Audi A6 Allroad in the driving report: rustic station wagon and asphalt cowboy

S Nice, if the name says it all . Audi A6 Allroad Quattro is what Audi calls the large rustic station wagon, not the Offroad Quattro. Because the main area of ​​application for the third generation also includes roads of all kinds and only in exceptional cases the area beyond them; The SUVs plow them.

The Audi A6 Allroad Quattro, on the other hand, should above all look good - and occasionally handle heavy haulage tasks. Plastic panels on the wheel arches and side skirts give it a bold look, which is further supported by the roof rails and underride protection. Permanent all-wheel drive with a basic distribution of torque of 40 percent at the front and 60 percent at the rear is standard, as is the air suspension with four levels. This means that the station wagon can be raised by 35 millimeters up to a maximum of 80 km /h at the push of a button.

The Audi A6 Allroad Quattro is an urban macho

When crawling off-road, the driver of the Audi A6 Allroad Quattro also increase the ground clearance by a further ten millimeters. Above 120 km /h, on the other hand, the level drops by 15 millimeters. A standard display of the angle of inclination warns of a dangerous lean angle - but very few owners will go into this.

After all, don't fool yourself: the Audi A6 Allroad Quattro is a city macho who admires above all wants to be and give its passengers a more individual appearance than in the A6 Avant. The luggage compartment has a volume of 565 to 1,680 liters and a fixing set for practical tasks. The split rear backrests can be folded down using levers in the side panels. Bag hooks, a side fastening strap, a tub for holding soiled objects under the loading floor and four large lashing eyes are standard. In addition, the option list has an automatic tailgate including an electric roller cover up its sleeve.

There is a wide range of assistance systems to choose from, including adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go function, lane keeping assistant and blind spot warning, night vision assistant , Speed ​​limit display and an automatic parking system with a surrounding camera. The engines available for the Audi A6 Allroad Quattro include a supercharged V6 petrol engine with 310 hp and a three-liter TDI in three output levels from 204 to 313 hp. Delivery in Germany starts in May.

245 HP strong V6 diesel accelerates easily

auto motor und sport had the 245 HP strong V6 diesel available for a first impression . This allows the Audi A6 Allroad Quattro to accelerate so smoothly that the question of a more powerful drive hardly arises. Thanks to the long ratio of the seven-speed dual clutch transmission, the six-cylinder only rotates a little over 1,000 rpm when cruising on country roads and can hardly be heard .

Although the suspension is already tautly tuned in the comfort level as standard, Audi offers two sport suspensions, as well as wheels up to 20 inches in size. This means that the Audi A6 Allroad Quattro's area of ​​application is finally limited to the road - the name says it all.