A compact luxury wagon with a twist, the Audi allroad comes prepped for blizzard conditions and light off-road duty. The extra ruggedness is complemented by a beautifully rendered interior packed with conveniences.
The entry-level Premium gains several bits of standard equipment.
Every allroad features all-wheel drive, underbody skid plates and 7.1 inches of ground clearance. The result is a wagon that looks and performs like it belongs at the campgrounds. The sole engine is a turbocharged 2-liter four-cylinder with 220 horsepower, matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The allroad is available in Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels:
Comes thoroughly equipped with a power liftgate, tri-zone climate control, power leather seats, xenon headlamps, LED running lights, aluminum or (optional) wood interior trim, Bluetooth phone and a 10-speaker sound system with satellite radio. The available MMI Navigation package adds a navigation system and Audi's MMI system control interface.
Adds heated front seats with driver memory, auto-dimming heated side mirrors and keyless ignition. The available Technology package includes the MMI Navigation system, plus a rearview camera, rear parking sensor, HD radio, a DVD player and a suite of web-based features known as Audi Connect. The Sport Interior package adds sports seats, a black headliner and paddle shifters. A 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system is also available.
Gets the Technology package and Bang & Olufsen system as standard equipment, plus adaptive headlamps, a blind-sport warning system and rear sunshades. Exclusive to the Prestige is the optional Driver Assist package with adaptive cruise control and selectable steering and throttle response. The Sport Interior package is available here as well.
Refreshingly, rear thorax airbags are available on all models as a standalone option. The Prestige and Premium Plus can also get 19-inch wheels.
The Premium is a better buy this year due to a hike in standard equipment. We now prefer it to the upper-trim models, which can get expensive for a compact wagon.
