ReWa

Hello,
In the previous week my brand new allroad was delivered. Today I found time to make pictures and write the message.

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/59714/new_ar_rs.jpg">
A Nightblue pearl 3.0 TDI Tiptronic.
The car looks great to me:

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/59714/new_ar_fr.jpg">

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/59714/new_ar_rear.jpg">
Of course the exterior has changed towards the latest A6 model (e.g the roof is just flat). However the allroad still looks like something special. Since it is a very rare car I get manny looks. The new model drives better i.m.o then the previous model. The improved air suspension which also controls the shock absorbation make the car better in corners (note I was used to the stock allroad without imporved sway-bars) and the servotronic power stearing makes stearing a (too?) easy job.
Stock rims are 17" 7 spoke with Dunlop tires:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/59714/new_ar_rim.jpg">
The trunk is improved with a fix package extendable trunk mat to protect bumper (and dog feet as I remeber from this forum!)
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/59714/new_ar_trunk.jpg">
The interior is different too:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/59714/new_ar_t_int.jpg">
A very big change is the MMI. On the pic is the air suspension control screen. The ar is goin up to "Lift" current level is 3, there are 5 leves now. The allroads levels are no longer controlled with simple buttons, complex MMI settings are now in control. Further more other settings, in the previous model only accessible via VAG-COM are now available in MMI.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/59714/new_ar_instcl.jpg">
The Instrument cluster no longer has a oil-temp and volt meter (Battry condition can be vieuwed via MMI). Since I choose DVD navigation I got MMI-high wich means Full colour MMI and centre display.

Electronics is the magic word now, many computers and other electronics makes the allroad going on.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/59714/new_ar_navc.jpg">
The navigation sustem together with audio amplifier(s) arein the trunk -right. The **** with Pull on it is used to release the factory installed hitch.

I choose for the sports seats then I could choose for Leather - Alcantara combination and that looks like:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/59714/new_ar_chair.jpg">
O jeah I almost forgot: It does have an engine:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/59714/new_ar_engine.jpg">

Now I hope the USA forum friends are not too jelous ;-) On the other hand prices are outrageous (here in the Netherlands) all this beautifull stuff costs nearly 100.000 Euro...
Regards,
-Reijer-

audiallroadin'

is there that much else to do to make it US worthy?

tganci

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/59714/new_ar_trunk.jpg"></center><p>like the trunk mat very much.

happy allroader

Looks great. Thanks for the photos. Yes, I wish the USA did get the new allroad.

Bendquattro

I want one!!

dejavu

so jealous

Casablanca Avant

Looks very nice.... too bad we can not get that here..... damn Q7

myroad

great because it confirms how much I like my old C5 version. I`ve said it before (quietly) the new C6 is a long swoopy design with overhangs and proportions that just dont work as well as the stubbier C5 ar. The intgerior is drab -- plastic expanses on dash look low rent. I like what Audi does with wood veneer and if it aint wood it should be carbon fiber. the plastic doesnt look so great for a 100k euro car (!!!) I do wish we could have the sport seats and I also like the vertical grille. Other than that I`ll take my old 353 hp junker.

schnellmb

Holy Cow....that looks great!

gragravar

That looks awesome. I am very jealous.