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Reincarnated With A Smaller And Less Passionate Soul
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Mention the name “Allroad” to most automotive enthusiasts, and it’s likely to conjure up images of the Audi A6 Allroad Quattro, first introduced in 1999. That car-like alternative to a sport utility vehicle was based on the German automaker’s A6 Avant wagon. But unlike its luxurious road-going sibling, the Allroad was an on- and off-road variant fitted with an advanced height-adjustable air suspension for additional ground clearance, rugged tires on oversized wheels to improve off-pavement grip and unpainted flared fenders and bumpers to protect it from rugged use. That original A6 Allroad arrived with Audi’s powerful twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6, more to offset its increased weight than to boost performance, and was eventually offered with a 4.2-liter V8 before it was discontinued in 2005.
Fast forward eight years, and Audi has introduced its replacement - now based on the smaller A4 Avant wagon.
A quick overview reveals that the new Allroad is smaller, less technically advanced, and it lacks its predecessor’s focus and capability. Those traits aren’t necessarily negative, as they appeal to a very different audience. But do they make this model less desirable?Continue reading 2013 Audi Allroad
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