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The choice is a complicated thing, especially when you choose between a larger or less degree of SUV. Universal Audi A4 Allroad Quattro helps to take the right decision. Acquaintance with New Audi in Bavaria is a pure experiment. In the native autobahn and mountain serpentines, Ingolstadtsy feels like a fish in water, the truth about cars is detected here in refined form. However, the German brand would not be so successful if he had not given the global traits to their cars. Audi A4 Allroad Quattro in this sense is a typical representative of the family. He is his own on Bavarian highways, but he is also a citizen of the world, a wagon in every sense of the word. This car will take care of the appearance of bodybuilder, but it will remain an aestheter and styles. Glamorous clothes will not hurt to knead the dirt on the off-road, and the sportive character does not inspire sophisticated convenience.
Such is the younger brother Audi A6 Allroad Quattro and the nearest relative of Audi A4 Avant. Two these models beat the sales records, even despite the global financial paralysis. So, the issue of the release of OFF-Road version of the Ingolstadt Four is called. It is not surprising that Ingolstants are not afraid to start their ship to the will of crisis waters. With this car, we challenge the economic crisis, "said Peter Schwartrenbauer Concern. And then hypnotizes permanent customers: our novelty can be all that can Avant, and even a little more.
Spreading the borders
Whatever the leaders of the Ingolstadt Concern, Audi A4 Allroad Quattro in the company's model range stands by a mansion. The unique status is noted in the corporate slogan not recognizing borders. It is immediately clear: the boundaries are not so much territorial as mental. The manufacturer needs to convince customers that A4 Allroad Quattro offers more than the closest relative of A4 Avant, and no less than the Q5 crossover. Cherty manipulations with the consciousness of the consumer are not produced. The novelty really borrowed the strengths of the above-mentioned models, while remaining in a unique, clearly defined segment. Externally, Ingolstadt full-letter looks like a biceps of A4 AVANT. There are no indigenous differences in the design of two models, but there are indicative style accents. A4 Allroad clearly apply to the role of an elder brother, despite the fact that its wheelbase is 3 mm less than that of Avant. But he is superior to the already sold wagon in all other overall parameters. Especially noticeable advantage in height (due to the increase in the road lumen up to 180 mm) and Kae. The latter on both axes is about 20 mm wider than A4 AVANT. Flowing steel gloss Rings, muscles of wheeled arches, protected by steel plates belly, metal pad on the rear bumper and dressed in stainless steel thresholds - attributes of adult, male romance. And romance is emphasized functional. In the same row would fit stylish flying leather, author's work compass or, say, Zippo lighter.
Interior A4 Allroad Quattro is designed in a more conservative key. The foundation of the assembly perceive already as proper. The chairs seemed to Kroili under you - it doesn't matter, the fat you are or thin. Comfort finishing materials envelops. Tactile feelings of superprilty. Leather, aluminum, soft factory plastic, organic inserts made of ash are set up on vacation and improve mood. Noct-Road style in the cabin does not sound. Rather, this is a symphony of total comfort and quality. The spirit of pacification is given as well as numerous detail rounded. The Audi representative did not accidentally named the new model, the full, not fearing negative connotations. A4 Allroad Quattro Alien Burgers Spirit. Doubting enough to look at the merchant silhouette and combat off-road body kit. The calculation of the brand recognition is also obvious. The company from Ingolstadt sews nerves and respects the habits of its customers. Rereamed in A4 Allroad Quattro from other cars of the company will understand from the first milliseconds - they are in favorite Audi.
Nepotism The question of how A4 Allroad will behave on the asphalt, tormented long before the start of the test. Raised at 37 mm body, higher springs and, respectively, longer shock absorbers (let the Audi Drive SELECT system, if necessary, instilled doubts about the same impeccable manageability, which is famous for, say, fraternal A4 AVANT. On the other hand, a wider range, powerful transverse stability stabilizers and electronic reconfiguration of the full drive system did not allow to doubt the A4 Allroad capabilities. The first kilometers on the autobahn from Munich Airport resulted in the following observations: the wagon is perfectly holding the trajectory that is 120, which is 200 km / h. Neither a hint of a longitudinal star, the suspension pleases the smooth move characteristic of Audi cars. Rolls in abbreasses on highway junctions are minimal, you can say symbolic.
The optimal controlability for active ride was achieved, however, in the dynamic mode of the AUDI Drive SELECT system. We will negate that ADS in the A4 Allroad Quattro is rigidly related to the dynamic steering. The gearbox embedded in the steering column smoothly changes the transfer ratio, and the steering wheel is noticeably heavy with a speed set. Recommend dynamic ADS mode for permanent use, we would not have become. For the track he is ideal. But when the speed is discharged to the maximum allowed in the Bavarian towns, 60 km / h Steering wheel remained uncomfortable heavy. In such situations, it is better to switch to comfort or auto mode.
Motor line A4 ALLROAD Laconic: 2-liter TFSI and turbodiesels of 2 and 3 liters. We were fortunate enough to try out the entire trinity, and never change the car did not cause frustration. No wonder the 2-liter TFSI was admitted by the engine of the year: 211 hp And 350 nm provide a pleasant, felt by every cell of the organism overclocking, 6.9 s to a hundred on paper - the sea of \u200b\u200badrenaline in sensations. This is despite the fact that the cutting mass of A4 Allroad with such a motor is 1650 kg, and in the cabin there were two not the most pronounced seats. Motor loves high revs. He wants to twist and twist. No less liked the short moves and the unitable switching of the 6-speed MCP.
The combination of a 2-liter 170-strong diesel engine with the same transmission did not cause such a squall of sensations. Thanks to 350 Nm of torque, the car starts the car confidently and pulls well on any gear, up to Vi. Acceleration from 40 and 80 km / h, however, quite civil, without adrenaline madness and notorious indulgence in the chair. These sensations give a 3-liter TDI, working in a pair with a 7-speed robot with two S-Tronic clutches. A 240 hp And 500 nm, achieved in the range of 1500-3000 rpm, is a melee weapon. Such A4 Allroad provokes to aggressive ride, and no off-road attribute to it is not a hindrance. It is a pity, delivery to the Russian market of 3-liter versions of the all-wheel drive is not planned. Compliments deserve trains and informative brakes. They provide a soft and predicted deceleration in almost any road situation. Effective brake disc ventilation system will delight ride style lovers.
Dirt for Allroad
Germany is a clean and well-groomed country where residents inspire with young nails: throw a piece of paper on the street - a crime. But dirt for A4 Allroad still found. More precisely, they were simulated at the landfill in the vicinity of Munich. Tynz, varn, Bzyk, Batz - entrusted to us the wagon grinds the foundations of steep hills with thresholds and protection. Nothing terrible, - soothes the accompanying instructor. - The bottom and bumpers of the all-wheel drive under steel armor. You believe the explanations, but you still feel the car, impulsively paving not the most bold trajectory. But the mud baths and water obstacles A4 Allroad overcomes with a perky venerable ease and even on the ears in the mud remains glamorous - excellent quality for from Russia with its autumn-spring dishthele and fans of the car gloss.
In the sorrowing conversations, representatives of the brand, however, recognize that the A4 Allroad off-road talents are not limited. The car will suit the lovers of the townships for the city, especially in the offseason. I would like to increase the level of Off-Road - choose Q5. Nevertheless, the advantages of A4 Allroad before A4 Avant are not mythical. In addition to increased clearance and competent protection of underground units, it is, first of all, other settings of the course stability system (ESP), allowing, in particular, a longer slip of the wheels on the ground. Off-road mode in A4 Allroad, in turn, will automatically turn on off-road recognition system (ORD), tracking the road coating using sensors. In general, the A4 Allroad permanent full drive system is close to the one that Avant. The Quattro branded system divides the thrust in the ratio of 40:60 in favor of the rear axle. If necessary, accents are displaced: up to 65% of the thrust can be transmitted to the front axle, to the back - up to 85%. And of course, the name of the Ingolstadt model itself, suggests some generosity of the manufacturer - A4 Allroad has a permanent four-wheel drive Quattro already in the database. Money is not a pity
Does it make sense to compare the hero of our test with the older Audi A6 Allroad Quattro, which has a pneumatic suspension in arsenal, or with Subaru Forester, armed in combination with a mechanical CP lower transmission? I think no. Audi A4 Allroad Quattro is designed for other purposes for other people. In addition, direct competitors in the premium segment for today the Audi A4 Allroad Quattro de facto is not. The monopolist status is reflected in the priced price - it seems to be low, but not low. The basic modification with a 2-liter diesel engine aggregative only with a 6-speed manual transmission is 37,100 euros in Germany. For comparison: All-wheel drive A4 AVANT will be released in the basic version of about 3,000 euros cheaper. For parity A4 AVANT 2.0 TDI Quattro asking 36,550 euros - only 550 euros cheaper than a car with allroad nameplate. However, the share of ascetic pragmatists among the Audi customers in any case is negligible. So, Audi A4 Allroad Quattro is popular. The first cars will appear in European dealers in May. In Russia, at first, only a 2-liter gasoline version with a 6-speed mechanical transmission or s tronic will be offered.
Specifications Audi A4 Allroad Quattro 2.0 TFSI
Gabarites, mm.
4721x1841x1495
Base, mm.
2805
The volume of the trunk, l
490-1430
Curb weight, kg
1650
engine's type
gasoline L4.
Working volume, cube. cm
1994
Max. Power, hp / rpm
211/4300-6000
Max. Moment, nm / rpm
350/1500-4200
Transmission
mechanical 6-speed
Drive unit
full
Max. Speed, km / h
230
Overclocking time 0-100 km, with
6,9
Fuel consumption (medium), l / 100 km
8,1
Volume of tank, l
64
Vasily Sergeev
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Source: Magazine "Autopanoram"