Audi A6 Avant 2012: World Premiere on the net

Audi, A4 and A6 ranges include both an identified family version under the name "Front".

The last Auto Show in Frankfurt, Audi has unveiled the new version of its A6 sedan and now the manufacturer presents for the first time on the net, family version of this car range.

The European automotive markets, these family versions very luxurious and very upscale are extremely popular.

The new Audi A6 family is the main rival to BMW and Mercedes-Benz Serie5 Class E family.

A little more safe

As is customary in this range, the Audi A6 Avant privileged family luxury, elegance and versatility, without neglecting the dynamic dimension of the conduct of the German cars.

A family is a car that is first and foremost practical especially at its loading spaces. Thus, although the newcomer announced quite similar dimensions to those of the previous version, we see that it offers all the same a little more cargo space.

Space with seats up: 565 li

Areas with sofa LOWERED: 1,680 li (li + 20)

Note that the threshold for entry to the cargo section was slightly lowered.

It also takes advantage of new very interesting modularity in the cargo section, including a sub floor giving access to other storage spaces. A system of rails combined for straps obviate the need for different objects to wander here and there, in the cargo space.

In addition, it inherits the system adopts virtual pedals quite recently by the Volkswagen Passat which allows the electric opening tailgate from opening automatically by simply dragging his foot under the rear bumper.

Substantial engines

All european versions of the A6 family have an associated engine has a Stop & Start system offered series, this engine:

Gasoline

2.8 V6 FSI 204 hp li

V6 3.0 TFSI 300 hp li

Diesel TDI

4l li 2.0 TDI 177 hp

3.0 V6 TDI 204 hp li

3.0 V6 TDI 245 hp li

3.0 V6 TDI biturbo 313 hp li

A new V8 and a hybrid powertrain will follow.

Manual box has six speeds, S-Tronic seven-speed CVT automatic eight reports come join the new engines.

Audi A6 Avant 2012 versions are still available in a FWD or AWD Quattro.

The engines of the models that will be offered in North America remains to be determined.