Wagon · Germany · 2017-present

Audi A4 Allroad

Raised, rugged-trimmed A4 Avant. Audi's softest off-roader. The smart family wagon.

Verdict
B
Years
2017-present
Generations
1
Segment
Wagon

The A4 Allroad is Audi's lifted-and-rugged-trimmed A4 Avant wagon, sold in the US since 2017 as the spiritual successor to the Audi 'allroad' that ended in 2005. 1.5-2 inches of additional ground clearance over the standard A4 Avant, plastic body cladding, unique alloy wheels, and Hill Descent Control. Mechanically the A4 Allroad uses Audi's 2.0-litre TFSI four-cylinder making 248 hp (US-market only), seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch, quattro AWD standard. Adaptive damping optional. The A4 Allroad sells in tiny volumes — wagons are a niche taste in the US — but it's one of the only wagon options in the segment after Volvo killed the V60 Cross Country and BMW killed the 3 Series Touring for the US market. For families who don't want an SUV but need genuine all-weather and light off-road capability, the A4 Allroad is essentially unique in 2025.


Known issues by generation

Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.

2017-present · B9 / B10
  • S tronic mechatronics issues (less common than older units)
  • Carbon build-up on intake valves
  • Pano sunroof drains blocking
  • Cabin rattles around the rear hatch
  • Adaptive damper actuator failures (when optioned)

Rivals

Volvo V60 Cross Country (discontinued) · Subaru Outback Wilderness · Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain (Europe-only)