Audi A4 Review
2017-2023
The Audi A4 (B9 and B9.5 Facelift) is an acclaimed executive saloon imported into Kenya. Built on Audi's MLB platform, the A4 combines Virtual Cockpit digital technology with sharp exterior LED styling, Quattro all-wheel drive, and a fuel-efficient 1.4L or 2.0L TFSI engine qualifying for Kenya's standard 25% excise tax bracket. Executive sedan balancing comfort and precise handling.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
What’s good
- Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: All 1.4L and 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
- Audi Virtual Cockpit digital display: 12.3-inch high-resolution instrument panel with Google Maps.
- Excellent 16.0+ km/L fuel economy: Efficient B-cycle combustion process cuts highway fuel usage.
- High highway stability: Rigid chassis and responsive steering for confident long-distance cruising.
What’s not so good
- 135 mm ground clearance: Low front overhang requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- S tronic dual-clutch fluid maintenance: Demands regular servicing every 60,000 km.
Most popular: A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
4 doorsPetrol, DieselAutomatic
At a glance
- Model
- Audi A4 (B9 / B9.5 Series)
- Production years
- 2017–2023
- Body type
- 4-Door Saloon / Avant Estate Wagon
- Seating capacity
- 5 seats
- Fuel types
- Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
- Engine sizes
- 1,395 cc / 1,984 cc / 1,968 cc
- Transmission
- 7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD or Quattro All-Wheel Drive
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
- Source market
- Japan / UK (RHD)
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 16.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.0T Diesel). Tank: 54 L (about 864 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 1,746 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,195 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 14,185
- Full tank (54 L)
- KES 12,256
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Trims & variants
Technik / Sport / S Line / Black Edition
- Setup
2.0L 4-cylinder turbo petrol (190–252 hp / 320–370 Nm), 7-speed S tronic, FWD or Quattro AWD, returning 16.0 km/L combined.
- Why it gets shipped
The primary A4 import choice, offering executive luxury and swift acceleration with 25% import duty.
- Local consideration
Requires synthetic 5W-30 engine oil meeting VW 502 00/504 00 specifications.
Package tiers
A4 grade tiers range from elegant Sport trims to aggressive S Line and Black Edition models.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Technik / Sport | Executive base | Leather seats, Virtual Cockpit, MMI navigation, 17-inch alloys, tri-zone climate, parking sensors |
| S Line | Sport luxury | S Line bumpers, Matrix LED headlights, leather/Alcantara sport seats, 18-inch dark alloys |
| Black Edition | Pinnacle luxury | Black exterior styling pack, 19-inch dark wheels, Bang & Olufsen 3D sound, flat-bottom steering wheel |
About the Audi A4
Kenya strictly enforces an 8-year age limit from manufacture month and right-hand drive regulations. In 2026, 2019 to 2023 Audi A4 models sit comfortably in the direct import window, while 2018 units face month-by-month age cutoff deadlines.
A major fiscal advantage of the Audi A4 (35 TFSI / 40 TFSI / 45 TFSI) in Kenya is that all engine options (1,395 cc / 1,984 cc) sit strictly under 2,000 cc, qualifying for Kenya's standard 25% excise duty tax bracket.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
