- New generation with striking design, extensive equipment packages and excellent off-road capabilities
- Versatility coupled with a distinctive look and premium equipment
- Powerful V6 TDI engines, adaptive air suspension with up to 60mm of variable ground clearance and hill descent control as standard
Ingolstadt, June 5, 2019 – 20 years after its debut, Audi is launching the fourth generation of the?Audi A6 allroad quattro. With the standard all-wheel drive, adaptive air suspension and increased ground clearance, it is just as much at home on the road as it is off. The powerful V6 TDI engines offer ample pulling power for up to 2.5 tonnes of towing capacity. Thanks to its distinctive look and even more customised equipment options than the predecessor, the A6 allroad quattro appeals to customers that appreciate the combination of powerful design, extraordinary versatility and excellent comfort.
The Audi A6 allroad quattro: the big all-rounder from Audi ?
The A6 allroad quattro is now entering its fourth generation as it celebrates its 20th anniversary – Audi premiered this highly versatile variant of the Avant in 1999. It is at home both on and off the road and also offers ample pulling power. The standard all-wheel drive and adaptive air suspension with variable ground clearance make for enhanced off-road capabilities – yet it is just as dynamic as it is comfortable on the road. The distinctive look and extensive equipment round out the multifaceted talents of the A6 allroad quattro. ?
'Town, country, river' – extensive suspension features for on-road and off-road ?
The A6 allroad quattro body is up to 45 millimetres higher than the A6 Avant, with ground clearance at standard ride height of 139mm, underscoring its off-road qualities. The A6 allroad quattro is equally powerful when used as a towing vehicle with up to?2.5 tonnes capacity. ?
The adaptive air suspension with controlled damping comes standard in the Audi A6 allroad quattro and was tuned specifically for the A6 allroad quattro to boost its off-road capabilities. It adjusts the ride height depending on the road speed and mode set in the Audi drive select system. In auto and comfort modes, the A6 allroad quattro has a standard ride height with ground clearance of 139mm, which can be actively adjusted with a speed-dependent control strategy. If the highest ride height is selected and the speed is no more than 35km/h, the body is raised 45mm. The body is lowered automatically when this speed is exceeded. At highway speeds above 120km/h, the ride height is lowered by 15 millimetres and if the A6 allroad quattro sets off in offroad mode, which covers speeds up to 80km/h, the body is 30mm higher than the standard ride height. Travelling at very slow speeds below 35km/h, lift mode adds another 15mm, raising the ground clearance 45mm above the normal position.
In addition to the specially adapted suspension, the A6 allroad quattro offers additional comfort features including standard hill descent control and tilt angle assist that allow it to take off-road terrain in its stride. When negotiating light terrain, the driver can call up a display on the MMI monitor, which shows the current tilt angle in the longitudinal and transverse directions – where the vehicle is at risk of tipping over, a warning appears. On a steep slope the hill descent control limits the speed in the range of 2 to 3 km/h to a figure defined by the driver and brakes all four wheels selectively and individually as necessary. On loose surfaces the system provides an additional braking wedge in front of the wheel by using a special ABS brake function. In the Audi drive select offroad mode, all the relevant dynamic handling systems through to stabilisation control are tailored to off-road conditions.
Distinctive character – striking design and model-specific look
The new A6 allroad quattro features an off-road look that is even more striking than on the previous model. This exterior and the individual, versatile interior solutions emphasise the new model's strong character.
Special attachments on the body bring to life the robust charm of the new A6 allroad quattro. The wide, low Singleframe with its vertical aluminium struts dominates its front end, while the blade and the underbody protection sport an aluminium-look finish. The allroad-specific roof rails mounted on bars and the window slot trims, the underbody protection as well as the diffuser trim and the band between the rear lights are finished in a choice of black or aluminium look. The wheel arch trims are finished in contrasting scandium grey as standard or are optionally available in the body colour or in gloss black. The contrasting sill trims on the sides come with allroad logos.
Two optional packages further hone the look, with the aluminium exterior package and the black styling package with dark attachments and trim strips. The paint range for the new Audi A6 allroad quattro comprises 11 colours, including the new allroad-specific colour gavial green, which takes its cue from the specific colour of the first model in 1999.
The interior is available in three colours – black, pearl beige and okapi brown. The seats are upholstered as standard in black cloth and partial leather. Alternatively beige and brown tones as well as the stylish perforated Valcona leather grade are also available. Instead of the standard inlays in graphite grey fine paint finish, there are two wood variants and one in aluminium.
The allroad line makes the interior even more sophisticated. This option includes sport seats with upholstery made of an Alcantara/leather combination that combines two colours – petrol grey and black. Inlays and pedals made of aluminium, illuminated door sill trims with logo projection add further highlights. Optionally, the allroad line comes with many other interior decor variants – special colour combinations, contrasting stitching and piping as well as decorative trims made of fine grain birch wood and the specific aluminium strip with subtle green colour highlights, matching the exterior paint.
For discerning requirements – drive, suspension and equipment
The A6 allroad quattro targets a distinct customer group that appreciates the versatility of the allroad with its exclusive equipment lines and details, powerful six-cylinder engines and model-specific suspension tuning.
High torque for high pulling power – Audi offers the new A6 allroad quattro on European markets with a choice of three V6 TDI engines. All units generate their power from three litres of displacement and have been redesigned extensively compared with the previous model.
The 3.0 TDI is available in three output ratings. The first produces 170kW – from 1750 to 3250rpm – 500Nm of torque, sufficient for the sprint from 0 to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 250km/h. Fuel consumption is 5.8-5.9 litres per 100km with 152-156 grams CO2 per kilometre.
In the A6 allroad quattro 50 TDI, the engine produces 210kW and delivers 620Nm of torque between 2250 and 3000rpm. This delivers 0 to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 250km/h, with fuel consumption of 5.8–5.9 litres per 100 kilometres and 152–156 grams CO2 per kilometre.
The top-of-the-line engine is the 3.0 TDI with 257kW of power and 700Nm of torque between 2500 and?3100rpm. It accelerates the A6 allroad quattro 55 TDI from 0 to 100km/h in?5.2 seconds and consumes 6.4–6.6 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres and produces just 168–172 grams CO2 per kilometre.
The three TDI units transfer their power with an eight-speed tiptronic. The wheel-selective torque control is the ideal complement to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system that is also fitted standard. When driving at speed, it brakes the two wheels with reduced load on the inside of a bend slightly before they can begin to spin. The drive torque is redirected to the wheels with better traction as a result. As an option, the sport differential distributes the power infinitely variably between the rear wheels – this active torque vectoring provides the ultimate boost in terms of dynamic handling and traction.
The three TDI units come standard with Audi's mild hybrid technology (MHEV = Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle), which makes driving even more convenient and can reduce fuel consumption in real driving conditions by up to 0.4 litres per 100 kilometres. It works on the basis of a new 48- volt main electrical system.
The belt alternator starter as the central MHEV component recovers up to 8kW of power during braking and feeds the electricity into a separate lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 10Ah. The new Audi A6 allroad quattro can coast with the engine switched off over wide speed ranges, while start-stop mode kicks in from 22km/h.
The suspension of the A6 allroad quattro combines sporty character with very high comfort and enhanced off-road capabilities. Apart from the adaptive air suspension with controlled damping it offers other highlights. The standard progressive steering becomes increasingly direct with increasing steering angle. Its control concept keeps away unpleasant jolts from the steering wheel, but transfers feedback from the road. The optional dynamic all-wheel steering combines agility and stability. At speeds up to 60km/h, the rear wheels turn as much as five degrees in the opposite direction to the front wheels, reducing the turning circle and making the steering response even more spontaneous. At higher speeds the front and rear wheels turn up to two degrees in the same direction, enhancing stability when travelling in a straight line or changing lanes.
Apart from the shock absorbers and bellows, the electronic chassis platform (ECP) also manages the dynamic all-wheel steering and the optional sport differential. In the Audi drive select system, the driver can adjust the operation of the controlled functions and components in six modes (dynamic, automatic, comfort, efficiency, allroad and lift). The Audi A6 allroad quattro is fitted with 18-inch wheels as standard with 225/55 tyres, while 21-inch wheels, the largest optional wheels from the Audi Sport range are also available.
As an alternative to the standard seats, which can be equipped with seat heating and ventilation, Audi also supplies sport seats. Top-of-the-line equipment comes in the shape of the electrically adjustable customised contour seats, which can be supplemented with a massage function. Optional equipment further boosts comfort, with the air quality package adding subtle fragrances to the interior and including an ionizer. The panoramic glass sunroof brings light and fresh air into the car and in the dark, the contour ambient lighting package floods the interior in a special look.
The new Audi A6 allroad quattro is 4.95 metres long, 1.9 metres wide and 1.5 metres high. The wheelbase of 2.93 metres provides the basis for generous amounts of space including the extensive elbow room in the front and rear and spacious knee room in the rear. Like the A6 Avant, it offers a luggage capacity of between 565 litres? and 1680 litres with the rear seats folded down. The rear seats can also be split-folded 40:20:40 as standard. Standard equipment also includes the electric tailgate and the automatically opening luggage compartment cover. A rail system, a tensioning strap, a net and two bag hooks also form part of the standard specification. The optional load-securing kit with telescopic bar and strap allows the luggage compartment to be divided up into individual sections. The trailer hitch features an electric release function. There is a sense of quiet on board – courtesy of the stiff body made from an aluminum hybrid construction and the sophisticated aeroacoustics.
Digital native – infotainment, connectivity and driver assistance
The A6 allroad quattro features the same extensive infotainment range found in its A6 and A7 sister models. The all-digital operating system comprising a top large screen – measuring?10.1 inches (25.5cm) in the top-of-the-line version – is used to control the infotainment. On the 8.6-inch (22cm) display below, the driver operates the climate control, the comfort functions and the text input. The natural-language voice control uses both onboard information as well as knowledge from the cloud to process all input. Optionally the new A6 allroad quattro also includes the Audi virtual cockpit – its 12.3-inch (31cm) display is controlled with the multifunction buttons on the steering wheel. It is complemented by the likewise optional top-of-the-line infotainment control centre – the MMI navigation plus including LTE module and Wi-Fi hotspot. The navigation learns based on previous journeys and can provide the driver with suitable suggestions when choosing a route. The route is calculated online on the servers of service provider HERE and also onboard. Audi also supplies a head-up display as an option.
The Audi connect online services are split into two packages – navigation & infotainment and emergency call & service. The myAudi app connects the user's smartphone seamlessly with the MMI; the Audi connect key lets the driver unlock/lock the vehicle, and start the engine using an Android smartphone via near field communication (NFC). The optional Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System, which incorporates 19 speakers and a subwoofer, also delivers 3D sound to the rear. Up to seven drivers can store around 400 functions in up to seven individual profiles. The driver assist systems in the new Audi A6 allroad quattro provide even more comfort and safety. They are divided into two packages – the Tour assist package includes functions such as efficiency assist, adaptive cruise assist and emergency assist, while the City package features the intersection assist and the exit warning. The central driver assistance controller (zFAS), which continuously calculates a model of the vehicle environment, provides the data source for all these systems.
Australian information
The all-new Audi A6 allroad quattro is expected to arrive in Australia in the first half of 2020. Further details on specific models, pricing and specification will be announced closer to launch.
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