Like its Premium Plus sedan siblings, the 2012 Audi A4 Avant 2.0T Quattro Premium Plus trim represents the midrange of the lineup. Unlike its 4-door siblings, this 5-passenger entry-level luxury wagon comes equipped with standard all-wheel drive (AWD) and 50.5 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded. Standard goodies in this honey of a wagon include a power sunroof, power liftgate, 18-inch alloy wheels, a roof rack and heated power-adjustable mirrors on the outside, with leather upholstery, heated power adjustable front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, as well as alloy trim, gracing the well-wrought cabin. Standard convenience features include remote power door locks, power windows, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering and a universal remote garage door opener, all complemented by driver's memory settings. Tri-zone climate control keeps things cool while folks listen to the sounds from the 180-watt audio system with its single-CD player, 10 speakers and satellite radio. And if phoning home is in order, this spiffy wagon comes with standard Bluetooth hands-free technology.
Meanwhile, options in this midlevel trim include Audi’s Multi-Media Interface (MMI) navigation/audio/communications, all gathered on the dash-mounted LED display, with a rear-view camera and rear parking sensors also part of the package. The Sport Package includes a sport-tuned suspension, sport front seats with power lumbar support and a sport steering wheel with paddle shifters. Keyless entry and ignition, upgraded Bang & Olufsen audio components (505 watts, 14 speakers) and genuine wood cabin trim inserts, as well as rear parking sensors are all standalone options.
Powering the 2012 Avant 2.0T Quattro Premium Plus is a ubiquitous variable-valve-timed (VVT), direct-injected (DI) 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine. The turbocharged I4 powerplant mates with the standard 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission for 211 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Mileage in this midsize quasi-luxury wagon is estimated at 21 mpg city/29 highway, while the AWD system relies on a mechanical, limited-slip center differential and auto-locking front and rear differentials.
Safety-wise, look for standard 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), as well as traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and front head-restraint whiplash protection. Further safety equipment includes LED daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, pre- and post-collision safety systems and a remote antitheft alarm. An optional safety feature, meantime, is rear side-mounted airbags.
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