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In
Depth: The New Audi A6 allroad quattro |
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Feb 28,
2006 |
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Introduction |
Design |
Interior |
Drivetrain |
Safety & Comfort |
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The new Audi A6 allroad quattro boasts
some impressive measurements but is
clearly smaller than the Audi Q7
performance SUV. It has a length of 4,934
millimetres, a width of 1,862 mm and,
depending on the setting of the standard
adaptive air suspension, a height of 1,459
to 1,519 mm. The last figure exceeds the
A6 Avant by up to 64 mm; all other
measurements are identical. Compared with
its predecessor, the new A6 allroad
quattro is longer by 124 mm, wider by 10
mm and has a wheelbase lengthened by 76
mm.
The Audi A6 allroad quattro will be
produced exclusively with the Avant body,
which offers the driver and four
passengers generous roominess. The load
area – which can be extended from 565 to
1,660 litres of storage space by folding
the asymmetrically divided backrests in
two easy movements – incorporates two
rails, to which four lashing eyes can be
attached; a tensioning strap, telescopic
rod and bicycle rack may also be fitted.
The A6 allroad quattro is purposely aimed
at sports enthusiasts who often wish to
transport sports equipment in their spare
time. Its adaptive air suspension also
functions as a self-levelling suspension,
permitting high payloads. An automatically
opening and closing tailgate is available.
Particularly long items can easily be
accommodated thanks to the load-through
hatch including ski bag. The towing
bracket with a mechanically swivelling
ball joint coupling is simple to operate.
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Rigid and safe: the body
The body of the A6 allroad quattro
features the same high rigidity as the
Audi A6 Avant. It is a composite
construction with a high proportion of
high-strength and ultra-high-strength
steel panels and light-weight aluminium
components which reduce weight primarily
at the front end. A combination of
precisely matched sections protects
passengers in the event of an accident. As
well as the two front airbags, the vehicle
is equipped as standard with side airbags
at the front (optionally at the rear too)
and the head airbag system sideguard.
Audi backguard reduces the consequences of
a rear-end collision.
The interior of the new Audi A6 allroad
quattro is distinguished by its luxurious
finish and excellent 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. The
operating unit is situated on the centre
tunnel – a solution that still outmatches
anything the competition has to offer, as
numerous tests in the trade press have
confirmed.
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The basic version of the MMI system is a
standard item and can be upgraded in two
stages. The Audi A6 allroad quattro comes
as standard with deluxe automatic air
conditioning with air recirculation and a
pollen filter as well as sun sensors. The
temperature can be controlled separately
for driver and front passenger.
The electromechanical parking brake on the
Audi A6 allroad quattro offers
considerable functional advantages
compared with conventional technology. An
automatic function makes driving off on
gradients easier. It features the
emergency braking function required by
law.
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