The allroad is rated for towing 3300 lbs with a 220lbs tongue weight and has an interior cargo volume of 73 cubic feet. While some of the changes just make the car look more rugged, much of it seriously improves the car's off-road potential and its longevity in this more demanding environmental application. On the outside, bold fender flares accentuate the body creating a bolder and more rugged presence. Finished in matte black, this cladding is much less likely to show scratches from brush scraping against the car as it eases its way along a wooded trail. Under-body cladding made of ribbed stainless steel protects the oil pan.
Additional protection is added for the fuel lines, brake lines and suspension.
For the allroad, these changes result in a bold stance largely a product of its wider track and the moderate increase in body height. In addition the roof is painted in a contrasting color and is shaped with longitudinal ribs along the top. On the inside, amenities include a new dual tone interior with a lighter walnut trim combined with a new instrument cluster. New seats were designed for the allroad with larger bolsters than the standard A6 seats though not quite as deep as A6 sport seats. 280lbs heavier than a standard A6 Avant.