Audi simply debuted the latest 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 provided in the USA market. Our first impression is that our longroof fanatic associates abroad could have fairly the tough option to make, because the A6 Avant pulls out all of the stops.
Exterior Design
The A6 Avant debuted within the shocking shade of Unlikely Brown, however particulars are nonetheless simple 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 undoubtedly lacks is the A6 Avant’s exhaust suggestions within the again. Apparently, they’re actual, they usually 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 implausible. The A6 Avant is somewhat bit shorter and narrower than the 5er. Deciding between the 5 Sequence and A6 is basically a matter of style. The A6 seems to be 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 loads of display screen actual property, and Audi even offers you one for the passenger. That’s coming quickly to the 5 Sequence. Each sport a square-bottom steering wheel and minimal button controls. All the pieces’s on the display screen lately, in any case. They’re extra comparable than completely different. Like on the skin, this largely comes right down to easy desire.
Efficiency
We don’t take a look on the efficiency variations of the A6 Avant fairly but. Once 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 gives three engine choices: a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline 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 computerized transmission. Each the V6 and diesel are delicate hybrids.
The highest-dog V6 makes an honest sufficient 270 kW (367 PS, 362 horsepower) and 550 newton meters (406 pound-feet) of torque. In contrast BMW’s top-dog Tourer makes 360 kW (489 hp), which is sort of a niche. Traditionally, BMW gives a way more partaking driving expertise, and we are inclined to suppose that can ring true right here, too.
Know-how
Like we mentioned, the A6 Avant and 5 Sequence Touring each provide loads of display screen actual property. Meaning 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. Then again, BMW gives AirConsole for in-car gaming. Any manner you slice it, each provide just about each fashionable tech characteristic one might fairly anticipate a luxurious car to have. One space through which the 5 Sequence undoubtedly excels is usability – the bodily iDrive controller remains to be alive and effectively, not less than for now.
The A6 Avant seems to be good, regardless that we gained’t see it in America. Not 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 keen to guess it gained’t be as cool as this factor is. What do you consider the brand new A6 Avant?
