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2009 Audi A4 2.0 T

30.10.09

The Audi A4 is a common car, that's actually very uncommon.

As the automaker's best-selling model, the compact sedan carries a heavy burden in showrooms. Over the years, changes made to its famously clean-cut and aerodynamic body have been subtle, in order to keep from frightening away its loyal customer base. With heavy hitters like the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class looming in the shadows, it’s easy to understand why.

In 2009, however, the sheep was thrown to the wolves. The A4's new clothing gets a radical injection of sex appeal. Formerly slab sides have been replaced with character lines and curves, and the front fascia festooned with no less than seven crisscrossed vents and lighting elements resembling the helmet of Tie Fighter pilot from Star Wars. It's a long, low, and wide ride, with an expansive hood covering a small but strong heart that really sets the A4 apart.

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A V6 engine is available, but 9 out of 10 buyers choose the 211 horsepower turbocharged 2.0 liter 4-cylinder, and that's the A4's competitive advantage. The Audi is the only German luxury sedan available with a 4-pot motor. While a smaller engine may not be a traditional selling point for a sports sedan, the A4 pulls off the inconceivable combination of being the most fuel efficient and quickest entry-level model of the bunch.

Source: FOXNews