Audi S4 2027 Release Date: Latest Update – Audi discontinued the S4 after 2025 as part of a broader lineup realignment. The brand temporarily reserved even-numbered names for EVs and odd numbers for combustion models, which helped push the A4/S4 nameplates aside in favor of the new A5/S5. Although Audi later dropped the strict odd/even rule due to customer confusion, the ICE S4 was not revived for 2026 or 2027.
CarMax, Car and Driver, and Wikipedia all list the fifth-generation S4 as running 2018–2025, with 2025 explicitly noted as the final year. The 2027 U.S. Audi lineup announcements focus on simplified trims, added tech, and pricing for models such as the A5, S5, A6, Q series, and various e-tron vehicles—no S4 appears.
What Replaced the S4: The Current Audi S5?
The all-new S5 (B10 generation / Premium Platform Combustion) effectively succeeds the S4 in the U.S. It combines the previous S4 sedan role with the Sportback body style. Key points for American buyers:
- Turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 (around 362 hp in early reports) with mild-hybrid assistance, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and standard quattro all-wheel drive (rear-biased character retained on S models).
- Larger exterior dimensions than the last S4, modern dual-screen interior (digital cluster + large center touchscreen), and available packages that simplify ordering.
- 2027 S5 pricing starts at approximately $63,600 (before destination).
The S5 is the car most S4 shoppers should evaluate today if they want a new gasoline performance compact Audi.
Future Possibility: Audi S4 e-tron Around 2028
Audi has confirmed the A4 nameplate will return solely as an electric vehicle (A4 e-tron) on the Volkswagen Group’s new Scalable Systems Platform (SSP). Launch is targeted for 2028. Reports indicate a higher-performance S4 e-tron variant is part of the plan, with estimated output near 510 hp, dual-motor quattro capability, 800-volt architecture, and fast DC charging in the 270–300 kW range. Exact U.S. timing, pricing, and final specs have not been released.
This would mark the first S4 in several years and the first electric one.
What U.S. Buyers Should Do Now?
- Shop remaining 2025 S4 inventory or certified pre-owned examples if you want the last ICE V6 S4.
- Test-drive the current S5 if you prefer a brand-new car with warranty and the latest technology.
- Monitor Audi of America announcements and major auto shows in 2027 for any early A4/S4 e-tron details or spy photos.
- Compare against rivals such as the BMW M340i/xDrive and Mercedes-AMG C 43, which continue in the gasoline performance compact segment.