Audi allroad C5 (in SUV role)

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The Audi allroad C5 (in SUV role) is a rugged, raised, all-wheel-drive variant of the Audi A6 Avant that blended wagon practicality with off-road capability and preceded Audi’s dedicated SUV models.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf all-wheel-drive vehicle
automobile model
mid-size luxury crossover
assemblyLocation Neckarsulm, Germany NERFINISHED
basedOn Audi A6 C5 platform NERFINISHED
bodyStyle 5-door wagon
brakeType disc brakes on all four wheels
cargoCapacity similar to Audi A6 Avant C5
chassis reinforced compared with standard A6 Avant
competitor Subaru Outback (third generation era) NERFINISHED
Volvo XC70 (P2) NERFINISHED
designGoal blend wagon practicality with off-road capability
driveSystem quattro permanent all-wheel drive
drivetrainLayout longitudinal front-engine, all-wheel drive
engineOption 2.5 TDI V6 diesel
2.7 biturbo V6 petrol
4.2 V8 petrol (later models, some markets)
fuelType diesel
petrol
groundClearance increased compared with Audi A6 Avant C5
interiorLayout 5-seat configuration
manufacturer Audi NERFINISHED
market Europe
North America
selected other global markets
marketPosition between station wagon and SUV
notableCharacteristic pioneered Audi’s crossover concept before dedicated SUVs
offRoadFeatures height-adjustable suspension
hill descent-friendly gearing on some versions
plastic body cladding
underbody protection
parentCompany Volkswagen Group NERFINISHED
platform Volkswagen Group C5 platform
precedes Audi Q-series SUVs NERFINISHED
Audi Q3 NERFINISHED
Audi Q5 NERFINISHED
Audi Q7 NERFINISHED
predecessor none (first Audi allroad generation)
productionEnd 2005
productionStart 1999
role SUV alternative
safetyFeature ABS NERFINISHED
electronic stability control (ESP) on most versions
front and side airbags
segment E-segment premium car
successor Audi A6 allroad C6 NERFINISHED
suspensionType height-adjustable air suspension
transmissionOption 5-speed automatic gearbox
6-speed manual gearbox
wheelArchTreatment unpainted or contrasting plastic cladding

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Audi Q7 successorOf Audi allroad C5 (in SUV role)