This really is a premium car that does it all. The new Audi A6 Avant (station wagon or estate car) unites an elegant and dynamic design with exceptional practicality and class-leading aerodynamics. Efficient yet high-performance drive systems and cutting-edge suspension technology combine sportiness with a high level of comfort, making travelling in this car a first-class experience. The prestige German car maker have powered this range with modern 2.0L petrol and diesel engines that are more efficient thanks to the ‘mild-hybrid technology (MHEV) plus’. Additional highlights include intuitive operating and infotainment concepts, new digital lighting technology and intelligent driver assistance systems.
The Sleek Exterior
With its long wheelbase, large wheels, and sculpted body, the new Audi A6 Avant is perfectly proportioned. The interplay of clear surfaces and dynamic lines gives it an aura of class and sportiness. The combination of a wide track and strong shoulder-lines combined with with an extended bonnet (hood) contributes to this as well.
The front end is characterised by the low-positioned ‘Singleframe’ grille, which extends to the lower edge of the front apron. Together with the sleek headlights and raised Audi rings, it gives the A6 Avant a striking and focused look. Add to this the three-dimensionally modelled air curtains positioned under the headlights augmenting the sporting look.
Three sweeping lines add dynamism to the side view with two of them forming the pronounced muscular sections that represent the quattro all-wheel drive. The wheel arch blisters powerfully emerging from the shoulder surface at the front and rear wheels are reminiscent of the legend that is the Audi ‘Ur-quattro’ (the original Quattro of legend) and a core element of Audi’s design DNA. A third line runs across the sill, visually connecting the front with the rear and giving the A6 a sense of motion even when stationary. The taut roofline flows into a striking roof spoiler that spans the sporty, gently sloping rear window. The D-pillars, which are also steeply inclined and sit firmly on the rear blisters, underscore the sportiness of the A6 Avant when viewed from the side.
Like the front end, the sculpted rear end with its prominently positioned Audi rings also exudes prestige. The two sleek rear lights with their precise graphics and the continuous light strip emphasize the vehicle’s width. They lend the new Audi A6 a sense of road presence, as does the vertical brake light flanking the rear. The large diffuser with its eye-catching trim piece rounds off the back, integrating the tailpipes with their strikingly designed rectangular covers.
Advanced lighting technology makes a significant contribution to greater road safety. The new Audi A6 Avant also plays a pioneering role in its class in this area. The design of the headlights and rear lights is all about digitalisation, which gives drivers the opportunity to customize the appearance of their A6 Avant according to their own preferences. At the same time, the digital lighting display provides innovative functions that improve communication with other road users. Depending on model there’s a broad selection of colours and wheel size options.
The Luxury Interior
It’s an Audi so you kind of know what to expect; form and finish. This new Audi A6 Avant is 60mm longer than the previous model and this longer wheelbase makes for a more comfortable ride on long journeys and contributes to the ample interior space.
The new switchable panoramic glass roof, optionally available, further enhances the sense of spaciousness. It spans almost the entire cockpit and rear and allows the interior to either be flooded with light or effectively shaded. Nine segments form the basis for various patterns with areas that can be switched on and off to provide full glare protection. This ‘digital curtain’ is operated via a button in the roof module.
The luggage compartment of the new A6 Avant has a capacity of up to 503 litres. Thanks to its width, two large suitcases can easily fit in side by side. The standard 40:20:40 folding rear seats enable variable loading for long or awkward items. When the rear seat backrests are folded down completely, the luggage capacity increases up to 1,534 litres. A rail system, the storage and luggage compartment package and a partition net are also part of the standard equipment of this model and further increase its versatility. The electric tailgate is included as a standard feature. It opens and closes with a foot motion, with a projection light indicating where to “kick.”
The Latest Power Choices
At its launch this coming April, the A6 Avant will be available with two different engines in the UK – one petrol and one diesel. The diesel unit features mild hybrid technology (MHEV plus) and is therefore partially electrified. The MHEV plus system supports the combustion-engine vehicle, enhances performance and ride quality, and reduces CO² emissions. It consists of three main components: a 48-volt battery, a belt alternator starter, and the new power-train generator with integrated power electronics.
The lithium-ion battery has a storage capacity of 1.7 kWh. The belt alternator starter’s primary function is to start the engine and supply the battery with electrical energy. The power-train generator enables partially electric driving, provides additional torque and feeds energy back into the battery during deceleration.
‘MHEV plus’ technology leverages the advantages of electric driving when parking and manoeuvring. The electric driving components can also be used when driving slowly in the city, in slow-moving traffic, or outside city limits when coasting to the next location. In these situations, the A6 Avant runs solely on the power-train generator, making it particularly efficient. MHEV also supports the combustion-engine, for example when starting up in stop-and-go traffic or when passing. To do this, the power-train generator produces additional torque up to 230Nm and up to 18 kW (24PS) of power.
When decelerating, the power-train generator recovers energy and feeds it (up to 25 kW of power) back into the battery, hence regeneration. The integrated, blending-capable brake control system ensures pressure-free braking and the best possible regeneration, in most cases without the use of the friction brake.
The 48-volt system also enables the use of an electrically driven air-conditioning compressor. The major advantage here is that even when the engine is switched off, for example when coasting or at a red light, the air-conditioning continues to operate at full power, keeping the interior at a comfortable temperature. This really is a 21st Century vehicle.
The dynamic handling system, Audi ‘drive select’, is used to adjust the vehicle’s steering and drivetrain settings. The spread between the driving modes has been increased: handling in dynamic mode is noticeably tighter and sportier, while comfort mode is designed for smooth, comfortable driving on long journeys. And thanks to the Audi assistant, the adaptive air suspension can now be operated by voice control for the first time in the A6, with simple commands like ‘raise the vehicle’ or ‘lower the air suspension’. The end result is the sort of driving experience that you can only get from this premium car maker.
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