The new Audi A6
allroad quattro – a car that knows no boundaries
Ingolstadt - The first
two generations of the A6 allroad quattro from model year 2000 and 2006
were already huge successes – Audi now carries the line into its third
generation. With its universal talents, the new A6 allroad quattro takes
the sporty character of the A6 Avant one step further: It forges ahead,
even where the asphalt ends. Its four engines develop between 150 kW
(204 hp) and 230 kW (313 hp), summoning their superb power with
convincing efficiency.
Measuring 4.94 meters
(16.21 ft), the new Audi A6 allroad quattro is closely related to the A6
Avant yet projects its own, rugged style in a great many details. Its
lightweight body, which incorporates large areas of aluminum, provides
slightly more ground clearance. Its design has been noticeably reworked;
the slats in the single-frame grille run from top to bottom, for
example. Audi also offers the headlights in Xenon plus or LED
technology.
For the exterior and
spacious interior, the Audi designers have created custom colors and new
materials for the seat covers and trim. The luggage compartment provides
a volume of 565 to 1,680 liters (19.95 to 59.33 cu ft), along with
practical features such as a load-securing kit. An optional automatic
tailgate combined with a retractable electric luggage compartment cover
makes loading even easier.
For driving on rough terrain, a tilt angle
display and hill descent assist come standard. Audi offers a number of
features for maximum comfort and convenience, culminating in the head-up
display and seats with a ventilation and massage function. The range of
infotainment modules tops out at the versatile MMI navigation plus and
the full-sounding Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System. The latest
member of the Audi family bests the competition with its Audi connect
Internet services as well as its capable driver assistance systems.
The Audi A6 allroad quattro is launching
onto the market with four powerful V6 engines. The TFSI and the three
TDI units develop between 150 kW (204 hp) and 230 kW (313 hp) and
outperform their predecessors in fuel economy by up to 20 percent.
Depending on the engine, the seven-speed S tronic or eight-speed
tiptronic transits power to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive, which
works together with the torque-vectoring system. Upon request, Audi will
add to it the sport differential, which actively distributes torque to
the rear wheels.
Two standard features of the new A6
allroad quattro are the Audi drive select dynamic handling system with
“efficiency” mode and adaptive air suspension. The air suspension with
controlled damping varies the ride height of the body to suit current
requirements. The standard equipment includes 18-inch wheels, with 19-
or 20-inch wheels available on request. The electromechanical power
steering is highly responsive and efficient, and Audi will soon offer
dynamic steering with variable gear ratio.
Sales of the generously equipped Audi A6
allroad quattro began in Germany in December 2011. The 150-kW (204-hp)
3.0 TDI lists for 54,600 euros.
