Audi A4 variants

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Keep the A6. With only 14,000 km covered and a full Audi car service record, it is barely used, and you already own the bigger, comfier car. An A4 is a size down, so you will notice a tighter cabin. At seven years, the smart move is a preventive refresh - new tyres, battery, fluids and rubber bits. That bill will be far lower than the money you will lose by selling the A6 and buying an A4.Switch only if your daily use is mostly tight-city driving and you want an easier-to-park car with a fresh warranty and newer screens. In that case, the A4 petrol is smooth and light to drive, and it will sip a bit less fuel. Just do not expect it to feel as special as your A6.

Audi A6

Audi A4

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With 50,000km covered in 3 years, the smarter move is to keep your Audi A4 for another couple of years unless you clearly need a taller car for rough roads or easier entry. At this age and mileage, a well-serviced and carefully driven Audi car still has plenty of life. It is quiet and smooth on highways, and you avoid another big hit in value right now.The other issue is that, on a budget of Rs 60-65 lakh, your only available SUV options from the German luxury brands are compact SUVs like the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA, which will feel like a downgrade from your A4 in terms of size and space. You will have to up your budget by at least Rs 10 lakh to move into the next segment of luxury SUVs. Better alternatives, if you don't mind a non-luxury badge, are the Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tayron. They offer similar quality levels to their more luxurious counterparts, as well as equitable levels of comfort and refinement. They even use the same EA888 2.0-litre petrol engine as your A4. What's more, for much less money, you get far more space and an even longer list of features. You sacrifice some snob value, but you get a more rounded product.

BMW X1

Audi A4

Audi Q3

Skoda Kodiaq

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Between the two, the Audi A4 offers a luxury badge, a strong 2.0-litre petrol engine, excellent ride quality, and comfortable seats despite its age. On the other hand, the new Toyota Camry is equally impressive.Its hybrid powertrain is smooth and refined, cabin insulation is very good, and the rear seat, with powered recline and centre armrest controls for audio and climate, is a superb place to be. The ride quality is also comfortable, and it retains its value much better than most luxury brands, such as Mercedes, BMW, or Audi cars.

Toyota Camry

Audi A4