Until now, the A4 was a rather upright ... Although it’s a beautiful car, designers did little to stretch the envelope stylistically, reflecting Audi’s conservative, sleek approach.

The Audi A4 has been a staple of the compact executive car class since its introduction ... with revisions to the interior and exterior styling, some drivetrain updates, and improved levels ...

Audi has replaced its A4 with the new A5 – a more svelte offering for the 2020s. James Batchelor takes it for a spin.