New Detroit 2011: Audi A6/Hybrid Debut

It is an anomaly. Audi A6 electricity is older than dirt in the middle of luxobarge standards, but also continues to win comparison tests. It's probably something to do with the monster under the hood: the Audi 3.0T engine all seem boring name (which has a turbocharger, for some reason) and in combination with Quattro AWD love, it is hard to beat combo.

However, the current A6 debuted in 2004, which means it is older than any other competitor in the market. So now it seems the right time for the debut of the new Audi A6, and she wisely decided to change the formula too much. Styling follows the acclaimed new A8 sedan, the new A4 is a mix of flavors. It is clearly recognizable as Audi, from funky LED lights - Billy Bass bouncer network. Attractive in a conservative manner. Hey, it's easier to see than the 5-series! Audi will start falling into the same pattern was followed by BMW years, as some journalists have called you can look at new ways A6 "sausages of various lengths." A4 bigger, smaller, A8, A7 Sportback with the tribe ...
Regardless of Audi mechanical details are more interesting than the design. The new A6 is focused on improving performance and efficiency of the old model. On the performance front, it looks like the Audi A6, Jaguar XJ has been made since the beginning of 2000 are aluminum-intensive construction. 20% of the new A6 is made of aluminum, including fenders, hood, neck, trunk and shot Sleeper, and almost all parts of the suspension. It is useful to the size and weight of the old and the new A6 compare the benefit show.
2010 A6 2.0 TDI 2012 A6 2.0 TDI
Length 193.5 193.7
Wheelbase: 114.6 114.6
Width 73.8 73.6
Height 57.3 57.5
Curb 3638 3472

150 lbs weight the same model with the same dimensions and leadership is not something you see very often these days in the car and Audi glory focus on "small amount" instead of "more weight".

What about motorcycles? In typical Audi fashion, the new A6 will be launched with a full load of engine options, with different wings. A total of 5 engine options from the start, with two gas and three diesel engines. The base engine is a 2.8L V6 with direct fuel injection, 204bhp (from 190 above) and 207 lb-ft of torque. The Multitronic CVT, it will do 0-100 km / h in 7.7 seconds and a top speed of 240 km / h (149mph.) Fuel consumption is also down. Top of the pile of gasoline (still) is now known as "3.0T" engine. Now, even proud 300bhp and 325 pounds-feet. A6 3.0T (Quattro, which is standard) is 0-60 in 5.5 seconds and is limited to 155 km / h as usual.
There are three diesel engines with four cylinders and two V6. 2.0TDI been updated and now offers 177 hp and 280 pounds feet of torque. The six-speed manual, 2.0 TDI A6 to move to 60 in 8.7 seconds, and even 141 mph flat-out, and return 48mpg combined EU cycle. There is a choice between two 3.0-liter V6 TDI engines. Less than two just 204bhp and 295 pounds-feet, consisting of 1900-1960 to 7.2 with CVT and 149 km / h. The most powerful diesel is the same 3.0-liter V6, 245 hp revised (as opposed to 240 in the previous model), and 369 pounds feet of torque. This is pretty close to the settlements 3.0T acceleration, with 0-60 times 6.1sa honest 155 mph limit, but still an average of 38 mpg in the EU compared with 3.0T's thirsty 26.7 mpg combined.

There are three different gearboxes and drive two different tools available on the new A6, confusingly. You have a choice of front wheel drive or quattro 4WD, a smart new crown-gear center differential, which first appeared in RS5 used. Audi active rear LSD is also available on some models. Transmissions include a six-speed manual, Multitronic CVT (continuously variable transmission), and 7-speed S-Tronic 2.0TDI database is only available with front-wheel drive, combined with either 6 (dual clutch automated manual gearbox.) - Manual or CVT. 2.8FSI with FWD is possible with manual or CVT same as the 2.0 TDI, while the 2.8 FSI Quattro gets 7-speed automatic S tronic. 204bhp 3.0 TDI is available with manual and FWD or S-Tronic gearbox and AWD. Finally, as the 245bhp 3.0 TDI and 300bhp 3.0TFSI comes with quattro S-Tronic gearbox as standard. Wow - Audi knows how a confusing lineup to make.
As if that were not enough c0nfusing, shortly after the A6, Audi A6 start selling hybrid. Service 2.0TFSI with gas turbo I4, 8-speed automatic gearbox, but with a 33 kW (45hp) electric motor to the torque converter replaced. Fed is a small lithium-ion battery in the trunk, "said Audi A6 V6 Hybrid delivers performance with fuel economy four-cylinder engine. And they were right on the money, not a hybrid A6 Avant 0-100 km / h in 7.3 second, peaking at 149 km / h, compared with 2.8FSI '7 DC, but 7 seconds and 149, the A6 delivers 37.9mpg hybrid with the EU, compared to 31.7 for 2.8FSI. Which begs the question on who would buy a 2.8 in the case of the hybrid price premium is too high? A6 is a parallel hybrid, meaning it can run on gas, electricity or both. electric mode can run at speeds up to 100 kilometers per hour, but only run on electricity, about 3 km. It still seems like a good option if you do not want diesel, FWD, but it just makes it less compelling to the market.
Audi, the interior is a pleasant place to spend your time. There are plenty of luxury and comfort, the potential list of epic levels would increase. For your ass, 18-way adjustable comfort seats with heating, air-conditioning, massage function. Or are sports seats with adjustable thigh bolsters and larger hull pillows are also a possibility. You can kiss your "micro metallic" to leave (what?), Aluminum, or three different types of wood. Revised MMI system is linked to either 6.5 "or 8" color monitor mounted in the dashboard, which combines a wide range of controls - HVAC, audio, etc. There are also options for 7, "Driver Information System (CIS ) display located between the speedometer and accelerometer attached to the wheel. It shows the type of trip computer information and advice and information to be managed effectively. (This sounds remarkably like the Prius.) A6 Everyone gets a standard dual-zone climate control, new opportunities and A6 is expected to heads-up display on the windscreen.

Are sound and light both ends a little crazy. Standard halogen lamps (oh, the humanity!), However, bi-xenon headlights with LED lamps are required, such as adaptive light. There are LED lights, which became the standard for Audi in recent years, adaptive headlights, but the technology is still cooler. The headlights are associated with the MMI system and GPS, which allows them to do things such as driving lights on the platform or in the corners until you come to a crossroads. You can also use the A6 all LED lights, which seems overkill.

Audi wisely decided to stick to the script, A6, standing pat is not where it should be improved or changed, and fixing things that are missing. With higher performance, higher efficiency, good looks and downloads. A6 to successful sales begin in the second quarter of 2011, so if you want the A6 seems to be waiting a few months will be worth it.