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Just earlier today we showed you the first pics of a new Audi Q1 prototype out testing on public roads. As it turns out, that wasn’t the only thing Audi was caught testing this week. The A4 Avant is also out and on the prowl.
Considering just how small the differences between niches are today, the two could be called sisters, especially since the ground clearance of the A4 Allroad seems to have grown a little. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, let’s take a closer look.
We know this is the Allroad version of the newly released A4 by a couple of in your face details. The fender flares are rugged like we’re used to on these cars while the ride height and the side skirts are taller than usual (a lot taller too).
The front and rear bumpers have been redesigned too, just to complete the off-road look that the A4 Allroad is going to need to do its job. Other than that, there’s little to set the two body versions aside.
Under the bonnet, the same engines will be used with a couple small exceptions. We don’t expect to see the entry-level 1.4-liter TFSI engine on the table for the Allroad version, mostly because of its lack of torque.
However, the rest of the line-up should be unchanged. That means we’ll be seeing everything on offer, from the 2-liter TFSI plant with 190 HP and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque up to the 3-liter V6 TDI with 272 HP and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque.
Of course, this being an all-terrain vehicle, the quattro system will be standard while the transmission options should be the same as on the regular sedan.
As far as rivals go, we should mention that they do seem to be more numerous than ever, including the Subaru Outback and Volvo XC7 but in-house models too, like the Passat Alltrack.
We know this is the Allroad version of the newly released A4 by a couple of in your face details. The fender flares are rugged like we’re used to on these cars while the ride height and the side skirts are taller than usual (a lot taller too).
The front and rear bumpers have been redesigned too, just to complete the off-road look that the A4 Allroad is going to need to do its job. Other than that, there’s little to set the two body versions aside.
Under the bonnet, the same engines will be used with a couple small exceptions. We don’t expect to see the entry-level 1.4-liter TFSI engine on the table for the Allroad version, mostly because of its lack of torque.
However, the rest of the line-up should be unchanged. That means we’ll be seeing everything on offer, from the 2-liter TFSI plant with 190 HP and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque up to the 3-liter V6 TDI with 272 HP and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque.
Of course, this being an all-terrain vehicle, the quattro system will be standard while the transmission options should be the same as on the regular sedan.
As far as rivals go, we should mention that they do seem to be more numerous than ever, including the Subaru Outback and Volvo XC7 but in-house models too, like the Passat Alltrack.
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