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A4 Sedan / Avant (includes "S" and "RS")

The A4 Sedan and Avant models get a major visual upgrade for 2008 MY. All models have standard S line exterior package consisting of S line bumpers, badges, grille, lower side door trim and S line trunklid (with integrated spoiler). 3.2 models also get standard 18" 5-arm wheels with all-season tires.
Standard equipment has the following additional changes:
- Automatic models get steering wheel shift paddles
- Tire pressure monitoring system added on all models
- Driver information display added on all models
- Sirius satellite radio added to S4 models
- Bluetooth is now standard on S4 models
There are no changes to the color program with 2008 MY.
There are no changes to the wheel program with the exception of adding 18" wheel as standard on 3.2 models.
Following are major changes to the option programs for 2008 MY:
- iPod integration becomes available
- S line package (now called S line interior package) now only includes interior items
- The S4 models get a new 18" wheel (RS 4 design) in the convenience package
- The RS 4 models get a new Titanium package with 19" titanium wheels with performance tires, titanium grille, black headliner and piano black interior trim.
- The RS 4 models also get a new "Audi exclusive" package with red seat center and door trim, contrasting red seat piping, stitching on shifter and steering wheel, Audi exclusive badges and piano black interior trim.
The remainder of the option program has no significant communication value. The focus should stay on the optical improvement in standard equipment.
A4 Cabriolet
For 2008, the A4 Cabriolet remains largely untouched. As opposed to the A4 Sedan and Avant models, the A4 Cabriolet is not in its last year of lifecycle, hence the program is similar to 2007 MY. The A4 Cabriolet does NOT get the S line exterior like the Sedan and Avant models
New standard equipment items include:
- Sirius satellite radio (S4 Cabriolet models only)
- Tire pressure monitoring
- Heated front seats (3.2 and S4 Cabriolet models only)
As an option, iPod interface becomes available

bpp

mid 2008 with the new b8 platform..ALL NEW from the ground up. The current b7 styling will remain in place up to the intro of the b8 2009 model.

ryanrS4

Great Info! Thanks!

enigma1406

Titanium RS4 package and interior, the only really good new thing I see

ELEVENS

I wonder if ipod integration will be a retro-fitable accessory

Jersey John

I'm leaning towards a 3.2 S-line mainly b/c of the smoothness of the 3.2 over the 2.0T, the better gas mileage over the S4, and the better insurance rates over the S4.

I'm curious about one, though....

Eric - The Red S4

Are we talking all new engine too or just interior/exterior/frame?

If there have been engine rumor threads, I guess I have missed them.

Just curious.

Eric.

ryanrS4

you wont look back. IMHO, if you like smooth engines, the 4.2 is miles smoother than the 3.2 (which is miles smoother than the 2.0t). you should be able to get some substantial discounts on 07 S4's comming up soon, since there are no major changes for the S in 08, grab an 07.

enigma1406

The 2.0t is far less boring than the 3.2. With just a chip it'll rock the 3.2. The S4 is nice though

BigTime27

I assume the reason for the stock S-line kit in 08 A4's is due to the fact t they probably have a warehouse full of the parts that wont be worth anything in another year, and to give an incentive to those instead of waiting for 09.