American car buyers, many with an enthusiast's heart, have
said they wanted the Audi A6 Allroad to return. Audi's ready to deliver, but
it's going to cost a decent chunk of money.
On Friday the German automaker said the 2020 Audi A6 Allroad will cost $66,895, which includes
destination, when it hits dealerships next week. That's more than the bigger,
roomier Audi Q7 SUV's starting price of $54,545.
The base price is for the Premium Plus model. Want the more
feature-filled Prestige model? That'll be $71,395. The 2020 A6 sedan costs
$59,595 in comparable Premium Plus spec, but the Allroad comes very well
equipped with air suspension, four-zone climate control, and LED headlights and
taillights.
Audi spokesman Mark Dahncke told Motor Authority no
lower-end Premium model will be available in the U.S.
The A6 Allroad looks like an A6 that just got back from the
gym, with its contrast-painted rocker panels and fender flares, wide
Allroad-specific grille, and rear diffuser.
Inside, a large panoramic sunroof will let light the shine
in. It will feature Audi's triple-screen MMI Touch Response infotainment setup
make the dashboard feel like something out of a space shuttle thanks to its
12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, 10.1-inch touchscreen for infotainment,
and 8.6-inch touchscreen for climate controls. Audi said the A6 Allroad
can haul up to 30 cubic feet of activity (as opposed to sedentary) equipment
behind the rear seats.
Every A6 Allroad is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6
that spins up 335 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Power flows to all
four wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Audi said the A6 Allroad
can run from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds.
A four-corner air suspension (a hallmark of the first-gen C5
A6-based Allroad in the early 2000s) raises the Allroad 1.8 inches higher than
an A6 sedan with up to 7.3 inches of ground clearance. For sporty driving,
Dynamic mode will lower the A6 Allroad 0.6 inch. Driver's planning to take the
A6 Allroad off-road will appreciate hill descent control, a tilt angle assist
(it displays the wagon's angle on the infotainment screen), and available
all-wheel steering-optional.
Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection is
standard, while adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera system, traffic
sign recognition, blind-spot monitors, and rear cross-traffic alerts are
available.
by Joel Feder
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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