Press Release
A4 Avant: the cargo area
The A4 Avant??????????????????????????????????????s load area combines an exclusive atmosphere with optimum utility and variability. This synthesis of successful interior design and multifunctionality sets new standards.A variable load-area floor provides generous storage capacity. With three different floor-panel positions, the load area capacity is between 377 (floor closed), 422 (floor partially open) and 442 litres (floor removed). The maximum storage capacity with the rear seat folded is 1,184 litres.
Loading heavy and bulky objects into the car is simplified considerably by the low height of the load-area floor level with the sill. This means that objects up to 1,000 mm wide can be loaded through the tailgate opening. The smooth-surfaced inner side panels have no bulges, making the load area look extremely tidy at all times. The available capacity can be used efficiently, with neither edges nor projections in the way.
Even in its standard version, the A4 Avant??????????????????????????????????????s load area offers a full range of ingenious details such as a net for small items, chrome-plated load-securing lugs, a storage compartment behind a cover in the left side panel, an easily accessible 12V power socket in the side panel and an active light in the tailgate that also illuminates the area behind the vehicle.
The load-area floor is at the same height as the folded rear seat backrests, thus guaranteeing an almost level luggage area. The luggage cover and the dividing net are located in a special compact, space-saving housing. This combined housing is attached to the wider part of the rear seat backrest and folds forwards with it to make the maximum storage space immediately available. In this position, the housing can easily be removed through the rear side door.
The load-area floor forms a second level in the luggage area. It is not rigidly fixed in the vehicle, but can be folded. This means that its position can easily be changed, making a useful contribution to the load area??????????????????????????????????????s unique variability.
Under the floor there is an easy-to-clean plastic tray attached to the body which can be used as an additional storage compartment or combined with the total luggage capacity. An optional reversible mat including fold-out bumper protection protects both the bumper and the load itself.
The tailgate opens automatically up to an overall height of 1.98 m.
Two handle recesses on the left and right inside the tailgate ??????????????????????????????????????? handle height 1.83 m ??????????????????????????????????????? allow it to be pulled shut from any position.
A load-area package with practical detail solutions for numerous situations is available as an optional extra. A bag hook and a luggage net to prevent objects from sliding about can be fastened in no time at all to the four lugs provided. A retaining strap in the right side trim can also be used to secure smaller objects and is adjustable to several positions.
