What is the S4?
If you're looking for a compact luxury sedan with a bit of spice to it, the 2024 Audi S4 offers more go-fast bits than the A4 while maintaining the same level of luxury and refinement. You can apparently have your pepper and eat it too.
Rumors have been circulating that the A4 will be getting a big set of changes for the 2024 model year, moving the four-door from the B9 generation to B10. If true, the S4 would adopt these changes as well, which are likely to give the car a very different feel inside and out. The B10 generation is also likely to serve as a swan song for the gas-powered A4, as Audi has previously stated that its all new vehicles introduced from 2026 onward will solely be powered by electricity. Expect the turbocharged V6 to be back in some form, though likely with a boost in power.
Exterior changes are likely to include sharpened looks, a bigger grille, and other cues that ape the larger A6 and A7. Underneath the skin, the S4 is likely to continue to ride on the Volkswagen Group's MLB platform (as the current generation does) and, though wagon versions have apparently been seen testing all over Europe, we wouldn't hold our breath for an S4 Avant to make its way to American shores. An RS 4 Avant for the new generation to say goodbye? Fingers are crossed.
Inside, the S4's interior should closely resemble the one found in the A4 and we wouldn't be shocked if the number of interior buttons continues to drop. Audi has grown fond of putting more of the car's controls into screens, so expect those to likely grow in size and absorb more of the functionality. Hopefully these changes also come with a bit more rear legroom and headroom to make things more comfortable for passengers.
Be sure to check back with us at Edmunds as more details about the 2024 S4 become available, and we'll get to see if these changes we're hoping for come to fruition.