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2020 Audi S4: A sharper and smarter sports sedan

Audi's S4 sedan gets more aggressive looks and fresh tech for the 2020 model year.

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For 2020, the Audi S4 sports sedan receives styling and infotainment updates.

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On the outside, the S4 gets a new grille with honeycomb inserts and a front bumper with more aggressive air dams.

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This S4 test car looks even more aggressive with the available Black Optic Package that adds contrasting black exterior trim and slick 19-inch V-spoke wheels.

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Powering the S4 is a carryover 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine making 349 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque.

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The only transmission available in the S4 is an eight-speed automatic. Thankfully, it returns quick and well-timed shifts.

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According to the EPA, the S4 returns an estimated 20 miles per gallon in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.

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For the cabin, the biggest update comes in the form of a new MIB3 infotainment system that's 10 times quicker than the previous system.

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In this S4 test car, MIB 3 controls a Bang & Olufsen sound system, navigation, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

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Audi's Virtual Cockpit gauge cluster is also found inside of this S4. The 12.3-inch high-resolution display features a special S Performance layout that's exclusive to the S4.

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The 2020 Audi S4 starts at $50,895, which includes $995 for destination.

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Keep going for more pictures of the 2020 Audi S4.

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