Ingolstadt, Germany - Audi has added another variant to the A4 model range with the Allroad Quattro which will be available in European showrooms from May with prices starting in Germany at 37,100 euros (49,930 dollars). Compared to the A4 Avant, the all road Quattro version is larger and measures 4.72 metres in length and 1.84 metres in width. At a height of 1.50 metres, it is also taller than its A4 Avant sibling.

Several design features give it off-road appeal. The fenders have become more flared; the wheel arches and side sills have vigorous insert strips. The vehicle has a solid, stainless-steel under body guard on the front and rear.

The choice is between a 2.0-TFSI petrol-engine version with an output of 155 kW/211 hp or the two litre Common-Rail-Diesel with either a 105 KW/143 hp or 125 kW/170 hp engine. A V6 diesel can also be ordered with a 176 kW/240 hp engine.

Quattro all-wheel drive is standard with all engine versions. For another 2,000 euros, customers can get four centimetres more ground clearance. The17-inch lightweight alloy wheels in 7-arm design are standard, and the roof is capped by an offset rail. (dpa)