New Generation Audi A4 to Debut in Three Years: Only Electric, New Architecture, Bold Design

IT HomeOn October 9, news from foreign media Autocar reported on the 7th that Audi is preparing for a tough battle, with a new model aimed at the all-electric BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class. The next generation all-electric A4, expected to debut in three years, will adopt...A brand-new architecture, next-generation software system, and bold design inspired by TT.A new chapter for Audi's electrification era has begun.

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The A4 E-tron will be one of the first production cars to embody the "Radical Next" design concept, carrying the crucial mission of transforming Audi from a traditional luxury car manufacturer to an "electric and software-defined brand."

Audi CEO Markus Duesmann told Autocar that the launch of the all-electric A4 will becomeA part of "the greatest turning point in the company's history"He emphasized that Audi is "completely restructuring" its product line, design language, corporate structure, and strategic direction.

To embrace change, Audi hasCancel the controversial vehicle naming system.Cut low-margin vehicle lines and lay off employees globally to respond to declining delivery volumes and rising costs.

Gao Denuo said he remains "optimistic," while admitting, "I didn't expect that 2025 would..."So difficult."The increase in import tariffs by the United States and the slowdown in global demand for electric vehicles have put pressure on Audi's performance, making the upcoming launch of the A4 even more significant."

He stated that Audi will complete the construction of its new product lineup by the end of 2026.More exciting new cars.Continuously launched, the brand will fully implement the "Radical Next" design philosophy.

Regarding whether the actions of competitors have forced Audi to accelerate its pace, Gaedeke said, "The A6 E-tron is in the mid-segment market, attracting many A4 users, but you are right, the pure electric A4 is indeed a key project for Audi."

He revealed that this new car will be based on the Volkswagen Group's.SSP PlatformCreate. According to the plan, this architecture needs to...Mass production will not begin until 2028.At that time, it will also support the next generation of Golf, Skoda Octavia, and Cupra flagship SUV models.

This means that the A4 E-tron will currently.Using the PPE platform's A6 E-tronAudi will abandon sharing a platform for the two cars in order to make them completely different technically.Make A4 more competitive....directly competing with the all-new pure electric architectures of the BMW 3 Series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Industry estimates that the A4 E-tron will have a range of up to 800 km, support fast charging of over 300 kW, and the high-performance version will have a power output of about 450 horsepower, making it competitive with its main rivals.

According to reports from IT Home, Audi is not only advancing software-defined vehicles but is also re-emphasizing the importance of physical operational experiences. The new Concept C concept car showcases this idea of "digital and tactile coexistence."

Gao Denuo stated that touch and digitalization are not in conflict: "Users want to directly control key functions."Reduced virtual buttons, added physical knobs.This emotional experience is the true return of luxury, allowing the interior to regain the authentic metallic texture and 'Audi-style click' touch.

The new generation all-electric A4 not only features an entirely new underlying technology but also undergoes a complete design overhaul. It will inherit the design language of the Concept C, adopting a vertical rectangular grille, minimalist LED light clusters, and a smoothly aerodynamic body, signaling Audi's next phase of design direction.