New for the 1998 A4 lineup is the A4 Avant sport wagon with a new 2.8 liter, DOHC, 190hp engine. A new standard feature includes an upgraded interior upholstery of jacquard satin cloth. For added safety, the A4 is now equipped with standard side impact air bags and anti-slip regulation or ASR. Available option packages include the Sport, Sunroof and All Weather Packages. The All Weather package includes heated front seats, heated drivers door lock, outside heated mirrors and heated windshield washer nozzles. Some features in the Sport Package include sport suspension, ZR performance tires with seven-spoke sport wheels and a three-spoke steering wheel. A Quattro full-time AWD model is available with a standard automatic transmission.