four-cylinder TFSI petrol motor that belts out 188 bhp and 320 Nm of peak torque. The Audi A4 comes standard with the seven-speed S-Tronic dual-clutch transmission and can do the 0-100 kmph run in 7.3 seconds. The base Premium trim is about Rs. 3.7 lakh cheaper than the Premium Plus variant. 2021 Audi A4 Facelift Prices Premium Rs. 39.99 lakh Premium Plus Rs. 43.69 lakh Technology Rs. 47.61 lakh Also Read: Audi India's Next Launch Will Be The Q7 Facelift The dashboard design is similar to the outgoing model, but the 10.1-inch touchscreen is brand new. While mechanically the base Audi A4 is identical to the top-end trims, there are changes in its features list. You do get the 10-inch MMI touchscreen infotainment system but with the standard Audi sound system instead of the premium unit. That said, it does support the smartphone interface and other features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Then, there is a single-zone climate control system, Audi phonebox light with wireless charging, six airbags and single colour ambient Lighting amon others. The equipment list on the Audi A4 Premium also includes LED headlights with signature daytime running lights (DRLs), LED rear combination lights, glass sunroof, rear view camera and Audi Drive select. Also Read: Audi India To Increase Vehicle Prices By 3 Per Cent From January 2022 The New Audi A4 will go up against the likes of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW 3 Series and the Volvo S60, when it is launched in India. Surprisingly, the base variant of the Audi A4 offers more features as standard than the Audi Q2 which is offered as a CBU in India. Standard features list includes electrically adjustable front seats, Inlays in aluminum, auto folding & heated wing mirrors, anti-glare leatherette upholstery, 4-way lumbar support for the front seats, frameless interior mirrors with auto dimming and action Cruise control with speed limiter. The Audi A4 rivals the likes of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW 3 Series, Jaguar XE and Volvo S60 in India.