Every year, for the past nine years, Carspondent.com has organized the Active Lifestyle of the Year Awards. They're approach is unique, especially compared to the Edmunds of the world. Before making any final decisions, they ask for input from both automotive journalists and star athletes. This year's winner, within the Luxury On-Road Vehicle category is the 2013 Audi allroad.

Among the many criteria the Audi allroad and its competitors were judged on is its ability to accommodate different athletes and their gear. Among the athletes on the final jury were cyclists, kayakers, softball players and runners.

It goes without saying, the judges deemed the Audi allroad as having everything necessary to enhance their performance. This is a great way for the allroad to re-enter the market - with an award under its belt.

For readers who might not be familiar with the allroad, allow Audi to quickly fill you in. The allroad was re-introduced to the new Audi inventory earlier in 2013. Over the past seven years, it's been available only as a used car near Phoenix. Among the many improvements Audi has made compared to the last iteration are with regards to speed and fuel efficiency.

Other Audi models that have previously won Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year awards include the Audi A7 (Luxuy On-Road Vehicle Category - in 2011) and the Audi Q7 TDI (Family Vehicle Category - in 2011).

If you're an athlete who leads a rugged lifestyle but values the refinements of an executive sedan, you might just want to consider adding the new allroad and pre-owned A7 and Q7 TDI to your short list. To learn more, contact Audi North Scottsdale today. Or, drop by 18088 North Scottsdale Road Phoenix, AZ 85054 during our regular business hours.