2012 Audi A6 Avant Review

2012 Audi A6 Avant review

The new model has a wide range of brand experience progressive technology. Its light body, much of which is made of aluminum, sets new standards, the wide range of support systems and multimedia. The key word in the latest Audi is connected. The new Audi A6 Avant is available with a choice of six engines: two petrol and four diesel engine units. Fuel consumption has been reduced by up to 18 percent from the previous model. At the top of the engine range is the new 3.0 TDI with twin turbo technology and 230 kW (313 hp). Audi also offers many options for the high transmission and chassis. The trunk has a capacity of 1680 liters (59.33 cubic feet) and offers a number of elegant features, including a gate that opens in response to a signal from the power sensor.
 

The new Audi A6 Avant - Progressive technological expertise.

Audi is once again the path with the new A6 Avant leader in business class. With its light body and many other innovations, is the seventh generation of the Audi A6 Avant is a new chapter in the history of the series model of success.

Measuring 4.93 meters (16.17 feet) long, the Audi A6 Avant is a very quick first impression. Its proportions are athletes, and the low roofline flows in apartment D-pillars. Audi offers the headlights and LED taillights as an interesting visually and technically.

Avant sets new requirements for its lightness. Aluminum, which form about 20 percent of the body, the Audi - a global pioneer in lightweight construction - has raised the bar again. The total weight is reduced by over 70 kg (154.32 pounds) than its predecessor. A6 Avant 2.0 TDI, for example, has an empty weight is just 1640 kg (3,615.58 lb).

The startup has a capacity of 565 liters (19.95 cu ft), which may be increased to 1,680 liters (59.33 cubic feet) by folding the seat back. Audi offers customers a wide range of elegant features as options. Topping the list is an action-oriented, hatchback automatic. Through a combination of power and convenience hatch trunk key to activate a particular movement pattern of the system under the rear bumper and the door opens automatically.

Audi offers a choice of six engines with direct fuel injection for the new Audi A6: two petrol engines and four units of TDI. Grow from 130 kW (177 hp) and 230 kW (313 hp). This is combined with high energy efficiency revolution. The 2.0 TDI consumes an average of only 5.0 liters of fuel per 100 km (47.04 U.S. mpg).

All engines use technologies modular efficiency platform Audi, which helped to reduce fuel consumption by up to 18 percent.

Depending on the engine, the new A6 Avant comes out of the assembly line with a manual gearbox with six speeds, the sporty S tronic seven-speed, the multitronic continuously variable or in practice to eight tiptronic. In addition to front-wheel drive, the last stage of development in all-wheel drive quattro permanent is optional. The optional sport differential distributes the power in a flexible way between the rear wheels.

The chassis is also very sophisticated and dynamic combines sportiness and comfort. The Audi drive select driving dynamics system is standard, and the new electromechanical steering is extremely effective. In front-wheel drive variants, the ESP electronic stabilization program with an electronic limited slip differential that the handling of the car even more accurate. Options include adaptive air suspension and dynamic leadership, with the latter being available later.

Inside the new A6 Avant is its occupants with a clean design and clear, uncompromising finish, visit a generous and exemplary ergonomics. Among the high-end options are a head-up display, adaptive light control with a variable range of the headlights, front seat ventilation and massage function, and many components of information and entertainment. At the top of the range of entertainment options are hard drive navigation system MMI navigation plus system and Bang & Olufsen Advanced.

Audi connection, internet connection in their own right, also puts the Audi A6 Avant at the head of the pack. In collaboration with Google, it provides special services for the car online, including voice-controlled points of interest (POI) searches. A Wi-Fi hotspot allows passengers to surf and email on the go for free. Audi online traffic information service informs the driver in real time where traffic is heavy on the selected route.

The new A6 can be equipped with the full support of the brand and security systems for the realization of another compound. Some systems work closely with MMI navigation plus, building their capacity. A new feature of the range Audi parking system and the display 360 degrees, will be available later. Four small cameras that record images of the immediate surroundings of the vehicle.

Fast software combines the images and displays them in a variety of views on the large monitor on board.

The Audi A6 will be available for sale in the second half of 2011 at a base price of € 40,850.
 

The lightness and elegance of design.

The latest model of the design reflects the modern elegance and lightness. It 'also feature in the Audi than the sporty proportions. Audi A6 Avant measures 4.93 meters (16.17 feet) long and 1.87 meters (6.14 feet) wide, but only 1.46 meters (4.79 feet) tall. Its wheelbase has increased by 2.91 meters (9.55 feet) - a great victory the previous model.

The hood extends forward, taut surfaces in sharp edges along the length of the sides. The low roofline, sloping and flat-D pillars early attention to the dynamic style. The lights and two rear exhaust pipes accentuate features the back of the car. The outline of the S option package provides an even more dynamic.

The optional LED headlights that use LEDs for all functions, is another innovative feature. They forward a single frame of the grid, with top-edged corners and glossy black braces even more pronounced. Xenon Plus, available alone or integrated into the lighting system with adaptive headlight control variable Range, offers an excellent road illumination in any situation. Xenon units over and LED headlamps are combined with LED taillights.

Lightweight: the construction of the composite body.

A new concept for the construction of the composite body makes the Audi A6 Avant extremely rigid, safe and exceptionally lightweight. Many parts of the passenger cell is made high-strength and ultra high strength steels. Strut bars in the engine compartment, and bolt-on parts of the body is aluminum and contain about 20 percent of the body. The concept represents the transition of multi-material innovative space frame, which opens a new chapter in Audi's lightweight structure.

The body of the A6 Avant is about 30 kilograms (66.14 pounds) lighter than the previous model. Depending on the engine, the car has been completed up to 70 kg (154.32 pounds) lighter than its predecessor. The A6 Avant 2.0 TDI, for example, weighs just 1640 kg (3615.58 lbs). Audi pioneer the lightweight construction, again reversing the spiral of weight.

Another strength of the construction of the composite body is the acoustic comfort. Modern materials and construction methods to reduce the noise level inside the luxury class. Audi also offers special insulating glass / acoustic option. The exact match of all components and advanced hydraulic damping in the drive train shaft and bearings provide good ride comfort.

Spacious and comfortable: the luggage compartment.


Luggage space in the new Audi A6 Avant has a capacity of 565 liters (19.95 cubic feet). Its load sill is low. The split rear seatback can be folded easily by using the output of the remote folder on the sides of the trunk to increase the capacity luggage for 1680 liters (59.33 cubic feet). Lashing eyes, lateral restraint straps, bag hooks, a double load floor, a mounting rail luggage, a dirt-resistant tray and roof rails are standard.

Audi offers additional features such as opportunities - a charge through the hatch, a mounting kit that uses two standard rails in the luggage compartment floor and a power tailgate trunk lid with integrated power. Debuting in the Audi A6 Avant is the gesture-based control of the trap power combined with the key convenience. If the driver is behind the car and makes a particular movement with his feet, two sensors to open the door.

Accessories The program includes many special features of the transport of sports equipment and leisure, Bike Rack partition grid. A major new Avant is a powerful towing vehicle with a rated capacity of towing 2100 kg (4,629.71 lb).
 

Powerful and efficient: the engines.
A6 Avant is available with a choice of six engines with direct injection four-cylinder and five units of the V6. Five of them use forced induction to keep the transition relatively low, which improves efficiency. 2.0 TDI 130 kW (177 hp) and better fuel economy figures. Teamed with a manual gearbox, which on average consumes only 5.0 liters of fuel per 100 km (47.04 U.S. mpg), which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 132 grams per kilometer (212.43 g / mile).

The 3.0 TDI is available in three versions: a 150 kW (204 hp) with 180 kW (245 hp) - a clean diesel version will follow later, and the high-end version with 230 kW (313 hp). The bi-turbo have a two-stage turbocharger group that offers a maximum boost pressure of 3.2 bar, to penetrate the 3.0 TDI with superior performance. The sprint from zero to 100 km / h (62.14 mph) takes 5.4 seconds (provisional value), the electronically limited top speed of 250 km / h (155.34 mph) is a mere formality.

2.8 FSI 150 kW (204 hp) used in the Audi valvelift system, which varies intake valve lift by two steps. This allows the engine torque to breathe easier, and lower power consumption. The largest petrol engine is a model of the series is a supercharged 3.0 TFSI produces 220 kW (300 hp).

All engines for the new Audi A6 Avant technologies using modular efficiency platform Audi, including the Start-Stop system, the recovery system and thermal management system that provides rapid innovation liquid cooling and engine oil up to temperature operation. These new solutions are the main reason that reduced fuel consumption by up to 18 percent from the previous model.

Something for everyone: drive.


Like many other Audi models, the new A6 Avant is available in a wide range of transmissions. Depending on the engine, the Audi offers a six-speed manual, continuously variable multitronic or sporty S tronic seven-speed. 3.0 TDI 230 kW (313 hp) to produce high-efficiency tiptronic eight reports optimized for faster gear changes.

The marches in all transmissions are spaced a major contributing factor to their effectiveness. All automatic transmissions are integrated into the engine management system of innovative heat. The difference is in front of the clutch or torque converter. This allowed engineers to move the front axle forward by 71 millimeters (2.80 inches) compared to its predecessor, the benefit of both the wheelbase and the distribution of axle load.

2.0 TDI has the power to the front wheels. V6 units are paired with either a standard or optional four-wheel drive. The new version of quattro permanent four-wheel drive A6 Avant uses the new features of the crown-gear center differential and dynamic torque vectoring superior traction and stability. On request, Audi equips all versions of the gap that divides the power Quattro Sport of the changing relationship between the rear wheels. Equipped with the Audi A6 Avant is as on track.
 

Very sophisticated: the chassis.

Precision Sports, powerful brakes and superior comfort. The chassis of the new Audi A6 Avant combines all these forces into a harmonious whole. Guides to build a five-link front wheels, suspension track guided trapezoidal-link rear is used. Gun control wheels are aluminum. Power steering is tightly integrated with the new support systems and is very effective with the new electro-mechanical drive. It helps the driver against the teas when braking on a surface with less grip on one side.

Depending on the engine, the standard measure of wheels 16 or 17 inches in diameter, with wheels of 20 inches in diameter, is optional. Tire sizes from 225 / 60-255 / 35. The brake is designed for performance and durability.

All versions of the new A6 Avant is equipped with any engine Audi drive select driving dynamics system allows custom setting of the central transmission, chassis and auxiliary systems in four modes - comfort, auto and dynamic individual. A performance mode is also available in all models with forced induction. In this mode, all systems are weighted fuel economy. Another feature standard front wheel drive models, the ESP system with electronic limited slip differential, which makes the car more agile.

Before customers can also choose the adaptive air suspension with variable damping comfort and dynamic sports management, which will be available later. The dynamic steering system adjusts the steering ratio to engine speed and media handling at the limit of light pulses in the tea counter. Audi has designed the S line Sport Package with a special driver dynamic in mind. It lowers the body by 30 mm (1.18 inches) compared to a standard chassis, and includes large wheels, changes in appearance and many special details for the interior black.

High Quality: on the inside.

Inside the new Audi A6 Avant, a decorative inlay known as the "wrap-around" around the driver and front passenger. The front instrument panel is elegantly curved. The entire interior is a feeling of high quality and functional. Take the style of the light from outside. The rear seat offers enough space for passengers. There are many options for storage and front and rear cup holders, storage package with an optional extra.

Every detail on the inside of the Audi A6 Avant shows strict quality standards. All materials were selected and worked with great care. Decorative Post available in three types of aluminum and wood, with a very modern, new veneer of alternating layers of dark and light oak. A piano, a version of lacquer turns off election. The color matching interior so stylish that the material covering a range of up to exclusive leather Valcona, a very natural quality.

Audi offers a selection of comfortable and sporty front seats offer superior ventilation models and massage functions. A lighting system or optional ambient lighting package, swimming in the lighting subtle but dramatic. There is also a wide range of options when it comes to driving: three or four spokes, the steering column, electrically adjustable, heated and hand paddles for the automatic transmission.

Intuitive ergonomics.
Like all models of Audi, the A6 Avant again impresses with its logic, the concept of control is easy to understand. His instruments are clearly marked, it shows - such as driver information system optional (DIS) with an instructor for five or seven inches - is controlled from the steering wheel. In the center of the dashboard is one second, power-retractable monitor that is part of the standard MMI operating range.

The innovative base Audi Pre common sense safety, a very efficient system of automatic climate control with optional four-zone control, an electromechanical parking brake, cruise control and light sensors and rain are also standard. The engine starts with just one click. Audi offers a choice of head-up display that projects important information on the windshield of color. Another interesting feature is the onboard computer with efficiency program.

Revolutionary Audi connect.


One of the many areas of technology that Audi has the competition is for information and entertainment. A wide range of modules available in the new A6, overcome by the MMI navigation plus with MMI touch. The basic characteristics of large hard disk system with eight-inch monitor can be controlled via the touch screen. At the top of the line hi-fi Bang options is high quality & Olufsen Advanced Sound System that offers crystal clear sound from 15 speakers.

One of the seminal alternative to Audi, new features, combined with the connection keyword Audi. The UMTS module, the Bluetooth car phone offers online internet A6 Avant. Special services are available, in collaboration with Google. Graphics card navigation system, for example, combining images and data in Google Earth with the navigation path. Contact offers Wi-Fi hotspots for mobile devices on board.

Two additional services are new to the Audi range, and thus for the market as a whole. Audi service online traffic information based on the movement patterns of hundreds of thousands of mobile phones in other vehicles to inform motorists in many European countries on the level of traffic along the route chosen real time. POI can now be viewed online with Google - especially convenient voice command.

Intelligent Systems for assistance.


MMI navigation plus, the new Audi A6 Avant is working closely with the optional driver assistance and safety systems. He makes his route data available to controllers adaptive headlights, automatic transmission, and adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go This makes it possible for these systems are easier to recognize complex scenarios and to help the driver.

The heart support systems are based on the radar adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function, which is active at all speeds from zero to 250 km / h (155.34 mph). He works closely with Audi pre sense, which is available in several configurations. It helps the driver in many situations to reduce the severity of the back of the car in front and their consequences, or even avoid altogether. The new Audi A6 Avant is a complete restraint systems on board crash.

Audi lane assist active missing gently steering helps the driver maintain the A6 Avant Lane. Cancellation of the radar system, which is available as an optional rear view camera, steering effort to relieve the driver when parking or leaving parking space. Audi side assist helps the driver when changing lanes, night vision assistant showing signs of pedestrians to safer driving in the dark, and the display will show a speed important to see traffic DIS.

The parking system and a display 360, a new support system of Audi, will follow later. Four small cameras - front mirror housings, rear and side - to record images of the vicinity of the A6 Avant. Software combines these images fast and the driver can activate different views on the big screen on board. This technique improves the security system during navigation and when to withdraw from areas with obstructed views.

Audi A6 Avant starts arrived in dealerships in major European markets in late summer.

Its base price is € 40,850