Everything in this world is relative, and the above can be challenged. Although hardly anyone would argue with the fact that the A6 Avant engineers and designers «Audi» succeeded. Easily recognizable profile of a body with a dynamically rising to slightly curved roof-pillars and a sloping trunk, which makes him look like a hatchback, the high shoulder line, barely visible longitudinal edge of the rapids vyshtampovka ... He is handsome, his appearance in a sense of ease, rapidity and aggressiveness - which are nothing but tail lights, framed by a ring of bright red LEDs, but at the same time it's solid, "adult" car with a decent size. Still, the new Avant their appearance is not striking, at least on the street it does not look back. Yes, he's personable, dynamic, but its exterior is almost no individual characteristics. Similar "familial genes" went over the concept of the Nuvolari quattro, the current chief designer «Audi» already "rewarded" not only the primary "donor", but the rest of their models. However, maybe it's better - touring, initially having a lighter, athletic appearance of solidity to the sedan does not concede, it is equally harmonious look at nature, and in the city, and on country roads and the parking lot at the office of a large company. On this car, do not be ashamed to come and a serious business meeting. This once again convinced, having appeared in the cabin. Avant inside is no different from the sedan - the same layout, same expensive finishing materials, the same exceptional quality. Thanks to the excellent ergonomics driver and passengers can travel with maximum comfort, and more here to say something - the whole lot, and still all in their places: armrest - under his elbow, cup holder - hand ... Equipped with a wagon and a very high level (though, given the cost - more than 83 000 dollars ...). In addition to six airbags, stability control systems ESP 8.0, combines the ABS, EBV, ASR and EDS, as well as the system emergency braking system and automatic cleaning brake disc, the services are inside the separate climate control, the sensors and humidity and additional vents for rear seat passengers, full power, sunroof, radio with a digital signal processing DSP, a dozen speakers and a "six-» CD-changer. And especially for the driver - the bi-xenon headlights and Active Cruise Control with radar, activated at speeds above 30 km / h and automatically maintaining distance from the vehicle ahead. It is also worth mentioning the firm MMI Plus (Multi Media Interface, which in our case has been integrated into more and optional navigation system with DVD) with a 7-inch color monitor. MMI deserves special attention. Whoever is behind the wheel of the new A6, the first time, certainly feels light shock - a lot of electronics, keys, displays, scale ... And yet all these must operate. In fact, all the electronic systems are integrated in a multimedia interface. It is easy to use, but before you move, it's worth spending a few minutes to study it. After the workshops with the management system to manage even a child, and it will cease to distract the driver from the road. In general, salon wagon - a triumph of modern technology, combined with the comfort, luxury and excellent ergonomics, of course, adjusted for specific cars. Interior A6 sedan did not describe just lazy, so it's just more detail on luggage Avant, the more so because of his engineers from Ingolstadt have worked on conscience. Maybe they never managed to achieve impressive results on the capacity - 565 liters (1660 liters with the seats folded), but in the organization of space guys obviously succeeded. The main advantages of the load compartment - the functionality and practicality. The first thing you notice - the longitudinal direction with four locking ring for the attachment. Incidentally, in the Avant was only a test grid, but as an option you can also order a telescoping aluminum baffle spool tension tape or a sealed plastic box. In short, the positioning and fixing luggage problems just will not arise. Paul versatile multilayer sandwich mimics. If it becomes necessary in handling dirty or soiling of objects, the top cover can be folded or removed completely from the compartment, underneath is easily washable plastic tray. The same cover, incidentally, can also be used as a vertical barrier. "Reserve", a set of keys, jack and battery already placed under the tray. In Europe, the wagon is equipped with five different power units - three petrol and two turbodiesel. Old World would prefer the latter, but in our country is traditionally the most popular would be just gasoline engines. As before, the base engine will be a 2.4-liter V-shaped "six" power of 177 hp, the other pole - 335-hp V8 of 4.2 liters. Golden Mean - a 3.2-liter 255-horsepower 6-cylinder engine FSI, but due to problems with the quality of fuel to the engine we are still not available, so that under the hood of the test Avant located an old friend - a 3-liter 218 - strong petrol V6, aggregated with the firm continuously variable "automatic» multitronic is equipped with a legendary system and quattro. What to expect from this car, perhaps understandably - a good speaker with acceptable fuel consumption. Of course, it's not 335-strong V8, overclocking the 1740-pound Avant "hundreds" of 7.3 seconds, but the acceleration is impressive, especially when they switch the transmission into sport mode, or operate it manually with the selector, or "petals" on the handlebars. Incidentally, the first option, according to your correspondent, is more appropriate. Automation chooses the moment of transition to the next gear, allowing faster turns dynamic, but very smooth, without noticeable tremors. Then how to achieve such a smoother "hand" is not always obtained, at least not without practice. It should be noted, and excellent noise isolation. "Voice" of the engine and jammed the street noise almost completely, regardless of the speed and rpm, so the talk in the cabin can be almost in a whisper. Nevertheless, as usual «D» multitronic not everyone will like, especially if the person prefers sporty driving style - very calm, he can even say lazy. The car responds to the accelerator with a slight delay, which is not always easy, especially with a decent "traffic jam", when the important role played by even a fraction of a second. It would seem that you can go in sports mode, but then the Avant «shoots" to quickly, than the situation requires it. But, again, again, it all depends on the preferences and skills specific driver. Fully independent suspension is very comfortable touring - minimal roll, excellent stability, while it successfully "absorbed" by the majority of road imperfections. However, it would be odd to expect anything else. The four design on the front and trapezoidal samopodrulivayuschaya wishbone rear - the chassis was completely borrowed from a sedan A6. The front wheels are back for "footsteps", taking into account the multitude of modern security systems, fine tuned power steering and all wheel drive servotronic suspension allows you to control a car in any situation. Nevertheless, in terms of comfort could be even better - as an option you can order adaptive air suspension with automatic damping system, previously installed on the flagship A8. Controls are integrated into its MMI, so that within a few seconds, the driver can easily choose any of three preset modes - "Automatic", "comfortable" or "dynamic." In the first case the car itself adapts to driving style and the man behind the wheel of a quality of road surface - at speeds above 120 km / h it is "squatting" at 15 mm and returns to its original position when the speedometer needle drops below "70." The "comfort" mode, automatic settings accent the side most relaxed, and the "dynamic", on the contrary - "pinches" the suspension for maximum stability and control. Also, engineers have provided another mode and "lift", which increases ground clearance by 15 mm, - a very useful option when you consider that air suspension compared to the conventional spring initially upsets the body by 13 mm downwards.
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