For Classy 4x4 version of the A6 Avant estate offers plenty of space for people and luggage with added ground clearance for some light off-road ability. Superb build quality throughout.
Against Quattro four-wheel drive is aimed predominantly at on-road driving manners and Allroad offers only very limited off-road capabilities. More expensive than the A6 Avant that offers the same space and practicality.
What Car? says
Superb build quality and an understated, assured presence give the Allroad just enough SUV appeal but without the size and bulk of some rivals. Good to drive, the diesels are the ones to choose for economy and residual values.
There are 4 Audi A6 Allroad editions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
Audi's A6 Allroad is a 4x4 for the squire rather than the gamekeeper but still manages to cut a dash in the countryside thanks to its subtle yet imposing looks.
It achieves this with a raised stance compared to a standard A6 Avant and protective plastic surrounding its extremeties. Inside, it's the same high-grade materials and excellent build quality as the Avant, along with masses of passenger and load space.
Every Allroad comes well equipped to help justify its higher price tag than an Avant. Air-sprung suspension on the Allroad is not good at smoothing out bumpy road and motorway excursions, but picks up on small imperfections more readily than an A6 Avant. However, the Allroad handles corners and tight city streets far more effectively than most of its SUV rivals.
Pick of the engines is the 3.0 V6 TDi, although the 2.7 TDi is almost as punchy and refined. The petrols have very limited appeal due to economy and emissions.
Reader test team says:
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