The New Audi A6 Allroad Quattro Breaks Cover

Audi unveiled the A6 Avant more than a year ago, and now it’s time to meet its Allroad brother. By raising the suspension and making Quattro standard, the tough wagon adheres to the tried-and-true recipe. There is one aspect, though, that few anticipated.

Indeed, it has a broader body—a feature that was formerly exclusive to the flagship RS6. Because it is essentially an A6 Avant on stilts, the new Allroad has that appearance. Compared to the standard wagon, Audi has improved ground clearance by 34 millimetres (1.3 inches). It is the first Allroad to have a beefier body than the source car, with a width of 111 mm (4.3 inches).

All-Wheel Steering Is Standard

Rear-wheel steering comes pre-installed, much like all-wheel drive. It enhances manoeuvrability by rotating the back wheels up to five degrees at low speeds. To improve stability, they rotate in the same direction as the front wheels at higher speeds. The standard adaptive air suspension on Audi’s go-anywhere wagon is calibrated especially for all-road use.

Audi is introducing a plug-in hybrid drivetrain in Allroad model history. Its 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine and electric motor combine to produce 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque.

The A6 Allroad’s electrified configuration allows it to attain a top speed of 155 mph, which is electronically regulated, after reaching 62 mph in 5.5 seconds. With a 20.7-kWh battery pack, the A6 Allroad E-Hybrid can travel 59 miles on a WLTP combined test. It takes two and a half hours to recharge the battery using AC charging at up to 11 kW.

The Diesel Engine Continues

The tried-and-true 3.0-liter V6 TDI with a minor hybrid twist and promises of zero turbo lag is the diesel choice if you’d want to remain with a more conventional drivetrain.

With the same peak speed of 155 mph as the plug-in hybrid, the six-cylinder engine generates 295 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque, which is sufficient for a 0–62 mph sprint in 5.4 seconds.

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