THE Allroad quattro uses a "maintenance free" power-assisted rack and pinion steering system. The steering wheel adjusts manually for reach and height, and requires 2.8 turns lock to lock. The turning circle is 11.68 metres and the steering ratio 16.2. There are two Tiptronic gearchange buttons mounted on the leather-wrapped three-spoke airbag steering wheel to shift the automatic transmission up and down, which is simple as the left and right side buttons work the same. Electric steering column adjustment is available as an option.