2013 A4 allroad quattro
Audi allroad returns to the U.S. for the first time since 2005
Making its re-entry into the U.S. market for the first time since 2005. The new allroad is built on the A4 platform and has been modified to meet the functionality and design elements that define the iconic allroad.
The new allroad features 211 horsepower with 258 pounds-foot of torque that makes it faster and more fuel efficient than its predecessor.
The exterior features a unique single frame grille design with vertical chrome struts, stainless steel skid plates and side sills, and raised aluminum-optic roof rails. Matte finished lower bumpers and wheel arches are standard, while a full paint finish is optional.
The Audi allroad will replace the A4 Avant starting in the 2013 model year, and will be 0.6 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller with 1.5 inches greater ground clearance. The new allroad is 185.9 inches in length with a wheelbase of 110.4 inches. Compared to its predecessor, the new allroad has a longer wheelbase for ride comfort and more headroom for front passengers. The allroad has 27 cubic feet of cargo space and a spacious 50 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats folded down. An optional power tailgate is available. 18-inch wheels are standard, and 19-inch wheels are optional.
The interior of the new allroad features a standard Panorama sunroof, 8-way power seats, and Aluminum Trigon inlays. Heated front seats, driver memory, a choice of three wood inlays, and a 505 watt Bang & Olufsen Sound System are optional. The allroad can also be equipped with a sports interior package featuring 12-way power front sport seats, and a three-spoke steering wheel with shift paddles.
Audi offers several advanced technology features for the A4 family, including adaptive front lighting and Audi side assist, which monitors the space behind and beside the A4 by radar and detects any vehicles in neighboring lanes. Driving in the A4 is also enhanced by the optional Driver Assistance package, which features adaptive cruise control that keeps the A4 at a constant distance from the preceding vehicle, active lane assist, and dynamic steering. Dynamic steering varies the effort as well as the steering ratio at different speeds. Active lane assist allows the steering to help maintain lane discipline should the driver begin to sway outside of the lane markings without setting the turn signal.
Audi is the first company worldwide to feature factory-installed wireless internet, enabling the innovative infotainment system called Audi connect™. Previously available in the A6, A7, A8 and Q7, Audi connect will now be available on all A4 and A5 models, making Audi the only brand worldwide to feature this level of internet system integrated service in the segment.
With Audi connect, the onboard MMI® Navigation system is enhanced with Google Earth™ maps and real-time SiriusXM Traffic information, for a true aerial view of the route. Audi connect also features real-time localized weather, news and live fuel prices; Google Local Search for detailed information about travel destinations, such as restaurant or hotel hours, pricing and customer reviews; the myAudi Destination feature, which allows registered users to log on to Google Maps™ from any location and download up to 50 destinations to the vehicle; and a rolling Wi-Fi hotspot, allowing up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices to simultaneously use the wireless connectivity.
Pricing
2013 A4 allroad quattro (tiptronic)
- Prestige………..$48,900
- PremiumPlus…..$42,900
- Premium……….$39,600
Engine
- 2.0 liter TFSI engine with 211 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque
Powertrain
- 8-speed tiptronic transmission, standard
- quattro permanent all-wheel drive, standard
- 27 cubic feet of cargo space 50 cubic feet of cargo space with seats folded down
Chassis
- 185.9 inches in length; wheelbase of 110.4 inches, longer than predecessor for ride comfort and more headroom for front passengers
- 18-inch wheels standard, 19-inch wheels optional
Exterior
- Features single frame grille design with vertical chrome struts, stainless steel skid plates and side sills, and raised aluminum-optic roof rails
- Matte finished lower bumpers and wheel arches standard, full paint finish optional
- Unique single frame grille design with vertical chrome struts, stainless steel skid plates and side sills, and aluminum-optic roof rails. Matte finished lower bumpers and wheel arches are standard, full paint finish is optional
Interior
- Standard Panorama sunroof, 8-way power seats and Aluminum Trigon inlays
- Optional heated front seats, driver memory, choice of three wood inlays and 505 watt Bang & Olufsen Sound System
- Available sports interior package with 12-way power front sport seats and three-spoke steering wheel with shift paddles
Technology
- Audi offers advanced technology features, including Audi side assist and adaptive front lighting. Also available is the Audi Driver Assistance package, including adaptive cruise control with stop & go, active lane assist and dynamic steering
- Factory-installed wireless internet, enabling features such as Audi connect™ for real-time weather, traffic, news and live fuel prices. First introduced in the A7, A4 models will be first in the segment with factory installed internet connectivity.
2013 A4 allroad quattro (tiptronic)
The return of the iconic Audi allroad combines unmatched all-weather capabilities with the driving dynamics and style that are unique to Audi. Following a seven-year hiatus, the allroad makes its long-awaited return in a package that improves on the original allroad in very significant ways. It is faster and more fuel efficient than its predecessor and benefits from all of the advantages of being part of the ever-refined Audi product family. It combines what premium buyers are looking for in a capacious and rugged crossover with the refinement of an executive sedan.
Performance
The allroad is powered by the 2.0 TFSI® turbocharged and direct-injected, four-cylinder engine that delivers 211 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a fuel efficient eight-speed automatic transmission. Audi engineers have tuned the allroad to deliver plenty of torque at the right times for effortless passing maneuvers accelerating from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. Of course, legendary quattro® all-wheel drive is standard.
The allroad utilizes a new electromechanical steering system that saves weight and improves fuel economy – part of the Audi ultra philosophy of optimizing materials while at the same time improving performance.
The vehicle lends a neutral feel in handling, neither too taut nor sluggish on any surface. The allroad is at home on today’s urban roads and gravel driveways alike, and a reprogrammed Electronic Stability Control assists drivers of the allroad through inclement weather as well as all kinds of other driving conditions.
Exterior
The Audi allroad features a unique, Singleframe® grille design with vertical chrome struts and angled upper corners, stainless-steel skid plates and side sills, contrasting body trim and alu-optic aluminum raised roof rails. Matte-finished lower bumpers and wheel arches that signify the vehicle’s utility credentials are standard, while a full paint finish is available in a number of colors (refer to the Media Information Kit).
The car also expresses the new Audi design theme of sleek headlights, and in versions equipped with xenon-plus lamps, allroad offers the brand’s signature new LED lighting design. Circular fog lights finish off the front of allroad, and circular dual-exhaust openings polish up the rear.
The exterior dimensions demonstrate that the allroad can handle serious demands from the weather and other unexpected circumstances, on the road or away from it. It is 0.5 inches wider and has 1.5 inches more ground clearance than its cousin the A4 Avant. With a full 7.1 inches of ground clearance, the allroad is designed to meet the outdoor lifestyle needs of its customers.
The vehicle also boasts a taller profile and 18-inch wheels standard (with 19-inch wheels optional) to ensure comfort even over rough ground. Altogether, the Audi allroad exterior design and functional stance comprise a compelling offering for premium buyers who want a car that is capable off-road and commanding in urban environments.
Interior
The allroad beckons drivers inside for the kind of sensible performance, advanced technology and advanced comforts that are Audi hallmarks.
Spaciousness is one of this vehicle’s best traits. Compared to its predecessor, the longer wheelbase makes for a more comfortable ride, while improved seating and packaging yield more headroom for front passengers. The wagon provides 27 cubic feet of cargo space and an ample 50 cubic feet of carrying capacity with the rear seats folded down. An electric tailgate is available to ease entry when placing items into the rear cargo area.
The standard panoramic sunroof adds to the cabin’s spacious feeling. Interior refinements include eight-way power seats, optional heated front seats, a choice of three wood inlays, and a 505-watt Bang & Olufsen® Sound System with 14 speakers, which automatically adjusts volume and timbre to ambient noise in the car. The Sport Interior package for allroad features twelve-way power front sports seats and a three-spoke steering wheel with shift paddles.
Driver Assistance
The allroad is loaded with features that help the driver navigate the road more safely and experience more enjoyment behind the wheel.
These advanced features include adaptive front lighting and Audi side assist, which uses radar to monitor the space behind and beside the car and detects any vehicles in neighboring lanes.
An optional Driver Assistance package adds a cluster of features that enhance this aspect of allroad technology even more. They include Audi adaptive cruise control, which keeps allroad at a constant distance from the vehicle ahead of it, and dynamic steering, which varies the effort required as well as the steering ratio at different speeds to maintain optimum driving control and feel.
Audi connect
Audi connect™ enables first-to-market Google Earth™ integration, which redefines the navigation experience. The realistic panoramic views and high-resolution 3D satellite and aerial imagery provide drivers with a better navigation experience. Audi connect with Google Earth also improves visual orientation with a “camera zoom” feature that allows closer views of surroundings or destinations. Added to the high-resolution of Google Earth imagery is an overlay of street mapping data provided through Audi MMI® Navigation plus and real-time traffic information available through a SiriusXM™ Traffic subscription (now includes four years of SiriusXM Traffic information).
Audi connect also provides an industry-first factory vehicle integration of Wi-Fi® service. This unprecedented mobile hot spot capability for passengers allows connections for up to eight Wi-Fi capable devices and permits passengers to connect to work or other networks. The Google Voice Local Search also is a first in Audi connect, and it enables more intuitive requests for destinations of interest while also helping drivers to keep their focus on the road. Other features include real-time information, such as weather, fuel price updates, and streaming news feeds.
The allroad combines iconic design with exceptional performance, efficiency and technology. It is faster and more fuel efficient and brings new levels of technology to the segment through Audi connect, which makes it a worthy successor to an icon.
