As in the sedan, output is 255 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque, all tied to a 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic manual shifting and Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system with a torque sensing center differential, with which we launched the A6 from 0 to 60 in 7.7 seconds. Tucked under the A6 Avant’s alloy hood is Audi’s latest 3.1-liter dual-cam V6 with direct fuel injection. The high belt-line and moderate use of glass is a familiar look for the A6 Avant, now more stylish and athletic. Like the sedan, the cabin is faced by Audi’s new dramatic corporate grille, supported by super smooth aluminum hood and fenders, with steerable xenon headlights an option. Navigation and voice recognition are optional. It’s easier to comprehend than before, but the controller is poorly positioned to use while driving. Many interior functions are controlled by Audi’s latest Multi Media Interface and its 7-inch screen. Occupants are protected by dual-stage front, front side-impact, and head curtain airbags, with optional rear side impact airbags. Seating is leather clad buckets with standard 12-way power adjustments and heat. Up front, the Avant’s cabin is 100 percent new-generation Audi A6, and thus packed with luxury and technology. Note too the new floor rails with adjustable tie-down points and a removable cargo divider. Very good for a wagon, and even larger than some compact SUVs. With the rear seat folded, that space increases to 59.5 cubic feet.
It opens wide to present a big 33.9 cubic feet of luggage space with the rear seat up. Extra room between the wheels makes for a larger cargo deck that can now be accessed by way of an optional power-operated rear hatch. A job made easier thanks to last year’s thorough redesign of the A6 sedan, which yielded a longer 111.9-inch wheelbase. market was high on their list of priorities. When Audi designers sat down to plan out the 2006 A6 Avant, adding cargo space and utility to make their new station wagon more competitive in the SUV dominated U.S. And did I mention more economical? All the right stuff for a luxury wagon renaissance. It’s larger, more powerful, and more stylish. But Audi thinks they have just the right design to reverse that trend with the 2006 A6 Avant. For over a decade, well-heeled families seeking both luxury and cargo versatility have been drawn out of high-end station wagons and into premium SUVs.
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