During standard operation at low loads without the risk of wheel slip, the new
quattro taps into all the advantages of front - wheel drive.
Not exact matches
With 525 hp on
tap, the superstar from Neckarsulm (home of the
Quattro division) may not qualify on the pole position, but it deserves praise for its fluid motions, its blend of poise and balance, and its ground - covering ability on all kinds of turf.
If you never stray from the land of sunshine and you don't tackle sandy roads, you probably don't need a
Quattro — but it certainly doesn't hurt to have all that extra traction on
tap, just in case.
Providing the 496bhp in the e-tron
quattro is a trio of electric motors, one at the front to drive the front wheels and two at the back for the rear wheels, with a total of 429bhp on
tap all the time but a boost to 496bhp when required.
Befitting its character, the A4 allroad
quattro has a wealth of practical flourishes: the luggage - compartment cover and the partition safety netting are stored in separate compartments; a mere
tap of the hand triggers the cover to automatically retract upward.