: The gasoline-powered successor to the A4 is now the 2026 Audi A5 . It features a ground-up redesign on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture, offering better steering calibration and chassis rigidity than previous generations.

For decades, the A4 was the cornerstone of Audi’s sedan lineup. However, under Audi's new naming strategy, odd numbers now represent internal combustion engines, while even numbers are reserved for electric models.

If you are looking to purchase a premium compact sedan under this lineage today, here is an exploration of the current landscape. The Evolution: From A4 to the All-New A5