2009 Audi A4 Avant

It's a good day to be a station wagon fan. Audi has just taken the wraps off its new 2009 A4 Avant. This wagon is based on the redesigned A4, and both will go on sale this fall in the U.S. We're really impressed with the design, as it's a much more noticeable departure from the previous wagon than the new sedan is from the old version.

The rear slopes severely, which gives the car a throwback look to older generations of German wagons. We've seen a lot of sharp, angled designs from all the German automakers as of late, so it's nice to see some curves again.

Inside, the Avant will have a layout nearly identical to the 2009 sedan, which we've covered quite a bit. Most noticeably, the Avant adds Audi's multimedia interface system and a new dashboard layout.

Under the hood, however, will be just one engine: a new turbocharged four-cylinder that Audi is keeping to itself until the Geneva Motor Show in a few weeks. The sedan will get that engine as its base, along with a 265-horsepower, 3.2-liter six-cylinder. The Avant will come standard with Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission.
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