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2012 Audi A6 Allroad Quattro biturbo diesel

Matt Davis — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:57:00 EST

Filed under: Wagon, Europe, Crossover, Audi, Diesel, Luxury, Quick Spins

Don't Get Too Attached To This Larger Allroad

As an American living in Italy, there are often entire month-long stretches where I drive nothing but European cars that will sadly never come out to play on American soil. Such is the case for the abundantly adored Audi A6 Allroad Quattro seen here. I was initially of the assumption that since the A4 Allroad had already been confirmed for the U.S. that the A6 Allroad would be coming as well, but I am dismayed to report otherwise.

Such a pity, too. The business case for giving North America the whole range of Audi models that Germany offers apparently just doesn't pan out financially - and for some of us, it's the old predictable story of unrequited love across the chilly Atlantic.

Team Ingolstadt brought me into their home in Neckarsulm just north of hilly Stuttgart for this drive through the area's precisely cultivated fields of hops. The aroma of beer is everywhere here, which may go some way toward explaining just why the new A6 Allroad felt so good under and around me as we freight-trained along the Swabian two-lanes.

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2013 Audi A6-based Allroad spotted... will we get this one?

Jeff Glucker — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:29:00 EST

Filed under: Spy Photos, Wagon, Audi

The return of the Audi Allroad is nigh... possibly! Rumors have been swirling like camouflage that Audi is working on a new A4 Allroad. Our spy photographers spotted a camo-covered Allroad undergoing hot weather testing in Southern Europe, but the up-rated wagon underneath these swirls is an A6 Avant.

Is Audi getting ready to bring out a variety of Allroads? It's possible, and we'd happily welcome both an A4 and A6 Allroad with open arms. Of course, we know how this story plays out here in the States. While we may see one of the two Allroad variants, it's unlikely that both will wind up in U.S. dealer showrooms. Time will tell.

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Geneva 2009: 2010 Saab 9-3X ideal wagon for lingonberry picking

Chris Paukert — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:59:00 EST

Filed under: Wagon, Geneva Motor Show, Crossover, Saab

Click above for high-res gallery of the Saab 9-3X

Saab debuted its 9-3X at the Geneva Motor Show, and while it's a new market for the Swedish brand (we'll try to forget about the body-on-frame 9-7X, thank you), we suspect that the lifted load-lugger will probably outsell the standard SportCombi by a healthy margin Stateside, given America's appetite for such things.

It's quite handsome in person and the inherently less-sharp handling of a sportstilts wagon ought to paper over the 9-3's occasionally soggy dynamics. Said another way, a lack of razor-sharp handling in the 9-3 platform would seem to be more appropriate/acceptable in a softroader than a sporty wagon or sedan.

While basically the same as the 2.0-liter Sportcombi, the 9-3X has a 1.4-inch higher stance and standard Cross-Wheel Drive (XWD), a fantastically grippy system that figures to give the new model sufficient softroading abilities to be a worthwhile alternative to the Subaru Outback or Volvo XC70. Other model-specific cues include contrasting lower cladding and flared fenders, unique 17-inch wheels, and a roof rack for safely displaying all of one's lifestyle accessories.

Given the effort to extract Saab from General Motors' portfolio and its uncertain future, there is a very real possibility that the 9-3X will be the last new Griffin-badged product we see in the States - the badly-needed 9-5 replacement is slated to debut before the year is out, but we expect it will go to European markets first, and there has been some talk of Saab withdrawing from North America entirely even if it continues to exist. While the 9-3X can't be fairly tasked with saving the company, it's a compelling-looking package that would appear to deserve a shot.

Gallery: Geneva 2009: 2010 Saab 9-3X

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Geneva Preview: 2010 Audi A4 allroad quattro ready for its closeup

Noah Joseph — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:45:00 EST

Filed under: Wagon, Geneva Motor Show, Crossover, Audi

Click above for a hi-res gallery of the new Audi A4 allroad quattro

While every other automaker was pumping out SUVs by the truckload (so to speak), Audi insisted that its wagons could offer the same benefits as a sport-ute - all wheel drive, rugged looks, cargo capacity - without the drawbacks. Ingolstadt has jumped on the sport-ute bandwagon since then, but hasn't given up the ghost on the wagon/SUV debate. While the A6-basded allroad quattro had to hold down the fort all by itself until now, at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, Audi will give it a kid brother based on the A4.

The Audi A4 allroad quattro is essentially an A4 Avant wagon, only beefed up for that go-anywhere look. Ground clearance is jacked up to a more commodious 180mm, while the underbody is reinforced front and rear with steel plates. Contrasting lower body cladding and flared wheel arches contribute to the off-road look, along with a unique grille, restyled rear bumper and roof rails on top of the Avant's sleek roofline. Of course traction is provided by Audi's trademark quattro all-wheel-drive system, putting the power down from the 211 hp 2.0-liter TFSI, 170hp 2.0-liter TDI or 240hp 3.0-liter TDI (gas, diesel and diesel for those unfamiliar with VW Group lexicon) through the six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. All the details can be found in the press release after the jump, with a gallery of high-resolution photos accessible via the thumbnails below.

Gallery: 2010 Audi A4 allroad quattro

[Source: Audi]

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Audi TT-RS, A4 Allroad rumored to appear in Geneva

Noah Joseph — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:01:00 EST

Filed under: Geneva Motor Show, Audi

Click either image for a high-res gallery

Until the Frankfurt Motor Show returns to Germany later this year, the Geneva Motor Show is the closest thing to home for Germany's automakers, and Audi's not about to let the opportunity pass it by. So we're expecting the four-ringed circus to roll in from Ingolstadt with several significant premiers.

First up, the long-awaited and highly-anticipated debut of the Audi TT-RS. The highest level of the stylish little coupe, is expected to pump some 340 horsepower from its 2.5-liter turbo five through Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system and S-tronic dual-clutch gearbox. Audi is also expected to take the wraps off of the first A4 Allroad, which follows its A6-based big brother by modifying the A4 Avant wagon with extra body cladding and higher road clearance. Lastly, we're expecting to see the final, production version of the A5/S5 cabrio, replacing the previous A4 cabrio with the sleeker coupe-based variant. Who knows, maybe Audi will even give us a glimpse of its new R15 racer, slated to debut around the same time at Sebring.

Gallery: Audi TT-RS - spy shots

Gallery: 2009 Audi A4 Allroad - spy shots

[Source: topcarblog.ch]

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Spy Shots: 2010 Audi A4 Allroad

Jonathon Ramsey — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:59:00 EST

Filed under: Spy Photos, Wagon, Crossover, Audi

A lot of American consumers were disappointed when the Audi Allroad was sent to the guillotine in 2005. Based on the A6 Avant, the Allroad's positioning as a more-than-a-wagon, less-than-an-SUV made it a versatile performer, but middling sales meant that U.S. consumers never got a crack at the second-generation model available overseas since 2006.

Judging by this newest prototype and a similar one spied back in February, it appears that the current Allroad will get an A4 Avant-based kid brother. Spy shots show a such a car testing in the kind of latitude that is home to the A4 Avant's primary competition, Volvo's XC70, not to mention the Saab 9-3X that's right around the corner. With everyone going back to the 'small ball' playbook for a while, maybe Audi has the timing right this time. The only question now is: will it come to the States?

Gallery: 2009 Audi A4 Allroad - spy shots

[Source: EVO]

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Spy Shots: 2009 Audi A4 Allroad confirms rumors

John Neff — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:54:00 EST

Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedan, Wagon, Crossover, Audi

click above for more spy shots of the 2009 Audi A4 Allroad

Currently, the only vehicle in Audi's lineup that offers a go-anywhere Allroad version is the A6 Avant (wagon), but that will change soon with the addition of a smaller A4 Allroad based on the A4 Avant. Though merely a rumor early last month, an A4 Allroad is all but a lock now thanks to spy photographers who caught a mule testing in snowy Sweden. Yes, what you're looking at is the new A4 sedan, but that's only because Audi has yet to debut an A4 Avant and is using the sedan body for testing. Clearly visible is a raised ride height, grippy snow tires and thick fender flares that appear to do a good job of grabbing snow that's kicked up.

Though Audi traditionally has only ever offered its Allroad lineup in wagon form, we're totally jonesing for a sedan version now after seeing these spy shots. This A4 Allroad mule looks like a sleeper rally car that's ready to jump a drift or plow through a bank of snow at a moment's notice. Perhaps Audi should consider offering an Allroad package for the sedan, as well. We can't imagine it would take much more investment to develop alongside the wagon version.

[Photos: Brenda Priddy & Co.]

Gallery: 2009 Audi A4 Allroad - spy shots

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Geneva Motor Show: Audi Allroad Quattro

John Neff — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 07:00:00 EST

Filed under: SUV, Wagon, Geneva Motor Show

As before, the new Audi Allroad Quattro is essentially an A6 Avant with some off-road prowess thrown in for good measure. Not enough off-road prowess to threaten the terrain tackling skills of the new Q7 SUV, mind. Regardless, it does feature aluminum suspension components with an adaptive air suspension that has five modes, including a manually selected lift mode that gives the Allroad 7.2 inches of ground clearance. Should you venture into parts unknown, you shant fret about your Allroad's undercarriage, as Audi's including stainless steel protection both fore and aft.

The Allroad Quattro will be powered by a range of petrol and diesel engines, including the 3.2 FSI V6 (255 bhp/243 ft-lbs), 4.2 FSI V8 (350 bhp/ 325 ft-lbs.), 2.7 TDI V6 (180 bhp/280 ft-lbs) and 3.0 TDI V6 (233 bhp/332 ft-lbs.). Audi's trademark Quattro all-wheel drive system will be jacked into either a six-speed manny tranny or six-speed tiptronic.

The Audi Allroad Quattro is a premium ride that leaves open the option of hauling around 60 cubic-feet of your expensive gear or tackling mildly difficult off-road excursions. It's all about the image with Audis, however, and the Allroad conveys a rich one.

Follow the jump for more live shots and Audi's full press release on the Allroad Quattro.

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New Audi Allroad to bow in Geneva

John Neff — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 12:00:00 EST

Filed under: Concept Cars, Wagon

It has been confirmed that Audi's new Allroad, a semi-offroad wagon derived from the A6, will be unveiled at the Geneva motor show in March. These spy shots from GermanCarBlog via WorldCarFans don't leave much to the imagination and show exactly how much inspiration for the new Allroad was provided by the A6 Allroad Quattro Concept that was shown at the Detroit auto show last year.

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