Audi A6. The embodiment of experience and tradition.
Audi A6 is an E-class passenger car from the German automaker Audi AG, which is part of the Volkswagen Group concern. The car has been produced since 1984. Nowadays you can buy the fifth generation of the 2018 model year Audi A6 sedan in the Israel market. Audi A6 is an embodiment of the experience and traditions of the legendary brand. The modern A6 is a business-class car that has an impressive exterior design, effective anti-corrosion protection of the body, a spacious and ergonomically organized interior, it uses high-tech solutions in the field of dynamics and safety.
First generation
The first generation of Audi A6, produced from 1994 to 1997, was a restyled version of the legendary Audi 100, first released back in 1968. The number ‘100’ was removed from the name ‘Audi 100’ in 1995, then the car was named Audi A6.
Second generation
The second generation of the Audi A6 was produced from 1997 to 2008 as a station wagon ‘Avant’ and a sedan. The second A6 was restyled in 2001. The second generation of A6 showed a rather low drag coefficient of 0.28. A lot of people were amazed by the beautiful and unusual exterior design of the second generation of Audi A6, which made a splash! The second A6 was distinguished by the excellent build quality of body parts, as well as high-quality interior trim. Full galvanizing of the body, an extended set of safety elements, an extensive engine range brought the second A6 to a completely new competitive level. It entered the top ten cars in the world in 2000-2001.
Third generation
The third generation of Audi A6 was produced from 2004 to 2010. It was restyled in 2008. The third A6 had a body version in the form of a 4-door sedan and a 5-door station wagon. The range was extended with a sports coupe body version in 2005. The third generation A6 gained popularity in the market very quickly due to its thoughtful exterior design and excellent dynamic characteristics. The A6 received upgraded engines and a Common rail system after restyling in 2008, because of these changes, fuel consumption was reduced by 15%.
Fourth generation
The fourth generation of Audi A6 was produced from 2010 to 2018. It was restyled in 2014. The fourth A6, which was built on the modular MLB platform, began to resemble the high-ranked A8 in many ways. A6 of the fourth generation, made in the body of the C7, began to have similar features not only with the flagship A8 sedan but also with the A7 Sportback after restyling. Nowadays the Audi A6 is offered in a four-door sedan version and a five-door station wagon version. It can be either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The sports modification of the A6 is produced as ‘Audi S6’, and the most powerful version of the A6 is produced as ‘RS6’, which means ‘RennSport’.
Fifth generation
The fifth generation of Audi A6 was released in March 2018 and is still being produced. Now Audi A6 completely repeats the higher model A7 Sportback. The new A6 is slightly longer and wider, the wheelbase is also increased, so the interior has become more spacious. The rear lights of the new ‘six’ are connected by massive chrome molding. The front part of the car body has become more purposeful and formidable due to the massive false radiator grille, stylish and strict all-LED headlights, as well as a powerful bumper with pronounced air intakes and aerodynamic elements.
The Audi A6 2018/2019 is equipped with a media system that can memorize complex vehicle settings for seven different drivers. Smartphone control allows you not only to remotely check the parameters of the car or start the engine but also to control the car parker.
The body of the new A6 is made mainly of steel, but there are also many aluminum elements. The drag coefficient has been reduced from 0.26 to 0.24. The interior of the 2018 Audi A6 remained the same as the A7 model with no visible changes. Virtual instruments are displayed on the screen, and there is a readout projector on the windshield among the options. The MMI media system can memorize complex vehicle settings for seven different drivers and it is smartphone friendly. You can not only remotely check the parameters of the car or start the engine using a smartphone, but also control the car park operator and, in general, make the smartphone a complete replacement for the traditional key.
