2005 Audi allroad quattro Review
Fuel Economy
16 - 17 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
For luxury car buyers who seek extra utility without the added bulk of a full-blown SUV, Audi's allroad delivers excellent all-weather capability in an elegant package. However, many car-based SUVs now offer more comfort and flexibility than the allroad and many of them do it for less money.
Pros
Elegant interior, powerful engines, flexibility of adjustable-height suspension, competent off-road performance.
Cons
High base price, turbo lag in V6 version, suspension can be harsh over bumps, lousy fuel economy in city driving.
What's New for 2005
Black fender panels and the optional OnStar system are no longer available.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Allroad Best 4WD Station Wagon
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Audi allroad quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
We purchased this vehicle because of the harsh winters we have in New Hampshire. If you're looking for comfort, style, reliability and performance this car is a great choice. It powers through snow, great in rain and a pleasure on dry country back roads. Tough and durable without losing grace and style.
Favorite Features
Speed and agility when needed, great handling on all surfaces. Interior luxurious and spacious. Comfortable seats.
Suggested Improvements
None
13 not out
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Audi allroad quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
I thought you may be interested from a UK review. This is my 13th Audi and our 2nd allroad. It is a 2.5 turbodiesel which is the most populat model over here. A tank of fuel produces 515 miles on the cruise. Petrol is too expensive here; US $10.41 per gallon. The turbo lag can be overcome by depressing accelerator a cm or so which gives it time to start spooling up. Allroads are superb vehicles and worth the slight premium over the Volvo.In the UK the A6 and Volvo are the biggest estate cars and more user friendly than pure SUVs. Built better than a BMW, more space than BMW and other drivers admire you but would never let a BMW out at a junction.
Favorite Features
Auto height adjust when speed increases so get opt mpg. SAT NAV excellent, Bose excellent, power fold mirrors excellent. But by far are allround heated alcantara seats for winter. Mpg for size and weight are very good c/f X5, Range Rover, XC90. The rearseat space is very good. We're a a bit smaller over here
Suggested Improvements
All A6 estates (shooting brakes?) suffer wind noise from roof rails. Problem resolved on new model. That really is it. We love our allroad and will probably get another one. Give them oil and tlc and they don't let down.
Audi allroad - perfect driving machine
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Audi allroad quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
Never had a nicer, more dependable car. Fun to drive, never get stuck in snow and very comfortable.
Favorite Features
Quattro performance and handling
Suggested Improvements
Not much.
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Great car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Audi allroad quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Audi allroad it's a great car, here in europe the diesel 2.5 tdi with 180 cv are the most wanted, very spacious for legs, children and baggage, great engine, with 450 nm/m of binary, excellent quality in interiors and exteriors, good road driving, it's the car that you expect in every situation.
Favorite Features
Air suspension, the engine and the excellent quality of construction
Suggested Improvements
A better pneumatic suspension, more effective and quick.
Unexpected satisfactions
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Audi allroad quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
Allroad is continuously giving me unexpected surprises and satisfactions. The build quality, performance and fun to drive. Fuel economy can be improved using higher gear thanks to the incredible wide torque band. Three gears are available for most situations. Can drive as a luxury saloon in an elegant atmosphere, but also as a sporty touring wagon with the exceptional overtaking acceleration, then it turns also a SUV-like vehicle. In short, all in one for every situaion and condition. It's expensive but it's worth. You can find the reasons in almost details even in invisible sections. Looks like even a master piece of craft work.
Favorite Features
2.7 bi-turbo, overtaking accelaration, buid quality, 4 level hight control, little-over-powered servo steering (for my wife), spacious (not excessive), a wolf in sheep's clothing as Audi's traditon, road holding....
Suggested Improvements
Shift gear feel and stroke, fuel consumption,
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