THE SPECS AND RATINGS

Model: Base Price: Engine: Transmissions: Fuel economy (l/100 km):

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• all-wheel drive

• Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW 3 Series, Volvo S60 and V60 Cross Country, Cadillac GT5, Lexus IS, Genesis G70, Jaguar XE, Infiniti Q50

Drive: Alternatives: Looks:

• Always sharp, the minimalist A4 is now a little sharper. Look ma! New LED lights!

• Excellent for long commutes. The ride is reasonably cushy. The materials feel good. Cabin quality is up there with the best.

• Not the A4’s main selling point. It’s not exactly sporty. The steering feels springy and slightly vague. Power output from the 2.0-litre engine is the same as the outgoing model. Sounds gruff, but it’s not slow: 0-100 km/h takes 5.8 seconds.

• New for 2020, a 12-volt mild-hybrid system reduces fuel consumption by a claimed 0.3 l/100 km. The new central touchscreen is nice, but we wish Audi had kept the physical infotainment controls as its rivals have done.

• The Allroad will haul 495-litres of stuff, or 1,495-litres with the rear seats folded. It makes an excellent SUV alternative.

• 7.0 /10: A solid update to a perennial contender, shame about the touchscreen

• your condo is full of Bauhaus furniture

Interior: Performance: Technology: Cargo: Score: You’ll like this car if…