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Titolo: [Impressioni] VW Touareg 3.0 TDI

...ormai é uno "sbrago" totale...adesso provo anche i SUV... :-P
La prima sensazione non é delle migliori; nonostante la mole del mezzo mi
ritrovo seduto in un posto guida piuttosto angusto...forse angusto é
eccessivo, ma di certo rende l'idea: "...ma come? ...tutto quì?!" ...la
seduta della poltrona non é larghissima e neppure molto profonda...in realtà
mettendo mano alle regolazioni (manuali!) si riesce a trovare la "misura"
giusta...io comunque rimango dell'idea che una berlina, che si sviluppa in
lunghezza più che in altezza, riesce sempre a offrire piu' spazio e, in fin
dei conti, un postura piu' ergonomica e imho piacevole...il cruscotto é
piuttosto imponente e il disegno non mi aggrada molto contribuendo a darmi
una certa sensazione di soffocamento...
Aspetto qualità costruttiva: per conto mio appena suff. considerati i 110
milioni di lire di questo modello che pure é equipaggiato con gli interni in
pelle (nel divanetto posteriore c'é già un cuscino scucito); la pelle stessa
mi sembra appena discreta...ho visto di peggio ma anche di molto
meglio...l'abitacolo tuttavia infonde una certa sensazione di lusso: le
plastiche mi sono sembrate di buon livello così come gli inserti in legno e
i vari tessuti...bello il volante completamente rivestito e dotato di
svariati comandi abbastanza ordinati...meno amichevole la plancia cosparsa
di molti tasti (controllo differenziali, clima bi-zona, navigazione,
regolazione Tiptronic e quant'altro). Bene il bagagliaio completamente
rivestito di una bella moquette e accessoriato... Non si può dire sia una
vettura costruita al risparmio, ma siamo proprio al limite...a salvare il
quadro d'insieme sono gli assemblaggi che, invece, sono piuttosto curati
come mi é capitato di verificare su diversi modelli del gruppo...
In movimento (ciò fatto giusto qualche km) viene fuori la sua dote più
apprezzabile: il confort, pur con qualche notevole eccezione (la macchina
non é dotata delle sospensioni pneumatiche che imho migliorerebbero
parecchio la situazione...monta i cerchi da 17")...infatti, nonostante
riesca a giocarsela abbastanza bene sia su asfalto che su terreno
accidentato (classiche stradine di campagna), non digerisce troppo le
sconnessioni secche della strada e denota un rollio un pò fastidioso...lo
sterzo é fin troppo leggero (anche in movimento) e piuttosto "vago"...si
guida con il classico "mignolo"...eccessivo. Il V6 TDI (che avevo già
apprezzato sulla A4) non si fa sentire molto e, contrariamente a quanto
credevo, riesce a muovere con un certo brio il grosso Touareg...la
fenomenale e istantanea coppia di questi TDI (che rende le berline fin
troppo brusche) é un toccasana: basta chiedere un pò di gas e il SUV
dimostra uno spunto di un certo rilievo... (consumo segnato dal CdB, mai
azzerato nei primi 3.000 km, 14,2 l/100 km...l'amico é convinto di "fare i
14" :-) ...non ho voluto rovinargli il giocattolo nuovo dicendogli la
verità).
Alla fine che rimane di questa minuscola prova? ...l'idea di una macchina
piuttosto confortevole, con un bagagliaio capiente e capace di portarci un
pò ovunque...ma quante berline ci sono che offrono queste doti senza
sembrare dei furgoni? ...secondo me parecchie. Insomma, per conto mio, se
utilizzato esclusivamente su strada (o quasi) non offre niente di più di una
A6, di una classe E, di una 5er integrali, consumando di piu'...insomma 
dovrei proprio farmelo piacere...
(non mi soffermo volutamente sulle eventuali qualità di guida, che pure
lo vedrebbero comunque in svantaggio, un pò perché non saprei che
scriverne - come si giudica l'inserimento in curva di un SUV?
...e lo sterzo? ...rollio e beccheggio? ...notevolissimi ?!? - , un pò
perché ormai ho maturato l'idea che l'uso che viene fatto di queste auto,
nel nostro contesto - e questo va senza dubbio a suo vantaggio - rende quasi
superfluo discuterne).
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 dovrei proprio farmelo piacere...
L'hai detto, sono veicoli quasi inutili.

 il giocattolo nuovo dicendogli la verità).
LOL per l'amico e inkia che lavandino. La Rexton di un nostro commerciale,
a sentire lui, sta sui 9km/l
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verità).
LOL
Ma questo e' stordito....quando paga il benzinaio non gli viene
qualche sospetto????
Spero almeno che sia un pestone, altrimenti il consumo e' da delirio.
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 superfluo discuterne).
Sono delle botti spandiliquami, adatti a cafoni arricchiti, calciatori
analfabeti e personaggi lontani dal buon gusto e dalla cultura, talvolta
pure ridicoli tarati e psicopatici, i quali, dall'alto della botte
spandimerda, si sentono padroni delle strade e delle città, se non del
mondo.
Paolo
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 Spero almeno che sia un pestone, altrimenti il consumo e' da delirio.
...solitamente fa tragitti brevi...mettiamoci anche che la macchina é nuova 
e in questo periodo ha una guida "brillante"...comunque per me non si 
riescono a fare mediamente più di 8-9 km/l. Ne faccio io 12-13, quindi...
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 a sentire lui, sta sui 9km/l
...mah...forse con molta attenzione si riescono anche a fare i 10, ma non
certo nei brevi tragitti che fa solitamente...peraltro il Touareg dovrebbe
essere anche avvantaggiato da questo punto di vista (almeno credo)...il
propulsore é più aggiornato e cavallato, l'aerodinamica (a occhio) piu'
favorevole...forse anche un minor assorbimento della meccanica...
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 L'hai detto, sono veicoli quasi inutili.
...ok, però se concordi con quanto ho scritto alla fine tra parentesi 
riguardo l'uso, converrai che in fin dei conti ormai l'automobile (in questi 
specifici frangenti) é ridotta a strumento di puro edonismo...é il 
giocattolone, e come tale piuttosto estraneo a ragionamenti strettamente 
logici...
Come per un Pianale "l'irrazionalità" della passione per l'auto si esprime 
con l'auto sportiva, per questi si esprime nel SUV piuttosto che nell'ultima 
novità di mercato...in entrambi i casi (anche se le motivazioni d'acquisto 
per conto mio stanno su due piani differenti) si tratta di comportamenti 
simili anche se i presupposti sono agli antipodi.
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 forse anche un minor assorbimento della meccanica...
qui no. Il Touareg è una trazione integrale (sempre in presa), il Rexton
del tipo in questione ha la trazione old style (TA inseribile e mozzi a
ruota libera davanti) per cui quando va in autostrada viaggia solo con la
TP e non si tira nemmeno dietro il resto dell'ambaradan.
Ciao!
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>Certo che consuma un casino! 7Km/l!! :-O
Ce l'ha anche mio padre ( in piu' ha le sospensioni attive e altre minchiate
che nel tuo post non figurano ) e fa i 7 con un litro.
Ovviamente in mano mia scende parecchio.... :-D
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Ma smettila cretino.
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Cià...
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dyd666 [22,140,VR]
A3 2.0TDI & X5 4.6is
[in attesa della moto nuova]
Dio esiste ed e' derivabile

 compra.
Parla per Te, io la penso esattamente come Paolo e con quei soldi non 
comprei assolutamente *mai* un cassone immondo come quello oggetto del 
post, soffro di vertigini già salendo su una classe A!!!!!
Poi non è che si possa/debba essere sempre d'accordo.....
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Ciao mine
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Ciao "fastfreddy ®"
Riflettiamo un attimo....
Tu hai una Serie 3 coupè....
Poi hai cominciato a pensare alla Serie 5...
Dopo sei passato alla A6 Avant...
In seguito alla Allroad...
Adesso provi il Touareg...
... se ti interessa settimana scorsa, andando alla cena piemontese, io, 
Kamox e Rothgarg abbiamo beccato il nuovo Ducato ancora semicamuffato..
Bianco, 2.8 JTD , targato BG che sfreccia sulla A4...direi che è la 
quadratura della cazzuola...
:-DDDDDDDDDDDD
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"Il Forum che vorrei è un luogo di incontro di Passione e Cultura
automobilistica dove chi viene a esaltare SUV o MV o dicesse
che sono tutte uguali dimenticando che le peculiarità tecniche,
la Storia e l'attinenza alle Tradizioni distinguono le Automestiche
dalle Autonobili, venisse considerato come chi va su un Forum
di Enologi a dire che il Tavernello è un ottimo vino perchè nel frigo
ci stanno più tetrapack che bottiglie di Chianti" (cit. Forum Nuvolari) 

>pure ridicoli tarati e psicopatici
Allora, mi dissocio dal confronto civile ed inizio pure io con le
offese!
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 verità).
L'amico non conosce la differenza tra litri per chilometro e chilometri
per litro,ci stai dicendo?

 quadratura della cazzuola...
2.8 JTD sai che spinta! :-DD

 offendere le persone questa è maleducazione.
Ripeto: E' una questione statistica :-)
Se quelli che si comprano i cassoni dicessero chiaramente "Mi piace! 
Anche se consuma di più, è più pericoloso e si guida molto meno bene, di 
un'automobile!!!" penso che steremmo tutti molto meglio, invece sembra 
sempre che chi compra i cassoni un po' se ne vergogni in fondo in fondo, 
ed accampi imbarazzanti scuse su delle presunte necessità...
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 ed accampi imbarazzanti scuse su delle presunte necessità...
Mai mi sono vergognato per qualcosa che ho fatto!
l' imbarazzo sta nel fatto che esiste gente intollerante e spesso
invidiosa che non se li può permettere, che li istiga, se tutti si
facessero  fatti propri e si confrontassero in maniera civile forse
sarebbe meglio, perché non tutti i suvisti sono cafoni :P
...e io sto sempre a destra(quando posso), al contrario di molti altri
automobilisti che viaggiamo sul margine sinistro della carreggiata, se
non ci vedete mettetevi gli occhiali :P
cià...
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 Kamox e Rothgarg abbiamo beccato il nuovo Ducato ancora semicamuffato..
E' che dopo 7 anni che SIAMO qui... continua a NON passarti per la testa che
se dico una cosa, faccio una cosa, ecc, ecc.... *FORSE* ho i miei motivi...
:-PPP
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 motivi...
ROTFL....  :-D
530xd Touring, SENZA assetto e non rompere i coglioni alla gente che non ne 
vuole neppure sentire parlare di veicoli commerciali  :-PPP
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 530xd Touring, SENZA assetto
MA con tetto panoramico, che è una figata :)
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 MA con tetto panoramico, che è una figata :)
Guarda....avere la 306 con il tettuccio apribile me ne sta facendo 
innamorare....
IMHO soluzioni tipo gli Sky Windows in cui c'è il tetto in vetro INAMOVIBILE 
sono delle solenni stronzate perchè peggiorano le qualità dinamiche 
dell'auto senza avere un reale apporto di ariosità all'abitacolo...
Vediamo i soldini.... ma al prossimo giro mi piacerebbe prendermi la Serie 1 
Cabrio (e la limi la 206 berlina).... oppure la 207 CC (e io la Serie 1 
berlina)
Ciao
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 innamorare....
Io l'altro giorno mi sono fatto una settantina di chilometri con la Dyane 
scappottata... che bello!
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 scappottata... che bello!
Lo so cazzo....lo so.....adesso quando salgo sulla Vecchia Baciariola la 
prima cosa che faccio e aprire il tetto...POI parto  :-)
Domanda.....ne abbiamo visto una 207 in strada.....è un carro armato.... 
:-(
La 206 CC me la sconsigliano tutti perchè e troppo piccola e anche un 
bambino di 6 anni farebbe fatica a starci dietro (e temo sia vero)...
Tu sai qualcosa del tetto aprible panoramico della 206 berlina?
Mi ricordi di aver letto che dava problemi e faceva rumore..... che tu 
sappia è vero?
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 IMHO soluzioni tipo gli Sky Windows in cui c'è il tetto in vetro INAMOVIBILE
Mi pare comunque che almeno una parte di quello delle serie 5 Touring sia
apribile. In ogni caso, sì, il tetto apribile piacerebbe anche a me.
L'unico dubbio è che le mie auto aziendali d'inverno, si possono trovare
anche con 40/50 cm di neve sul tetto: non a lungo, però...
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 anche con 40/50 cm di neve sul tetto: non a lungo, però...
Questo può provocare problemi al tetto (considerato che sono crca 20kg)?
http://img275.imageshack.us/img275/6841/immagine465qa.jpg
:-DDDDDDDDDDDDD
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 Tu sai qualcosa del tetto aprible panoramico della 206 berlina?
Mai avuto il piacere.
Mi permetto però sommessamente di consigliarti: difficilmente troverai 
qualcosa di meglio della 306 che già hai, se non spendendo cifre iperboliche.
E ti dico anche un'altra cosa: dovessi decidere di disfarti della 306, 
fammi un fischio.
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 Questo può provocare problemi al tetto (considerato che sono crca 20kg)?
Direi di sì, meglio evitare.
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 fammi un fischio.
LOLLLL.....ma lo sai che da quando è stata assicurata per 500 euro e 
sembrava destinata alla demolizione sei già la terza persona che la vuole...
Quando l'ho portata da Andrello ha detto subito a Margherita di lasciarlela 
lì che la vendeva subito
Due domeniche fa il meccanico della Peugeot di via Mecenate, che gliel'ho 
fatta vedere e controllare, gli brillavano gli occhi.... ha detto che se 
gliela davo subito mi dava 2.000 Euro perchè una macchina così è 
diffilissima da trovare "è meglio di quelle che vendiamo" (testuale)....
L'unico problema è la gente di merda che c'è in giro.....è stata 10 anni al 
chiuso e al coperto ed era PERFETTA...è bastato un mese in strada , e anche 
se siamo attentissimi e maniacali, ci sono già un paio di portierate... 
:-(((((
E in questi casi la carrozzeria della 306 non aiuta.... ma GIURO che se ne 
becco uno..*io* gli sfondo la porta a pedate, e poi gli dico che mi sono 
ditratto, non l'ho fatto apposta....
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 non ne vuole neppure sentire parlare di veicoli commerciali  :-PPP
...questo ti sembra un veicolo commerciale? 8-O
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2060425.010/country/gcf/Audi/new-audi-a6-allroad-quattro-in-depth
http://www.motorbox.com/Auto/VisteeProvate/Le_Nostre_prove/audiallroad2006.html
(segue cartella stampa valida tanto quanto quelle di BMW :-P )
*The New Audi A6 allroad quattro*
Source: Audi AG
The sporty elegance of an A6 Avant given a new slant with distinctive
off-road elements - the new Audi A6 allroad quattro is a car without
compare. With credentials including immense technological prowess,
remarkable handling both on and off the road, luxury-class comfort and
premium equipment, the successor to the highly successful allroad quattro is
the perfect choice for sporty customers who enjoy recreational pursuits and
are looking for a car with a powerful, individual character.
Exterior design
The new A6 allroad quattro faithfully perpetuates the design evolution of
the brand. Its lines blend the light, elegant Audi architecture exemplified
by the A6 Avant with new, bold styling elements taken from the off-road
segment. Even the basic proportions have a classic flair, with the low
window strip and the distinctly coup?-like roofline that slopes down
gradually at the rear. The outline of the body is traced by three lines
which inject it with a dynamic spirit and that added forward urge.
The shoulder line arches upwards gently from the front wing, before running
down the flanks of the body as an eye-catching light-refracting edge and
ending at the rear lights. The inverse arch traced by the dynamic line flows
out from the bottom of the front bumper. It runs rearwards above the door
sill edges and finally wraps round the tail as a bumper edge to outline the
body from front to rear.
Finally, the V-bonnet line also originates in the front bumper before
continuing over the bonnet and merging into the roofline. It terminates in
the upwards-pointing separation edge atop the tailgate, rounding off the
sporty silhouette.
The intricate interplay between concave and convex arcs, between positively
and negatively curved surfaces, adds a further dimension to the design of
the A6 allroad quattro. It emphasises the stimulating interplay of light and
shadow which keeps adding new facets to the design as the viewing angle
changes.
Single-frame grille: floating licence plate
The special off-road styling elements which make the Audi A6 allroad quattro
truly stand out include the stainless steel underride protector beneath the
engine that highlights the vehicle's robust nature with its solid looks. To
accommodate the underride protector, the prominent single-frame grille has
been slightly reduced in height. The licence plate holder has been reduced
in size to the extent that the licence plate now appears to be floating in
mid-air. Depending on the market, Audi adapts the size of the holder to
match the local licence plate format.
The vertical bars of the grille are trimmed with chromed strips, while the
bumpers have also undergone restyling. They are painted in a contrasting
matt colour as standard and are available in a body-coloured matt finish as
an option. New, flat intake slits beneath the radiator grille direct even
greater quantities of air to the engine. Visible behind the clear-glass
lenses on either side is the very latest in headlight technology: as an
option, the new A6 allroad quattro can be specified with the adaptive light
dynamic cornering light system, incorporating high-intensity xenon plus
headlight units and daytime running lights.
Powerful touches: 17-inch wheels as standard
When seen side on, the eye is immediately drawn to the striking roof rails
which are made from aluminium and rest on four supports. The enlarged heated
exterior mirrors, which adjust and retract electrically, provide an
extra-wide field of vision. At the bottom of the vehicle's flanks, the
dynamic line is accentuated by sturdy door strips in a contrasting colour,
which can be specified in aluminium too on request. Additional sill
panelling conveys an impression of tremendous power, as do the flared wheel
arches. Both elements are painted in a matt finish, either in a contrasting
colour or optionally in the same colour as the body.
Depending on the engine, the wheel arches house wheels measuring 17 or 18
inches in diameter which come in three special designs - a 7-arm rotor
design, 10-spoke design and 5-arm "Aero" design. The tyres are slightly
larger in diameter than those on the A6 Avant, automatically giving the Audi
A6 allroad quattro a higher-set appearance.
The muscular rear end of the Audi A6 allroad quattro can be identified by
its wide track and the visible exhaust tailpipes, which are 88 millimetres
in diameter on the V8 FSI. An aluminium-look trim strip in the vicinity of
the bumper adds a glittering touch, while a stainless steel underride
protector also gleams out from underneath the vehicle floor. Like its
counterpart at the front end, the rear bumper comes painted in a contrasting
matt colour as standard or can be specified in a body-coloured matt finish
as an option. If the adaptive light dynamic cornering light system is
specified at the front, an attractive LED unit for the brake and tail lights
will be incorporated into the rear light clusters.
There is a choice of ten smart paint finishes for the A6 allroad quattro.
One of them - Condor Grey - is reserved for the new model and the Audi Q7.
In the second half of 2006, Polar Blue will become available as an eleventh
colour that will be exclusive to the A6 allroad quattro.
Interior
Supreme sportiness, luxurious comfort and ergonomic perfection are the order
of the day for the cockpit in the new Audi A6 allroad quattro. The fine
lines and forms together with the colour scheme convey an impression of
supreme quality and harmonious aesthetics. The first taste of this is
provided by the new aluminium door sill trim inscribed with the "allroad
quattro" lettering. The door sill trim comprises three sections, with the
blend of highly polished, brushed and matt surfaces producing a fascinating
effect.
New two-tone, hard-wearing Fresco carpeting covers the floor inside the A6
allroad quattro. Four interior colours are available to choose from,
including the new paranut brown and cardamom beige, which can be combined
with six seat fabrics and five inlays.
The sports seats have a two-tone design. The range of inlays includes the
familiar Walnut brown, Walnut mid-brown matt finish and Fine grain birch
wood beige wood panelling as well as the new standard material, Aluminium
Axial, and the new optional inlay Californian Vavona wood assam grey
(standard on the top-of-the-range 4.2 FSI). The sports seats are finished in
a two-colour look.
Sporty and intuitive: the ergonomics
A joint cover connects the instrument cluster with the upper part of the
centre console, which is angled slightly towards the driver, to form a
single unit. The high, wide centre console, with controls and switches
within perfect reach, emphasises the sporty interior architecture that
integrates the driver as the central player. The instrument cluster echoes
the styling in the A6, as does the overall cockpit. The instrument cluster
distinctive teardrop-shaped surround allows the coolant temperature and fuel
gauges to be positioned on the outside next to the rev counter and
speedometer dials.
The latest generation of Audi steering wheels from the A6 now make their
debut in the new A6 allroad quattro too. The centrepiece of the three and
four-spoke steering wheels is the unmistakable form of the trapezoid-shaped
grille with the four rings.
The skeleton of the steering wheels is made from diecast magnesium, a
material that combines extremely low weight with high strength. As an
alternative to the standard leather-wrapped rim, customers can also opt for
a fine-wood variant. All versions of the steering wheel can be ordered as an
option with multifunction buttons and, on tiptronic models, with shift
paddles mounted on the steering wheel. The four-spoke multifunction steering
wheel is also available with an optional heated rim.
The electromechanical parking brake fitted in the Audi A8 and A6 was also
the engineers' choice for the Audi A6 allroad quattro. The inclusion of this
technology opens up extra styling scope for the design team. Doing away with
the conventional handbrake lever permits a more freehanded console and
armrest design that results in an extremely practical, ergonomic layout.
Intuitive: the MMI terminal
Positioned behind the gear lever within comfortable reach of the driver's
hand is the operating terminal for the MMI system. This is the user
interface with which Audi is now also offering an infotainment platform and
operating concept for the new A6 allroad quattro that combine ease of
operation with perfect positioning and a consistent inner logic. As
confirmed by the numerous tests conducted by the motoring press, the
intuitive operation of the MMI system is markedly superior to the solutions
used by Audi's competitors.
MMI in the first instance comprises the terminal in the centre console with
a large control button that can be turned and pressed. The softkeys arranged
around the control button have specific control functions in the various
menus.
On either side of the terminal there are a total of up to eight function
keys with which the user can call up the most important main menus directly,
as well as the Return key for exiting the menu level. The functions are
subdivided logically into four groups: the Entertainment sub-group comprises
the RADIO and CD/TV functions, the Communication sub-group is made up of TEL
and NAME (address book for telephone numbers and navigation functions). NAV
and INFO (for traffic information) form the Information group; CAR and SETUP
are the Control group.
The second central MMI component, the MMI display, is located at the top end
of the centre console exactly in the driver's line of vision. The basic
screen layout corresponds exactly to the arrangement of the controls on the
MMI terminal, permitting an intuitive association between the on-screen
display and the driver's hand movements. The MMI system is available for the
A6 allroad quattro in three different configurations: MMI basic (standard),
MMI basic plus and the full MMI version.
MMI basic: with radio/CD player
Even in standard guise, the Audi A6 allroad quattro comes with MMI basic,
featuring the terminal, a 6.5-inch monochrome display, as well as an
integrated radio and single-disc CD player. Music output is via a 2x20 watt
amplifier and two-way speakers in the front doors. Even the basic system
comes with speed-dependent volume control and excellent radio reception
courtesy of the diversity aerial. Furthermore, numerous vehicle functions
such as interior light configuration, the deluxe automatic air conditioning
and various warning signals can be controlled via the MMI basic terminal.
The terminal itself is networked with the vehicle electronics via a
high-speed MOST bus, allowing it to take care of a whole series of checking
functions.
MMI basic plus: sound system with ten speakers
The audio system can be upgraded to include additional components by opting
for the more sophisticated MMI basic plus version. A TP memory function, for
example, is able to record traffic announcements lasting up to four minutes.
Sound reproduction is the task of an advanced 6-channel sound system
incorporating a total of ten speakers (two three-way combination speakers at
the front and a pair of two-way combination speakers at the rear).
On top of this, MMI basic plus can also be combined with a CD-based
navigation system featuring visual route guidance using arrow pictograms and
additional text information displayed directly in the driver's line of
vision in the driver information system. Destinations may be entered
directly or, for added convenience, from the MMI address book.
Route planning takes all information on tailbacks and any warnings provided
by TMC traffic radio messaging into account.
MMI: colour screen plus CD changer
In the deluxe full-specification version, MMI comes with a 7-inch colour
monitor in the new Audi A6 allroad quattro. In addition to the high-quality
audio system already featured with MMI basic plus, a double tuner and a
six-disc CD changer are also included as standard. A further option
available in combination with MMI and MMI basic plus is the surround sound
system from US audio specialists BOSE that promises a new dimension in
listening pleasure: no fewer than eight amplifier channels distribute the
sound around the listener for a true concert-hall experience. The system
also adapts dynamically to the vehicle's background noise levels with the
help of the BOSE AudioPilot®, enabling it to provide optimum sound in all
situations.
As an option, MMI can be expanded to include a DVD-based navigation system.
A DVD provides more than ten times the storage capacity of a conventional
CD-ROM. This is enough to fit almost the entire Western European road
network on a single disc, meaning that the driver no longer has to change
the CD when crossing borders.
The quicker access times also mean that the navigation system calculates the
route much more swiftly than CD-based systems. This allows the user to
smoothly zoom in and out or quickly move the map in any direction.
Destinations and route options are entered in the conventional way via a
menu in the MMI. As an alternative, the navigation system can also be
operated using the optional speech control system. A TV tuner may also be
added on request.
The Audi parking system advanced, a sophisticated visual parking aid which
works based on a rear-view camera, is yet another high-tech feature that can
be found in the list of optional extras. The ultra-light-sensitive camera is
integrated into the tailgate's handle and has a wide angle of coverage of up
to 130 degrees. Its rectified image appears in the MMI display.
When reverse parking, the system indicates the correct course to take
dynamically using various guidance lines and fields. In the case of parallel
parking, for instance, the areas highlighted in blue indicate the space
required by the A6 allroad quattro. Blue lines show the driver when to apply
full lock and counter-lock. When a perpendicular parking manoeuvre is called
for, orange lines indicate the correct course. The camera's image also shows
the rear bumper and a trailer hitch, if fitted, allowing the vehicle to be
guided beneath a trailer drawbar with pinpoint precision.
Discreet and powerful: the deluxe automatic air conditioning system
The Audi A6 allroad quattro comes as standard with deluxe automatic air
conditioning featuring a recirculation and pollen filter as well as a sun
sensor. Temperatures may be set separately for the driver and front
passenger, and there are air vents on the back of the centre tunnel for
passengers in the rear.
Even greater comfort and well-being is available by opting for the deluxe
automatic air conditioning plus system (standard on the 4.2 FSI). This
system uses a temperature sensor that can gauge the position of the sun, an
air quality sensor and a humidity sensor to analyse the specific climatic
conditions inside the car. The centre vent comes with separate temperature
control allowing, for example, warm air to be directed at the side windows
through the side vents to prevent them from misting over and cool air to be
supplied at head level through the centre vent. Perforated grilles at the
top of the dashboard allow the occupants to enjoy practically draught-free
ventilation. and there are additional ventilation louvres in the B-pillars
for the rear.
Intelligent links: the telephone systems
The new Audi A6 allroad quattro can be fitted with either the necessary
preparation for a mobile phone or a built-in phone with Bluetooth
technology. Customers selecting the mobile phone solution can connect their
phone using an adapter or wirelessly by means of Bluetooth technology. The
adapters have intelligent charging electronics and an interface to the
outside aerial and are integrated neatly and practically into the storage
compartment in the centre armrest.
Regardless of how the mobile phone is connected, all functions can be
operated via the MMI controls. The TEL key provides access to the operating
menu as well as to the phone book. Drivers can also operate the most
important telephone functions using the buttons on the optionally available
multifunction steering wheel, without having to even take their hands off
the wheel.
The Bluetooth car phone - a brand new product
The universal Bluetooth hands-free unit will be complemented by a brand new
product: the Audi Bluetooth car phone. This innovative phone solution offers
an unprecedented level of convenience as it will allow drivers to simply
leave their mobile phone in their jacket pocket. It will no longer be
necessary to insert the mobile phone into an adapter set.
The Audi Bluetooth car phone solution shuts down the GSM stage of the mobile
phone completely, so that the mobile phone serves merely as a mobile SIM
card reader. No TWIN card or constant juggling of SIM cards, as with a
conventional built-in phone, is necessary. The data for authenticating the
user is transmitted via Bluetooth in a secure, encrypted form.
The control unit built into the vehicle contains an integral GSM module that
establishes an optimum radio connection with the phone network via the
vehicle's exterior aerial. The key advantage of this is that the mobile
phone no longer radiates any transmission energy inside the car; in other
words, a connection to the external aerial is no longer needed on the mobile
phone.
As a further option, a wireless Bluetooth handset can be connected in
conjunction with the Audi Bluetooth car phone which has been specially
designed to cater to the needs of passengers in the front or rear who want
to conduct confidential phone calls. This handset has been custom-developed
in line with Audi requirements. It offers an ergonomic user interface that
is specially matched to the vehicle, as well as outstanding acoustics.
In addition to the Audi A6 allroad quattro, the Audi Bluetooth car phone
will also be made available for the Audi A6, the Audi A8 and the Audi Q7.
Extra convenience: light and rain sensor
All new Audi A6 allroad quattro models come as standard with a combined
light and rain sensor which automatically activates or deactivates the
low-beam headlights and the windscreen wipers as and when required. The
system's sensor technology is discreetly integrated into the bracket of the
interior mirror at the top of the windscreen where it does not in any way
obstruct the driver's field of view.
Two light sensors operating independently of one another determine both
ambient brightness and light conditions in the direction of travel. Taking
this information as well as the speed of the car into account, a
microprocessor permanently calculates whether it is necessary to switch on
the low-beam headlights. The system is activated by turning the rotary light
switch to the "Auto" position. Another standard feature of the light sensor
is the coming home/leaving home function. Whenever the doors are unlocked
with the radio remote control in the dark, the car's exterior and interior
lights are switched on.
The rain sensor determines the degree of moisture on the windscreen and
regulates the wiper speed accordingly. Again, controlling the system is a
very easy process: the driver simply has to move the wiper stalk on the
steering column to the intermittent position.
Perfect ergonomics: the seats
All occupants of the new A6 allroad quattro benefit from the considerable
increase in interior spaciousness which stems from the extension of the
wheelbase by 76 millimetres to a length of 2,833 millimetres. This
translates primarily into extra room and safety for the legs of the
occupants in the front, but there is an additional 10 mm of knee room for
passengers in the rear too.
Shoulder room is likewise up by 23 millimetres at the front and 6
millimetres at the rear. The distance between the seat centre-points - a
crucial indicator of the occupants' freedom of movement to the side - has
grown by 40 millimetres at the front and 20 in the rear.
The standard seats in the new Audi A6 allroad quattro offer superior comfort
over long distances and excellent lateral support for a sporting style of
driving. Both driver and front passenger are able to adjust their seat's
height. Alternatively, sports seats can be specified which are powerfully
contoured to offer even more support at the sides. Multi-way power
adjustment is available as an option which allows the fore-and-aft position,
the height, the seat inclination and backrest angle as well as the lumbar
support to be adjusted electrically.
The standard seat fabrics combine cloth and leatherette elements. There is
also the option of three different leather upholsteries: Milano (standard on
the 4.2 FSI, as is leather door trim and electrical seat adjustment),
Valcona and natural leather. The sports seats are covered in a combination
of Alcantara and leather; the two-colour sports seats in Valcona leather
have a two-tone design.
A key-operated switch in the glove compartment can be specified as an
option. This switch is used to disable the front passenger airbag, allowing
a child seat to be secured to the front passenger seat. This option also
includes electric childproof locks for the rear doors and ISOFIX child seat
mountings.
Body
Despite its imposing dimensions, the new Audi A6 allroad quattro is
nevertheless significantly smaller than the Audi Q7 performance SUV. It
measures 4,934 millimetres long, 1,862 mm wide and, depending on the setting
of the standard adaptive air suspension, between 1,459 and 1,519 mm high.
Compared with its predecessor, the new model is noticeably larger, with an
extra 124 mm of length and 10 mm of width. The new A6 allroad quattro is
available exclusively in Avant guise.
Torsional rigidity has been boosted by over 34 percent - an increase that
bears clear testimony to the diligent work carried out by the Audi
engineers. This extra strength makes its presence felt in terms of both
superior vibration comfort and driving dynamics. The minimised vibration
amplitudes are one of the key factors behind the excellent interior
acoustics of the new A6 allroad quattro.
Lightweight construction: the fine art of sheet metal engineering
The systematic use of high-strength and ultra-high-strength sheet steel has
made it possible to reinforce the structural components that are essential
for ensuring a high level of stability. The inclusion of lightweight
aluminium components such as panels and extruded profiles, on the other
hand, has helped to save a considerable amount of weight. The A6 allroad
quattro 3.2 FSI, for example, tips the scales at just 1,760 kilograms.
As on the predecessor, sheet aluminium proved to be the ideal material for
the bonnet and front wings. Aluminium can also be used, however, on
structural components that are subject to only moderate loads, such as the
front panel of the radiator tank. The extruded aluminium profiles that have
been added to the side sills help to reinforce the passenger cell.
The front roof frame has a hybrid structure, made from a combination of
steel and plastic.
Tailored blanks, which are plates with varying wall thickness, or the
closely related tailored rolled blanks are used at points subject to
particularly high loads, such as the suspension strut cross-members or the
front longitudinal members.
The various components are connected to one another using a range of
different techniques: apart from conventional spot welding, rivets, spot
welding combined with bonding, laser welding and soldering as well as MIG
welding help to produce a lasting, solid connection. Each technology
corresponds to the exact requirements at the point it is used.
The backbone of a sound safety concept: a rigid passenger cell
One of Audi's fundamental objectives in developing every model is to make
the passenger cell extremely rigid. After all, this is the basic structure
serving as the foundation for all of the car's restraint systems and their
protective effect.
One of the most important aspects to consider when designing this cell is
behaviour in a frontal impact, as this is by far the most common type of
impact in accident statistics.
This presents the body development engineers with two main tasks: first, to
convert kinetic energy into deformation energy absorbed by body components
and secondly, to ensure that this energy does not even reach the passenger
cell, which must be made as robust as possible.
In a frontal crash, intelligent up-front sensors behind the radiator grille
interact with other sensors and control units, before alerting the central
control unit that the car has been involved in an impact within just a few
thousandths of a second. The belt tensioners are then ignited just a few
milliseconds later in order to minimise any possible belt slack. Once the
loads acting on the belts have reached a certain limit, a belt force limiter
feeds out additional belt length, allowing the occupants to "fall" into the
airbag once it has inflated.
The full-size front airbags are activated in two stages: in the first
stage - activated in low-speed impacts - the forces acting on the occupants
are kept at a low level.
At higher speeds, the second stage is triggered in order to utilise the full
safety potential of the front airbags.
The particular position chosen for numerous elements, such as the air
conditioning, control units, the ignition lock and key, is also an integral
part of the car's safety concept. All hard components have been moved away
from critical impact areas where they might harm the occupants; other areas
such as the footwells are cushioned by extensive padding.
The safety steering column comes with a double telescoping function, in
other words it is - like the pedals - isolated from any intrusions from the
front end of the car. A force limiter at the steering column mounting
additionally ensures that the steering column will yield in response to
impact with the driver's chest, causing the steering wheel to move down to
prevent injury.
In a frontal crash at low speed, there is no need for the airbags to be
triggered. In such cases, all of the energy is absorbed by the bumper
system, avoiding the need for expensive repairs to the welded body structure
behind. Thanks to the precise deformation of the bumper, even the wings
remain unharmed in a head-on collision at 15 km/h. Clearly, these are
features that insurance companies welcome and duly reward with a
particularly favourable insurance premium.
Rapid response units: protection in a side impact too
Unlike the front end of the car, there is only minimal deformation travel
available at the side for absorbing energy. Only a particularly high degree
of strength in this area can protect the occupants: this is precisely why
the flanks of the new Audi A6 allroad quattro have a high-strength structure
made primarily from dual-phase steels which offer outstanding rigidity and
protection against excessive loads.
In the side sill, an extruded aluminium profile ensures effective absorption
of energy. Within the doors, tailored blank inner panels combine with
reinforcements at lower window edge and sill level plus an aluminium impact
beam to offer substantial resistance to deformation.
Several beams arranged perpendicular to the direction of travel likewise
serve to stabilise the passenger cell, while two high-strength steel pipes
also installed laterally in the front seats help to keep the occupants'
survival space intact. High-strength reinforcements extending far into the
roof area serve to protect the occupants if the vehicle rolls over.
In a collision from the side, the occupants are protected by side airbags
fitted as standard at the front (optionally available at the rear) and the
head airbag system known as sideguard. The latter covers almost the entire
side window area. Hybrid gas generators inflate the airbags in an instant
and the pressure is furthermore maintained for a longer period, ensuring
that there are still sufficient safety reserves to protect the occupants in
the event of a second, subsequent collision.
The new Audi A6 allroad quattro is also extremely well protected against the
consequences of collisions from the rear. The cell is built to withstand an
impact against a deformable barrier with 70 percent overlap up to a speed of
80 km/h. In such a collision, the fuel tank also remains outside the actual
deformation area courtesy of the rear structure of the car consisting of
powerfully proportioned members which absorb all of the impact energy.
Aerodynamics: deft design makes up for larger frontal area
More interior space, a wider track: the new Audi A6 allroad quattro is
significantly larger than its predecessor. Since the extra width also means
a larger frontal area, the aerodynamics engineers were faced with the task
of compensating for this fundamental drawback by adopting a particularly
elaborate design for the car's outer skin. Once again, Audi showed itself to
be fully up to this task, as testified by the drag coefficient (Cd) of just
0.33 for the new Audi A6 allroad quattro 3.2 FSI. The product of drag
coefficient and frontal area is slightly improved in the new model.
One feature that is particularly important in terms of aerodynamics is the
underbody panelling. At the front end, the underride protector together with
the encapsulation of the engine compartment and transmission ensures a
swirl-free flow of air to the central floor area, while wheel spoilers
reduce flow losses around the front wheels.
Large cover panels conduct the flow of air along the transmission tunnel all
the way back to the rear wheels where it is channelled by the rear underride
protector and directed behind the vehicle.
Minimising the uplift at the rear axle is of decisive importance for vehicle
handling and stability. The aerodynamic engineers at Audi have developed a
separation edge at the top of the tailgate which blends elegantly into the
overall design of the rear end. This separation edge significantly reduces
the uplift occurring at the rear at motorway speeds.
When travelling at higher speeds, it is the airstream which dominates the
overall spectrum of driving noises - just below the recommended autobahn
speed of 130 km/h, the air is already flowing around the car at
hurricane-like speeds. In the new A6 allroad quattro the acoustic experts at
Audi have succeeded in effectively muting the frequency range between 1,000
and 8,000 hertz, as noise in this range is particularly irritating to the
human ear.
A triple seal system has been incorporated into the doors to soundproof all
of the apertures where sound could enter. When the windscreen wipers are not
operating they drop down into a recessed rest position to avoid creating any
extra wind noise.
Even when they are in action, the windscreen wipers make surprisingly little
noise - this is the result of the new flat wiper technology with its
ingenious air routing and of the blades with their integral spoilers.
Permanent safety: adaptive headlights and daytime running lights
Customers may opt to have the very latest in lighting technology fitted
behind the clear-glass covers of the A6 allroad quattro headlights, in the
form of a single unit that combines xenon plus technology, the dynamic
technology of adaptive light plus permanent daytime running lights.
The new A6 allroad quattro comes with light units in Audi's characteristic
"tube" look too.
Featuring anthracite-coloured trims, the tubes for high and low beam appear
to almost hover freely in the air, giving the front-end design of the car
its very own touch of high-tech. A headlight washer system and fog lights in
the front apron are included as standard on all models.
There is a choice of three different headlight versions: standard halogen
headlights in free-form technology, xenon plus headlights and xenon plus
with the dynamic adaptive light system. With this last top-of-the-range
variant, the ellipsoidal module for the high-beam and low-beam headlights
pivots in synchronisation with the line of the road or a bend at speeds
between approximately 10 and 110 km/h. This greatly improves illumination of
the road in front of the vehicle and to the sides. System control takes a
range of parameters into account including vehicle speed, steering angle and
yaw rate.
Extremely economical: daytime running lights
The significant boost to safety offered by permanent operation of the
headlights throughout the day was previously associated with increased
energy consumption, with an extra 0.2 litres of fuel being burned every 100
kilometres. It is this drawback that has prevented the wide-scale
introduction of this technology in Europe. Yet there is evidence to show
that daytime running lights help to enhance driving safety, particularly
when the sun is low in the sky.
With the low and high beams in the xenon plus headlights being integrated
into the same - the outer - unit, the inner reflector remains free for the
use of daytime running lights. A dimmed bulb serves as the source of light,
while the other lights are switched off. The resulting increase in fuel
consumption is negligible.
Extra-fast: LED rear lights
An attractive LED unit for the brake and tail lights is fitted in the rear
lights of the new A6 allroad quattro in conjunction with xenon plus
headlights. As well as a long operating life of at least 10,000 hours and a
cut in energy consumption of up to 80 percent, the main advantage of this
technology is its much shorter response time.
Whereas conventional bulbs take around 200 milliseconds to reach their full
brightness, LEDs achieve their full output in less than one millisecond.
Drivers following behind will thus recognise much more quickly that the
brake lights have come on, giving them more time to react. The emergency
stop warning function included as standard is another safety-enhancing
feature: if the driver applies the brakes sharply, the hazard warning lights
are automatically activated for a certain period to warn drivers behind.
The LED units also add a striking, sporty touch at the rear of the car - the
distinctive design of the rear lights gives the tail an unmistakable
appearance, with their elegant, sweeping arrangement producing a wide, flat
look.
Sporty and versatile: the luggage compartment
The new Audi A6 allroad quattro is geared towards sporty and active
customers, and its spacious, highly versatile luggage compartment has been
designed with precisely such people in mind. Even the basic configuration
offers 565 litres of load space and this can be extended to 1,660 litres by
folding down the asymmetrically split backrests - which can be done without
having to remove the head restraints. Compared to the outgoing model, these
dimensions represent significant increases of 110 and 70 l respectively.
Nothing less than the high quality of the materials in the luggage
compartment and its lavish finish would be good enough for Audi. Countless
meticulously thought-out details set a new benchmark for this class by
virtue of their tremendous versatility. Both the net partition and its
housing have been designed for straightforward attachment. The net's housing
is separate from the retracting luggage cover, with both components having a
lightweight, slimline construction.
All new A6 allroad quattro models have two securing rails recessed into the
floor of the level, 1.05-metre wide load area, plus a total of four
fastening rings. The elegantly styled, solid rings can be slid along the
rails and locked into position, allowing all manner of luggage items to be
safely secured in place if required. Two bag hooks as well as an additional
stowage net on one side are also included. A lockable side compartment can
be supplied as an optional extra, for keeping objects hidden from prying
eyes.
The load floor can be folded up as a standard feature and can be locked in a
variety of positions to divide up the load area. Not only does this provide
scope for stowing smaller objects in a manner that prevents them from
sliding around, it also provides access to the lower stowage area, where a
large plastic tray can be found. This tray is ideal for dirty hiking boots
after a hike in the mountains or wet snowboard boots after a day on the
slopes.
For sports enthusiasts: ingenious options
A number of options are available to A6 allroad quattro customers for
enhancing the rail system's versatility yet further. Take the telescopic
bar, for instance, which can be engaged in the two rails to divide up the
luggage compartment. Additional support can be provided by a retaining
strap, which also clicks into place to either securely lash objects against
the sides of the luggage compartment or divide up the load space crossways.
Then there is the cycle rack system which provides a neat solution for
transporting two mountain bikes securely.
The large storage box for the luggage compartment is a particularly
versatile item. It can be secured to the rails in two different positions:
with its opening facing to the rear, it can be used for storing smaller
items of luggage and for dividing up the luggage compartment.
When pushed up flush against the rear seat with its opening facing forwards,
the box can be accessed via the load-through hatch in the rear seat, and is
thus transformed into an extra storage compartment that is safely out of
sight from inquisitive eyes.
The optional reversible mat has an exclusive velour finish in the interior
colour on one side; when turned over, its rubberised, easy-to-clean surface
protects the load area floor. The reversible mat also incorporates a
fold-out section that can be pulled down over the bumper. This protects the
bumper during loading and unloading, or provides a clean surface for sitting
down on, when changing your footwear after a hike, for example.
The removable ski and snowboard bag is another new feature that will be of
particular interest to winter sports enthusiasts. Winter sports equipment
can be packed away swiftly in the bag outside the car, then stowed inside
without the interior becoming dirty or even wet.
The tailgate is released by means of an electrically controlled catch as
standard, with a hydraulic drive available on request. With this option
fitted, the tailgate can be closed by merely pressing a button on its edge;
opening can be initiated at the push of a switch in the driver's door or by
pressing a button on the remote control key. The tailgate can be programmed
to open to any angle up to the maximum opening angle.
The aluminium roof rails with their smart twin-armed supports serve as the
solid basis for a wide range of carrier systems, allowing cycles, skis or
luggage boxes to be transported on the roof. The maximum permissible roof
load is 100 kg, some 25 kg more than is generally the case.
The A6 allroad quattro is a multitalented vehicle that is perfect for sports
enthusiasts. Its air suspension doubles as a self-levelling device, enabling
a high payload of 630 kg for all engine variants. The braked trailer load is
likewise very high - as much as 2.1 tonnes, depending on the engine. In
conjunction with the optional swivelling trailer hitch, a special trailer
function is added to the ESP stabilisation program.
Drivetrain
A total of four power units are available for the new A6 allroad quattro -
two petrol and two TDI engines, each installed longitudinally. High reserves
of power and muscular torque are common to all four engines, which stem from
Audi's state-of-the-art family of V-engines. These are designed around a
cylinder angle of 90 degrees and cylinder spacing of 90 millimetres for an
extremely compact basic layout. Further characteristics shared by the four
powerplants include the maintenance-free chain drive for the camshafts and
the low-friction valve gear using roller-type cam followers.
Continuous adjustment of all four camshafts and a variable intake manifold
optimise mixture preparation in the two petrol engines - both of these
techniques pave the way for high power combined with beefy torque. The
cylinder blocks are made from light alloys, ensuring that both petrol units
are amongst the lightest on the market - a key advantage which directly
benefits the overall weight of the Audi A6 allroad quattro and its axle load
distribution.
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
FSI: high-powered petrol direct injection
The name FSI denotes Audi's petrol direct injection technology where, in
contrast to the conventional system of injecting fuel into the intake
manifold, the fuel is injected directly into the combustion chambers. The
superior thermodynamics of this method enhance the engine's overall
efficiency.
FSI engines develop more power and dynamism than conventional units with
indirect manifold injection - and they do so whilst achieving a very high
standard of fuel economy at the same time. By boosting efficiency in this
way, Audi has once again demonstrated the brand's proverbial "Vorsprung
durch Technik".
In June 2001, Audi's direct petrol injection technology confirmed its
tremendous potential in what must be the most challenging endurance test in
the world when an FSI power unit propelled the Audi R8 prototype sports car
to an impressive overall victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours. This success was
followed by numerous further victories over the next four years.
The FSI engines from Audi combine petrol direct injection with a newly
developed, demand-controlled single-piston high-pressure pump for each bank
of cylinders. This pump feeds exactly the right quantity of fuel into the
system to attain the operating pressure of between 30 and 100 bar in the
common rail. In the intake tract, which includes the two-stage variable
intake manifold, charge motion flaps swirl the air intake to produce a fast,
tumbling motion.
In this way a homogeneous fuel-air mixture with a lambda ratio of one is
formed in the combustion chambers. Injecting the fuel directly also has the
effect of cooling the chambers, thereby reducing the tendency to knock. This
gave the development team sufficient scope to raise the basic compression
ratio to 12.5:1 in both V engines, compared to a ratio of around 10.5:1 for
indirect-injection engines.
The result is a more efficient combustion process resulting in higher power
delivery, that translates first and foremost into more spontaneous response.
The FSI units demonstrate another of their fortes in the frequently used
partial throttle range where they burn less fuel than an indirect-injection
engine.
350 bhp: the 4.2 FSI
With a capacity of 4,163 cc, the V8 FSI power unit that is now making its
debut in the A6 range is derived from the engine in the Audi Q7 and is also
a close relation of the powerplant which can be found under the bonnet of
the mighty Audi RS 4. The reduction in the maximum rev speed means that the
version in the A6 allroad quattro delivers 257 kW/350 bhp at 6,800 rpm.
Torque, on the other hand, is even more abundant than in the RS 4, peaking
at 440 Nm at 3,500 rpm. 85 percent of maximum torque is on tap as low down
as 2,000 rpm.
The V8 engine's cylinder block is based on a bedplate structure, where all
of the crankshaft bearings are held together in a subframe for extra
reinforcement. The crankcase is cast from an aluminium/silicon alloy, with
the pistons sliding along the hard silicon crystals inside the cylinder
liners. There is no need to insert separate liners allowing the use of bore
bridges that are just 5.5 mm wide, a low overall weight and an overall
length of just 464 mm.
The four camshafts are driven by a low maintenance double-stage chain drive
consisting of three simplex roller chains. It is fitted in a space-saving
location on the rear face of the engine, reducing the overall length by a
whole 52 mm. A fourth chain drives the ancillaries.
The V8 power unit features a two-stage variable intake manifold made of
magnesium. Two high-pressure pumps driven by the intake camshafts feed the
petrol to two interconnected stainless steel rails. The petrol is then
injected directly into the combustion chambers via the injector valves. The
entire process is managed by a single control unit from Bosch - the Motronic
MED 9.1.1, one of the most sophisticated units on the international market.
The prodigious power reserves of the V8 FSI unit bestow the new Audi A6
allroad quattro with performance on a par with a sports car. The sprint from
standstill to 100 km/h is over in a fleeting 6.3 seconds; top speed is
limited to 250 km/h. The sublime V8 is available exclusively in conjunction
with tiptronic.
Thanks to the super-efficient FSI technology, consumption is just 11.2
litres of Super Plus per 100 km; the V8 will also run on premium unleaded
petrol, albeit with a slight loss of power. It goes without saying that the
V8 FSI engine meets the EU4 emissions standard. Two close-coupled
multi-stage catalytic converters are integrated into the exhaust system in a
compact manifold/catalytic converter module. Tubular sheet-metal manifolds
with air-gap insulation are designed for extra-fast activation of the
catalytic converters, ensuring that exhaust emission control starts as
quickly as possible after the engine has been switched on.
Compact lightweight: the 3.2 FSI
The 3.2 FSI boasts all the same credentials of an ultra-modern engine that
can be found in the V8. And, just like its larger sibling, it too has been
designed for maximum space efficiency. Measuring only 360 mm in length and
430 mm in width, and weighing a mere 169.5 kg thanks to its aluminium
construction, the engine offers tangible benefits in terms of handling
characteristics. The cylinder bore of 84.5 mm and stroke of 92.8 mm -
precisely the same dimensions as on the V8 FSI - add up to an overall engine
capacity of 3,123 cc.
Fine-tuning of the exhaust system produces a distinctly sporty, classic V6
sound that is never intrusive however, making the qualities of the engine a
truly sensory experience for the driver. The V6 power unit offers
instantaneous throttle response and races all the way up to the red line at
7,200 rpm with consummate ease.
The 3.2 FSI delivers its maximum output of 188 kW (255 bhp) at 6,500 rpm;
its peak torque of 330 Nm is available at just 3,250 rpm. Over 90 percent of
the engine's maximum torque is continuously available across a wide rev
range from 2,400 to 5,500 rpm - an unprecedented characteristic for a
naturally aspirated V6.
Partnered by the 6-speed manual gearbox, the V6 power unit catapults the A6
allroad quattro to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 242
km/h. Average fuel consumption is 11.0 litres of premium-grade fuel per 100
km, providing yet further evidence of the capabilities of the FSI
technology. The corresponding figures for the 6-speed tiptronic transmission
are 7.7 seconds, 240 km/h and also 11.0 litres per 100 km.
TDI: high-tech diesel power
Two V6 diesel engines with displacements of 3.0 and 2.7 litres which made
their debut in the A6 will be available for the new A6 allroad quattro, too.
The two engines both use four valves per cylinder and are part of Audi's new
V-generation line-up. Featuring a chain drive for the camshaft and oil pump,
they boast extremely compact dimensions.
The engines measure just 444 mm in length, while the 3.0 TDI unit weighs in
at a mere 219 kg, making it one of the lightest diesel engines in its class.
This is largely down to the use of an ultra-high-tech material for the
cylinder blocks: high-strength vermicular-graphite cast iron.
To ensure an optimum throughput of air, the turbochargers in the two V6
diesel power units work on the principle of variable turbine geometry.
Mixture preparation is the task of a latest-generation common-rail system,
featuring a high-pressure pump and a rail for each bank of cylinders. The
high injection pressure of as much as 1,600 bar results in even finer
atomisation of the fuel, meaning superior mixture preparation and more
efficient combustion.
Lightweight design close up: the injector needle weighs 4 grams
The piezo inline injectors are undoubtedly the most important innovation of
the new common rail system, however. They make use of the piezo effect where
an electric voltage is applied to ceramic, altering its crystal structures.
The result is a minimal expansion which is transmitted to the injector
needle inline. The moving mass at the injector needle has been reduced from
16 to 4 grams. This enables considerably smaller and more precisely metered
injection quantities.
The number of injection processes per power stroke can be varied and
optimised almost at will thanks to the piezo injectors. Audi's TDI
development engineers opted for up to five injection processes for the 3.0
V6: in addition to the main injection process, double pilot injection takes
place at the lower end of the engine speed range and single pilot injection
at medium engine speeds. On top of this, single post-injection also takes
place up to around 2,500 rpm at partial throttle.
This strategy produces both lower emissions and a smoother combustion
process, which in turn benefits the engine acoustics significantly - both
TDI units offer class-beating smoothness. At the same time, multipoint
injection cuts exhaust emissions. Plus, a portion of the exhaust gases are
recirculated and reused for the combustion process, having first been
cooled, with the express aim of reducing nitrogenous emissions.
450 Nm: the 3.0 TDI
A veritable powerhouse is available for the A6 allroad quattro in the guise
of the 3.0 TDI. Delivering 171 kW/233 bhp at 4,000 rpm and 450 Nm, this
diesel unit is able to call upon vast reserves of output and torque from its
capacity of 2,967 cc. Maximum torque is available from a mere 1,400 rpm,
giving the driver phenomenal pulling power throughout the rev range.
For optimum charging of the cylinder under all operating conditions, the
engine has a turbocharger which is accommodated inside the "vee" to make the
best use of the available space. Two intercoolers running in parallel reduce
the temperature of the intake air drastically, further optimising cylinder
charging. The high-speed glow plugs in the combustion chambers are designed
to operate in extreme cold, heating up to a temperature of 1,000 degrees
within the space of just two seconds.
The exhaust gas is purified by a close-coupled preliminary catalytic
converter - located close to the turbocharger - and the main underfloor
converter. As a result of all these measures, the A6 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI
comfortably undercuts the limits imposed by the EU4 emissions standard. As
on the 2.7 TDI, a diesel particulate filter is included as standard in
Germany.
The Audi A6 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI is available with a choice of a 6-speed
manual gearbox and the 6-speed tiptronic transmission. It covers the
standard 0 100 km/h sprint in just 7.5 seconds (with tiptronic 7.8 s); top
speed is 231 km/h (with tiptronic 230 km/h). The mighty diesel exercises
extreme restraint when it comes to its fuel consumption however, requiring
just 8.4 litres per 100 km (tiptronic: 8.8 l).
Powerful and economical: the 2.7 TDI
Fun yet economical, refined and ecological: the 2.7 TDI is an extremely
gifted all-round talent. It also lists high output and abundant torque
amongst its strengths, and combines them with excellent fuel efficiency.
Reducing the stroke by 8.3 mm to 83.1 mm whilst leaving the bore unchanged
at 83.0 mm results in an overall swept volume of 2,698 cc. The vital
performance statistics read as follows: an output of 132 kW (180 bhp) across
an engine speed range of 3,300 to 4,250 rpm and a peak torque of 380 Nm
available from just 1,400 rpm all the way up to 3,300 rpm - as far as the
driver is concerned, this translates into remarkable power in virtually any
situation. The highly refined acoustics are just another of the 2.7 TDI's
many virtues.
The time of just 9.3 seconds for the sprint from standstill to 100 km/h
testifies to the dynamism of the 2.7-litre diesel model; the fuel
consumption figure of 8.7 litres per 100 km bears witness to its fuel
efficiency. The 2.7 TDI engine is coupled with the silky smooth 6-speed
tiptronic transmission.
A model of precision: the transmission
The manual versions of the new Audi A6 allroad quattro - the 3.2 FSI and the
3.0 TDI - come with the ML generation of transmissions, the initials ML
identifying them as "manual/longitudinal". This transmission with its
sporty, close ratios offers short, crisp and supremely smooth gearshifts. A
special mount for the selector forks effectively isolates the gear lever
from driveline vibrations, while a raft of further measures raise overall
efficiency by reducing internal friction.
The 6-speed tiptronic automatic transmission is available for all of the
engines in the Audi A6 allroad quattro range, and is even fitted as standard
on the 2.7 V6 TDI and 4.2 V8 FSI models. This transmission converts the
engines' power potential into a matchless blend of dynamic performance and
delightful ease of use. Compared with its five-speed predecessor, the new
six-speed transmission is 8 kilograms lighter with an overall weight of just
120 kilograms.
Again compared with the previous five-speed automatic transmission, the gear
ratio spread has widened by 22 percent. This means sharper acceleration in
the lower gears as well as a clear reduction in engine speed, and
consequently a reduction in both noise level and fuel consumption, at high
speeds.
The tiptronic control bears the name DSP (dynamic shift program). The
lightning-fast gear changes and flexible gearshift strategy add sporting
flair, as does the double-declutching initiated by the engine management
during downshifts. With the selector lever in position D and when the S
sport program is engaged, the electronics are programmed to respond to
parameters such as lateral and longitudinal acceleration as well as to
movement of the accelerator pedal. This helps to prevent any unwanted
upshifts when cornering.
Permanently a step ahead: quattro four-wheel drive
The quattro permanent four-wheel drive system, a standard feature common to
all of the A6 allroad quattro models, is the very technology that has
secured Audi its decisive status as technological leader for over quarter of
a century now. quattro transforms the motoring experience, ensuring
sure-footed traction and cornering and serving as a solid basis for dynamic
handling and an extremely high degree of directional stability in all
weathers.
At the heart of the quattro four-wheel drive in the new A6 allroad quattro
is once again a self-locking centre differential. Operation of the
differential is purely mechanical, meaning response is instantaneous. Its
locking action is only prompted when the throttle is open; differences in
rotational speed are tolerated when the brakes are applied and when
cornering. Power is generally split 50:50 between the front and rear axles
but, if necessary, up to 75 per cent of drive torque can be diverted to
either axle.
Chassis
The chassis of the new A6 allroad quattro relies on technology which has
already proven its sporting prowess: the advanced four-link front suspension
so typical of Audi partnered by the self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear
suspension adopted from the Audi A6. The main components are made of
lightweight aluminium, which reduces the unsprung masses significantly. As
on Audi's sporty luxury saloon, the A8, adaptive air suspension makes up
part of the standard package on the A6 allroad quattro.
Not only has wheelbase been increased significantly compared with the
previous model, the car's track has also widened: by 22 mm at the front to
1,596 mm and by 2 at the rear to 1,587 mm. Weight distribution between the
front and rear axles has also been optimised by the development team to
ensure that the A6 allroad quattro delivers a dynamic drive of the very
highest calibre.
Relocated and lightened: the front suspension
In relation to the passenger cell, the four-link front suspension of the A6
allroad quattro has been moved forward by 83 millimetres compared with the
previous model, thus ensuring a far better axle load distribution. Not only
that, but the change in proportions looks good too as it makes the front
overhang far shorter and thus gives the entire car a much more compact
appearance.
Four aluminium transverse links guide each wheel. The axle subframe has a
sheet-metal construction, the upper bearing block is made of cast aluminium.
In keeping with the lightweight design principle, the anti-roll bar has a
hollow design. The entire kinematics and elastokinematics of the suspension
have been honed with the express purpose of maximising the vehicle's dynamic
handling capabilities and ride comfort. Lateral rigidity in particular has
benefited from precision redevelopment of all link bearings. Enlarged rubber
mountings on the subframe insulate the cabin from road impacts.
Sporty and comfortable: the steering
The new Audi A6 allroad quattro comes as standard with a hydraulic
rack-and-pinion steering system featuring speed-sensitive power assistance -
Audi servotronic. There is no end to the talents of the latest, most
advanced version of the system. A minimum of effort is required when
parking, at higher speeds the steering offers drivers utmost precision and
excellent feedback from the road. And, with its high level of sensitivity
around the straight-ahead position, the servotronic steering's initial
response characteristics are highly reassuring too.
The steering column in the new Audi A6 allroad quattro is adjustable by 50
millimetres in an axial direction and 40 millimetres vertically. Meticulous
care has been taken to ensure that vibrations at the steering wheel are
suppressed almost entirely.
Safe and dynamic: the rear suspension
One of Audi's technical triumphs is now making its debut in the new A6
allroad quattro - the self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear suspension. Its
highly complex, supremely effective construction achieves top-class ride
comfort paired with infallible dynamic potential.
The trapezoidal links have a hollow, sand-cast structure made from
aluminium. These torsionally rigid, non-flexing links absorb a large portion
of the forces acting on the wheels. Together with the track rods located
behind them, they thus determine the elastokinematic behaviour of the axle.
The track rods have a lightweight sheet steel structure. All wheel location
elements pivot at the flexibly mounted subframe by means of rubber-metal
mountings. Four large, hydraulically damping mounts help to insulate the
body against vibrations.
In terms of kinematics, the trapezoidal-link rear suspension has been
purpose-developed for sporting characteristics. The reduction in the change
in track width as a function of spring travel improves the straight-line
stability, steering precision and handling of the A6 allroad quattro.
The entire construction has been configured to provide neutral handling
characteristics with a slight tendency to understeer when the vehicle is
pushed to its exceptionally high limits.
Riding on a carpet of air: adaptive air suspension
Adaptive air suspension comes as standard on the new Audi A6 allroad
quattro. It creates a perfect synthesis of sporty handling on the one hand
and silky ride comfort on the other, adding a further key dimension to the
vehicle's roadholding abilities in the process.
The new A6 allroad quattro has air spring struts at the front wheels, with
the air bellows arranged concentrically around the infinitely adjustable
twin-tube shock absorbers. The air-suspension bellows consist of a special,
multi-layered elastomer material with polyamide cord threads to increase
strength. The combination of the individual layers helps the new A6 allroad
quattro to achieve outstanding ride qualities and respond sensitively to
minor jolts.
Occupant comfort is enhanced by one of the inherent features of the air
suspension system: the vibration characteristics remain constant at all
times, regardless of the load the vehicle is carrying. This is because extra
air is pumped into the springs by the compressor when the vehicle is heavily
laden and discharged again when the load is removed. On the rear axle, the
air springs and regulated shock absorbers are separated from one another.
The advantage of this configuration, as with a conventional suspension, is
that it allows a large through-loading width in the luggage compartment.
The adaptive air suspension together with all of its components - air
bellows and shock absorbers included - is controlled electronically; to a
large extent, its control characteristics adjust automatically depending on
the type of road surface and driving style. Drivers of the A6 allroad
quattro also have the option of altering the body's ride height manually by
up to 60 millimetres using the MMI terminal. There is a choice of five
driving modes in all known as dynamic, automatic, comfort, allroad and lift.
In dynamic mode, which is the equivalent of a sports suspension, the body
drops to leave 125 mm of ground clearance. This makes for even more agile
handling, in addition to reducing drag and consequently fuel consumption. In
automatic mode, the body is positioned 15 mm higher, but drops down to the
dynamic level when the vehicle is driven for prolonged periods at over 120
km/h. If the comfort mode has been selected, the body is not lowered in this
way.
The allroad mode provides a ground clearance of 175 mm; the body is lowered
by 15 mm when the speed reaches 80 km/h and by a further 20 mm at 120 km/h.
In the manually selected lift mode, the body hovers 185 mm above the ground
to negotiate rough terrain at slow speeds - a whole 65 mm more than on the
A6 Avant.
Should a speed of 35 km/h be exceeded, the control unit automatically
switches to the allroad mode. Consequently, the A6 allroad quattro is
perfectly at home on all roads and tracks.
Keeping a firm grip on things: the braking system
The new Audi A6 allroad quattro comes with a powerful braking system to
harness the potential of its engines. Even the entry-level engines are
paired with 16-inch brakes, and the mighty 4.2 FSI features a 17-inch
system. The front brake discs measure 321 millimetres in diameter and 347 mm
on the 4.2 FSI. The rear brake discs have a diameter of 302 mm (4.2 FSI: 330
mm with internally ventilated discs).
The system is operated via a dual-rate booster. At light to moderate rates
of deceleration, it boosts the pedal force by a factor of 5.5, allowing for
sensitive control of brake power. Above a predefined threshold, the boost
factor is raised to 12, meaning a disproportionate increase in the rate of
deceleration in relation to the force applied at the brake pedal - a clear
asset for drivers preferring a particularly sporty style of driving. In the
event of an emergency stop, the hazard warning lights come on automatically.
Safety built in: new ESP generation
All new Audi A6 allroad quattro models come with the latest-generation
electronic stabilisation program, ESP 8, developed by Bosch. This system
comprises the ABS anti-lock brake system with electronic brake-force
distribution EBD and hydraulic brake assist. The traction control system ASR
and the electronic differential lock EDL together with the yawing-moment
control form the foundation for enhanced ESP safety. The brake disc wiping
function is another new feature: when driving in the wet, the brake pads are
briefly applied with light pressure to the discs at regular intervals. This
keeps the braking system dry, preserving its ability to respond
instantaneously at any time.
A new pressure control units allows the advanced version of the ESP system
to intervene with even greater precision, particularly when the vehicle is
understeering. In the vehicle's "off-road" mode, which is activated by
nudging the ESP button in the cockpit, the vehicle has greater traction and
brake slip as well as controlled tractive and braking properties.
Stabilising intervention takes place later - forward propulsion takes
priority. This represents a major contribution to the highly flexible
concept of the A6 allroad quattro. Off the beaten track, the A6 allroad
quattro boasts an excellent performance while retaining its dynamic on-road
characteristics.
This technology predestines the A6 allroad quattro for use off the beaten
track, as does the permanent four-wheel drive and the adaptive shock
absorber control, which also covers the specific conditions encountered in
rough terrain. It is here that the high ground clearance and the generous
angles of approach (18.3 degrees) and departure (21.5 degrees) truly come
into their own. The A6 allroad quattro has a maximum fording depth of 30 cm.
It is well-protected against stone chipping thanks to the underride
protectors front and rear and the add-on parts along the vehicle's flanks.
The electromechanical parking brake
The electromechanical parking brake in the new A6 allroad quattro, which is
operated via a pull/push control on the centre console, offers considerable
practical benefits over and above all the usual functions of a conventional
handbrake.
By way of an integral starting aid, the electromechanical parking brake
makes it easier to pull away without jolts or rolling backwards on an
incline. The system calculates the ideal moment for releasing the parking
brake on the basis of data such as the transmission position selected, the
accelerator pedal position, engine speed and the angle of inclination. On
cars with a manual gearbox, the system also takes the position of the clutch
pedal into account.
It goes without saying that the electromechanical parking brake also has the
emergency braking function stipulated by law: above a speed of 8 km/h the
driver can stop the A6 allroad quattro simply by pulling on the switch.
Within just over a second, the system builds up a deceleration force of 8
m/s? - far more than with a conventional handbrake as the electromechanical
parking brake acts on all four wheels.
Elegant and robust: wheels and tyres
Even the six-cylinder versions of the new Audi A6 allroad quattro come as
standard with elegant 8 J x 17 light-alloy wheels sporting a 7-arm rotor
design and shod with 225/55 R 17 tyres. The 4.2 FSI rides on 18-inch wheels
with a 10-spoke design and size 245/45 R 18 tyres; this same wheel is
available as an option for the six-cylinder models. Two-piece cast 18-inch
wheels in a 5-arm "Aero" design can be specified as an option in conjunction
with any engine.
All of the tyres are 22 millimetres wider in diameter than on the A6 Avant.
As an option, 245/45 R 18 all-terrain tyres are available whose special
tread pattern ensures better progress off-road. They are approved for a top
speed of 210 km/h. In addition to the all-terrain tread, these tyres are
especially resistant to any cuts in the tread or the sidewalls. A reinforced
underguard for the engine and transmission is also fitted together with the
all-terrain tyres. All models come as standard with the Audi tyre mobility
system, but may also be supplied with a space-saving spare wheel as an
option. A permanent tyre pressure monitoring system can also be found on the
list of optional extras.
Standard equipment
The standard-specification equipment level closely reflects the premium
nature of the new A6 allroad quattro. Aluminium door sill trims and inlays
inside the car (in Vavona wood on the 4.2 FSI) speak volumes of the brand's
great attention to detail. The seats are upholstered in Taurus cloth, the
rear seat has an asymmetrically split folding backrest. The range-topping
4.2 FSI model comes with electrically adjustable seats including a centre
armrest, all upholstered in Milano leather.
Deluxe automatic air conditioning with separate temperature controls for
driver and front passenger ensures high levels of comfort and convenience.
The 4.2 FSI leaves the factory equipped with deluxe automatic air
conditioning plus including a whole host of extra functions. The Multi Media
Interface "MMI basic", comprising not only the 6.5-inch monochrome display,
but also an integrated radio with CD player and speakers, boasts an
operating logic whose intuitive design is still unsurpassed by the
competition. Front fog lights, a light and rain sensor as well as a
headlight washer system make up part of the standard specification too, with
the 4.2 FSI adding the driver information system and an anti-theft alarm
system for good measure.
The electromechanical parking brake serves both as a starting aid with
automatic release of the brakes and as an emergency braking function. The
latest-generation electronic stabilisation program incorporates a brake
assist function plus a special "off-road" mode. The six-cylinder models ride
on 17-inch light-alloy wheels with size 225/55 R 17 tyres and the 4.2 FSI
comes complete with 18-inch wheels shod with size 245/45 R 18 tyres.
quattro permanent four-wheel drive, the adaptive air suspension system with
its high maximum ground clearance, along with the speed-sensitive
servotronic power steering, mean that the A6 allroad quattro can continue to
display its expert capabilities far away from tarmac roads. Once there, the
bodywork is protected by the add-on parts along the vehicle's flanks and the
stainless steel underride protectors at the front and rear.
Sporty and active customers will quickly come to appreciate the double load
floor with dirt-resistant tray. The securing rails and adjustable fastening
rings together with the aluminium roof rails round off the versatile
character of the Audi A6 allroad quattro.
In Germany, the 3.2 FSI costs ?50,600, while the 2.7 TDI is priced at
?47,600 and the 3.0 TDI at ?50,600, with both diesel models including a
diesel particulate filter. When the new A6 allroad quattro first goes on
sale, the two diesel models and the 3.2 FSI model will be available
immediately, all with 6-speed tiptronic. These will be followed shortly
afterwards by the 6-speed manual versions of the V6 petrol and 3.0 TDI
models, together with the 4.2 FSI.
Optional extras
The selection of optional extras for the A6 allroad quattro also leaves
nothing to be desired. A personal touch can be added to the exterior design
by opting for the full paint finish, which adds body-coloured bumpers,
flared wheel arches and door sill panelling in a matt finish. Further visual
highlights include the aluminium trim for the window surrounds and the door
strips as well as the aluminium-look roof rails. The optional full paint
finish also includes the aluminium styling package, which can in addition be
ordered as an optional extra.
A range of interior colours, leather and cloth upholsteries and inlays offer
ample scope for transforming every A6 allroad quattro into an unmistakable,
one-of-a-kind specimen. A lighting package can be added for discreet
illumination of the centre console, the footwells and the door exit area.
The standard MMI basic system can be upgraded to either MMI basic plus or
MMI. The system can also be expanded by the addition of extra individual
components, including a TV tuner, a speech control system, a DVD navigation
system and the camera-aided Audi parking system advanced.
For the ultimate in listening pleasure there is the BOSE surround sound
system. The hands-free car phone is linked up to the MMI system by Bluetooth
technology.
The optional sports seats for the front, which are also available in an
electrically adjustable version, offer excellent support and comfort while
the deluxe automatic air conditioning plus system (standard on 4.2 FSI)
enhances the well-being of all passengers.
Enhanced visibility is available in the form of the adaptive light system
including xenon plus technology. The dynamic cornering light is able to
illuminate the way ahead on twisty stretches of road thanks to its pivoting
headlights. The xenon plus package also includes daytime running lights and
LED brake lights.
The "advanced key" system acts as an electronic access and authorisation
system. An electronic pulse generator is incorporated into the key which
communicates with the vehicle. The engine can either be started by pressing
the starter switch on the centre console or in the conventional way by
turning the key in the ignition.
Luggage and sports equipment also travels first class in the new Audi A6
allroad quattro. Numerous ingenious solutions are available to give the
roomy luggage compartment even greater versatility- a telescopic bar, for
instance, or a retaining strap, cycle rack or storage box. A load-through
hatch including ski bag accommodates longer items and the electrically
operated tailgate opens and closes at the touch of a button.
18-inch wheels and tyres are optionally available for the six-cylinder
models and special 18-inch all-terrain tyres for all engine versions. Any
customer wishes that are not already covered by the broad choice of optional
extras can be addressed to quattro GmbH, whose "exclusive" programme offers
virtually limitless scope for customisation.
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http://www.motorbox.com/Auto/VisteeProvate/Le_Nostre_prove/audiallroad2006.html
Vuoi la bastarda verità?
Sono capaci tutti, data la mole di cose in "banca organi e componenti" che 
ha VAG, di tirare fuori un auto del genere a più di 50.000 Euro
L'unico vantaggio di Audi su BMW e Mercedes, è che non vendendo quasi nulla 
negli USA, non ha in listino e non perde troppo tempo dietro a improbabili 
modelli destinati al mercato americano che poi ammorbano anche qui da noi i 
listini...
*Purtroppo* mi tocca di ammettere che in questo momento...NON vendere sul 
mercato Nord Ameicano è un vantaggio per avere un prodotto e una gamma più 
adeguata ai gusti europei.
Audi, compelssivamente,  è meglio.... si.... lo ammetto
Ciao
 

 ...questo ti sembra un veicolo commerciale? 8-O
A parte gli 1.3 K (!!!) di post, imho non è male. Segnalo, se avete visto
TG2 motori, che il servizio di presentazione è stato girato dalle mie parti
(sul passo della Mendola e nella tenuta vinicola Manincor a Caldaro) ;-)
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 portierate... :-(((((
Ecco, a maggior ragione su un'auto nuova scoccerebbe ancora di più, no?
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 gamma più adeguata ai gusti europei.
QUOTO :-)
...detto questo io non pretendo che BMW faccia una 5er all
road...semplicemente mi rivolgo a chi deve fare queste macchine (e le fa
nonostante il Q7).
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 Manincor a Caldaro) ;-)
...non sapevo :-)
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 Ecco, a maggior ragione su un'auto nuova scoccerebbe ancora di più, no?
La carrozzeria della 206 *sembra* un pelo più spessa... però hai ragione 
:-(
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 :-(
Cambia nulla... aumenta solo il costo del carrozziere.
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bambino di 6 anni farebbe fatica a starci dietro (e temo sia vero)...
E' vero. In pratica e' una biposto.
-- 
Stefano D.(PD) 
Bmw 330cd+ usual driver, 147 Mjtd 16V sometimes driver
Webmaster of 
www.terryleehale.com
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http://xoomer.virgilio.it/joemoon/
"I cani mostra i coioni e i coioni mostra i schei" (proverbio veneto)

 Serie 1 berlina)
Fanno una 3v? Uno scarponcino, praticamente....
ROTFL

 
Faranno anche l'X1, detta "zatterone".
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 mi piaceva assai.
Eh, quello me lo ricordo assai, per ragioni troppo personali per 
parlarne qui.
Comunque, se hai fatto caso a come si apre il tettuccio in vetro della 
panda, avrai capito perché doppio non avrebbe senso.
ROTFL

 panda, avrai capito perché doppio non avrebbe senso.
Non ho mai avuto il piacere di vederne uno.
Colmerò questa lacuna alla prima visita.
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 ROTFL
LOL
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