Words by QuattroWorld member “no.radar” aka Daniel Fox
Right off, two disclaimers: First, I was one of ten winners of Audi’s “Most Memorable Mile” allroad photo contest which landed me and a guest at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah to see and drive the new allroad, all expenses paid by Audi. Second, these were German-market cars, not final U.S. versions.
I caught my first close-up view of the car at night at the Freestyle Downhill Skiing competition site. Under the lights, the car looked terrific sporting its “Official Vehicle, US Ski Team” decals. The unique grill, matte-grey fender flares, wider stance, model-specific wheels, brushed chrome roof rails, and stainless steel front and rear skid plates combined for a visual presence different from, and I’d say more substantial than, any A4 avant. It’s not overpowering. It doesn’t cry out “Look at me!” But you do notice it.
Continue reading ‘Driven: The all new Audi A4 allroad’
The North American International Auto Show is arguably one of the most important shows of the year for Audi. This year was no exception and was highlighted by the announcement from Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi AG that the Audi Q3 will be arriving in North America within two years. In addition to the Q3, Audi announced the long awaited return of the allroad after a 7-year hiatus from North America.
Continue reading ‘Gallery: Audi at the 2012 North American International Auto Show’
A bestseller has become even more attractive: Audi has updated the A4 series. New solutions for efficiency, driving dynamics and infotainment, along with an even more attractive design, attest the “Vorsprung durch Technik” achieved by the A4 Sedan, the A4 Avant, the A4 allroad quattro and the S4.
Design
The A4 is Audi’s bestseller – for 39 years now and in its eighth generation. The brand has sold ten million such models in total. The A4, with its elegance, sportiness and emotional appeal, forms the centerpiece of the Audi brand. And now the design has become even more clearly defined and striking in all models – the Sedan, the Avant, the allroad quattro and the S4.
The new look further accentuates the horizontal lines at the front end. The engine hood is more arched, the upper corners of the single frame grille are tapered, and the cross ribs and the Audi rings are highlighted three-dimensionally. The grille is painted gray, with high-gloss black on the six-cylinder models or in combination with the S line exterior package. The redesigned bumpers are striking with their angular air inlets, their revised grilles and the flat front fog lights. The A4 allroad quattro is distinguished by its grille’s horizontal chrome applications and by the round fog lights. Continue reading ‘The new Audi A4 and the new Audi S4′
