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The very first generation of the allroad quattro proved to be a great
success for Audi. Based on the A6 Avant, the allroad has been the big Audi for
any road and season since it was launched in 2000. Now its successor is ready to
make its debut. The new A6 allroad quattro is more spacious, luxurious,
distinctive and versatile than ever. Plus, of course, it fully lives up to its
name by delivering even more dynamic power and handling, both on and off the
road. None of the premium-class competitors on the international stage
have anything to rival the Audi A6 allroad quattro, whose independent concept is
entirely the work of Audi. It is closely related to the A6 Avant and offers
virtually the same level of commanding sporty performanceHowever, what makes the
so special is that it keeps going when the tarmac ends thanks to the off-road
components it incorporates into the sporty concept of the , und er fährt auch am
Ende der befestigten Straßen noch weiter. Der A6 allroad quattroAvant. This
enables it to neatly bridge the divide between sporty elegance and striking
versatility.
Design
The exterior design takes its cue from the expressive design language and
lines of the Audi A6 Avant, producing a character steeped in timeless elegance
and emotional sportiness. The dynamic contours, the stimulating finish of its
surfaces and the almost coupé-like silhouette all help to set the tone,
reinforced by the dynamic rise of the strong shoulder line, the low window strip
and the gently sloping roof.
At the same time, the bold off-road styling elements blend harmoniously into
the overall picture. The underride protector made of stainless steel is just one
of these elements. The single-frame grille sports a modified look, with chrome
strips adorning the vertical bars and a licence plate that now appears to float
in mid-air. Further identifying features include the restyled bumpers and the
larger exterior mirrors.
Front fog lights, a headlight washer system and a light and rain sensor are
all included as standard. Seen from the side, sturdy door strips, made of
aluminium on request, accentuate the dynamic line. The roof rails, also of
aluminium, rest on four supports. The sill panelling conveys an impression of
tremendous power, as do the flared wheel arches housing 17-inch or 18-inch
wheels in three special designs.
At the rear, the A6 allroad quattro can be recognised by an underride
protector made of stainless steel and an aluminium-look trim strip. If xenon
plus headlights are chosen, an attractive LED unit for the brake and tail lights
is incorporated into the rear light clusters.
The interior ambience too, with its fine lines and elegant forms and colours,
offers supreme quality and harmonious aesthetics, an initial taste of which is
provided by the new aluminium door sill trim. There is a choice of four interior
colours which can be combined with six seat fabrics and five inlays.
Body
The new Audi A6 allroad quattro has a length of 4,934 millimetres, a
wheelbase of 2,833 mm, a width of 1,862 mm and, depending on the setting of the
adaptive air suspension, a height of 1,459 to 1,519 mm. Compared with its
predecessor, the length has extended by 124 mm, the wheelbase by 76 mm and the
width by 10 mm, enabling the driver and up to four passengers to enjoy lavish
levels of spaciousness and seating comfort.
The Audi A6 allroad quattro is available exclusively with the Avant body
version. The load area – whose storage capacity can be extended from 565 up to
1,660 litres by folding down the backrests – incorporates two securing rails. A
highly versatile range of luggage compartment options, including a load-securing
set, is available, as is an automatically opening and closing tailgate.
Particularly long items can easily be accommodated thanks to the load-through
hatch including ski bag. The standard adaptive air suspension with its
integrated self-levelling function ensures a comfortable ride in the A6 allroad
quattro.
The body has a composite construction featuring a high proportion of
high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel panels, plus lightweight aluminium
components which reduce weight primarily at the front end. In the event of an
accident, passengers are protected by a network of precisely matched sections.
Two front airbags, side airbags in the front (in the rear too as an option) and
the sideguard head airbag system are all permanently on standby. Audi backguard
reduces the consequences of a rear-end collision.
The interior is distinguished by its exquisite finish and top levels of
functionality. At the heart of the operating concept is the MMI terminal, which
the driver can use to configure numerous convenience functions that can then be
viewed on a monitor. Also on the list of standard equipment is an
electromechanical parking brake which offers considerable practical benefits
over conventional technology, not least because it opens up greater scope for
the design of the centre console.
Drivetrain
The A6 allroad quattro comes with a choice of four powerful, longitudinally
installed engines, comprising two petrol and two diesel models. All four are
direct-injection units and belong to Audi's state-of-the-art family of
V-engines.
FSI petrol direct injection is a hallmark technology of the Audi brand.
Following numerous victories in the Audi R8 Le Mans racing car, it has now been
introduced on a broad scale in standard production vehicles too. The 3.2 FSI
develops 188 kW (255 bhp). The V6 engine's maximum torque is 330 Nm, available
at 3,250 rpm. The new 4.2 FSI has even more power at the ready. The V8 with
direct injection musters up 257 kW (350 bhp) and 440 Nm, the latter being on tap
at 3,500 rpm.
Both V6 diesel engines combine superb efficiency with hefty pulling power and
refined smoothness. The task of mixture preparation is handled by a
latest-generation common rail system which propels the fuel into the combustion
chambers at a pressure of up to 1,600 bar. The 2.7 TDI develops 132 kW (180 bhp)
and 380 Nm.
Its maximum torque is available from just 1,400 rpm and remains constant up
to 3,300 rpm. The 3.0 TDI delivers 450 Nm of torque to the crankshaft between
1,400 and 3,250 rpm, while maximum output has been increased compared to the A6
Avant to 171 kW (233 bhp).
quattro permanent four-wheel drive, featured as standard on all A6 allroad
quattro models, has a decisive influence on driving characteristics. Its
self-locking centre differential splits the drive torque variably between the
front and rear axles. Generally, 50 percent goes to each but, if necessary, up
to 75 percent of the power can be directed to either axle. On loose terrain the
quattro drive provides excellent traction and on the road it ensures sporty
agility, firm grip and maximum driving safety.
Chassis
The chassis of the A6 allroad quattro combines sporty handling with silky
smooth comfort. Not only has the wheelbase been increased, the track width at
the front is also up by 22 millimetres to 1,596 millimetres and at the rear it
has been increased by 2 millimetres to 1,587 millimetres. In addition, weight
distribution between the front and rear axles has been optimised. The chassis
consists of a highly complex four-link front suspension – built primarily using
aluminium components – with a self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear axle. The
servotronic power steering, which is standard, provides variable power
assistance according to vehicle speed
The electronically controlled adaptive air suspension, also a standard
feature, adds another key dimension to the handling abilities. It allows the
ride height of the body to be altered in four stages by up to 60 millimetres,
both automatically – depending on road speed – and manually via the MMI
terminal. The control unit also automatically adjusts the control
characteristics of the adaptive shock absorbers to reflect the type of road
surface and driving style.
The generous ground clearance of as much as 185 millimetres provides the Audi
A6 allroad quattro with additional qualities off the beaten track, for instance
on rough gravel roads or snow-covered mountain passes. As an option, 245/45 R 18
all-terrain tyres are available, together with a reinforced engine underguard.
The ESP stabilisation program has been enhanced to include special functions
too. In "off-road" mode, for example, ESP intervention is delayed so that
forward propulsion can take priority.
Equipment
In Germany, the 3.2 FSI is priced at €50,600, the 2.7 TDI costs €47,600 and
the 3.0 TDI €50,600, with the TDI models both including a diesel particulate
filter. When the new A6 allroad quattro first goes on sale, the two diesel
models will be available immediately with the 6-speed tiptronic automatic
transmission, as will the 3.2 FSI. The starting line-up will be joined shortly
afterwards by 6-speed manual versions of the V6 petrol model and of the 3.0 TDI
and by the 4.2 FSI model with tiptronic.
The Audi A6 allroad quattro comes with an equipment level which befits its
premium status. The primary features of the A6 allroad quattro which predestine
it for off-road use are the height-adjustable air suspension as standard, the
rigid body and the robust off-road specifications such as the underbody guard
and special ESP configuration. Active and sporty people will appreciate the
versatile rail system in the luggage compartment and the aluminium roof rails.
On-board comfort and convenience is ensured by the deluxe automatic air
conditioning with separate temperature controls for the driver and front
passenger and by the MMI basic operating system. Die Lenkräder sind neu
gestaltet, der Kranz ist mit Leder überzogen.
The 4.2 FSI with its powerful V8 engine runs on 18-inch wheels, housing
ventilated front and rear brake discs. Its inlays gleam in Vavona wood assam
grey; the inside door trims and seats are covered in leather. The front seats
are electrically adjustable. An anti-theft alarm system, the driver information
system, deluxe automatic air conditioning plus and a centre armrest at the front
complete the luxurious standard equipment of this range-topping model.
The appealing luxury and high-tech extras available for the Audi A6 allroad
quattro include the adaptive light dynamic cornering light system, the advanced
key keyless access system, and the Audi parking system advanced parking aid –
here the MMI monitor shows the image captured by the rear-view camera.
A Bluetooth interface for the telephone is available on request, as is a DVD
navigation system, a surround-sound system from BOSE and sports seats.
At a glance
The new Audi A6 allroad quattro
- New, distinctly sporty design
- Dimensions: length 4.93 m, width 1.86 m, height 1.46 - 1.52 m,
wheelbase 2.83 m
- Luxurious levels of spaciousness for all passengers
- Powerful TDI and petrol engines:
- 4.2 V8 FSI developing 257 kW (350 bhp), 440 Nm
- 3.2 V6 FSI developing 188 kW (255 bhp), 330 Nm
- 3.0 V6 TDI developing 171 kW (233 bhp), 450 Nm
- 2.7 V6 TDI developing 132 kW (180 bhp), 380 Nm
- Manual 6-speed gearbox and 6-speed tiptronic
- quattro permanent four-wheel drive for all engine versions
- Audi dynamic suspension with four-link front suspension and
self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear suspension
- adaptive air suspension
- Speed-sensitive servotronic power steering
- High-performance braking system with electronic brake assist
- Electromechanical parking brake
- Light and rain sensor
- Headlight washer system
- Leather steering wheel
- Deluxe automatic air conditioning
- Multi Media Interface MMI basic with monochrome display
- Audi parking system advancedOptional: parking aid with camera
- Optional: advanced key access and authorisation system
- Optional: BOSE surround sound system
- DVD navigation system
- adaptive light cornering light Optional: technology with xenon plus,
daytime running lights and LED brake and tail lights
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