Volvo V90 är inte bara en bästsäljande familjestationvagn utan även en het tjänstebil. Nu lanserar Audi sin nya A6 Avant som utmanare.
(Neckarsulm-Germany) Volvo V90 is not only a best-selling family station wagon, but also a hot company car. But now a challenger is being launched that, like a gladiator, wants to crush all opposition, and the name is well known. Audi AG has received a new tailor-made Avant suit and is a formidable display of new technology. In addition, it can become your next company car within the magical limit of 8.5 base amounts.
The test drive begins at Frankfurt Airport and today’s destination is Neckarsulm. Here, unsurprisingly, is a hypermodern Audi factory and of the city’s 26,000 inhabitants, the manufacturer with the four rings employs a full 17,000. Here, among other things, is the brand new AG Avant is manufactured and now it is finally time to prove itself.
Not ugly to point out How much is actually new on the new A6 Avant? The answer is precisely everything – yet the car has almost identical exterior dimensions and, in fact, the same cargo volume as before. Audi has still managed to work magic with the cabin and legroom in the rear seat is significantly improved. The appearance is really elegant and it is easiest to see that it is a new car by looking at the mirrors. They have namely moved out from the corners of the side windows to a bit out on the doors.
In our lavish test car, the instrumentation stands out with the help of three digital screens totaling 31 inches and behind the wheel we enjoy safe driving characteristics with the help of 39 different assistance systems. This is possible thanks to twelve ultrasonic sensors, five different radar systems with as many cameras, as well as an infrared camera and laser scanner.
Advantage for entrepreneurs The big news on the engine side is that all AG Avants are launched with a mild hybrid system. This means that a special lithium-ion battery utilizes braking energy which is then used to provide better acceleration and more efficiency. Under the hood of the test car is a completely new diesel four with 204 horsepower that does its job both quietly and efficiently – however with a certain delay in the effect at full throttle. If you are looking for a smoother ride, a petrol four with 245 horses including the quattro all-wheel drive will be launched later this autumn with a price tag of 450,200 kronor. The diesel four, on the other hand, can be yours from 424,900 and with a company discount it ends up at 386,500 kronor. Count on the Audi factory in Neckarsulm needing to hire new staff in the short term…
Technical data for Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI Proline Edition S tronic
4-cyl diesel engine with dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cyl Max power 204 hp between 3,750-4,200 rpm. Max torque 400 Nm between 1750-3,500 rpm. Engine front, front-wheel drive. 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Front: strut with five link arms. Rear: multi-link axle. Power steering. Turning circle – 12.1 meters.
Discs front and rear. ABS. Anti-spin/skid.
Axle distance 292, length 494, width 189, height 149.
Service weight 1,785. Fuel tank 63 liters.
Top speed 241 km/h. Acceleration 0-100 km/h 8.3 sec.
4.5 liters per 100 km under mixed driving. CO2: 119 g/km.
424,900 SEK (business price for legal entities 386,500 SEK).
