The allroad comes better equipped than base A4 models, which start just below $ 33,000.
PRICE AND EQUIPMENT >> Up, up and away Being a «limited edition», the A6
Allroad comes in just one specification, powered by a 3.0 - litre V6 turbodiesel engine driving all four wheels via quattro permanent all - wheel drive and an S tronic (dual clutch) seven - speed transmission.
Plus, since
the Allroad comes in wagon form, it offers similar cargo space in comparison to your everyday SUV.
All A6
allroads come standard with a powered tailgate, more advanced infotainment system with integrated Google Maps satellite - navigation, LED headlights, 19 - inch alloy wheels, quad - zone climate - control, active lane assist, side assist, Milano leather seat trim, powered front seats, digital radio and 360 - degree parking cameras.
Not exact matches
Sadly, we don't expect this model to
come to the U.S., as the
Allroad wagon will still be the only A4 wagon variant sold in America.
Two main rivals
come in the form of Audi's A6
allroad and Volvo's V90 Cross Country.
The Cross Country
comes with black window frame moldings instead of the V90's chrome, and standard black wheel lip and rocker panel cladding far better integrated into the profile than on the awkward - looking Audi
Allroad.
The A4
Allroad is also available with the most powerful diesel engine, just like the Avant it
comes with the eight - speed automatic.
Finally in Sept, 2017
allroads were
coming to the dealerships.
The next Audi A4 will be marketed as a 2016 model while the Avant and
Allroad models will
come one year later (in 2016 for 2017).
What's
coming from Audi by 2018: New A8 limousine (2017) New A7 Sportback New A6 sedan, avant and
allroad New Q3 New A1 All - new e-tron quattro - based SUV All - new Q8 flagship SUV
Of course, my girlfriend took one look, asked where the hearse parked in the driveway
came from and then promptly declared the
Allroad to be the ugliest car that is, was or ever will be.
That extra grip, along with the ride height, is likely to
come in handy on dirt roads, where the TourX proves once again that these
allroad type wagons really are the perfect compromise between sedans / hatchbacks and SUVs.
Ultimate ride comfort
comes in the form of the A4
Allroad, however, which sacrifices some body control to offer a softness that's almost unrivalled in his sector.
When it
comes to off - road adventures, some cars trade comfort and convenience for capability, but that's not the case for the 2018 Audi A4
allroad 2.0 T.
Although, with the news that the new Q5 will
come to the Australian market in S tronic guise only, it will be interesting to see if Australian buyers will be offered a manual option in the A4
allroad.
Audi has the A4 Avant and upcoming A4
Allroad, Cadillac with the CTS Sport Wagon and CTS - V Wagon, Mercedes - Benz E350 4Matic and the new E63 Wagon
coming next year.
11 mm of that
comes from a taller tire profile (a 245/45 all - season tire wraps the
Allroad's 18 - inch wheels) and the rest
comes from a taller suspension.
It should
come as no surprise that the A4
allroad quattro offers sportiness, comfort, and stability — onroad and offroad.
But whatever the
Allroad Shooting Brake Concept previews — and we'll have a better idea next week when it's revealed at Detroit — it
comes with quattro all wheel drive and gets some form of electric propulsion as it's wearing an e-tron badge.
The new A6
allroad quattro is also state - of - the - art when it
comes to connection technology.
The Audi A4
allroad ® sports a 252 - hp 2.0 - liter TFSI ® engine paired with a seven - speed S tronic ® dual - clutch automatic transmission to create a dynamic, comfortable and sporty driving experience that can't wait to
come along for the ride.
Both vehicles
come with standard all - wheel drive, but with 7.9 inches of ground clearance on the V60 Cross Country compared to 6.5 - inches from the A4
Allroad, the V60 Cross Country is more well - equipped for off road or poor weather driving.
As with all Audi cars, the A6
allroad quattro
comes with a radar - based adaptive cruise control with stop & go function, Audi active lane assist, Audi side assist, night vision, a system that detects when the driver is getting tired, and a park assist system that enables the A6
allroad quattro to park itself.
That was back in 2001 and the A6 Avant - based quattro wagon was simply known as the
Allroad and
came with a frisky twin turbo petrol engine.
A4: All premium model A4s will
come equipped with the S line exterior package, as well as three - zone climate control (also on the
Allroad and A5 models) and xenon - plus lighting along with LED taillights.
Featuring a thoroughly modern dashboard including the advanced virtual cockpit, the A4
Allroad is a cut above most other competitors when it
comes to the interior.
The beauty to the
Allroad's brawn
comes in its surprisingly chic exterior and jaw - dropping luxurious interior.
The A4
Allroad also
comes standard with Audi's MMI interface on a 7 - inch screen, 5 - inch multi-information display, as well as Bluetooth connectivity and Apple CarPlay / Android Auto integration, allowing you to always remain connected.
While the Audi A4
Allroad and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack have more aesthetically appealing dashboards, neither can compete with the 508 RXH when it
comes to standard equipment.
The «17
Allroad quattro
comes in three trims: Premium at $ 44,950, Premium Plus at $ 47,950 and Prestige at $ 52,350, both including the $ 950 destination fee.
The
Allroad is pretty much identical to the wagon, but
comes with a slightly taller suspension and ruggedized appearance designed to boost its appeal in a market that increasingly prefers small SUVs to station wagons.
Word has
come our way confirming the new Audi A4
allroad quattro will be sold in Australia.
The biggest hit in the A4 to
allroad conversion
comes from the drag coefficient, which results in increased wind noise and poorer highway mileage.