I've been waiting many years for AoA to bring out a big fast Avant. An S6, 4.2 or even just a 2.7T would be great. Despite much pleading to dealers, AoA., etc, no joy for those of us not in Europe. Tried the BMW 540 and 528 but rather small and no manual gearbox ! Even gave the X5 a spin, nice but I don't really want a SUV even if it is a SAV.

Wasn't considering the allroad until AoA verified the 6 speed. Hmm, now that sounds less like a AUV and very much like a slightly jacked up, but only when you want it, wide flares ( think 4.2 .. ) A6 with the 2.7T and finally a manual box. Being Audi I'm assuming they haven't totally lost the ball on onroad handling so I decided to get on the list.

I'm thinking Black, to hide the two tone, maybe with the Black / Gray interior, hopefully with out the wood and of course with the 6 speed ! Who cares if it's a bit rubbery, at least you have full control and minimal power loss !

Have yet to drive a 2.7T with the manual, dealer has one on the way but took a tip out yesterday and it was a nice drive.

Now for the questions :

Has anyone seen a good photo of the Black / Gray interior ?
Has any one seen a photo without the shiny Alloy bits on the bottom of the doors ?
Ditto for a non wood interior ?
Are the "Sports seats" Audi mentions the Recaros in the allroad launch site ?
Are these things in dealers in Eurpoe yet ? ( I'm over in a month or so and might try to hunt one down ! )

So please people stop bagging the allroad, at least until we all get a chance to drive them. I'm being hopeful Audi hasn't lost the plot with their concession to mainstream US tatses ! At least they've made AoA bring the thing in !<ul><li><a href="http://www.audi-allroad-quattro.com/">The allroad site</a></li></ul>

 

I too have been sitting around with my fingers crossed that Audi would mercifully send us a A6 Avant with a sporting engine/transmission combo. Thought we were going to finally see one with the A6 Avant 2.7T. Not! I guess they are afraid of cannibalizing AllRoad sales. Well, I guess it worked since my Avant purchase has now turned into a deposit on an AllRoad.

I am becoming more excited about this proposition because I really love the 2.7T 6M. However, according to current information, the AllRoad is only going to be available in two unique color schemes. Gray and green. That is two TOTAL choices, not two exterior choices with various interior choices. The way I understand it, you can choose the Green scheme Allroad or the Gray scheme AllRoad. Period. Wood interior is standard and unavoidable. I hope this info changes.

 

My dealer told me that there are various exterior colors and only two interior colors (grey and green). I'm not sure if that's what you meant in your post. As I see it, the black exterior will blend best with the ugly plastic bodywork, and I was hoping for a black interior, so I don't know if grey will cut it for me.

I'm also concerned that it will be a little underpowered. I mean, the 2.7t engine is great in my S4, but the allroad is a bigger, heaver car, and is considerably down in horsepower compared to the X5 and the ML430, unless you chip it.

I'm still on the fence about an order.

 

Haven't seen any pics except silver and green. Curious about black too. Thanks for the URL.

 

Because of its adjustable height suspension system it is unlikely that any of the conventional handling upgrades (factory or aftermarket) will be compatible with the Allroad. In my opinion, handling is notably the A6's weakest area compared to the competition, and would probably be the only aspect that I would upgrade. I'm going to wait about another 6 months or so for an A6 Avant 2.7t announcement and if not will probably be compelled to shop the competition. The Allroad is just way too far in the wrong direction for me.

 

Howdy.

I have no problem writing in to say that I was wrong. My dealer called me today to give me a new brochure that just came in for the Allroad. It lists 5 total exterior colors (gray, silver, black, green, beige). All are available with Platinum/Black interiors. Beige and black are also available with Ecru/Brown interiors. Only the Green is available with the green interior. One other interesting note is that with the green exterior you get dark green bumpers and fender flares. All other colors have Dark gray.