Need a nimble, all-wheel-drive (AWD) almost-luxury family hauler that looks good inside and out? Check out the 5-passenger 2012 Audi A4 Avant 2.0T Quattro Premium wagon. With 50.5 cubic feet of cargo space (rear seats folded), standard leather upholstery, steering wheel and shifter knob, power-adjustable front seats and 17-inch alloy wheels, it’s obvious that this beauty is a notch above the typical midsize wagon. A roof rack, heated, power-adjustable outside mirrors, cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering, meantime, are complemented by remote power door locks and power windows, while auto climate control lets occupants contemplate the stylish ride in comfort. Additional standard goodies include a 180-watt audio system with an MP3-capable single-CD player and 10 speakers, bolstered by Sirius/XM satellite radio. Finally, standard front and rear floor mats complete the ensemble.
Options for this high-end wagon include the Convenience Package with Multi-Media Interface (MMI), audio and communications integrated with Bluetooth hands-free technology, as well as a universal garage door opener. Then there’s the Style Package with a number of appearance upgrades to lights and window trim, along with such standalone options as heated front seats and genuine wood cabin accents.
Powering the 2012 Avant Quattro 2.0T Premium is an efficient yet peppy direct-injected (DI), variable-valve-timed (VVT) 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine. Mated with the standard 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, the four-banger puts out 211 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, all to the tune of 21 mpg city/29 highway. The standard AWD system is managed by a mechanical, limited-slip center differential, as well as front and rear auto-locking differentials.
The list of standard safety equipment aboard the 2012 Avant 2.0T Quattro Premium starts with 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS) and traction and stability control. It continues with front head-restraint whiplash protection, front and rear head airbags and front side-mounted airbags. The list also includes standard daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, pre- and post-collision safety systems and a remote antitheft alarm. High-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights and LED daytime running lights are available to this base trim, as are rear side-mounted airbags.
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