2005 Audi allroad quattro Consumer Reviews

Nice but....

Written by: Andrew on 08/28/2005

Vehicle

2005 Audi allroad quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

The car drives very smoothly and with a powerful engine allowing for impressive cruising. The strength, solid protective mechanisms, and wonderful brakes allow a family to enjoy this vehicle for both its family size and pleasure of driving. However, I found several of the heavily promoted features to be of little or no use.

Favorite Features

I enjoyed the interior design of the car and loved the ability of the car to cruise comfortably and safely on the highways.

Suggested Improvements

As with all Audi models, I found the back seats to have surprisingly appalling leg room. It is amazing that a car of such size cannot create decent leg room (I previously owned an A4 with a farcical rear seat). I was also frustrated by delayed acceleration system.

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exceptional

Written by: ward lile on 05/27/2005

Vehicle

2005 Audi allroad quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (4.2L 8cyl 5A)

Review

It seems to do everything exceptionally well. Its amazing in snow and rain, and even mud. But still fun to drive like a sports sedan. Rarely does a car that does so many things competantly do any of them so exceptionally, but the All Road does.

Favorite Features

Height adjustment for suspension is great for those of us who really do go off road, but don't want to drive a big heavy truck all the time.

Suggested Improvements

fuel economy could be better.

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Outstanding

Written by: arich on 03/08/2005

Vehicle

2005 Audi allroad quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (4.2L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Have had my 2005 Audi allroad for over a year and have driven 75% of the miles on snowy mountain roads. The performance has been outstanding. While the car drives on the heavy side, its performance in the mountains and on snow slick roads has been simply amazing. Tiptronic shifting on downhill grades is also an excellent feature. Overall the car is very comfortable to drive and ride. The only downside is that you have to use premium fuel and it gets poor mileage. My overall fuel usage since purchase has been in 16 mpg range. One needs to remember that this is a 4.2 litre V-8 engine which clearly adds to mountain and high altitude (6,500 feet or higher)performance. I traded in a BMW X5 4.0 and find the Audi to be a superior value & higher performance vehicle.

Favorite Features

The performance, roomy well appointed interior and tiptronic are all excellent. While hight adjustment is cool, I have rarely used it, however found it useful when required in deep snow. The rear stroage area is much better than the BMW X5 that I traded in after two years. I have not noted any blind spots.

Suggested Improvements

Make it so premium fuel is not required. I have used regular frequently during periods of high cost and the car performed very well. The occassional pinging experienced but immediately corrected with a tank of premium. The navigation system works well, however a video street map system would be better.

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I love this car!

Written by: Asheville on 01/25/2005

Vehicle

2005 Audi allroad quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

I have had my 2005 Auti allroad for a few months and I love it! I was rear ended in November, the car (2004 Accord) of the driver that hit me was close to being totaled, I drove away with a few scratches and hardly felt that I had been in an accident. I was very impressed by the safety of my allroad. The State Trooper commented on the way German Cars hold up in accidents.

Favorite Features

I love the controls and interior features. I also get a few looks as I am driving down the road and I have even caught men looking in the windows and standing back, talking about the car. I have only seen one other allroad in the Asheville area, so this may add to the curiosity.

Suggested Improvements

I agree with the review when they comment on the Turbo lag. This is a common complaint amongst Audi owners. However, it is nothing I can't live with.

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Wow! What a Car!

Written by: Daris Howard on 12/21/2004

Vehicle

2005 Audi allroad quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

Sweet car to drive. The power is awesome, and it handles like a sports car. There hasn't been a day that someone hasn't came up to me and told me how sweet that car looks.

Favorite Features

Smooth ride, clean interior, quick reponse.

Suggested Improvements

Better fuel economy.

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