There's no typo in the title, as while the current Allroad Quattro is an A6, the next generation will be known as the A7 due to Audi's new naming scheme. This move will see the brand's EVs use even numbers and ICE-powered vehicles sticking to odd ones, hence this model's rechristening.
Audi's outgoing A6 Allroad Quattro bridges the gap between business station wagons and similarly-sized crossovers, and the upcoming A7 Allroad Quattro will stay true to this recipe. We first saw it testing at the Nurburgring in prototype form last week, with the pre-production car featuring lots of camouflage. However, more recently, its fake skin was virtually removed.
What do we mean by virtually? That these are nothing more than digital illustrations of the all-new model. Kelsonik shared them on social media a few hours ago and they stay true to the real car's design. Thus, what you see is pretty much what you'll get when the four-ring brand lifts the curtain for this model, save for a few tweaks.
The pixel manipulator did a great job shaping the headlamps, though from what we can tell, the DRL signature will be different. The grille looks about right, and the side vents flanking it will probably be smaller. The fender flares and side skirts look spot-on on the renderings, as do the side mirror casings, door handles, and fender flares.
Photo: Instagram | Kelsonik
The digital manipulator nicely replicated its profile, including the shape of the side windows and the roofline. The same goes for the 2026 Audi A7 Allroad Quattro's back end, save for the shape and pattern of the taillights and the rear bumper and diffuser design, as these were under wraps on the real thing. We expect the tailgate, rear windscreen, and spoiler to look very similar to these CGIs.
Audi's all-new A7 Allroad Quattro will have a higher ground clearance compared to the rest of the family due to the redesigned suspension. It will still use the brand's all-wheel-drive system, and we have yet to learn what will power it. Its predecessor packs a 3.0-liter V6 in our market, rated at 335 horsepower (340 ps/250 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. It needs 5.4s to 60 mph (97 kph) and tops out at 130 miles per hour (209 kph). Overseas, the A6 Allroad Quattro also gets several diesel lumps and a gasoline unit.
In the coming months, we expect to learn more about the upcoming A7 Allroad Quattro gradually and see different prototypes in the wild featuring thinner camouflage. The car's unveiling will probably take place sometime next year, and we don't see why it won't arrive in our market. After all, the 2024 A6 Allroad is already here, with an MSRP of $69,300, so the new one will replace it and likely exceed $70k before destination and dealer fees.
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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