Walker for all roads

What kind of clearance would you like? So far, we have what we have. "Ol '» Allroad has remained the same unique car, which was at the time of birth. Not to say that dandy, but in his own very attractive. Not to say that this SUV, but beyond the asphalt capable of feats. Compared to a conventional station wagon the A6 Avant car seems pumped with steroids "Mr. Olympia". In fact, the whole matter lies in the suspension, which has the property if necessary "to stand on tiptoe." Just manage it - for the front panel has two buttons. Here's an example. Quarry in the vicinity of Ingolstadt, where the Allroad has entered, having a ground clearance of 19.2 cm, that is - standard. However, the wheels began to come across large rocks, and therefore not to scrape the bottom (although it is covered with an additional steel protection), with a colleague we decided not to risk the car and lifted higher - up to 20.8 cm This process is completely invisible, but very all-wheel drive wagon soon was able to compete with these clearance SUVs. Leaving later back on the road and entering the 35 km / h, the car again, "fell" to earth, dropping to 19.2 cm standard, and, having passed a threshold of 80 km / h, decreased clearance by 25 mm. Finally, at high speeds (over 130 km / h) maximum machine is pressed against the road - at this point is equal to the clearance 14.2 cm All of these upheavals, let me remind you happen automatically, but the driver can adjust ride height independently. Unaware change in ground clearance pneumatic suspension elements, which, as appropriate, fill with air, picking up the body, or, alternatively, "lose weight". In a compact body - healthy duhVprochem enough to play with the suspension - not in order, we undertook to test Allroad. The main change, spodvignuvshim us to re-acquaintance with the car was the engine V8. This same engine, incidentally, is installed on models of the A6 and S6. However, the last base in order to accommodate the mighty power unit was in the front is increased by 37 mm, that is the case with the designers Allroad seemed totally unacceptable - it would significantly worsen its off-road ability. It was therefore decided to change the engine itself, make it smaller. Thus, the location of the cooling fan with viskomufty took a piece with electric, four camshafts are driven not belt and chain. All these innovations allow to cut the length of the V8 to 52 mm - up to 46.4 cm Plus, in the structure of the motor are widely used magnesium alloys, a decrease of the total weight of the engine for 5 kg. Let us turn to the figures. Thus, when the amount of 4.2 liters, "eight" gives 300 hp and 380 Nm of traction in a range from 2700 to 4600 rev / min. Much or too little? I will say this - enough for a machine that in the "maiden name" was a generalist in business class. Add to that all-wheel drive - and get a powerful car, which is an order of magnitude more reliable behavior on the road with any surface. On the remarkable potential of the engine could, for example, to tell my eye on the test a young journalist who, in my opinion, still open a little wider than usual. The thing is that leaving a parking lot of the plant in Ingolstadt, where we picked up the car, I tried without loss of time to squeeze in tight traffic. Well, and pressed the accelerator pedal. To say that the Allroad quickly accelerated, will probably not too correct. Touring is so playfully pulled from a place that already seems to have a moment, I am actively ottormazhivalsya that does not fit in the trunk of the SUV, which was attached to. At this time in the back seat, where the girl was sitting, there was something strange. First I saw her eyes wide open and then heard the unflattering tirade about my driving ability. Maybe I really overdid it with a spectacular start, simply not expecting such swiftness from the familiar, in general, cars. However, please note that at no moment did not lose control over it. After dropping off the passenger obstinate at the hotel, I went further. By the way, do not think that the flagship Allroad this really sharp and choppy. If you gently press the gas pedal, the car responds at least quietly, so that in the future to roll in city traffic is not difficult. All this time selector Tiptronic automatic transmission is in the position D. And there is still a sport mode and S, but it is better to test on the autobahn. Frankly, the movement on a flat road I am a little disappointed - the acoustic comfort in the cabin would be on a higher level. But on the other hand, we rushed headlong into the left lane with always-on turn signals (if someone suddenly does not know it the civilized way of asking to give way) at a maximum speed of 240 km / h. Engine operated at high speeds, the wheels were very rough pavement, but still a head wind noisily expressing their grievances, striking the rear-view mirror. But at 200 km / h the car was quite comfortable. As for overclocking, in Sport mode it has become even more dramatic. For example, up to 100 km / h Allroad accelerates in just 7.2 sec. Thanks to the polished setting mechanism for shifting the time of the change is almost imperceptible, that is, as you shrank into a chair at the start and not let go until about 210 km / h. Then the tempo drops and the maximum 240 km / h car dials, which certainly is not as readily, but all the early settlement. In addition to sport mode and is equipped with a box function of the manual range - with keys petals on the handlebars can change gears as if it were an ordinary "mechanics". What's remarkable - perhaps to use them not only in manual mode, but when activated position Sport. For example, you need to quickly overtake a truck on a narrow path. Just click on the "petal" with the sign "minus" on the handlebars - a box will move to the next lower level, increasing speed motor. And after eight seconds of CPR itself back in the automatic mode. As for the behavior on the road Audi Allroad did not revelation, but also did not disappoint. Given its "growth" and weight as well as the heavier front end is hard to expect from the car sports car habits. However, in the corners wagon proved to be quite well - body rolls slightly, the wheel quite informative. And low-profile tires added sensitivity. Finally, "of bread." The cost of the basic version Allroad 4,2 - 62 400 euros. The package includes nearly all the "good" - a lot of motors, climate control, leather and wood trimmed interior, as well as heated front seats, extremely comfortable front seats «Ergomatic», radio «Concert», xenon headlights, alarm, trims from root of the nut. Major competitors - such as "poluvnedorozhniki» Volvo Cross Country and Subaru Outback.