Audi A4 AllRoad Quattro Getting Itself Showcased In North American International Auto Show

MANILA: The Audi A4 AllRoad Quattro got showcased recently in Detroit at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, which is believed to be an enhanced version of A4 Avant as Audi A4 is much sturdier with more resemblance to an SUV. Prior to this, we had covered Audi Q2 that was a mix of an SUV and Crossover having relatively similar features incorporated in this all-road model.

This model is distinctive from the competitive fleet of this segment owing to its relatively higher ground clearance, light in weight and powerful engines in comparison to its previous model, Eight speed tiptronic attribute, Conventional Quattro all-wheel drive that leads it to deliver upgraded all weather potential and Refined off road experience. It is doubtless to state that it is an improvised version of Audi Avant which was less in ride height and had less muscular look that made it appear more delicate and elegant. Furthermore, it is interesting to note that soon Audi will be coming up with its Q6 model. This will be based on the e-tron Quattro concept that will be supplied with the electric power mill. The innovation doesn't limit up till here, as the ongoing planning of introducing plug-in hybrid in the Q5 model will see the day's light in the forthcoming years that will without doubt make Audi one man army equipped with the best features in its different variants.

In perspective of the Allroad Audi, it has upgraded Audi's Drive Select System that makes it competent enough to drive on all road driving experience including off road rough terrains and bumpy roads. Appearance wise it is undeniably a shadow of Avant, and this model has a grey matt finish on its body construction, flared up wheel archway, model oriented air absorption channels, unconventional bumper, chrome finished grills, 17-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, and the all road emblem is adorned on the front and rear portion.

The interior attributes red lighting at the corner finishes and a Multi Media Controller, has a provision of a phone box that is supplied with an inductive charger that serves the current generation online infotainment system along with smartphone connectivity. The technology that is installed is top notch with respect to the usage and safety, which incorporates exit warning mechanism, flexible cruise control, anticipative efficiency assistant, and traffic jam assistance.

The height is increased by an addition of 23mm in the basic measurement, and ground clearance with 34mm more input, talking in terms of the technical specifications this allroad car is equipped with robust TFSI and TDI engines with improvised performance leading to superior efficiency. The engines produce relatively higher PS than its previous model that ranges between 152 PS and 276 PS. The power transmission is picked up by either a 6-speed manual, a 7-speed S tronic or a rebuilt 8-speed tiptronic transmission.

Visualizing such technological advancements in A4 Quattro, we can expect the higher models of Audi namely Audi A6 to be implemented with such innovations soon in the Philippines automotive market. Where Audi is already ready to launch its Q2 and Q5 models that fall in the category of compact crossover and have excelled in passing the tests taken at various terrain levels. Lastly, considering the futuristic view and setting in alignment with the trending technologies along with being secure at the same time, it may lead Audi to follow Volkswagen steps of restricting its range of models to overcome the loss happened due to the Dieselgate scandal.

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