For this C9 era A6, the rear windshield is particularly sloping, not totally different from a 100 avant of the Eighties, and there’s a clear blisters to the wheel arched Quattro, somebody? You’ll make up your individual ideas concerning the look, however within the metallic it appears to be like fairly sharp, I believe.

The brand new A5 launched final 12 months (to exchange the A4) was a pleasing shock, particularly in sporty S5 protection, and mechanically the A6 is successfully the identical however bigger. It’s based mostly on the identical new PPC platform with just a few species variations.

Which means that the engines are nonetheless lengthwise and the entrance wheels in lower-end variations or all 4 in increased drive.

Through the launch, the UK consumers can select a standard 2.0-liter petrol or a 2.0-liter diesel with Audi’s new MHEV Plus system, which places a 24-speed electrical automotive on the seven-speed double-clutch gearbox and a 1.7 kWh battery beneath the baggage flooring.

There’s additionally a 3.0-liter V6 with the identical hybrid system (the identical energy strip as within the S5), but it surely won’t be provided within the UK. The aggro surrounding the CO2 targets of the Zev mandate apparently didn’t make it worthwhile. However do not despair: A S6, presumably powered by a extra highly effective V6, can be collectively quickly.

After all, an plug-in hybrid can be on its approach, which enhances the petrol four-cylinder with a 140 hp automotive and a 20.7 kWh battery.

One mechanical distinction to the A5 is that you could specify on the A6 for £ 1755. In any other case, it rides on passive suspension with metal swimming pools in considered one of two flavors: softer on sports activities automobiles, firmer on s line and version 1 automobiles.