Audi A4 Allroad Quattro to Be Unveiled at Geneva Motor Show
Written on September 30, 2009 – 11:17 am | by admin
Audi is set to expand its A4 line up with the all new A$ Allroad quattro that features permanent All Wheel Drive (AWD) and off road capability. The model will debut next month at the Geneva Motor Show and is essentially a taller, more rugged version of the A4 Avant wagon.
The A4 Allroad comes equipped with a range of features including a dual clutch S tronic transmission, Audi’s intelligent handling technology and brand new assistance and communication systems. The Allroad’s design is reminiscent of the Avant, but is taller, has wider fenders, more rugged bumpers, fog lights in the front and new housing for the air intake. More chrome comes on the Allroad, particularly around fog light enclosures and there are vertical chrome strips on the single frame radiator grille. Significant trunk space and a load-through hatch with removable ski bag complete the design nicely.
Audi plans to include three engine variants, all of which are turbo charged direct fuel injection units that come equipped with new recuperation systems that, during deceleration, convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. There will be one petrol engine and two diesel versions, initially. The base engine will be a 2.0L TFSI that runs at 211 horsepower and can go 0 to 62 mph in 6.9 seconds with a top speed of 143mph.