Audi South Africa has announced it will offer Black- and Urban Editions of several of its models from early 2024. To get the campaign underway, the Black Edition package is already available on three variants of the A4, as well as the S4 sports sedan.
The Black Edition and, from next year, Urban Edition, are adorned with additional cosmetic and functional features compared with standard derivatives.
The local subsidiary of the Ingolstadt-based brand says the packages “offer South African consumers even better value for money and increased convenience when specifying their new vehicle” and will be available in conjunction with Audi Assured guaranteed future value (GFV) vehicle-finance agreements.
On the A4, the Black Edition package can be selected for the 35 TFSI, 35 TDI and 40 TFSI derivatives, while it’s also an option on the S4. Only 100 A4 Black Edition versions will be imported to South Africa.
In the case of the Black Edition versions of A4 derivatives, the price of the special edition is said to be “significantly lower” than if those items were optioned individually on a car, Audi South Africa claims.
The appearance of an A4 Black Edition is distinguished by a Black Styling Package (with black badging), S line exterior (and interior) package, Matrix LED headlights, privacy glass, 19-inch alloys and a glass sunroof.
Inside, the A4 Black Edition features Fine Nappa leather trim (with S embossing), a storage and luggage compartment package, a technology package (including MMI navigation and Audi Connect), 3-zone climate control, electrically adjustable front seats, Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus, a reverse-view camera, as well as a wireless charging pad (Audi calls this feature Phone box with inductive charging).
The first of a slew of special editions
The S4 Black Edition, in turn, additionally features a Bang & Olufsen Premium audio system with 3D sound, Sport seats Plus (the front seats are electrically adjustable and feature diamond quilting, heating- and massage functions, as well as pneumatically adjustable lumbar support) and a carbon boot spoiler.
This introduction of special edition packages of various models tailored for the South African market takes a leaf out of BMW SA’s playbook. Last year, the Rosslyn-based manufacturer rolled out Mzansi Edition versions of its 1 Series, 2 Series Gran Coupe, 3 Series (an Audi A4 rival) and X3.
In 2024, Audi South Africa will extend the Black Edition to the Q2, A3 and S3, A5 and S5, Q3 SUV and -Sportback, plus the Q5 SUV and -Sportback. They will be rolled out progressively throughout the year.
Additionally next year, the Ingolstadt-based brand will add the option of an Urban Edition to the A3 Sportback 35 TFSI, as well as the Q2 35 TFSI, thereby “providing a different offer to the Black Edition.”
How much does the A4 & S4 Black Edition cost in SA?
| Audi A4 35 TFSI S tronic Black Edition | R900 000 |
| Audi A4 35 TDI S tronic Black Edition | R946 800 |
| Audi A4 40 TFSI S tronic Black Edition | R952 400 |
| Audi S4 TFSI quattro tiptronic Black Edition | R1 274 900 |
Prices include a comprehensive 5-year/100 000 km Audi Freeway Plan service and maintenance plan.
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