Audi A6 (C7) 2011-2018

Audi A6

[QUOTE]The new Audi A6: high tech in the executive class

Once again, Audi sets the standard: The new A6 will arrive at dealerships in early 2011. The successor to the world’s most successful executive sedan features groundbreaking solutions in every area of technology. An intelligent combination of materials renders the body unusually light; operation is easy, despite a wealth of functionality; and the range of assistance and multimedia systems is extensive. The new A6 series starts with five powerplants generating between 130 kW (177 hp) and 220 kW (300 hp) of output: two gasoline engines and three TDI units. The Audi A6 hybrid will follow at a later date; it combines the power of a large V6 with the fuel efficiency of a four-cylinder unit. A number of drivetrain options are also available. The Audi drive select dynamic handling system for all TFSI and TDI versions has been expanded to include an additional mode – the “efficiency” program.[/QUOTE]

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Looks like a very nice way to drive to work and to go on long drives through areas with boring roads and high traffic roads.

PS: I like that Die Welt is open on the iPad.

Only thing I don't get is the all-LED head lamps. Hopefully the A6 will come with xenon/LED hybrid versions like the NA spec Audi A8 have as an option.

Other than that, design parentage is obvious, but seems sleeker than the older car, more like say the Holden Commodore, which is about the same size as the new A6.

Looks like smaller A8. Not that it's surprising though...

nothing wrong, nothing special.

They could've make the styling edgier, but as some observers have said, it seems that Audi may be saving that for the S6/RS 6 variants.

I wonder if the new electronic power steering system (similar in principal hopefully to Audi's LM cars) and the more ballanced weight distribution and getting closer to BMW's "wheel at each corner" theory and the lighter and stiffer chassis will improve the driving experience from a performance stand point?

Aside from the all-LED head lamps (xenon/LED laps will be an option thankfully), I'd have hoped that Audi would've put some more powerful engines in it to start with. The launch range is OK for everyday driving, but M-B and BMW do have more powerful engines in the 5 series and E-class. But then again, the base versions of those cars have small capacity NA 6 cylinders in them.

Still, if Holden can shove a 6.2 liter V8 out of a Corvette and sell it in England as the VXR8 for 38,000 British pounds, and sell the VXR8 Bathurst with the 6.2 supercharged V8 out of the Cadillac CTS-V for 45,000 BLbs, you'd expect a little more power out of the Germans, considering that Audi built one of the best gasoline racing engines of all time--the 3.6 FSI V8 out of the R8.

I guess that luxury comes at a price, considering that the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon aren't even entirely in the same class, being four door family sedans as opposed to similar sized luxo-crusers (or brusers once quattro GmbH, AMG and the M-division get their hands on them).

[QUOTE=Chernaudi;954547]Only thing I don't get is the all-LED head lamps. Hopefully the A6 will come with xenon/LED hybrid versions like the NA spec Audi A8 have as an option.QUOTE]

LED headlamps are Audi's thing, though. They were the first one to do it, afaik, and it's one of their main styling cues.

I really like the direction Audi is going with their new cars (especially the A5). They're not as stylistically or mechanically offensive as I would want my $50k+ sports/luxury car to be. But other than that, I think they're quite handsome and I really can't say anything bad about the styling.

[quote=henk4;954558]nothing wrong, nothing special.[/quote]
I would say that's a good thing these days.

Shame about the grille and stupid mechanical layout.

[quote=Ferrer;954592]I would say that's a good thing these days.

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for the bean counters, yes.

I don't mind the grille actually - much more sculptural. The whole car is definitely a variation on the familiar theme though.

The severe rear end is Volvoesque though.

[quote=henk4;954594]for the bean counters, yes.[/quote]
I'd say there's a place for lunacy and a place for boredom.

And both can be equally good.

The worst thing that can happen is when one tries to be the other.

[quote=Ferrer;954604]I'd say there's a place for lunacy and a place for boredom.

And both can be equally good.

The worst thing that can happen is when one tries to be the other.[/quote]

that looks a bit black and white to me. I think I would have appreciated the Audi more if it had hydropneumatic suspension....(just as an example).

[quote=henk4;954606]that looks a bit black and white to me. I think I would have appreciated the Audi more if it had hydropneumatic suspension....(just as an example).[/quote]
But that's the thing precisely.

I like Citroëns (and Saabs, and Lancias,...). I like cars that are bonkers, preposterous, creative, brilliant, great.

But I like BMWs and Mercs too. I like cars that are well engineered, precise, fast, subtle and discreet.

Each of these types of cars have a place, as long as they are interesting, in my opinion. However these days, with cromey and glittery Benzes and art-noveau Bimmers, where do you go to get the second type of car?

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Each of these types of cars have a place, as long as they are interesting, in my opinion. However these days, with cromey and glittery Benzes and art-noveau Bimmers, where do you go to get the second type of car?[/quote]

the second hand market?

No...! You might end up with an Audi anyway!

[quote=Ferrer;954611]No...! You might end up with an Audi anyway![/quote]

I was more thinking of an Austin Allegro...

Not particularly intersting is it. Audi pulled off the understated excellence styling twice in recent years for me: A5 and R8. Too close to boring now

[quote=henk4;954610]the second hand market?[/quote]

[quote=Ferrer;954611]No...! You might end up with an Audi anyway![/quote]
Premonitory words, as it turns out.

Anyway...

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[quote=Ferrer;970983]Premonitory words, as it turns out.

Anyway...[/quote]

For shame.

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C7 facelift 2015–2018

Audi unveiled the 2015 C7 mid-life facelift at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The refresh includes styling tweaks to the car's exterior, engine line-up, transmission and MMI infotainment system with faster Tegra 3 processor, Handwriting recognition, Audi connect Telematics with state of the art 4G mobile internet (and online updates for the navigation map), and advanced Matrix LED headlights.

All three TFSI 1.8tfsi and five TDI engines now meet the Euro 6 emission standard. The new TDI Ultra model now comes with glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) springs and both ultra models now come with S-tronic (dual clutch) transmission.

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