Audi simply debuted the most recent addition to their lineup, the A6 Avant. The mannequin is positioned squarely to be cross-shopped with the 5 Sequence Touring, and likewise gained’t be supplied in america market. Our first impression is that our longroof fanatic buddies abroad could have fairly the troublesome option to make, for the reason that A6 Avant pulls out all of the stops.
Exterior Design
The A6 Avant debuted within the stunning shade of Unlikely Brown, however particulars are nonetheless straightforward to make out. (The precise identify is Madeira Brown metallic.) The A6 Avant will get narrower headlights, significantly bigger air intakes alongside the aspect of the entrance bumper, and a wider entrance grille. That interprets to a extra aggressive—however maybe barely extra cluttered and cheaper—look.
One factor the 5 Sequence Touring positively lacks is the A6 Avant’s exhaust ideas within the again. Apparently, they’re actual, and so they look nice with the black diffuser working beneath the rear bumper cowl. Each automobiles provide a wide range of slick alloy wheel designs, and the 21-inch wheels featured on this automobile look unbelievable. The A6 Avant is just a little bit shorter and narrower than the 5er. Deciding between the 5 Sequence and A6 is basically a matter of style. The A6 appears to be like extra aggressive. The 5 Sequence Touring is extra restrained.
Inside Design
The 5 Sequence Touring is bigger than the A6 Avant, so, intuitively, the 5er has extra space for storing—1,700 liters vs. the Audi’s 1,534 liters. Each get a 40/20/40 split-folding rear bench. From the cockpit, each wagons provide lots of display actual property, and Audi even provides you one for the passenger. That’s coming quickly to the 5 Sequence. Each sport a square-bottom steering wheel and minimal button controls. Every part’s on the display nowadays, in any case. They’re extra comparable than completely different. Like on the skin, this largely comes all the way down to easy desire.
Efficiency
We don’t take a look on the efficiency variations of the A6 Avant fairly but. After we see an S6 Avant—and even higher, a V8-powered RS6 Avant—we’ll have a greater concept of this chassis’ higher limits. What we do know is that the A6 Avant affords three engine choices: a 2.0-liter four-cylinder fuel engine, a 2.0-liter diesel four-pot, and a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6. Every one pairs with quattro all-wheel drive and an automated transmission. Each the V6 and diesel are delicate hybrids.
The highest-dog V6 makes a good sufficient 270 kW (367 PS, 362 horsepower) and 550 newton meters (406 pound-feet) of torque. Against this BMW’s top-dog Tourer makes 360 kW (489 hp), which is sort of a niche. Traditionally, BMW supplies a way more participating driving expertise, and we are likely to suppose that can ring true right here, too.
Know-how
Like we stated, the A6 Avant and 5 Sequence Touring each provide lots of display actual property. Which means tons of gizmos, devices, and apps solely tangentially associated to the enterprise of driving. For instance, Audi states that the A6 Avant options ChatGPT-ingrained infotainment. However, BMW affords AirConsole for in-car gaming. Any means you slice it, each provide just about each fashionable tech function one may fairly anticipate a luxurious automobile to have. One space by which the 5 Sequence positively excels is usability – the bodily iDrive controller continues to be alive and properly, at the very least for now.
The A6 Avant appears to be like good, although we gained’t see it in America. No less than, not with out an additional little bit of badging, be it RS or Allroad. The Avant’s debut comes simply forward of a sedan variant that can come to the states—however we’re prepared to wager it gained’t be as cool as this factor is. What do you consider the brand new A6 Avant?
