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2016 Audi A4 Allroad Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2016 Audi Allroad covers all the right bases for busy suburban familes who seek a little more interior room than the standard sedan offers, but better performance and handling than they'd likely get with a towering SUV. The luxury-oriented Allroad wagon also displays a stylish exterior design and delivers a high level of interior fit and finish. It comes with the automaker's quattro all-wheel-drive (AWD) system as standard equipment, adding to its versatility and making it sure-footed and nimble in just about any driving condition. And for 2016, Audi further sweetens the Allroad package with a few minor upgrades.
Unlike typical wagons, the Allroad has no problem going off-road, thanks to its stainless steel skid plates, 7.1 inches of ground clearance, and AWD system. But it looks stunningly good even while just sitting in the driveway or dropping the kids off at soccer practice.
Up front, the vertically-ribbed deep-mouth Singleframe grille, narrow HID headlights with LED lightstrips, and circular fog lights give the Allroad a rugged appearance, while LED taillights, dual circular exhaust pipes, and a power-operated tailgate come standard in the rear. Raised aluminum roof rails add functionality and enhance the vehicle's appearance even more. Audi makes no changes to the Allroad's exterior for 2016, so such features as heated exterior side mirrors, a heated headlight washing system, and aluminum trim around the windows all roll over from the previous year.
The few updates for 2016 all take place inside. A three-spoke, leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, previously found only on the top-level Premium Plus trim, has now been extended to the entry-level Premium trim as well. The Premium Plus trim with the Technology Package now includes a 14-speaker, 505-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system with HD Radio as standard equipment, while Audi makes its Advanced Key system with keyless start available on the Premium trim. And the Audi Connect system, which includes Internet access and a Wi-Fi in-car hot spot, is now available on both trims as part of the optional Navigation Plus package.
The Allroad offers a comfortable, well-equipped interior with an upscale design and good build quality. Leather upholstery, 8-way power-adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped shift knob, 3-zone automatic climate control, and LED ambient lighting are all included in the standard package. Audi also outfits the Premium trim with a 10-speaker Audi concert audio system, which includes satellite radio.
The Premium Plus adds such standard features as heated front seats, memory for the driver's seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and the Advanced Key system with keyless start. Both trims also include a panoramic sunroof, 60/40 split-and-fold rear seatbacks, and decorative inlays in the interior and door sills. As expected for a wagon, the 5-passenger Allroad offers plenty of cargo space, measuring 27.6 cubic feet in back with the rear seats up, and expanding to 50.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. Compare that to such competitors as the Volvo V60, which offers up to 43.8 cubic of cargo space, and the Subaru Outback, with up to 73.3 cubic feet.
The Allroad gets the same powerplant as the A4 sedans it's based on, a turbocharged 2.0-liter TFSI which creates 220 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The turbo links to an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission with a manual-shift mode. The Allroad goes from 0 to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds, and its top speed is limited to 130 mph. It requires premium fuel and it's mileage estimates check in at 21 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined.
The Allroad also delivers the same responsive handling and firm-yet-comfortable ride as the A4 because it sits on the same platform. The suspension features a 5-link configuration in the front and a trapezoidal-link arrangement in the rear. The setup ensures a smooth ride over rough road surfaces, minimal body roll in corners, and good overall agility. Electromechanical power steering delivers precise control. And an available Drive Select system enables drivers to adjust transmission shifts, throttle response, and steering for a sportier driving experience.
Under normal operation, the quattro AWD system splits power 40/60 front to rear, but can transfer up to 80 percent of available power to the rear wheels to ensure optimal road grip and traction in all driving conditions. Standard safety features include electronic stability control, traction control, and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist, as well as 8 airbags. An optional adaptive cruise control system with long-distance radar maintains an acceptable distance from the vehicle ahead. Although the Allroad has not been safety tested, its A4 sibling was named a Top Safety Pick by the NHTSA.
The Allroad finds its place in Audi's lineup between the A3-based Sportback and crossovers like the Q5 and Q7, giving buyers quite a range to choose from when it comes to functional family-oriented vehicles.
Published May 31, 2022 by Everest Ryan
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by Joseph R
Oct 02, 2021
Best series of wagons ever made .I was vw audi tech myselfOct 02, 2021
by Brian B
Sep 22, 2020
Had mine for 4 days. Loving it so so muchSep 22, 2020
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2016 Audi A4 Allroad Pricing
Original MSRP
$42,700 to $44,800Price range
$13,962 to $14,255Average price on CG
$13,962YoY price change
$14,255 to $13,962Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 180 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): front and rear · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.08
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: two tone · Grille color: chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: two tone · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Skid plate(s): front · Window trim: aluminum
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power panoramic · Roof rails: aluminum
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.9
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 180 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver side mirror · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): front and rear · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.08
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: two tone · Grille color: chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: two tone · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front and rear · Window trim: aluminum
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Roof rails: aluminum
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.9
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer