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Audi is planning to introduce a range of Allroad models and the A3 soft-roader will go on sale in 2005. The A3 Allroad has a sporty and youthful appearance, but it seems very muscular. This A3 also has design influences of the new Audi Pikes Peak concept.

The car is based on the Audi Steppenwolf concept which made its debut at the 2000 Paris Motor Show. This concept 4x4 has a 3.2-ltre V6 power train with an output of 168kW.

As with the Steppenwolf the A3 Allroad will feature a permanent quattro four-wheel-drive system. It is also expected to have a six-speed manual gearbox - this combination will ensure a thrilling off-road experience.

Other Steppenwolf features, which are expected to make an appearance in the A3 Allroad, are an Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) and ESP.

 

Very close to the Audi Pikes Peak Quattro shown at Detroit. The front is very close.

 

Does it still keep the spare in a tray behind the bumper like teh Steppenwolf? I thought that was a pretty smart use of space and design.

 

A3 Allroad pic looks better then Pikes Peak IMO. I saw it at the Autoshow and i wasnt impressed. Allroad looks muscular and PP looks a litte "excessive"

 

Loved the Steppenwolf - especially because it only had two doors. Hope they haven't decided to completely dismiss that idea.

 

thats SICK. ive loved every audi concept including their crossovers for the past several years...

i would be all over this.

 

heres what it might look like with body colord mouldings...