Audi says the new A4 Avant is nearly five inches longer than its predecessor, though the Avant's body is said to be 10 percent lighter this time around -- not to mention more rigid. The increase in size is noticeable, but not quite as much as it should be, thanks to flat D-posts and a short front overhang, both working to minimize the Avant's size, visually. Audi gives a cargo capacity of an impressive 50.5 cubic inches with the 60/40 split rear seats folded flat. The suspension too, has been completely revised with new aluminum construction and a new design.
The 2009 Audi A4 Avant will receive just one engine option at its U.S. launch, a turbocharged four-cylinder unit, details of which have not yet been released. It's the same base-level engine that the 2009 A4 sedan will receive alongside the optional 265-horsepower 3.2-liter FSI V-6. We're expecting that the V-6 will make its way into the U.S.-spec Avant's engine bay at some point in the future, as it will be an option from the get-go for European customers. As for the four-cylinder unit, expect an all-new 2.0T with slightly more than 200 horsepower and an optional DSG dual-clutch transmission alongside a standard six-speed manual. Audi claims 0-to-62-mph times in the 6.4-second range and a top speed of over 155 mph with the V-6 installed.
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