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Audi’s A6 3.0-litre TDI has won ‘Best Luxury Car over $57,000’ at the annual
Australia’s Best Cars awards.
This is the third consecutive year that Audi has won ‘Best Luxury Car’, with
the Audi A8 taking top honours in 2003 and 2004.
Audi’s managing director, Joerg Hofmann, says the award is particularly
significant as it is the first time that a diesel passenger car has won an
Australia’s Best Cars award.
“The country’s top luxury vehicle has an Audi TDI engine. This is very
significant for our company as we will continue to introduce new diesel models
into Australia in 2006. By the end of next year we will have at least one TDI
engine in every major Audi model line from A3 to A8,” Mr Hofmann said.
“Gone are the days when a customer should be concerned about driving a diesel
passenger car. With more than 15 years of experience with TDI technology, Audi
is leading the way with luxury passenger cars in Australia.
“This award is a clear indication of how the experts view Audi’s A6 with its
advanced 3.0-litre TDI engine,” Mr Hofmann said.
According to the Australia’s Best Cars judging panel, the Audi A6 TDI leaves
a lasting impression on performance with terrific thrust from low revs and an
automatic that masters the diesel's characteristics cleanly and capably.
The other advantage is fuel economy where this Audi has an official combined
figure of 8.5litres/ 100km and the company’s effort in A6 design and
functionality is laudable. The A6 demands recognition for its safety, security,
comfort, ergonomics and build quality. Its space and practicality also are of a
high standard, according to the Australia’s Best Car judges.
Background
Australia’s Best Cars (ABC) are the national motoring awards presented each
year by the State motoring organisations and provide recommendations for
consumers purchasing new vehicles in a range of popular categories.
The Australia’s Best Cars awards are judged using a unique, objective scoring
system based on an extensive consumer survey of new car buyers and their
purchasing priorities.
Voting and formal scoring of contenders is conducted by the engineers and
vehicle road testers from all state motoring clubs. They also draw on
information from other key areas of expertise within each organisation.
Participating clubs are RACV, NRMA, RAA, RACWA, RACQ, RACT and AANT.
For a full explanation of the awards process, log onto www.australiasbestcars.com.au
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