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Audi A4 Allroad

Geneva, Switzerland – Scheduled for a Geneva Motor Show unveiling, Audi's all-new A4 allroad adventure vehicle has broken cover.

Taking the Audi A4 wagon to a new place with a multi-role chassis, the new model pinches a number of the design cues that make its bigger brother, the A6 allroad, such an iconic model.

As the name suggests, the A4 allroad is designed to tackle terrain that would have leave standard cars all banged up and damaged.

With a raised ride height and a 20mm wider track, plus mild underbody protection and a set of semi-offroad tyres, the new model is kitted out for a more adventurous buyer than the standard A4.

The allroad models have a robust appearance.

Black wheel arch extensions similar to Holden's design on the 2003 model Adventra are in evidence, as as new front and rear bumpers with 'rugged' silver appliques.

It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels, has LED running lights and will be equipped with a large range of safety features including a bevy of airbags.

Audi issued a press statement for the launch of the A4 allroad that included the phrase, "A vehicle that knows no boundaries."

Though it features quattro all-wheel drive, the above boast would be a figurative approximation. Off-road enthusiasts would take one look at the ground clearance on this A4 allroad and dismiss such a frivolous claim.

While this model misses out on the adjustable suspension system of the A6 allroad, the smaller soft-roader does have one redeeming aspect in the form of a new off-road detection function that is integrated into the electronic stability program (ESP).

Here's the official line on the Offroad Detection (ORD) system:

"On rough terrain, the A4 allroad quattro relies on a high-tech feature of its Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP): the Offroad Detection (ORD) technology automatically identifies the type of driving surface and adjusts the ESP's control parameters accordingly.

"When the driver depresses the gas pedal, ESP increases propulsive power by tolerating more wheel spin than otherwise. If necessary, it will override for a time in the interests of safety."

Rivals for the new Audi A4 allroad quattro include the fresh-faced Saab 9-3X and to a lesser extent the Subaru Outback.

Like most Audi models, a range of optional equipment will available, from a digital TV system to a high end Bang & Olufsen stereo plus there's even a 2-piece panoramic glass roof to let the sunshine in.

The interior appears to be typical Audi: lots of leather and excellent ergonomics.

The boot has 490 litres of space and this opens up to 1430 litres with the rear seats folded flat, and has a long load area for bulky items.

Audi's new compact off-road wagon will be on sale first in Europe during the middle of 2009.

After it's public debut at the Geneva Auto Salon, the Audi A4 allroad will be offered on sale in the Northern summer with three of its best engines: two diesel mills and one petrol:

2.0-litre Turbo Petrol TFSI
Power: 155kW (210hp)
Torque: 350Nm

2.0-litre Turbo Diesel TDI
Power: 125kW (170hp)
Torque: 350Nm

3.0-litre Turbo Diesel TDI
Power: 176kW (240hp)
Torque: 500Nm

The most popular model in Europe is predicted to be the 2.0-litre TDI version, which has the slowest acceleration of the three at 8.9 seconds for the zero to 100km/h dash, but it's the most frugal.

It has a top speed of 213km/h (132mph) but uses an average of 6.4L/100km which is very fuel efficient.

Powered by the same 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine believed to be slotting under the hood of the new generation VW Golf GTI, the Audi A4 allroad 2.0 TFSI outputs 350Nm and sprints from zero to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds, has a top speed of 230km/h (143mph) and uses around 8.1 litres of fuel per 100km.

The big daddy model, the 3.0-litre twin turbo diesel V6, takes just 6.4 seconds to reach 100km/h. It's faster than the petrol model and has a higher top speed of 236km/h but is also more efficient, using just 7.1L/100km on the combined city/highway driving cycle.

Audi is expected to bring the new A4 allroad to Australia late in the year.

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