After landing its feet in India Audi has launched several top of the line luxurious cars which surely have taken the Indian Autos to a newer level. The Audi A6 which had been launched in the year 2009 is one of the latest models from the hub of Audi which is much roomier as compared to the other cars available from the brand. One more notable feature is the mileage which the car promises. The company believes that this car would deliver 15% more fuel efficiency as compared to the other releases it had before. Superior craftsmanship is what the engineers should be appreciated for this release. It comes with great styling topped up with hosts of advanced safety features making it a great package especially for the elite class in the Indian auto market. When inside forget about the sound or any disturbances outside as it has one of the quietest cabins around.
Looking at the car from a distant would surely make you say wow as the new facelift to the car is exceptional indeed. Its new single framed radiator grille along with the integrated bumpers, sparkling fog lights and the air vents truly make this a charming release. It sports the new LED daytime running lights which are integrated both on the front as well as the tail laps in a horizontal strip format. It surely adds a jewel finish to the great lights it has. At the rear the car gets a chrome strip integrated with the bumper along with the addition of a broad diffuser and straight exhaust pipes.
The car comes with 4 engine options to choose from. They are:
Variant Engine Top Speed Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Power Torque
2.8 FSI Petrol 243kmph 7.9 seconds 204 PS @5500 rpm 280Nm @3000 rpm
2.7 TDI Diesel 230kmph 8.1 seconds 180 PS @ 3300 rpm 380Nm @ 1400 rpm
3.0 TDI Quattro Diesel 247kmph 6.9 seconds 233 PS @ 4000 rpm 450Nm @ 3250 rpm
3.2 FSI Quattro Diesel 250kmph 6.8 seconds 256PS @ 6500 rpm 330Nm @3250 rpm
Inside the sedan it is truly Audi where the spacious interiors and exotic finish makes you feel cozy and inside a classy cabin. It sports a trendy instrument panel that uses a high resolution graphics too. It truly feels amazing as it enhances the technology which the car comes with. A6 has the Multi Media Interface navigation system, the controls of which are available to the driver with ease. DSP sound systems, with six-CD changer come as a standard fitting inside the car. Moreover the car packs in enough boot space which means it has enough to store your big luggage which you may have for your weekend holidays.
In terms of riding and handling it is another driver’s delight as the four-link front suspension which has been finely tuned this time gives in better command when cruising along roads. The upper and lower wishbones, twin tube gas filled shock absorbers in the front, anti-roll bar, offers superior level of comfort and handling on almost every kind of road. The car comes with the beam assistance which is a special addition to this wonder. It automatically switches between the high and the low beams.
The safety features that have been included in the car this time are among the latest as well as are advanced in the industries today. The standard safety fittings include the following installations:
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
• Dual-stage airbags
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS),
• Servotronic
• Anti-theft alarm
As mentioned above the car is available in 4 variants which are the:
• 2.8 FSI Petrol
• 2.7 TDI Diesel
• 3.0 TDI Quattro Diesel
• 3.2 FSI Quattro Diesel
The price range of these variants varies from Rs.38 lacs to Rs. 45 lacs. They are available in several colour options namely:
• Night Blue,
• Brilliant Black,
• Phantom Black,
• Stratos Blue,
• Brilliant Blue,
• Northern-Lights Blue,
• Deep Green,
• Daytona Grey,
• Oyster Grey Metallic,
• Dakar Beige Metaillic,
• Aero Blue Metallic,
• Akoya Silver Metallic,
• Atlas Silver,
• Misano Red, Silver Metallic
• Canyon Red, Avus Silver Pearl,
• Arctic White
Overall the Audi A6 is a tough car which offers a decent fuel economy which is one of the positives of a car of this stature. It packs in good space and is very comfortable for long journeys as well. The cabin is silent and the suspension very good as it cruises over bad roads quite comfortably.
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