The next generation model will be slightly larger predecessor, but at the same time remain committed to reducing weight. The car is built on a modular platform. The all-aluminum body, "four" can not afford, so designers use high-strength steels in conjunction with "winged metal", as in the Audi A6. Weight savings over the current model will be about 100-150 pounds. It is assumed that a set of engines will include not only petrol and diesel turbo, and hybrid propulsion systems. The Audi promise as an auxiliary electrical part and a gas-fired. Engine with TCNG (Turbo Compressed Natural Gas) made his debut in 2013 under the shell Audi A3. In the range of bodies will include not only the sedan and wagon, but the A4 Allroad. The appearance of the utilitarian version is expected in spring 2015. A little later, a new style will take on the "fifth" series. In terms of equipping the machine will come to a new level, getting all new electronic engineers from Ingolstadt.