Audi A4 And A6 Allroad Review
What's Hot: Sublime build quality, updated technology and simply superb engines.
What's Not: Not as capable as an SUV, A4 starting to date inside.
X-FACTOR: When most of your driving is on the road, do you really need an SUV?
A4 Allroad
Vehicle Style: Premium Medium Wagon
Price: $70,500 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 140kW/400Nm 4cyl diesel | 7spd DSG auto
Fuel Economy claimed: 5.6 l/100km
A6 Allroad
Vehicle Style: Premium Large Wagon
Price: $111,900 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 160kW/500Nm 6cyl diesel | 7spd DSG auto
Fuel Economy claimed: 5.6 l/100km
OVERVIEW
The 'Allroad' variants of Audi's A4 and A6 wagons are a peculiar couple. Each is quite a bit more than a station wagon, but then, not exactly an SUV.
They can be driven with supreme confidence on an outback road, but they're just as capable in the city. It's because of this niche ability that there are no direct competitors in the premium segments in which they reside.
Being so specialised, they also appeal to a very specific customer. The buyer who doesn't want an SUV, but still wants the confidence to hit a rough dirt track now and then.
It's this jack-of-all-trades approach that make Audi's Allroad variants both unique and appealing.
To show off the two cars, Audi directed a road trip to the top end. From Darwin into the wilderness - with plenty of road time to see if German knowhow can tackle the Australian outback.
THE INTERIOR | RATING: 4/5
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