Keen spectators of Audi concepts of late may have spotted the Audi Prologue concept revealed in November 2014 at the LA auto show. Since then it has also taken the wraps off an Avant version and now we have the Audi Prologue Allroad – a raised ride height, off road sort of version.

Audi Prologue Allorad details

The Prologue Allroad is a soft roader that probably showcases what the new A8 Estate is likely to look like. The A8 itself is due for replacement in 2016. This Prologue Allroad is said to be a hybrid version coupled with Audi’s 4.0 V8 twin-turbo TFSI motor. The result is a total of 445 kW and 750 Nm and a 0-100kph time of just 3.7 seconds. Audi also claims it will use just 8.7L/100km thanks to the hybrid tech. As expected, the Prologue Allroad harnesses Audi Quattro all-wheel drive.

Riding on 22-inch wheels, the Prologue Allroad is lifted 77mm further off the ground than a standard Prologue Avant and comes with a bit of bumper cladding to make it look more rugged. The front grille is also specific to the electric range within Audi and the concept can be charged by driving over a charging plate and left to do its own thing.

Interior has its own butler

The interior is a feast of Audi tech that includes the Audi ‘butler’ – an intelligent software program that identifies the occupant based on their smartphone and adjusts the seats and climate control system according to their preferences. The system also makes recommendations for music and route planning that are oriented towards the owner’s preferences. The rest of the interior is pretty much as good as Audi can do, there’s tons of leather and brushed aluminium and digital screens for absolutely everything – including the binnacle dials.