While the latter is smooth and very muscular, the 2. The two key trim levels are SE and S line, although a Black edition was introduced at the end of The SE comes with bi-xenon headlights, a 6.
S line adds inch alloys, LED headlamps, sports seats and a multifunction steering wheel. The Black also has privacy glass, inch wheels, a styling kit and a Bose surround-sound hi-fi. Offered in saloon or estate Touring forms, it tends to be priced a little higher than the Audi.
Also a bit more costly is the Mercedes E-Class , which also has excellent engines and transmissions. The hi-tech Mercedes is spacious and comfortable, and comes in saloon, coupe, estate or convertible forms. The Jaguar XF is available in saloon and estate forms and is stylish, well made and affordable, while the interior is beautifully designed, if now a bit dated.
A software upgrade can be required in order to fix a fault with the electronic parking brake refusing to release. Gauges can read empty even when the fuel tank is full; Audi is aware of this, and the problem is usually fixed with another software upgrade. Rear light cluster seals can sometimes fail, allowing water to get into the lenses.
The cure is to fit both new lenses and seals. The design might be staid, but the build quality is superb and there's space for five - although the transmission tunnel restricts legroom for the middle passenger. Boot space is excellent, at litres, or litres with the seats folded.
The Avant is even better, with up to 1, litres available. All A6s come with variable maintenance, so the car flags up when a service is due and takes a multitude of factors into account. The longest an A6 can go between services is two years or 19, miles, alternating between minor and major attention.
For 2. Only the 2. The 3. You get a futuristic dual-screen infotainment system and all the plush leather, soft plastic and glossy metal trims feel very nearly as upmarket as those in the more expensive A8 limo. Space in the back is just as generous. This is definitely an option you should consider if you plan on driving the Audi A6 Avant for long distances. Combine this with the smooth 3. This helps make it impressively manoeuvrable for such a large car and no more difficult to drive in a city than a medium-size hatchback.
The Audi A6 Avant has one of the most generous cabins of any large estate car, but alternatives come with slightly more spacious boots. Legroom is excellent and you get adjustable lumbar support as standard to help prevent annoying backache on long journeys.
As a result, three passengers will be reasonably comfortable on long trips, providing you make sure your tallest friends sit in the outer two seats. All four door bins are large enough to hold a 1.
You get two cupholders in the front under a folding cover and another two built into the folding rear armrest. You can get the Audi A6 Avant with two diesel engines, although a petrol will be added to the range in due course.
The more affordable 2. The four-cylinder engine is reasonably quiet when you accelerate hard and cruises very quietly at motorway speeds.
If you do lots of long motorway journeys, the more powerful 50 TDI is worth considering. This 3. The SUV might be threatening to take over the world, but large estate cars remain popular thanks to their blend of practicality, good looks and keen dynamics.
Which means that while Audi might appear to be focused on delivering an increasing number of Q-badged SUVs, its large executive estate remains as relevant as ever. A more rakish and stylish exterior houses a quality-rich cabin filled with cutting edge technology and up to three digital screens.
Based on the interior alone, the A6 Avant can rival the best in the segment, feeling like a smaller version of the A8 flagship. Engine options are limited, although more petrol, diesel and high-performance versions will be added in time. The entry-level 2. Predictably, buyers can choose from a wide range of comfort, technology and safety upgrades, many with a four-figure price tag. All models benefit from a volt mild hybrid system that allows coasting at speed to improve fuel economy while delivering a power boost to aid initial acceleration.
It means that the 40 TDI can achieve as much as 60mpg on a combined cycle, which is an impressive figure for a car of this size.
Impressive is a rather apt word for the A6 Avant. Only the relatively small boot lets it down. Cheapest Cheapest vehicles Our 'cheapest' pick is the model with the lowest on the road retail price.
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