Luxury Estate Audi A6 Avant: Diesel, Petrol, and Mild Hybrid
Audi desperately needs positive news again – and the new six-cylinder, which should actually be called the A7 as a combustion engine, comes just in time. The successful design both inside and out is already earning a thumbs up, as the Avant is pleasing, and fortunately, the sad LED eyes, which look deeply upwards like in the Q6, have been avoided. The LED taillight design, especially with the brake elements that extend downward, is new and different from what was previously known. In darker shades, it's truly eye-catching when the Audi A6 brakes; with light paint finishes, one must first get used to the lamp design at the rear. Even though the A6 Avant can score with its harmonious design, many customers, especially in this class, focus primarily on high travel comfort and corresponding everyday utility along with the image.
Inside the 4.99-meter-long station wagon, the A6 Avant offers plenty of space for up to five people. Instruments and controls are already familiar from other Audi models such as the Q5 or the Q6. If desired, the front passenger can also look at their own 10.9-inch display and be entertained, while the driver must get used to the overloaded control panel in the door, which controls numerous functions alongside the two displays.
The customer has the choice of which surface material they want to sit on, as genuine leather, artificial leather, fabric, or Dinamica, which consists largely of recycled materials, are available for the interior. Those who opt for a wood trim (apple brown natural) repurpose non-fruit-bearing, felled trees. Besides the ample space, a station wagon is notably characterized by its flexible cargo area. Behind the electric tailgate, the volume of 503 liters can be expanded to up to 1,534 liters by folding down the 40:20:40 split rear seat. This was once more in this class; however, it is more than sufficient and is due to the pronounced dynamically sloping roofline.
The glass roof can also be switched to partially opaque.| Photo: Audi
The trunk is not the greatest strength of the Avant, but up to 1,534 liters is usually always enough.| Photo: Audi
With up to 270 kW / 367 hp and 550 Nm for the TSI, you are well-powered. Naturally, the more economical option is the 2-liter diesel. | Photo: Audi
At market launch in March, the Audi A6 Avant is initially available with two four-cylinder engines and a powerful V6 engine – further versions up to the S6 and RS6 will follow. Diesel and petrol engines with two liters of displacement each deliver 150 kW / 204 hp, while the 3.0 TFSI offers the driver a sporty 270 kW / 367 hp and 550 Nm. The top speeds range between 238 and 250 km/h, depending on the drive type.
The six-cylinder is paired with all-wheel drive as standard; with the 2.0 TDI, this is available as an option. Diesel and V6 petrol engines are part-electrified with a 48-volt on-board network, and the 1.7 kWh lithium-ion battery supplies the belt starter and drivetrain generator with the corresponding energy of up to 18 kW / 24 hp / 230 Nm, which not only significantly reduces real fuel consumption but also enables purely electric partial distances. In terms of price, the Audi A6 Avant starts at 58,000 euros, optionally available with standard, sport, or air suspension, as well as all-wheel steering. Deliveries start at the end of May.
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