Audi A4 Allroad Spy Photos Out!

allroad Could Arrive as Sedan

A4 allroad for Higher / Automedia
A4 allroad in Deep Snow / Automedia
A4 allroad in Deep Snow / Automedia
A4 allroad in Deep Snow / Automedia
A4 allroad in Deep Snow / Automedia
A4 allroad in Deep Snow / Automedia
A4 allroad in Deep Snow / Automedia

Add a Comment

Comments (19)

newest first oldest first

Penner

Useless...

February 1, 2008 9:02 pm

report abuse | reply

joelynn

what's next- an allroad TT or A5 off-roading saloons......- a niche too far? are other off-roader crossovers successful? The R-class? The Scenic RX4? Suzuki X-90? hmm....

February 1, 2008 9:43 pm

report abuse | reply

ck314

I don't think they would dare doing this, crossovers are synonims of adventure and leisure time (=flexible cargo space), and anyone wanting a sedan in cold climates already have the quattro versions with winter tires at their disposal.

February 1, 2008 11:29 pm

report abuse | reply

1 reply

ck314

i meant to say 4WD crossovers

February 1, 2008 11:33 pm

report abuse | reply

MiracleWhipp

Useless? not for those who require it. its not a cross-over either. subaru sells more Legacy Outbacks and Foresters in the US than you can imagine. in places like new england, colorado and the northern mid-west, raised awd subarus are everywhere, as is the Volvo XC70. too bad they fall apart after a few years. subaru also has zero competition at the high teens to low 20's price points. if Audi brought a new A4 All-Road to the states, and priced it under the Volvo XC70, they would rule that price segment. the current A6 All-Road is just too pricey. i would most seriously consider trading in my beloved subaru for an A4 All-Road.

February 2, 2008 1:20 am

report abuse | reply

wolff

or.. could this just be a testing mule for a car of this chassis?? :O i mean, an Q3 or something??

February 2, 2008 6:57 am

report abuse | reply

1 reply

ck314

Nah the Q5 is in its final development stages, and a hypothetic Q3 would be based on transversal engine platform (aka A3/Golf). Most likely they do this to divert attention from the final product (A4 Avant Allroad).

February 2, 2008 10:31 am

report abuse | reply

NICKKOP

Nice! Audi may draw back some lost buyers as this cannot be had with any of its competitors, but they better offer an array of engines in the U.S. including the 2.0TDI and 3.0TDI as well as 2.0TFSI

February 2, 2008 2:06 pm

report abuse | reply

1 reply

NICKKOP

In a way audi is staying true to their roots, as we know that Quattro was not first developed, nor did it only gain popularity only for on-road performance, and many of these buyers also prefer the idea of a traditional car with car with quattro and some off-road ability, especially now with the rediculous fuel costs.. better bring TDI baby!

February 2, 2008 2:10 pm

report abuse | reply

xLumino

Audi was very successful selling Allroads in the past. I'm sure they will offer an allroad-A4. And why useless? It is a car with simply a different style and some technical changings. Why you judge this as useless?!

February 2, 2008 2:20 pm

report abuse | reply

Alex

It must be a mule for the new RS4. Just like RS6 has had wider suspension. A4 Allroad as a produst would be a waste of time with Q5 and Q3 on the way.

February 2, 2008 4:42 pm

report abuse | reply

ck314

Not really, those exhaust pipes are those of a 3.2 FSi, and track width remains unchanged, just higher.

February 2, 2008 7:51 pm

report abuse | reply

NaBUru38

An Allroad sedan is stupid, but an A4 Allroad station wagon is good. Audi isn't so stupid to put black bumpers on a sedan, is it?

February 2, 2008 8:22 pm

report abuse | reply

FP23

the new Audi A4 Avant station wagon isn't revealed yet .. no wonder why the use the sedan for testing the new chassis and technology ;) Of course there won't be no Allroad Sedan lol^^

February 3, 2008 11:19 am

report abuse | reply

I think they will never produce this car. Just a testing :)

February 3, 2008 12:48 pm

report abuse | reply

Audi_fan

you can't criticize a car that much until you see what's it gonna be..so stop saying it's useless until they post something newer!

February 3, 2008 6:45 pm

report abuse | reply

ceven

I actually like this. Why not have quattro 4WD? Why not look a bit beefier? Put the glorious 3.0 TDI in and off you go...

February 4, 2008 7:34 am