AUDI has lifted the covers on its newest luxe wagon, the A6 Avant, which takes the battle to BMW’s 5 Collection and Mercedes-Benz’s E-Class wagon choices.
The Ingolstadt model is aware of a factor or two about constructing a slick wagon, however its naming conventions have grow to be considerably confused with this mannequin initially slated to put on the A7 nameplate.
See, Audi had made the choice to make use of even numbers for its EV fashions and odd numbers for its ICE runners, however a current backlash from prospects and sellers, when the longstanding A4 grew to become the A5, led to a immediate backflip for the A6.
Audi will now use supplementary badging to find out a automobile’s powertrain, however the A5 naming – used for the renamed A4 – is right here to remain.
The brand new A6 Avant mannequin options up to date styling that’s suitably aggressive, underpinned by a revised chassis remedy that Audi says goals to attain each sportiness and luxury.
In accordance with Audi, your complete path from the steering wheel to the tyres has been “stiffened up”, which incorporates adjustments to the torsion bar, steering rack, management arm bushings, and there have additionally been camber tweaks on the entrance axle.
To additional improve efficiency, the A6 Avant might be provided with non-obligatory extras like all-wheel steering, adaptive air suspension and Quattro Sport differential.
In accordance with Audi, the brand new A6 Avant is slippery too with a drag coefficient of 0.25Cd – the bottom the model has achieved in a combustion-engine wagon so far.
That is achieved via the usage of massive air curtains and controllable intakes on the entrance, whereas a roof spoiler, diffuser and aero panels on the rear additional help in lowering drag.
Inside, the A6 Avant scores an array of shows with an 11.0-inch digital sprint, 12.5-inch centre show and 10.9-inch passenger show.
An adjustable panoramic glass roof, which may be switched from gentle to darkish, permits exact lighting of the cabin – know-how borrowed from the e-tron A6 variant.
The A6 Avant is offered with a alternative of three powerplants, all mated to a seven-speed automated transmission; a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel producing 150kW/400Nm, a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol producing 150kW/340Nm and a top-spec 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 petrol possibility producing 270kW/550Nm.
The diesel engine and top-spec V6 additionally characteristic Audi’s MHEV Plus mild-hybrid system, which is a beefed-up model of its earlier 48-volt system that makes use of a bigger 1.76kWh battery pack and two electrical motors to assist with take-off and torque boosting as soon as shifting.
Solely the V6-equipped fashions obtain all-wheel drive as customary, but it surely’s an non-obligatory additional for fashions operating the diesel donk.
“We’re writing the following chapter in our Avant historical past: The brand new Audi A6 unites a chic and dynamic design with distinctive aerodynamics,” stated Audi chief govt, Gernot Döllner.
“With the A6, we at the moment are renewing an vital mannequin collection.
“Environment friendly but excessive‑efficiency drive programs and cutting-edge suspension know-how mix sportiness with a excessive stage of consolation, making touring within the A6 a first-class expertise.”
Whereas the Audi A6 Avant has launched in Europe, with the primary orders on monitor to be delivered by Could, the mannequin’s native arrival timing and pricing are but to be confirmed.
