Chasing the meantime, more precisely - the desire to accommodate as many cases per unit of time is justified, but not always. For example, a light day for exploring this very important, I would say - a landmark model in the Audi range was not enough. Arriving at noon at the airport of Milan and immediately saddled prepared for the test machine, the journalists were forced to spend time in traffic jams, then - for dinner and a short briefing, and then just toss around a picturesque lake in search of any way suitable for the filming location, and keep up this change from one version to another. In the end - how to properly feel the car, and even in all its guises, there could be no question. Therefore, correctly will only talk about first impressions. And most important of them: the market got a machine that connects to the previous A6 very little. Is that the name and a certain continuity in the external design. With regard to concepts such as behavior on the road, the level of equipment and level of comfort for the driver, front and rear passengers, the difference is so significant that it is impossible not to notice. Dinner with dizayneromMileyshego man named Stephen and a difficult to name Langevelpott, a designer on the exterior, I'd probably hurt at first. Having said that, the new A6 looks too much like both the A8, and its predecessor, so you can talk about its absolute uniqueness. That, however, is in itself neither bad nor good, but is simply a fact. Yes, the car is longer by 120 mm (wheelbase increased by 83mm), wider by 45 mm (tread was heard as much as 49 mm) and above 12 mm. Of course, I noticed that the roof line is very similar coupe (which is the best way affected the aerodynamics, Cd = 0,28). Podshtampovki to Chuck? Yeah, cool. But dressed in a trapezoid chrome grille - a "hello from A8" rear lights - also knew of "family values." And then Stephen got "accidentally" turned out to be in his hand album ... And our conversation started, it's worth noting, at supper, after the hectic test drive. When I was still haunted idea what to do on that day was less than desirable. But to the extent that revealed the company as a designer of the "secrets", and the waiters poured a very good Tuscan, I was filled confident that four and a half years spent on the creation of the new A6 is not spent in vain. And really - how can you not admire these clean lines? It is impossible. A gracefully tapering to the nose and aft line of the bottom, and crowning a ledge-trunk spoiler - not all it does not emphasize the rapidity of the model? Emphasizes. The car looks both solid and sports - is not it? That's right! In general, to dezhyustivu in the hotel bar around midnight, after a meaningful conversation about the delectable Italian design in general, and the talent of Walter de Silva, chief of the new design center Audi, in particular, we have come to a consensus. Finally deciding that the evolutionary path of development, perhaps, preferable to revolutionary, and continuity in the architecture of the body, brand recognition are expensive. Toward the close of Stephen wrote in his notebook he especially liked the phrase "new - it is well forgotten old" and we parted in the firm belief that if you want general English language, even if it is "lame", you can always find. Let us, however, on the day. Especially the interior is better viewed in the light of the sun. To understand what the internal structure of the new A6 is different from the previous model, the computer from a calculator, no explanations and the expert is not required, all visible to the naked eye. Salon radically reworked, and it is clear that inspired the authors of the ideas embodied in the decoration of the new A8. From the flagship model in the A6 and the system migrated to MMI, which can be used to manage all on-board equipment - from DVD-based navigation and climate system, Bose Surround Sound up and heated front seats. MMI is easy to use, pre-study manual is not necessary. The main "sections" on a separate menu buttons located on both sides of the joystick. You press, for example, a button labeled "NAV" - and navigate to your service. There is a 6.5-inch monochrome (in base) or 7-inch color display shows the appropriate picture. It's simple and straightforward. The very wide center console, a windsurf board, and it looks quite respectable, especially if the finished tree. It is noteworthy that the console and dashboard are perceived as a single element, a kind of a big remote control car. The shape of this element resembles a trapezoid the same as the front grille. And the same shape is repeated in the central part of the steering wheel. And this repetition is not at all intrusive, but on the contrary, quite harmoniously. Bottom console "goes" under the armrest between the seats, which, of course, there is a compartment. The upper portion is slightly expanded towards the driver. In general, the location of instruments and controls, large scale round tachometer and speedometer - all the tunes on sports fashion. By ergonomic driver's workplace, in my opinion, there should be no complaints. Of course, the customer can choose not only from 15 different exterior colors, and pick up the taste of interior decoration. However, a trim let the dealer said. I will allow myself only advise prospective buyers to approach the issue very seriously. Personally I like the least liked one of the most luxurious interiors trimmed with light skin. For two reasons. First, in this configuration is set for the big wheel is inconceivable such a vehicle diameter, but in addition, for some reason deprived of convenient "enough." Secondly, the skin is sewn normal line, without hardship, most notably on the same steering wheel and near the gear knob. Let this "little things", but from my point of view, they are clearly discordant with the overall interior decoration, and the very nature of the machine. In other versions, which I managed to try all the "in place" - and the sporty steering wheel, a smaller diameter, with "enough" and trimmed in perforated leather upholstery and black conceals unpretentious joint. A trip to "the song" The one bright salon has got to the first car at the airport. It was the most powerful version with a 4.2-liter V8 under the hood. Incidentally, all engines for the A6, according to the company, - new. "We should not compare the same with the same V8 in the previous-generation cars - mechanic said Audi. - New more powerful, gives 335 power." But I understand that this power plant has already met most recently on the VW Phaeton Long. True, the engine of the Audi achieves maximum power at 6,600 revolutions per minute (according to Technical Data), and from VW - in 6500. But this is a mere trifle, most importantly, it gives the car a tremendous momentum and guarantee pickup with almost any speed, until the electronic work ogranichitel.A sound! That is what I call a "song", for which no sin to pay. However, the melody tuned exhaust with a colleague, we enjoyed a short time: 10 minutes, until the tail came up against the cork, then crawled for half an hour, playing with MMI, and another 15 minutes until they arrived at the castle, where we waited for dinner, and other versions of the A6. However, during this short but rapid shots, much was clear. For example, the 6-step "machine", especially in the mode of Sport, provides excellent responsiveness accelerator pedal and honestly "spins" the engine in every gear up to redline on the tach. (For the A6, in addition, will be offered a 6-step "mechanics" and 7-band Multitronic - stepless variator and enabling selection of the mechanical "transmission"). The car at high speeds demonstrates excellent stability. Only one comment colleague, who was during his first run at the wheel, I was somewhat taken aback. In a gentle turn, he suddenly said, "not very well feel the car." He added: "Maybe it's the Servotronic?" Perhaps, although the steering system called Servotronic is just intended to provide "feedback", filling the wheel "lead" with increasing speed. And on the speedometer at the time, I must say, was on the mark "210". In general, all should feel it most, and the opportunity soon presented itself. Immediately tell the slightest "inadequacy" in the behavior of the car I have not personally experienced. It is likely that the case - in different models. By the way, Audi A6, and offers the sports package, with a reduced clearance of 20 mm, a stiffer suspension and 18-inch wheels. Honestly, I really did not catch, and - if this package has been installed on the machine where I stormed the serpentine, but kept it himself admirably. But first I must just say that it was the version with the latest motor 3,2 FSI - that is, with direct fuel injection, and even with all-wheel drive quattro. The engine is very pleased - it provides smooth acceleration and decent enough in a wide rpm range, besides, quiet and economical. One is bad: in Russia with FSI versions available until as Audi, as well as some other manufacturers still distrust the quality of Russian fuel. The steep and narrow roads, I fully appreciated all the other advantages of Audi A6. First of all - once you get used to the size immediately. A couple of passing chords bends, I realized that the application engineers that torsional stiffness of the body increased by 34% - not empty words. The car in the most extreme situations behaves totally predictable. Of course, we must pay tribute and tuning suspension - front four-link, time-tested, and back - on the trapezoidal wishbone, as in the A8. And as for Servotronic - I did not find flaws in the new system: The car reacts to the slightest movement of the steering wheel sharply enough, to predict its behavior before the next turn is easy. It is also noteworthy that the latest generation ESP system is also configured in sports, and is unlikely to interfere with even an experienced driver. During the runs, lifts and bends, I fully and gladly used the advantages of manual gear for automatic transmission, engine podtormazhivaya as needed, moving to a lower level before it is jerked upward. And while not used the handle of the selector, and buttons under the steering wheel. Finger of his left hand pressing the button with the sign "-" your right - with a "+". These keys are always on hand at whatever angle was not turned a wheel, as they rotate along with it - very handy! The next test I got to the car with the same gasoline engine, but with a manual transmission. Well, it is also very good, but for city trips, I would probably still prefer to "automatic". On the other hand, the version with the "mechanics" of course, more sporty. A further handicap to me at that time was very helpful since we've obviously been late for a press conference. Also decided to go the two cars ahead - the same fellow on the diesel version. In vain I had previously decided that to keep up with him I have no difficulty. Not far from it! From the start, he broke away on decent distance - that's what it means to modern turbo-diesel with its huge torque! - And I had a good "work" to keep it from Schumacher. Pretty fast pace did not stop to mention two, from my point of view, important point. First: the clutch pedal seems to get rid of the old "long-stroke the family." It is moderately tight, and quite informative (as, incidentally, and the brake pedal). Two: 6-speed gearbox as a whole can move from stage to stage quickly, but for my taste moves the lever could be made even shorter. And one conclusion: the car copes with high rates. It turns out that very small bulge on the trunk enough to feel - the car pulls well on the road. The price is still neizvestnaV market prospects of the new A6, no doubt, though the final price for the Russian market is not defined yet. According to the company, "the cost of the A6 will be the same, will have to" pay extra "for only those innovations that on the previous generation A6 was not." Meanwhile, many new, and something that is already in the base. In addition to the MMI and Servotronic, it is also an electromechanical parking brake, endowed with the ability to automatically shut down as soon as the driver locks the seat belt. And the radar cruise control that allows electronics to maintain a set distance to the vehicle ahead. It is also possible to order authorization system advanced key, so do not get the key from his pocket, starting and stopping the engine using the individual buttons at the bottom of the center console. Televisions and adaptive xenon headlights illuminate the road in the direction of rotation, and the so-called "day parking lights", and a monitoring system for tire pressure, and a new air suspension (though it will go into a series since 2005) ... No, let everything else speak managers dealerships. They seem to already have to start taking orders for the new Audi A6. I conclude by saying that the previous generation A6 has sold over a million copies. With new product the company intends to consolidate and increase success by increasing the production model by 10%. Already this year, plans to sell 70,000 sedans, and the next - already 180 000.Kratkie specifications Audi A6 And, perhaps, the last one. According to marketers Audi buyers A6 - are people aged 40 to 50 years, 90% of them - men. I would probably have expanded the age range still for twenty years - ten in each direction.
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