Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Geneva Show 2009 Highlights: 2010 Audi A4 Allroad



The Audi A4 Allroad Quattro is the vehicle for the true wagon aficionado, an A4 Avant taken to a higher level of refinement and character. Seeing as Americans and wagons usually go together like oil and water, we won't be getting the Allroad option here, which will start at 37,100 euros ($47,726) when it hits European markets this summer.
Of course, the Allroad Quattro starts off life as an A4 Avant, but befitting the Allroad's special status new exterior trim has been added including updated front and rear bumpers, grille and air inlets, fog light surrounds, wheel well and sill trim, and a stainless steel underbody plate. Other external touches include special 17-in. (18-in. are optional) wheels, a roof rail system and sills with available stainless steel inserts
Engine options are three of Audi's best: the 211-hp 2.0L TFSI engine (0-62 in approx. 6.9 sec), the 2.0L TDI and the 3.0 TDI, which boasts more than a 33 mpg average in the European cycle and is capable of 147 mph. The 2.0L TDI is mated to a six-speed manual, while the other engines get Audi's S tronic dual-clutch transmission. And of course, Audi's quattro is standard.