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First hand look and ride in the B9 today.

Old 02-04-2016, 09:15 AM
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Default First hand look and ride in the B9 today.

I have a close relationship with my dealership and they let me know that the AoA training tech was going to be there today with the new A4. Got there early as to not interfere with their classes and my Audi Specialist took me for a 10 minute ride. I could not drive it per the rules.
Wow. This was a Premium Plus car, in Manhattan Gray/ black and it is a beautiful medium flannel gray. Tech package, Sport package, Cold Weather package, 19" Wheel package. I felt like I was riding in an A6. VERY quiet, very smooth, plenty fast, tight turning radius. Instantly paired with my iPhone 6 with the usb for ApplePlay display on the fixed screen. Resolution of both screens is remarkable and the toggling between displays on the virtual cockpit is very intuitive. Loads of information at your fingertips.

Impressive....very impressive. I truly believe that the 2017 A4 will pull some A6 prospects. It is that nice. A BIG improvement over the B8....night and day.
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Sooner, thanks for sharing that. Any guess at the MSRP?


When will the cars officially arrive?
Old 02-04-2016, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by uberwgn
Sooner, thanks for sharing that. Any guess at the MSRP?


When will the cars officially arrive?
AUDI USA configurator puts it at $48,275.00 plus destination charge. The window sticker was not in the vehicle.

I do not know about the arrival schedule.
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Were you able to check out the room in the rear? Was the leg room the same as the B8 or larger? Thanks
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Thanks, Sooner!
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Originally Posted by BlueAllroad
Were you able to check out the room in the rear? Was the leg room the same as the B8 or larger? Thanks
According to the Audi Specs:

B9: 35.7in rear leg room
B8: 35.2in rear leg room. So half an inch more leg room boys!
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Ok now I feel dumb, I can't find the edit button to fix my post. Wanted to add in a bit more spec comparison since it was brought up.

B9 has slightly more headroom, but slightly less shoulder room (interior width of the car).
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Thank you
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Originally Posted by uberwgn
Sooner, thanks for sharing that. Any guess at the MSRP?


When will the cars officially arrive?
My Audi Specialist said today that they should have some arriving by the end of this month.
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Did you take any pics?

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