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The hundred year old German carmaker - which started as Auto Union, a combination of four car makers back in the early 1900s - now finds itself one of many brands within the Volkswagen Group, directly responsible for not only its own performance but that of Lamborghini and Seat also.Īudi significantly reinvented itself in the 1960s, and again in the early 1990s, when the sporty German completely renewed its model range and model names. It's often regarded as the third of the prestige German triumvirate behind the more popular BMW and Mercedes-Benz brands, but Audi is eager to assume what the company sees as its rightful place atop the luxury tree. But before we take a closer look at the best sedan Audi's ever built, let's quickly get a handle on where Audi fits into a crowded global marketplace. Lucky, then, that the A6 has the physical attributes to deliver on the promise. It's a design language that demands attention and promises excitement. The new A6 prestige sedan, launched globally in April 2004, presents a challenging and courageous new Audi face to the world, one that won't settle for a shrug of indifference from the consumer. Walter Da Silva previously worked his magic for Alfa Romeo - the stunning 156 sedan flowed from his pen - and the new A6 is his latest masterpiece. It took an Italian designer to bring flair and excitement to the stodgy Audi brand, a carmaker where evocative designs have been more the exception than the rule. TYPE OF VEHICLE All-wheel-drive mid-sized wagon THE UTILITY OF AN SUV WITH THE RIDE AND HANDLING OF A GOOD SPORTS SEDAN It also possesses the potential to turn the wagon world on its ear. Summing up the latest A6 is simple: It blends the utility of an SUV with the ride and handling characteristics demanded of a good sports sedan. The same applies to the steering and brakes - the speed- sensitive steering ensures the right weight for the conditions, while the strong anti-lock brakes deliver fade-free stops that measure 39.1 metres from 100 km/h. This imparts a predictability that adds to the Avant’s practical nature. With four different height settings (over a 50-millimetre range) and adaptive damping, the design all but eliminates body roll, nose-dive and squat under hard acceleration.
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The adaptive air suspension allows the driver to tailor it to the conditions. Riding on a stiffer platform (up 34% torsionally from the previous car), four-link front suspension, trapezoidal link rear design and an adaptive air suspension, the setup is such that the Avant is comfortable when cruising yet tenacious when attacking corners. When it comes to handling, the A6 tester is no slouch. It is an effective system that is rivalled only by Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD and BMW’s xDrive in terms of overall performance and the sure-footed feel it imparts. If wheel slip is still an issue, the electronic overseer steps up and reins in the horsepower. Should the front or rear tires begin spinning, the system is capable of firing up to 75% of the drive to the wheels with grip. Mat the gas and power is evenly distributed front to rear. Power is put to the pavement through large P245/45R17 tires, an advanced electronic stability/ traction control system and Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.