Audi is launching the next generation of Audi A6 Avant, the estate's most successful business class in Europe. The new model marks the full spectrum of progressive technology expertise. Its light body, much of it is made of aluminum, sets new standards, such as the wide range of support systems and multimedia. The keyword for this Audi is the connection. The new Audi A6 Avant is available with a choice of six engines: two petrol and four diesel units. The fuel consumption is reduced by almost 18 percent from the previous model. At the top of the engine range is the new 3.0 TDI with a twin-turbo technology and 230 kW (313 hp). Audi also offers a number of high-end options for powertrain and chassis. The trunk has a capacity of 1,680 liters (59.33 cu ft) and offers a number of style characteristics including a power liftgate that opens in response to a sensor signal.
The new Audi A6 Avant - Progressive technological expertise
Audi is once again the road, the new A6 Avant leader in business class. Its light body and a host of other innovations, the seventh generation of Audi A6 Avant is to write a new chapter in the history of the series a successful model.
Measuring 4.93 meters (16.17 feet) in length, Audi A6 Avant is a very agile print first. Its sporty proportions, and the low roofline flows in apartment D-pillars. Audi offers headlights and LED taillights as a solution visually and technically fascinating.
Avant impose new requirements for its lightness. Aluminum, which form about 20 percent of the body, the Audi - a global pioneer in lightweight - raising the bar again. The total weight is reduced by less than 70 kg (154.32 pounds) than its predecessor. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI, for example, has an empty weight of just 1,640 kg (3,615.58 lb).
trunk volume is 565 liters (19.95 cubic feet), which may be raised in 1680 liters (59.33 cubic feet), breaking down the rear seatbacks. Audi offers a number of sophisticated features as options. Topping the list of the motion, the rear door automatically. Combining the power of the luggage compartment and the convenience of a key, a special motion under the rear bumper to activate the system and the door opens automatically.
Audi offers a choice of six engines with direct fuel injection for the new Audi A6 Avant: two petrol and TDI engines with four units. Develop between 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 just 5.0 liters of fuel per 100 km (47.04 U.S. mpg).
All engines use technologies modular efficiency platform Audi, which has helped to reduce fuel consumption up to 18 percent.
Depending on the engine of the new Audi A6 Avant roll off the assembly line, is a six-speed manual transmission, sporty S tronic seven-speed, tiptronic or multitronic continuously variable cost eight-speed. In addition, the front-wheel drive, the latest quattro permanent four-wheel drive development is available as an accessory. Voluntary sport, the difference between a flexible sharing of power between the rear wheels.
The platform is also well developed, combining the dynamic sport of great comfort. Audi drive select driving dynamics system is standard, and a new electro-mechanical steering is very effective. options for front-wheel drive, ESP, electronic stability control program with electronic differential lock to make the car even more precise reading. The options include adaptive air suspension and dynamic steering, which the latter will be available a little 'later.
Inside the new A6 Avant is the residents with an elegant and clear, uncompromising professionalism, appointments, generous and exemplary ergonomics. Among the high-end options include head-up display, adaptive lighting control variable headlight, front seat ventilation and massage function, and many members of infotainment. Top of the range of infotainment options for hard drive-based navigation system, MMI navigation plus, and Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System.
Audi connection, full Internet connection, also places the new Audi A6 Avant ahead of the pack. In collaboration with Google, it provides special services for the car online, including voice-activated Points of Interest (POI) searches. A Wi-Fi hotspot allows passengers to surf and e-mail freely on the road. Audi service online traffic information informs the driver in real time how the traffic is heavy on the selected route.
New Audi A6 Avant can be equipped with all the support and brand security systems, composed of still driving. Some systems operate in close partnership with the MMI navigation plus, which will increase their capacity. A new feature of the Audi parking system plus the screen on the first line-up 360, there will be a little 'later. Four small pictures with the camera to record the vehicle nearby.
Fast software combines these images and displays them in a variety of views on wide-screen picture.
The Audi A6 Avant will be available for sale in the second half of 2011 at a base price of € 40,850.
The ease and elegance design
The design of the new model reflects the lightness and modern elegance. Another characteristic that the proportions of Audi Sport. The Audi A6 Avant measures 4.93 meters (16.17 feet) long and 1.87 meters (6.14 feet) wide, but only 1.46 m (4.79 feet) tall. Its wheelbase has been increased to 2.91 meters (9.55 m) - a significant increase over the previous model.
Bonnet extends far in front, sharp, taut surfaces of the body along the length of the sides. Low profile, the starting line of the roof and a flat D-pillar, highlight the dynamic style. Characteristic of the system of two tail lights and exhaust pipes emphasize rear of the car. Optional S line package foreign provides a more dynamic appearance.
Optional LED lights that use LEDs for all functions that are another innovative feature. They are the front with single-frame grille with open top corners and a glossy black bob are still visible. Xenon plus headlights, with optional available with their own or integrated with the adaptive lighting system, which is a floating lighthouse control, provide excellent road lighting in any situation. Xenon plus units, and LED headlights are combined with LED tail lights.
Lightweight: the construction of the composite body
A new design concept makes the complex body of the Audi A6 Avant extremely rigid, safe and lightweight performance. Many parts of the cell occupied by high strength and ultra high strength steel. The strut braces in the engine compartment and the head on the body components are made of aluminum and consists of about 20 percent of the body. This concept represents the transition to multi-material spaceframe innovative, which Audi is opening a new chapter in the construction of the light body.
A6 Avant body is about 30 kg (66.14 pounds) lighter than its predecessor. Depending on the size of the motor vehicle up to 70 kilograms (154.32 pounds) lighter than its predecessor. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI, for example, has an empty weight of just 1,640 kg (3,615.58 lb). Audi, a pioneer in the field of light, once again reversed the weight of a twist.
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 insulation / acoustic glass optional. The precise matching of all components and advanced hydraulic damping of the shaft and bearings provide good ride comfort.
Spacious and practical: the trunk
The trunk of the new Audi A6 Avant has a capacity of 565 liters (19.95 cubic meters). Its threshold load is low. Records split rear seat can be folded easily using the seat remote backup announced to the sides of the trunk to increase luggage capacity of 1,680 liters (59.33 meters cubic). lashing eyes, hand straps for retention, bag hooks, a double floor of a railway system to ensure the tea room, and roof rails are standard antifouling.
Audi offers an optional additional information - a ski pass, a mounting kit that uses the two standard lanes in the cargo floor, and a power liftgate with a top of the luggage compartment integrated power. Making his debut in the Audi A6 Avant is the gesture-based control of the food hatch in combination with the convenience key. If the driver is behind the car and makes a specific movement with the foot, two sensors to open the door.
The program includes many features special accessories for the transport of sport and leisure from a grid partition for a bike rack. Before The big news is a powerful towing vehicle with a rated capacity of towing 2,100 kg (4,629.71 lb).
Powerful and efficient engines:
Audi A6 Avant is available with a choice of six direct-injection engines: a four-cylinder V6 and five points. Five of them uses forced induction to keep the transition from relatively low levels, thus improving their efficiency. 2.0 TDI 130 kW (177 hp) is the best fuel consumption. Teamed with a manual transmission consumes an average of only 5.0 liters of fuel per 100 km (47.04 U.S. mpg), which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 132 g / km (212.43 g / km).
3.0 TDI is available in three versions: 150 kW (204 hp) and 180 kW (245 hp) - clean diesel version will be released a little 'later, and the higher version of the 230 kW (313 hp). Twin-turbo is a group of two-stage turbocharging, which produces up to 3.2 bar maximum pressure, soaking superior performance 3.0 TDI. Sprint from zero to 100 km / h (62.14 km / h) takes 5.4 seconds (provisional figure), electronically limited top speed of 250 km / h (155.34 mph) is only a formality.
2.8 FSI with 150 kW (204 hp) Audi valvelift system uses, which varies intake valve lift in two stages, as needed. This allows the engine to breathe better, increase torque and reduced fuel consumption. The gasoline engine the most powerful of the series is supercharged 3.0 TFSI produces 220 kW (300 hp).
All drivers of the new Audi A6 Avant using this technology in modular platform Audi efficiency, including the start-stop system, recycling system and the innovative thermal management which leads quickly to the engine oil liquid cooling and operating temperature. These new solutions are a key reason that fuel consumption is reduced by up to 18 percent from the previous model.
Something for everyone: transmission
Like many other Audi models, the new A6 Avant is available in a wide range of transmissions. Depending on the engine Audi has a six-speed manual gearbox, multitronic continuously variable or seven-speed S tronic sport. 3.0 TDI 230 kW (313 bhp) to provide an efficient eight-speed tiptronic is optimized for fast gear changes.
Gear in all transmissions are widely distributed, an important factor contributing to their effectiveness. All automatic transmissions are integrated into the engine of innovative thermal management system. The differential is located in front of the converter clutch or torque. This allowed engineers to move the train until 71 mm (2.80 in) compared to the previous model, benefiting both wheelbase and axle load distribution.
2.0 TDI delivers power to the front wheels. V6 units are paired with either a standard or optional all-wheel drive drive. The latest development of the permanent four-wheel traction, the system using the new Audi A6 Avant features crown center differential and torque-vectoring superior dynamics, traction and stability. Request, Audi equips all versions of four sports, the difference that divides the power of the changing relationship between the rear wheels. Thus equipped, the Audi A6 Avant around as if on rails.
Very Sophisticated chassis
Athletic precision, braking and very nice. The chassis of the new Audi A6 Avant combines all of these strengths of a harmonious whole. Guide for the construction of a five-link front wheels, the suspension track controlled trapezoidal link rear. The arms of the regulator are in aluminum. The steering system is integrated into new auxiliary systems and is very effective with a new electro-mechanical units. It helps the driver to brake, on the surface of countersteer less grip on one side.
A second standard tires measured engine is 16 or 17 inches in diameter, the wheels up to 20 inches in diameter as an accessory. tire sizes ranging from 225/60 and 255/35. The braking system is designed for high performance and durability.
All new A6 Avant versions regardless of the engine are equipped with the Audi drive select driving dynamics allows a custom fit transmission, chassis and assistance, with four modes - comfort, automatic, dynamic and individual. One way efficiency is also available on all models of forced induction. In this mode, all systems are weighted based on fuel economy. Another standard feature on models with front-drive is before the ESP system with electronic limited slip differential, which makes the vehicle more agile.
Avant customers can also choose a beautiful adaptive air suspension and variable damping control dynamic sports, there's a little 'later. dynamic control system to provide guidance to drive the speed ratio, and supports the development is the limit of light pulses and countersteer. Audi has designed the sports package "S line" for drivers in mind a particular dynamic. It lowers the body 30 millimeters (1.18) compared to standard tray, and includes large wheels, change appearance, and many special items for the interior all black.
Top Rated: interior
Inside the new Audi A6 Avant, a decorative item known as "wrap-around surround the driver and front passenger. On the dashboard is elegantly curved. The interior is a high quality and functional appearance. It takes the style of background from the outside. The rear seat offers plenty of passenger space. There are many options for storage and cupholders front and rear, with a package of additional storage available as an option.
All the details inside of the Audi A6 Avant demonstrates the high quality requirements. All materials are selected and treated with great care. Decorative aluminum or three wood, a very modern, new veneer of alternating layers of dark and light oak Post. Turns a piano lacquer version of voting. The elegant interior colors harmonize so that the equipment which includes a range of exclusive leather Valcona a very natural quality.
Audi offers a choice of front seats, very comfortable and sporty, with top models with the functions of ventilation and massage. A lighting system or the optional interior ambient lighting are bathed in subtle and dramatic light. There is also a wide range of options when it comes to fly three or four radios, electrically adjustable steering column edge blade is heated and automatic transmission.
Intuitive ergonomics
Like all Audi models, the new Audi A6 Avant effect of logic, easy to understand the concept of control. His instruments are clearly marked, from the screen - also available with a driver information system (DIS), where a five-or seven-inch screen - is controlled from the steering wheel. At the center of the dashboard is the second, the monitor power-pop, which is part of the standard control system MMI radio.
Innovative Audi pre-sense, basic security system, a high-efficiency air conditioning available as an optional automatic four-zone control, electromechanical parking brake, cruise control and a light and rain sensors are standard. The engine will start to click. Audi offers an optional head-up display that projects important information on the windshield of a color. Another interesting feature is the program for on-board computer efficiency.
Opening: Audi connect
One of the many technological areas in which Audi leads the competition is infotainment. A wide range of modules available in the new A6 Avant, the head of navigation with a touch more MMI MMI. Basic features of the system based on large disk with eight-inch screen can be controlled via the touchpad. At the top of the range of options for hi-fi high quality Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System that delivers crystal clear sound from 15 speakers.
Capacity vanguard of Audi, the new functions that are grouped under Audi connection keyword. With UMTS module offers Internet phone Bluetooth Car Audi A6 Avant. Special services are available in collaboration with Google. Graphics card into the navigation system, for example, integrate images and information from Google Earth with the road. A Wi-Fi hotspot provides access to mobile devices on board.
Two additional services are new to the Audi lineup, and therefore the size of the market. Audi service network traffic makes the motion profiles of hundreds of thousands of mobile phones in other vehicles to alert drivers in many European countries, traffic along the selected route in real time. In can now apply online using Google - in particular, through convenient voice guidance.
Intelligent assistance systems
The MMI navigation in the new Audi A6 Avant is working closely with the optional Driver Assistance and Security Systems. It takes its route data available units for lighting control of adaptive headlights, automatic transmission and adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go. This allows these systems to better identify complex situations and instructs the driver.
The heart of the welfare system is radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, which is active at all speeds from zero to 250 km / h (155.34 mph). He works closely with Audi forward direction, which is available in several configurations. It assists the driver in many situations to reduce the size of collisions behind the car in front and their consequences, or even avoid them all together. The new Audi A6 Avant is a comprehensive restraint systems on board in case of collision.
Audi Lane Assist active in the absence of a sensitive steering helps the driver to keep the Audi A6 Avant in the ward. Park Assist system, which is also available with rear camera, freeing the driver's steering effort when parking or leaving a parking space. Audi side assist helps the driver to bands, night vision assistant showing signs of pedestrians make driving in the dark safety and speed limit display illustrates the importance of traffic signs on the display DIS.
Parking system, more than 360 display, a new Audi will follow later. Four small cameras - front, rear and in the homes of mirrors - capturing images of the immediate environment is Audi A6 Avant. Fast software combines these images, and the driver can call up different views on the large screen picture. This system improves safety while maneuvering techniques and when you pull out of areas with an unobstructed view.
Audi A6 Avant will start arriving in showrooms in major European markets in late summer 2011. Its base price is € 40 850.
Source: Audi
