The 2003 Audi A4 is a part of the model's second generation that debuted in 1994. It came in four different trims: 1.8T Sedan, 3.0 Sedan, 1.8T Avant, and 3.0 Avant. The base 1.8T trims employed a turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivering 170 horsepower, while the 3.0 models used a V6 engine churning out 220 horsepower. A standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional automatic CVT (continuously variable transmission) was offered. Feature highlights for the 2003 A4 include a redesigned exterior, leather seating, side-curtain type airbags, and a premium sound system. Its quattro all-wheel-drive system gave it a sporty edge in the luxury compact car segment.