Audi's new A6 allroad
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16th March, 2012
The first two generations of the Audi allroad quattro from the years 2000
and 2006 were a success and the German brand plans to build on this success with the third generation of this versatile
model which has made its public debut at Switzerland's 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
Universally talented, the new Audi A6 allroad quattro extends the range of uses for the A6 Avant because when the
asphalt ends, it just keeps on driving. Performance has improved and fuel consumption has been reduced by as much as 20
per cent compared with the previous model.
Body and exterior design
The new A6 allroad quattro is 4.94 metres long, 1.90 metres wide and 1.47 metres tall, making it a few millimetres
bigger than the Avant. It follows the Audi ultra lightweight construction principle familiar from the sedan, with
aluminium components making up roughly 20 per cent of its body.
The Audi A6 allroad quattro has a sportily distinctive road stance. It features balanced proportions, sharp lines
delineate taut surfaces and the roof line flows into flat D-pillars. Audi offers progressive LED technology as an option
for the headlights and tail lights. The xenon plus headlights can be combined with adaptive light, which ensures that the
road is always properly illuminated for the situation at hand.
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The body of the new A6 allroad quattro sits six centimetres higher than that of the A6 Avant. Setting it apart are, in
particular, the trim strips on the side sills, the more widely flared guards and the single-frame grille with vertical
slats. Stainless steel covers protect the underbody at the front and rear of the car, and the exhaust system ends in two
large, flattened tailpipes. The roof rails are mounted on double bars.
The wheel well edges, the bumpers and the sills are painted in a contrasting colour. Audi also offers a full paint
finish in combination with the optional aluminium exterior package. The colour Java Braun is available exclusively for
the new A6 allroad quattro.
Interior and luggage compartment
The interior of the Audi A6 allroad quattro offers plenty of space thanks to the long wheelbase of 2.91 metres. It
features a lean, elegant design, exemplarily clear ergonomics and superior workmanship. A function that depicts the car’s
pitch has been added to the MMI operating system, the soft keys of which are gleaming aluminum. MMI comes as standard, as
does the onboard computer with efficiency programme. A comprehensive package of restraint systems helps to mitigate the
consequences of an accident.
Visual cues differentiating the A6 allroad quattro include the carpeting and the instrument panel, which are black
throughout. Other refined details include the interior colour Santos Brown and the optional aluminium inlays. The door
sill trims are also made of aluminium and are emblazoned with “allroad.”
The luggage compartment of the new A6 allroad quattro has a capacity of 565 litres. Latches in the luggage compartment
make it easy to fold down the rear seats, increasing luggage capacity to 1,680 litres. Standard equipment features
underscore the practical character of the new model – a rail system with an included load-securing kit for dividing the
luggage compartment as needed, tensioning straps on the left wall and a double loading floor.
Equipment and Audi connect
Audi offers a broad choice of options for the new A6 allroad quattro. The head-up display projects important
information onto the windshield. Ambient lighting bathes the interior with subtle LED light, and the widely adjustable
deluxe front seats are optionally available with a ventilation and massage function. Additional highlights include
four-zone automatic air conditioning, a panoramic glass roof and the convenience key, which can stay in the driver’s
jacket pocket.
Topping the modular range of infotainment options is the hard drive-based navigation system MMI Navigation plus with
touchpad operation (MMI touch) and whole-word voice control. Its power-retractable eight-inch monitor displays extremely
sharp, high-contrast images. The Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System boasts 15 speakers.
The new A6 allroad quattro is also state of the art when it comes to connection technology. The optional Bluetooth car
phone online connects it to the Internet via UMTS, and a WLAN hotspot lets the passengers surf and e-mail. Tailored
services for the driver, such as the all-new Audi traffic information online or Audi music stream web radio, are
delivered right to the car. Attractive services from Google, including Google Earth, Google Street View and
voice-activated POI search, are also available.
Driver assistance systems
The Audi assistance and safety systems lend even more confidence to driving. The radar-based adaptive cruise control
with stop & go function always keeps the new A6 allroad quattro at the proper distance from the car ahead. At speeds
below 30 km/h (18.64 mph), the system initiates maximum braking in the event of an impending collision. ACC stop & go
works closely together with the Audi pre sense safety system, which is available in a number of configurations.
Audi active lane assist helps the driver to maintain the lane; Audi side assist helps when changing lanes. The night
vision assistant with marking of detected persons reduces the stress of driving in the dark. The driver information
system with rest recommendation function detects when the driver is getting tired and recommends taking a rest.
A variety of high-end systems help take the stress out of parking. The park assist system with 360° display takes over
the steering; the parking system plus with 360° camera provides good vision in all directions. Four small wide-angle
cameras record images of the vehicle’s immediate surroundings, which can then be displayed from a variety of perspectives
on the MMI monitor.
Drivetrain
The new Audi A6 allroad quattro is available with a choice of four powerful and highly cultivated V6 engines – one
TFSI petrol engine and three TDI units. All are three-litre engines with turbocharging and direct injection. They make
use of important technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform – the start-stop system and innovative thermal
management. Their fuel consumption has been reduced compared with the previous model.
The 3.0 TFSI, which is boosted by a mechanically driven compressor, produces 228 kW and 440 Nm of torque. It
accelerates the A6 allroad quattro from zero to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds on the way to a electronically limited top speed
of 250 km/h. It consumes 8.9 litres of fuel per 100 km.
The three variants of the 3.0 TDI produce 150 kW, 180 kW and 230 kW, while torque values are 450, 580 and 650 Nm. The
entry-level version consumes on average just 6.1 litres of fuel per 100 km, corresponding to 159 g CO2/km. Audi will soon
offer a particularly low-emissions clean diesel version of the 180 kW engine. The twin-turbo 3.0 TDI developing 230 kW is
a powerful, great sounding engine. It accelerates the A6 allroad quattro from zero to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds; the top
speed is an electronically regulated 250 km/h.
The most powerful TDI delivers its power to a smooth and fast-shifting eight-speed tiptronic transmission. The three
other engines are paired with the seven-speed S tronic, a sporty dual-clutch transmission. With their wide ratio spreads,
the automatic transmissions are major contributors to the efficiency of the A6 allroad quattro. The driver can operate
them manually, including via optional paddles on the steering wheel.
The quattro permanent four-wheel drive system is paired with torque vectoring. During dynamic driving this system
brakes the wheels on the inside of the curve, which are under a reduced load, before they can slip. This further enhances
traction and handling. The optional sport differential distributes the power in continuously variable proportions between
the rear wheels.
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Chassis
The chassis of the A6 allroad quattro combines sportiness with comfort. The new electromechanical power steering is
sensitive and highly efficient. The optional dynamic steering adjusts the steering ratio to the speed driven.
With the Audi drive select system, the driver can vary the function of the steering, the air suspension, the
accelerator, the automatic transmission, the sport differential, the automatic air conditioning, the lighting and the
adaptive cruise control. In Efficiency mode, these systems work as economically as possible; their function can be very
freely configured in Individual mode.
The adaptive air suspension, which combines air suspension with controlled damping, comes as standard. It lowers the
body by 15 millimetres at high speed and raises it by 35 millimetres at the push of a button. This allroad mode is
suitable for rough terrain. Furthermore, the driver can select a lift mode at low speeds. An additional ten millimetres
enables the new Audi A6 allroad quattro to also handle major irregularities in the road surface.
The Audi A6 allroad quattro rolls on 18-inch, five-arm alloy wheels and 235/55-size tyres. Audi and quattro GmbH offer
optional wheels measuring 18, 19 and 20 inches in diameter. The large brakes provide powerful deceleration. The driver
can activate a hill descent assist function for steep downhill passages. This limits the speed to between 10 and 20 km/h,
depending on the surface.
Market introduction
The new Audi A6 allroad quattro will be available in Germany from the northern spring 2012.
In Australia, the A6 allroad quattro is expected to arrive in the fourth quarter of 2012. Pricing and specification is
yet to befinalised.
The equipment and specifications indicated in this story refer to the model range offered in Germany.
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