Business balance

Relationship simvolovNet, that is why Audi has won the title last year, better corporate vehicle. Like all models with four rings on the grille as well as that of their competitors by a large German "troika", but the cars from Ingolstadt all activity to the rivals in the corporate park. Because, in my opinion, that Audi, like no other brand that is suitable for managers of successful companies. After all, both characters are about the same - confidence, dynamism and positive emotions. It is not known how, but the chief designer Walter da Silva Audi managed to put these ideas into metal. And the emotional get all the latest models - from the compact A3 to the A8 flagship. In this article we'll discuss the three-liter V6 A6 with a capacity of 218 hp, equipped with a Tiptronic automatic transmission and all wheel drive quattro. This is the car for two months drove our chief editor and CEO in one person. More precisely, he drove himself, only occasionally using the services of a driver as a "playing coach" did not think to lose the taste for experimentation and for journalistic work. He word - I'm sure A6 quattro - a great option for corporate car executives. And it is in a good set and strehlitrovym engine - it should only miss, but should not be felt surplus to avoid sharpening the idea that you pay for something that do not use one hundred percent. And would characterize Audi A6 "three zero" as an example of a perfect balance of business. Not to say that the engine shakes the economy (I refuel every three to four days for a thousand rubles), but I always had a feeling - not an ounce of fuel is not spent "idle." The car is fast enough, and all-wheel drive gives a feeling of confidence. Well, the comfort of a new generation of the A6, we have already seems to have been told. But you know that I am particularly pleased with this winter? That the machine is exceptionally warm, quickly warms up and creates a wonderfully cozy atmosphere inside. Of course, others prefer the A8, but for me, so it is too large for everyday trips around town. Especially if you sit behind the wheel himself. Yes, and "image" From my point of view, the A6 is quite enough. Flow or ice - not pomehiDeystvitelno, the new A6 is very respectable. But at the same time, I stress, very sporty. So looks successful athlete, dressed up for the reception in a secular dress coat. Sports anger, in this case appears only briefly, in the view. At Audi fighting character, too hidden "face" - a massive grille hanging over her bonnet. Yes, and other "body parts" does not disappoint - just as strong and slightly aggressive. And on the road, even in the crush of Moscow has no problems: the car is respected, especially if you include the low beam: xenon flashes in a pair of menacing in an instant clearing the way limber. Under a physical appearance and temperament A6 .- I would not say that this car from the category of those that simply translating the selector "machine" to Drive and nothing more touching than the pedals and steering wheel, - says Oleg Osipov. - Yes, in conjunction with ACT traction motor powerful enough to disperse and to place and from 140 km / h. But in the city, I often used the sports mode: Tiptronic allows you to activate him almost instantly on the go, as fall back to Drive. Box playfully adjusts to a completely different algorithm works for any delays of the accelerator pedal, the motor can spin at least up to maximum speed. This gives rise to a special contact with the car, which "understands" you, as they say, at a glance. When in a hurry, drastically rearranged, or on the road there is a difficult situation - this feature is simply irreplaceable. Our chief did not mention yet another feature, "machine" - the manual mode gear selection. To do this, push yourself to the selector AKP, which is in the position of Drive, and then iterate through the ranges. Or by the selector, pushing him back and forth or using paddles "petals." - I used this feature and do not consider it "unnecessary." Several times - for fun, passing bunch of turns and not wanting to ACH "suddenly" jumped to a higher gear. But more often - if necessary, or for greater security, if you will, when under the wheels of a terrible ice. After all, the manual mode can effectively slow down on slippery surfaces without pressing once more, or too hard, the brake pedal - it is easier to avoid the possibility of skidding. Cabinet on kolesahChto to the cabin, it can be assumed office in miniature. It offers the driver and passengers - convenient front seats with weight adjustments, provided the passengers behind a roomy sofa with a long cushion and armrest. But again, I will give to the chief editor of "AI": - While on the back couch A6 I had to ride just once, after a long flight, I can say that there's really good. Firstly, a comfortable sofa from which are not pushed even under intense braking. Secondly, and this was a revelation to me, there is almost no shaking, so that work on a laptop is easy. In the ceiling is a navigational light directional light: it does not interfere with the driver and while brightly illuminates the book or document you want to view. In general, in case I do not give up again to ride as a passenger. The only thing I added (the driver already) in the salon - it's removable equipment for hands-free telephone. In addition to these amenities, the A6 saloon there are several important options. This is a cover for the rear compartment that can be fenced off from the bustle of reality. The one on the rear window is raised by electric motors. Those on the side windows - manual. And in this room is very nice stereo system with CD-changer for 6 CDs in the glove box and a screen on which, incidentally, you can receive TV programs (admittedly, is the car move, the image disappears, there is only sound that is made for the same security). Flitovye perspektivyA what will be the fleet manager, who is responsible for the car and be accountable for all costs incurred by its content? It seems simple. Given that the costs of the A6 by the standards of the business class (the car belongs to segment E) to be not so much. The first and foremost a waste - to the model itself. In A6 dealerships in very good complete set is available at $ 66 613. The price includes all the options described above, plus cruise control, a full set of airbags and electronic systems that help keep the car under control. Of course, discounts are offered to corporate clients, whose size is specified in each individual case. Next - spending on the service. Frequency SO for A6 is 15 000 km, ie a year with no small mileage of 40-45 thousand miles a local mechanic will visit three times. In total, it cost $ 850. True, this does not include discounts to corporate clients, and they constitute 15% and 10% of the work - for parts. For a car company or the head of senior managers - quite reasonable expenses.