By Otsile Kadiege

Audi South Africa recently announced the launch of a number of special-edition derivatives across key product ranges. Black Edition and Urban Edition models boast additional cosmetic and functional features, and will be available in market from early-2024, along with compelling Audi Assured offers.

The first models to receive the Black Edition treatment are Audi South Africa’s sophisticated A4 and S4 sedan ranges. On the A4, the Black Edition package can be selected for the 35 TFSI (110kW and 270Nm), 35 TDI (110kW and 320Nm) and 40 TFSI (140 kW and 320Nm) models, while it’s also an option on the S4 TFSI (260kW and 500Nm). 

What you get with the Black Edition package

Some of the signature features of the A4 Black Edition models include Black Styling Package, including black badging, S line exterior and interior package, Nappa leather with S embossing, Matrix LED headlights

privacy glass, 19-inch alloy wheels, glass sunroof, storage and luggage compartment package, Technology package, including MMI navigation and Audi Connect, three-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning, electrically adjustable front seats, Audi virtual cockpit plus, rear-view camera and Audi phone box inductive charging.

The S4 Black Edition, meanwhile, includes the following unique elements aside from many of the aforementioned features Bang & Olufsen Premium sound system with 3D sound, Sport seats Plus including electric adjustment and diamond quilting, carbon boot spoiler, pneumatically adjustable lumbar support with massage function for front seats and seat heating.

Pricing and warranty

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

The pricing above is inclusive of a comprehensive 5-year/100,000km Audi Freeway Plan service and maintenance plan. 

In 2024, Audi South Africa will extend the Black Edition treatment to a number of key product ranges, including the Q2, A3 and S3, A5 and S5, Q3 SUV and Sportback, plus the Q5 SUV and Sportback. These will be rolled out progressively throughout the year. Additionally next year, the brand will add the option of an Urban Edition to the A3 Sportback 35 TFSI, as well as the Q2 35 TFSI, providing a different offer to the Black Edition.