New Audi A4 seen in production-ready guise.

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The new Audi A4 will make its debut at the Frankfurt motor show 2015. But for now, the upcoming iteration of Audi’s best-seller has been spotted testing on international roads. Images doing the rounds give a comprehensive view of the new A4, and it is clear that the new car has a neatly evolved design, and looks much sharper than the current model.

The change that immediately comes across is the roofline. It seems gradual and swoopy, and lends the new A4, a very attractive silhouette. Other changes on the outside that are prominent are the sleeker headlight and taillight assemblies, the contoured bumpers, the ridges on the bonnet, the new alloy wheels, and the crease running across the side of the car. It also seems a bit longer than the current car; could mean a longer wheelbase.

The new A4 is based on the second-generation of the flexible MLB platform. Internationally, it is likely to get seven engine options. They include four petrols (1.4, 1.8, 2.0 and 3.0-litre TFSI) and three diesel engines (1.6, 2.0 and 3.0-litre TDI). Transmission options are likely to be a six-speed manual gearbox and a nine-speed automatic; four-wheel drive may be offered as option. Audi is also likely to introduce hybrid avatars of the new A4.

Expect Audi to reveal complete details of the new A4 prior to its debut at Frankfurt.

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