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2017 Audi A4: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Audi A4 is an all-new B9-generation redesign, making this a major change year. The sedan gets a lighter, roomier platform, while the A4 allroad returns in the new-generation form.
About the 2017 Audi A4
5th generation A4 sedan / 2nd generation A4 allroad (B9), first U.S. model year for this design.
Audi positions the A4 as a compact luxury car that mixes understated design, a high-quality cabin, strong everyday performance, and easy-to-use technology. The sedan is the core choice for drivers who want comfort and sharp road manners in one package, while the allroad adds more cargo room and light rough-road ability without becoming an SUV. Against rivals, Audi leans heavily on cabin design, digital displays, and all-weather confidence from available quattro.
The Premium trim is the well-equipped starting point, with leather seating, three-zone climate control, a sunroof and smartphone integration. Premium Plus is the everyday sweet spot, adding LED headlights, heated seats, parking sensors and a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system. Prestige is the technology-focused version, with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, head-up display, navigation and a top-view parking camera, while the ultra sedans emphasize fuel economy.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The redesigned 2.0-liter turbo engine in the core Premium and Premium Plus trims increases from 220 to 252 horsepower and from 258 to 273 lb-ft of torque. Later in the model year, the front-wheel-drive A4 ultra sedan joins the range with a fuel-saving 190-hp version of the turbo engine and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Styling
The sedan receives a fully redesigned body and cabin for the B9 generation. The more rugged allroad wagon also returns to the U.S. in this new-generation form.
Safety
Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking become standard across the A4 family through Audi pre sense city.
Tech
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth become standard through the new infotainment interface. Premium Plus also gains standard upgraded audio and a rearview camera, while Prestige adds a digital gauge cluster, head-up display and top-view camera system.
Structural
A lighter structure creates more passenger space, including an increase in rear legroom from 35.2 to 35.7 inches. The redesign also brings new suspension hardware and selectable driving modes across the lineup.
2017 Audi A4 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 7-Spd S tronic / Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic | Auto, 7-Spd S tronic / Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic | Auto, 7-Spd S tronic / Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 23–25 mpg | 23–25 mpg | 23–25 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28–33 mpg | 28–33 mpg | 28–33 mpg | 37 mpg | 37 mpg |
| Horsepower | 252 hp | 252 hp | 252 hp | 190 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13–58.5 cu-ft | 13–58.5 cu-ft | 13–58.5 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Adaptive Headlights | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Hill Descent Control | |||||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Top View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| HID Headlights | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||
| Privacy Glass | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Audi A4 a redesigned model?
Yes. The 2017 Audi A4 begins the B9 generation in the U.S. with a new body, cabin, structure, suspension setup, powertrain and technology package.
How is the 2017 Audi A4 engine different from the 2016 engine?
The core 2017 A4 turbo engine makes 252 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque, up from 220 horsepower and 258 lb-ft in the comparable 2016 Premium and Premium Plus trims. The 2017 lineup also gains a separate 190-hp ultra powertrain focused on fuel economy.
What is the 2017 Audi A4 ultra?
The 2017 A4 ultra is the fuel-economy-focused sedan. It uses a 190-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and it comes in Ultra Premium and Ultra Premium Plus trims.
Does the 2017 Audi A4 have Apple CarPlay and automatic emergency braking?
Yes. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are standard across the redesigned 2017 A4 family.
Did the Audi A4 allroad return for 2017?
Yes. The A4 allroad returns to the U.S. for 2017 as part of the new B9-generation A4 family, combining the redesigned cabin and technology with a more rugged wagon body.
2017 Audi A4 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Audi A4.
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2017 Audi A4
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“I have owned SUVs for many years, and fell in love with the Audi A4, perfect size, ride comfort, acceleration, style. The A4 SLine has just about every option I wanted.”
“Audi is prestigious and the performance is exactly that. Excellent executive brand.”