2011 Audi A6 Avant Review
Audi has recently updated it’s long wheelbase, Audi A6 Avant. It is truly an amazing car which is available in six different engine variations and is indeed an inspiration to the automobile industry. The biggest testament to prove its metal in the executive class car segment was the title of “Best of All Classes” by Faults Report 2011 from DEKRA. The aesthetically designed body and features makes driving easier and pleasant for long tours. This all new car offers high efficiency and roomy interiors when compared to the previous generation models.
Interior
The 3rd generation A6 Avant has a very spacious and ergonomic cabin that helps you have comfortable position and is suitable for taller drivers. Hugeness is the remarkable input here with the boot space of 565 liters, which can be lifted up to 1680 liters by folding the rear seats flat. Probably this is the key feature of this beautiful wagon. Other captivating features include good gesture control, powered boot cover, power hatchback that are redesigned to give more comfort ability throughout cruising. Everything is placed neatly inside the cabin making it look beautiful and decent all the way around.
Exterior
The light weight approach of this A6 Avant station wagon may be a bit hard towards sportier suspension set ups when you tend to carry a lot of things on a longer distance. Audi’s four-wheel-drive system is very helpful though. When you stand back and see the 4.93m measuring length, sporty proportions and low roof-line flow, it will definitely give a graceful look. The technically fascinating headlights and LED tail lights have the capability to go through the fog of anonymity.
Engine
The new Audi A6 Avant comes in 6 engine variants featuring one four-cylinder unit and five V6 units. Five of the engines are tuned to keep displacement relatively low using direct fuel injection to improve efficiency and reduce fuel consumption. The 3.0 TDI variant tops the Audi engine lineup bringing in features like twin-turbo technology and 230 kW (313 hp) of power. The same engine is being tuned to offer three different variants like 150 kW (204 hp), 180 kW (245 hp) and 230 kW (313 hp). The twin-turbo is equipped with two-stage turbocharger group to give a maximum boost pressure of up to 3.2 bars. However, 2.0 TDI with 130 kW (177 hp) is also known for fuel consumption figures. These engines are designed using technologies of the Audi modular efficiency platform that brings the fluid agent and oil to their operating temperature that contributes to the reduced fuel consumption.
Safety features
The safety features ensure complete safety for you and for the whole family; they include child safety doors, standard locking pickup, standard power door locks and vehicle anti-theft system. Moreover, the ABS breaks, automatic load leveling and electronic brake assistance are the other captivating features of this Audi wagon. The vehicle stability control system meets the standard. All the safety airbags like driver, front, front side and passenger airbags increase the security of the cruising members.
Pros
Beautifully finished interior, four-wheel drive, strong supercharged V6 and fuel-efficient base V6 are the unique features.
Cons
Rivals offer competing looks and features.
Price and Running Cost
The actual price of this sedan is £45,390 and with all other accessories, it will sum up to approximately £52,390 which is a feasible cost for such a luxury car.