- station wagon 36,670
- 26,895 fair
- Mount Juliet, TN
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- station wagon 36,670 white
2013 audi allroad review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new, smooth and responsive all-terrain wagon. introductionthe 2013 audi allroad is all new, after hiding for the past seven years under the skin of the a4 avant wagon, which now goes away. The 2013 allroad comes with one powertrain, the brilliant and venerable 2. 0-liter turbocharged engine mated to a tiptronic 8-speed automatic transmission with quattro all-wheel drive. The powertrain is solid, proven, versatile and efficiently powerful enough at 211 horsepower. The allroad has never crossed over from anywhere; it's always been a wagon. The subaru outback and volkswagen jetta tdi sportwagen are cars that might be cross-shopped, when considering a comfortable and capable all-wheel-drive wagon of this size. It's about the same wheelbase, weight and fuel mileage, and it's most comparable to the edge limited edition with panoramic sunroof and all-wheel drive, things that are standard equipment on the allroad. obviously the 2013 allroad can't be compared to the 2006 allroad, because everything is better, and a bit bigger, too. It's got a slightly wider track because of its larger 18-inch wheels, and 3. 0 more inches of ground clearance, which accounts for the height. It weighs 300 pounds more. Its 258 pound-feet of torque comes at a low 1500 rpm, so it pulls up to speed sharply. fuel economy is an epa-estimated 20/27 mpg city/highway. It's heavier and less aerodynamic than the a4, with a not-too-slim 0. 36 coefficient of drag. And the range won't be as far, as the fuel tank holds . 3 gallons less. Its need for premium fuel is one downside to the turbocharged engine that makes 211 strong horsepower. Premium is recommended, not required, but it's a recommendation to follow. audi sedans have a fresh look for 2013, and the allroad borrows the sedan face but looks even better. It's especially bold on the allroad, because of its black front fascia with no-nonsense small round foglamps and air intakes, wider track from tires, and lips on the fender flares. Roof rails add to the rugged utility, including stainless steel skidplates. Unfortunately neither the standard 18-inch wheels nor optional 19s add to the car's good looks. the interior is very appealing, with nappa leather and a choice of walnut, ash, oak or aluminum trim. Controls are easy to reach. The multi media interface (mmi) knob is used to control navigation and google. there's good cargo space, with 27. 6 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 50. 5 cubic feet with the rear seatbacks folded. As for rear seat legroom, the allroad has the same as the a4 sedan, 35. 2 inches. The ride is pleasing and smooth, with no rough moments transmitted to the occupants over patchy pavement. the little engine performs out of its league, with strong torque translating to effortless acceleration even on uphill two-lanes. The tiptronic 8-speed automatic is fast-shifting and obedient with the paddle shifters, and has rev-matching downshifting. The brakes felt good when we used them on downhill curves. They're not quite bomb-proof, because we did hit the point of fade, but until then the pedal gave good feedback. lineupaudi allroad comes with the 2. 0-liter turbocharged engine with 8-speed tiptronic automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive. There are three trim levels: premium; premium plus; and prestige. premium 39,600) is the entry level and it comes standard with leather upholstery, single-zone automatic climate control, eight-way power front seats with lumbar, audio system with xm radio and single cd, power doors, power locks, power windows, power sunroof, halogen headlamps, 18-inch wheels with all-season tires. Heated front seats 450) are optional. It follows the new a4 face and lines, however, so it's not dated. In fact, the new face looks especially bold on the allroad, because of its black front fascia with no-nonsense small round foglamps and air intakes, wider track from tires, and lips on the fender flares. For 2013 the audi grille has been chopped at the upper corners, or a better word might be styled, because less grille and more movement adds elegance to the nose. The headlamps are shaped sharply and flow inward perfectly, looking like the eyes of an eagle. Again, it's the upscale prestige plus that has this whole look, including led rings (daytime running lights) following the shape of the xenon headlamps. the back end looks just as tough, with muscular taillamps (led optional) and a black fascia with diffuser and twin tailpipes. on the sides there's a sharp crease running from the corners of the headlamps to the corners of the taillamps, over stainless sills and body-colored door handles. Roof rails add to the rugged utility, and don't forget the stainless steel skidplates. Five-spoke 18-inch wheels are standard, with 5-spoke 19s optional. We don't want to say that we think both wheels are ugly, because who knows, some might like them. Let's say we think audi can do better. interiorthe allroad interior is very appealing, with stylish nappa leather in black, brown, gray or beige. Trim on the dash and doors is walnut, ash, oak or aluminum. The console and center dash are angled toward the driver, and the center armrest top slides forward, making a comfortable elbow rest. There are storage spaces all over the place, from seatbacks to center armrests to a roomy glovebox. the standard seats (unheated in premium, although heat is available) are comfortable, while the optional $500 sports seats offer more back and thigh bolstering, without being tight. Especially since the shift knob isn't a great fit, for sporty manual shifting; in this case, the paddles feel better. the cabin is fairly busy because there's much to control, and it's all easy to reach, including the mmi (multi media interface) knob with google and navigation on a 6. 5-inch screen, in the prestige plus. The available three-zone climate control system has been simplified slightly for 2013. the chrome-ringed speedometer and tachometer aren't cluttered by graphics, and the gauge lighting is easy on the eyes. It can show the transmission gear, radio info, fuel range and economy, temperature and more. We've listened to both, and 180-watt 10-speaker standard system sounds good, considering the cost of the bang & olufsen. there's good cargo space, with 27. 6 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 50. 5 cubic feet with the rear seatbacks folded. But not that good; the subaru outback blows the allroad away, w. Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Tachometer✔ Power Locks✔ Climate Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth
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