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A6 Review
The Audi A6 is designed very conservatively and the refinement is a class apart. The build quality is great and the interiors are spacious and comfortable.
The Audi A6 is designed very conservatively and the refinement is a class apart. The build quality is great and the interiors are spacious and comfortable.
Performance
The Audi A6 is powered by the 3.2-litre V6 direct-injection petrol and a 3.0-litre V6 diesel motor. The 3.2litre motor produces 255bhp and the midrange is strong. The acceleration may not be as good as the 5-series however it's clever gearing makes it the most driveable car in its class. The motor clatters at idle but it smoothens up once past 3000rpm. The A6 with its adjustable dampers has varying levels of ride comfort. It rides best on the ?comfort' setting and it doesn't feel nose heavy like previous Audis. The A6 is amazingly agile for its size and changes direction willingly, though it's let down by the electro-hydraulic unit which makes the speed-sensitive steering super-light. The adjustable suspension lets you raise the ride height by 3cms which can be well put to use for our road conditions.
Performance
The Audi A6 is powered by the 3.2-litre V6 direct-injection petrol and a 3.0-litre V6 diesel motor. The 3.2litre motor produces 255bhp and the midrange is strong. The acceleration may not be as good as the 5-series however it's clever gearing makes it the most driveable car in its class. The motor clatters at idle but it smoothens up once past 3000rpm. The A6 with its adjustable dampers has varying levels of ride comfort. It rides best on the ?comfort' setting and it doesn't feel nose heavy like previous Audis. The A6 is amazingly agile for its size and changes direction willingly, though it's let down by the electro-hydraulic unit which makes the speed-sensitive steering super-light. The adjustable suspension lets you raise the ride height by 3cms which can be well put to use for our road conditions.
Fuel Economy
The Audi A6 takes a litre of fuel every 5.0 km in the city and on the highway it delivers 8.55kpl.
Fuel Economy
The Audi A6 takes a litre of fuel every 5.0 km in the city and on the highway it delivers 8.55kpl.
Build and Styling
The A6 is conservatively styled and the ?Bulgarian-beard' grille stretches all the way down to the chin spoiler. The twin- barrel lamps are mounted high and the smoothened nose give it a sophisticated look. The A6 uses fully independent suspensions. The V6 is mounted longitudinally for the rear-wheel-drive part of the Quattro equation. The interiors of the A6 are well laid out and the dashboard features most of the MMI (Multi Media Interface) functions. Overall cabin quality is good however some plastic bits around the door handles and the mirror adjust switch look particularly tacky. The front seats are fully powered and the car is packed with features like reversing camera with trajectory assist, fully adjustable dampers that even lift the cars ride height and radar based adaptive cruise control which recognises cars in its path and slows down automatically.
Build and Styling
The A6 is conservatively styled and the ?Bulgarian-beard' grille stretches all the way down to the chin spoiler. The twin- barrel lamps are mounted high and the smoothened nose give it a sophisticated look. The A6 uses fully independent suspensions. The V6 is mounted longitudinally for the rear-wheel-drive part of the Quattro equation. The interiors of the A6 are well laid out and the dashboard features most of the MMI (Multi Media Interface) functions. Overall cabin quality is good however some plastic bits around the door handles and the mirror adjust switch look particularly tacky. The front seats are fully powered and the car is packed with features like reversing camera with trajectory assist, fully adjustable dampers that even lift the cars ride height and radar based adaptive cruise control which recognises cars in its path and slows down automatically.
Value
It offers best compromise between ride and handling and has superb performance. The A6 has best equipment list in its class.
Value
It offers best compromise between ride and handling and has superb performance. The A6 has best equipment list in its class.
For
Build quality, refinement, advanced Multitronic gearbox, Quattro all-wheel-drive system (diesel).
For
Build quality, refinement, advanced Multitronic gearbox, Quattro all-wheel-drive system (diesel).
Against
Firm ride, dull steering
Against
Firm ride, dull steering
Verdict
Its genuine shortcomings are few and the A6 is competitively priced too. It has superb performance and the build quality is great. The interiors are spacious and comfortable. It might not be as exciting as the 5-series but is a better all-rounder and a technology-packed option to the E-class.
Verdict
Its genuine shortcomings are few and the A6 is competitively priced too. It has superb performance and the build quality is great. The interiors are spacious and comfortable. It might not be as exciting as the 5-series but is a better all-rounder and a technology-packed option to the E-class.
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