2009 Audi A4 now offered with front-wheel-drive and 6-speed manual with quattro

Audi announced today that it is expanding its 2009 A4 lineup with two new models. One of the two new models will feature front-wheel-drive while the other will feature a 6-speed manual transmission. The 2009 A4 2.0T FrontTrak is mated with Audi's multitronic CVT transmission and the award-winning Audi 2.0 TFSI engine that produces 211-hp allowing for a 0 to 60 mph time in 6.7 seconds. As a result of the front-wheel-drive architecture and the powertrain, the base level 2009 A4 will return an EPA rated fuel-economy of 23/30 mpg (city/highway). The 2009 Audi A4 quattro with the 6-speed manual transmission offers a sport driving experience for those who prefer to shift gears themselves while offering an EPA fuel-economy ratings of 22/30 mpg. Pricing for the 2009 A4 FrontTrak will start at $31,000 and $31,850 for the base manual quattro model. The A4 2.0T FrontTrak will be available at dealerships later this month and the 2.0T quattro manual models will arrive in early 2009. Follow through for the 2009 Audi A4 high-res image gallery. 2009 Audi A4: