Press Release
Exterior design
The Audi A4 allroad quattro's design recalls the A4 Avant, the most attractive standard-size station wagon. Its outer skin appears taut and eager. Crisp lines enclose tastefully curved surfaces; the starkly sloped coupé-like roof line, with its boldly slanted D-posts, brings out the dynamic contours. A nearly invisible zero-gap joint unites the side panels with the roof. This joint created via plasma brazing illustrates the great precision with which Audi designs and manufactures its vehicles.
Striking details re-interpret this model line's sporty vigor. Underneath the engine compartment, the A4 allroad quattro has a solid stainless-steel underbody guard. This protrudes slightly upward at the front end and serves as an air inlet. The single-frame grille has a Luna Gray paint finish, and its vertical bars are in chrome. A new, striking bumper with pronounced air inlets underscores the vehicle's unique identity; chrome rings encircle the standard halogen front fog lights.
The headlights provide an aesthetically pleasing stage for sophisticated Audi technology. The headlights' wings (chromed plastic contours) have become one of the brand's calling cards, and are shaped differently depending on the headlight version. Whereas incandescent bulbs comprise the halogen daytime running lights, the xenon plus version features sweeping slivers of light, each consisting of 14 white light-emitting diodes. These consume just nine watts of power, and thus play an admirable role in reducing CO2 emissions.
The A4 allroad quattro's front fenders and rear side panels have a new and muscular look. Circumferential plastic trim protects the wheel arches and the side sills against contact; it is matt Platinum Gray or Black, depending on the vehicle's paint finish. The roof is capped off by an offset rail with two high crosspieces. Viewed from the side, the 17-inch wheels in 7-arm V design exude enormity and strength with their overall diameter of 690 millimeters (27.17 inches). Audi also offers 18-inch wheels fitted with 245/45 tires.
Expressive: The rear view
The rear of the Audi A4 allroad quattro is also full of character. In the version featuring xenon plus headlights, light-emitting diodes lend sparkle to the taillights and comprise a continuous sliver of light. The lights taper inward, emphasizing the horizontal lines and consequently the vehicle's width. Narrow reflectors in the redesigned bumper and the tailgate's prominently three-dimensional contouring enhance this effect.
The stainless-steel rear underbody guard's ribbed structure visually mirrors the theme of the front air inlet, and also integrates the exhaust system's tailpipes. On the 2.0 TDI, the tailpipes appear side by side on the left; on the 2.0 TFSI and 3.0 TDI, they terminate to the left and to the right.
Two exterior packages impart an individual look to the A4 allroad quattro. The aluminum look features window frames and roof rails made of aluminum as well as supplementary moldings in the sill extensions made of stainless steel. A full paint finish builds on this version: the circumferential inlay is painted the same color as the body.
A full paint finish is available in eight colors: Ibis White, Ice Silver, Condor Gray, Meteor Gray, Phantom Black, Deep Sea Blue, Teak Brown, and Dakar Beige. Audi also offers four additional options: Stratos Blue (exclusively for the A4 allroad quattro), Sphere Blue, Garnet Red, Lava Gray, and Brilliant Black.
Interior
Plenty of room, uncompromising quality, and flawless functionality: the interior of the Audi A4 allroad quattro embodies all the strengths Audi is famous for. It is tailored like a sleek-fitting suit: bright, elegant, clear. The shapes, the materials chosen and used, the haptic charm of the surfaces: the interior offers sensory bliss.
The front seats are contoured and low-slung, perfectly integrating the driver and passengers into the sporty ambience. Beyond the standard height-adjustable seats, Audi also offers electrical adjustability and a seat-heating system - optionally for the outside rear seats, as well.
The optional sports seats have pronounced side sections, pull-out thigh supports, and four-way lumbar support. And the climate-controlled comfort seats offer the utmost in luxury: not only can they be heated, they also deliver relief on hot days thanks to an integrated cooling unit with small fans. And if the temperature could become chilly, then an auxiliary heater automatically turns on.
The A4 allroad quattro's long wheelbase ensures plenty of interior space in the rear as well as in the front. Large cup holders and spacious storage compartments hold bottles and other items. An optional storage package features additional compartments and nets. A center armrest with storage box and two 12-volt outlets are available for the front seats. The armrest can be moved toward the front or rear, is height-adjustable, and features especially soft upholstery.
Focus on the driver: The cockpit
The cockpit is clearly aligned toward the driver. The center console is offset to the left by eight degrees; the steering wheel is adjustable for height and reach. The dashboard's large and easy-to-read instruments constitute classic Audi styling elements. The center display is standard; its screen is between the speedometer and the tachometer.
The standard CD sound system "chorus" delivers 80 watts to eight speakers; its switches and pushbuttons are easily accessible in the center console. Underneath the sound system is the control panel for the standard automatic air conditioning system: a cutting-edge unit which is extremely efficient, strong, quiet, and luxurious. Audi also offers a deluxe automatic air conditioning system which maintains the interior temperature in three separate zones.
Another particularly luxurious feature is the high-beam assistant. Aided by a small light-sensitive detector, it automatically switches between high beams and low beams. In the version featuring xenon plus headlights, their range is dynamically adjusted. When the A4 allroad quattro reaches 120 km/h (74.56 mph), the headlights are adjusted slightly upward for highway driving.
A large on-board monitor with a 6.5-inch screen is high up and in the center of the cockpit. The screen is in color in conjunction with the concert and symphony sound systems, or with the MMI Navigation system plus. The Multi Media Interface's control unit is housed in the center console. The large buttons around the central rotary pushbutton encourage intuitive operation. The center console also houses the button for the standard electromechanical parking brake; the optional Audi hold assist enhances the brake's functionality.
Sporty elegance: Color and trim
Sporty elegance also characterizes the interior's colors and materials. Carpeting is made of velour; the headlining is star silver, linen beige, or black (optional). The air vents, the parking brake's button, and the light switch gleam thanks to their aluminum look. And the door sill trims bear special allroad logos. Standard inlays are micrometallic platinum; options include aluminum trigon, open-pored and dark fine-grain ash, laurel nutmeg, and walnut brown.
Customers can choose one of several different trim materials: an exclusive allroad fabric, two types of leather (Milano or Valcona), or an Alcantara/leather combination. The fabric designs are available in black or pale gray, and the leather trim in seven colors - two of which feature sporty contrasting stitching. The Audi exclusive program offers additional exquisite leather options for individualists.
Luggage compartment
The Audi A4 allroad quattro's luggage compartment features a load-through hatch one meter in width (3.28 feet) and can hold cargo 1.03 meters (3.38 feet) in length; its base capacity is 490 liters (17.3 cubic feet). It is lined with high-quality carpet. And thanks to the ingenious design and low loading sill covered by a stainless-steel protective molding, the luggage compartment is extremely handy. The rear seatbacks, split 40:60, can be folded down with two flicks of the wrist to increase the luggage compartment's capacity to a length of 1.78 meters (5.84 feet) and a volume of 1,430 liters (50.5 cubic feet).
Befitting its versatile nature, the A4 allroad quattro boasts a wealth of intelligent touches. The load guard and the deluxe load-area cover are stored in separate compartments for the sake of simplicity. A mere tap of the hand actuates a spring, causing the cover to automatically retract upward between two guideways. Pulling the cover down also could not be easier. When the tailgate is fully open, people 1.89 meters (6.2 feet) in height can stand underneath it!
Intelligent touch: The reversible loadliner
Like the roof rails, the reversible loadliner is convenient standard equipment. Located in the rear of the luggage compartment, its underside has been designed as a water-resistant and dirt-resistant tray, making it the ideal place to store wet ski equipment and the like. Two handles allow you to grip and carry the loadliner like a tray. Additional standard equipment includes four sturdy fastening rings, two elegant bag hooks, a 12-volt outlet, and a shelf to the side with a horizontally sliding net.
A series of optional features makes the Audi A4 allroad quattro even more practical. There is a reversible mat with a fold-out cover for the bumper, an electromechanical assembly for the tailgate, and a load-securing set, which includes a telescopic rod and a spring-loaded tensioning strap. Latched to rails in the floor, the load-securing set allows the customer to divide the luggage compartment as they wish. The rear seats optionally feature a load-through hatch with a ski bag. Additional optional equipment includes a trailer hitch and special roof rack for bicycles, skis, and kayaks.
