Audi reveals facelifted 2013 A4 and A4 Allroad with updated styling and engines
Audi has unveiled the refreshed 2013 A4, A4 Allroad and S4, introducing revised styling, new engine options and updated technology across the range for European markets.
Audi has taken the wraps off the facelifted A4, A4 Allroad and S4 for the 2013 model year, introducing a series of styling changes and engine updates aimed at keeping its best-selling model competitive against the latest BMW 3 Series. The updated range, revealed for the European market, covers the saloon, Avant estate, Allroad quattro and high-performance S4 variants.
Exterior and interior changes for 2013
The 2013 A4’s exterior receives a more angular front end, with a redesigned bonnet, sharper corners on the single-frame grille and new headlamps featuring a distinctive wave at the lower edge. The grille is now grey by default, with high-gloss black reserved for six-cylinder models or those fitted with the S line exterior package. Subtle changes to the tail lamps and most exterior panels complete the visual update, which aligns the A4 with Audi’s newer design language but keeps its overall look conservative.
Inside, Audi has introduced new steering wheel designs with chrome and high-gloss inlays, including a flat-bottomed leather sport wheel. The MMI multimedia interface now features four main buttons instead of eight, and a script function has been added to the volume control. These tweaks aim to simplify controls and refresh the cabin without a full overhaul.
Range of engines and drivetrains
The facelifted A4 range offers six diesel and petrol engines, all with turbocharging and direct injection. A new 1.8-litre TFSI petrol engine headlines the changes, producing 125kW (168bhp) and achieving a combined fuel consumption of 4.6 l/100km. Diesel options include a 2.0-litre TDI available in five outputs, from 88kW (118bhp) up to 130kW (175bhp), as well as two 3.0-litre TDI six-cylinder units at 201bhp and 242bhp. The S4 continues with its 333bhp 3.0-litre TFSI V6, capable of 0-62mph in 5.0 seconds and a limited top speed of 155mph.
| Engine | Power (bhp) | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 TFSI | 118 / 168 | 4-cyl petrol |
| 2.0 TFSI | 208 | 4-cyl petrol |
| 3.0 TFSI | 328 | 6-cyl petrol |
| 2.0 TDI | 134 / 141 / 161 / 175 | 4-cyl diesel |
| 3.0 TDI | 201 / 242 | 6-cyl diesel |
Quattro all-wheel drive remains standard on the A4 Allroad and is available on the saloon and Avant from the 2.0 TDI 143hp upwards. Audi’s seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission continues as the most advanced gearbox on offer, with no eight-speed option announced at launch.
Pricing and availability
Audi has yet to publish a full price list for the updated A4 range, but prices are not expected to move far from current levels. The European launch covers all body styles, with the US market likely to see similar core variants, although full details for North America have not been confirmed.
The updated A4’s evolutionary approach mirrors recent Audi facelifts, such as the 2012 A5, with incremental design and technology improvements rather than radical changes. For buyers, the focus remains on refinement, efficiency and understated styling, while the Allroad continues to target those needing quattro capability in a practical estate body. For more on Audi’s recent model updates, see the2012 Audi A5 Facelift Unveiled.
