Audi is expected to pull the wraps off its new Audi A6 Audi Allroad in the coming weeks, and new spy images show the model testing on the road with light disguise.
The jacked-up estate moves into its fourth generation this year, sticking close to the original brief of offering the same level of practicality as a standard A6 Avant, but with added off-road capability. It's closest rivals are the Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain and Volvo V90 Cross Country, alongside the wide variety of conventional SUVs.
Body camouflage on this test mule prevents us from seeing the bodywork additions, but expect protective plastic lower body cladding and metal skid plates front and rear. The car's ride height doesn't appear greatly increased, though this is likely because the air suspension has been set in a lower mode to help disguise the car.
Expect to see few changes to the standard A6's interior, bar some unique upholstery choices and new off-road modes for the Drive Select system. Engines will reflect the current A6 range, with a range of four and six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines making use of 12v or 48v mild-hybrid technology to boost efficiency. The firm's latest 'quattro with ultra' all-wheel drive system will feature, making use of the front wheels for the majority of the time but reacting quickly to traction changes.
Autocar understands the A6 Allroad is meant to be revealed globally in the coming weeks, so it looks increasingly likely that the car's first public debut will be the Geneva motor show. It will go on sale soon after the covers come off.
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