The 2017 Audi Allroad pumps up a standard wagon physique with loads of expertise, good efficiency, and more all-weather capability than most drivers will ever want. For these searching for an Audi wagon with out a Q in the title, it is the one selection. First-technology Allroads were based mostly on the A6 platform. The name moved to the A4 household with the second-technology model, which was practically as massive as the unique A6-primarily based Allroad. The new, third-technology Allroad continues to be part of the A4 lineup with three trim ranges together with Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige. What makes an Allroad an Allroad hasn't changed much since that first-era mannequin. It's still a lifted wagon with a few of some great benefits of a crossover SUV, and many of the superior road manners of a station wagon. An Allroad is an A4 Avant wagon, which we do not get here within the U.S. While most Audis function a big grille with horizontal slats, the Allroad has chrome vertical slats which give it a bit extra visible depth. The flared plastic cladding梬hich is definitely matte painted plastic, and may be paint-matched to some body colors梐nd 18-inch alloy wheels give the Allroad a beefier stance without being flashy.
If you've been inside the brand new A4 sedan, you have been inside the new Allroad, at the least in entrance. The identical sprint suits a digital 12.3-inch configurable gauge cluster (except on base models) and a 7.0-inch arduous-mounted infotainment display screen (an 8.3-inch screen is available) above a wide horizontal band of vents and trim styled like vents. Audi's MMI system works properly, but we want the infotainment screen folded away just like the one in the Q7. There's just one engine accessible with the Allroad. The turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder has 252 horsepower and 273 pound-toes of torque. It sends energy to all four wheels by way of a 7-pace twin-clutch transmission. Power is up 32 hp and 15 lb-ft of torque from final 12 months's Allroad. It's sufficient to push the 3,825-pound Allroad from 0-60 mph in simply 5.9 seconds, Audi says. The turbo-4 sounds candy on windup, however understand that only Prestige versions have acoustic glass on the front doorways; other versions shall be louder.
The EPA charges gas financial system at 23 mpg city, 28 highway, 25 combined. In our testing we saw a median of simply over 26 mpg in highway and light off-highway driving. Audi's Drive Select system can tailor the Allroad's energy steering, transmission, throttle, suspension, and all-wheel-drive settings for anything from sporty to consolation-oriented driving. The Allroad appears able to sort out mild off-roading. We guess most will see common responsibility at ski slopes and weekend cabins, the place its increased journey peak, underbody safety, and all-season tires will work well. So will Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system. The latest variations, dubbed Ultra, differs from past variations. The outdated system saved the system's clutch locked, sending energy to all 4 wheels at all times. The new system can decouple the clutch and only send power to the rear wheels at sure instances. If the system detects it is going to want power, the clutch reengages in 200 milliseconds and might shift power from the front to the back, as much as 100 p.c of it, in idea (earlier than frictional losses). Its action is clear; power moves entrance-to-back seamlessly under regular driving situations, and the wheels have good grip whenever you expect梐nd need梩hem to.
Audi felt the last Allroad was a success with approximately 3,500 offered annually, so it did not mess with the experience, a lot. It's a smidge faster than before, and the usual adaptive suspension with twin-tube shocks, taller suspension, and Continental all-season tires, give the Allroad a sensible wagon-like really feel. There is a bit extra physique roll than an A4 sedan, but handling is an easily felt improvement over most crossover SUVs, including Audi's personal Qs. The body lean helps absorb extra of the imperfections you will find on main paved roads and a whole lot of the unpaved ones, too. Front passengers have little to complain about within the Allroad. There's more than enough room in all instructions, and the seats are road-trip worthy. In again, the Allroad has gained 0.Four inches of leg room梟ot noticeably more than in the A4, and fully due to seat shape. The Allroad can haul 58.5 cubic toes of no matter you need with the rear seats folded down, and 24.2 cubic ft of stuff with the rear seats up. IIHS. Noteworthy options embrace adaptive cruise control; blind-spot displays; and a rearview digicam. Outward imaginative and prescient is a robust point within the Allroad, with small A-pillars, plenty of glass, and a nice rear-window opening. 44,950, the Allroad's commonplace tools list consists of leather-based; aluminum inside trim; power options; Bluetooth; keyless ignition; a panoramic sunroof; power front seats; and Audi's MMI infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Options embody a 755-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system; full LED headlights; 4G LTE in-automobile information (by subscription) with wi-fi hotspot; the 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster; and a head-up display.
