Audi A4 allroad 2021 Review

Can't decide between a wagon or an SUV? Audi might have just the vehicle for you: the 2021 Audi A4 Allroad. It's essentially a wagon version of Audi's A4 sedan that has a slightly higher stance, extra body cladding, standard all-wheel drive and a few other minor changes. Notably, the Allroad is currently the only version of the A4 wagon available in America, so it's this or nothing. But it does complement the Audi A4 sedan's already comfortable and premium interior with extra cargo space.

Since nearly every automaker has stopped selling wagons in the United States, the A4 Allroad has few rivals. The most notable competitor is the Volvo V60 Cross Country. The Cross Country treatment is basically Volvo's equivalent to the Allroad, with a lifted suspension and body cladding for a tougher look than the standard V60 wagon. There's also the Subaru Outback. It's larger and less expensive than the A4 Allroad, but it can't compete with the Audi when it comes to luxury features. What should you get? Check out our Expert Rating below to see if the updated Audi A4 Allroad is the right fit for you.

Which A4 allroad does MatoCar recommend?

The 2021 Audi A4 Allroad is available in three trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige. All three are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that gets a slight bump in power this year, up to 261 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. That engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. Standard feature highlights include:

Premium Comes fairly well equipped with:

• 18-inch wheels
• LED headlights
• Power liftgate
• Adaptive suspension (enhances ride comfort and handling)
• Panoramic sunroof
• Keyless ignition
• Three-zone automatic climate control
• Power-adjustable, heated front seats
• 10-inch touchscreen
• Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
• Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

The Premium trim's optional Convenience package adds:

• Keyless entry
• Hands-free operation for the liftgate
• Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
• Memory settings for mirrors and driver's seat

Premium Plus The Premium Plus trim includes all Premium features plus:

• All the features of the Convenience package
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Audi and the car in front)
• Lane keeping assist (steers the A4 Allroad back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
• Surround-view camera (gives you a top-down view of the A4 Allroad and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
• Wireless device charging
• Rear-seat USB ports
• Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
• Configurable digital gauge cluster (Audi's Virtual Cockpit Plus)

Options for the Premium Plus include:

• Warm Weather package (upgraded and ventilated front seats, rear window shades)
• Integrated navigation system
• Bang & Olufsen premium audio system

Prestige Comes standard with all of the above and further adds:

• Upgraded LED headlights
• Dual-pane noise-reducing windows
• Ambient interior lighting
• Heated rear seats
• Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)