"A6 Audi" (station wagon): specifications and review

Audi A6 is a popular car of the German concern in the business class. The first copy came off the assembly line in 1994. The model is being manufactured to this day. This article considers the characteristics of this car, in particular, the body wagon body.

History of the model

A6 replaced the obsolete "Audi 100". In 1994, the light came out models A4, A6 and A8. The lineup of the lineup represented two variants - the sedan and the "Audi A6" (station wagon).

The body of the first generation had the index C4. The car with two variants of engines - petrol and diesel was let out. There was a model until 1997 with only one restyling. The creators changed appearance, bumper and headlights. The rest of the car remained the same.

The second generation is C5, which will be discussed in this article. "Audi" decided to build a model from scratch, so completely replaced the platform of the car. "A6 Audi" (station wagon) has become even more spacious and convenient. The appearance of the car has also undergone changes. The design has become more modern and stylish in all details - from bumpers to optics and door handles. The version in the body of the station wagon was produced in a 7-seat version with the prefix Avant. More details about it read further.

The third generation A6 has a body index of C6. Release of the car began in 2004. The body design was completely different from its predecessor. The forms were more rapid and sharp. Previous body in comparison with this looked much calmer. In 2008, the car underwent restyling. Slightly refreshed bumper and optics, the rest of the creators decided not to touch anything. Also continued the release of the third generation in the version of "A6 Audi" (station wagon).

The last generation to date is C7. The car is made in the style of the entire model line. Aggressive lines, LED lights, a classic radiator grille - everything looks very impressive, compared to the previous release. Since 2011, the car is manufactured from the Audi pipelines to this day, without any changes in the bodywork or engine line. Let us pass to a survey of the second generation in the body of the station wagon.

Exterior and interior

If you compare all the generations at the same time, then it's the C5 variant that looks the most peaceful and calm. Smooth and smooth lines, round optics (front and back). In this car there is no sportiness or aggression. Even the rims look neutral. Especially quiet this car looks in the version of the "Audi A6 C5" (station wagon), which is called Avant.

Calling the car interior roomy will be slightly wrong. Due to the new base the car turned out to be very roomy. In addition to the main two rows of seats, there is an additional row in the car that can be folded into the trunk if necessary. At the same time, the carrying capacity and the volume of the trunk are reduced insignificantly.

Specifications

"A6 Audi" (station wagon) has a fairly wide range of engines. Petrol options include 3 versions: a 1.8-liter and 180-horsepower engine, 2.7 liters and 254 horsepower, 4.2 liters and 340 horses under the hood. All models can be equipped with either a mechanical 5 or 6-speed gearbox, or a 4 or 5-speed automatic.

The Audi A6 version (diesel, station wagon) is equipped with the following units: 1.9-liter 110-hp engine and 2.5-liter and 180-hp. The first motor is turbocharged. A car with a diesel engine is also equipped with a mechanical or automatic gearbox.

The result

"Audi A6" third generation in the body of the station wagon - business class and family car in one solution. Many people may not like it because of their mediocre design, but the functionality and reliability of this car does not take. It is enough to look at the current popularity of this model - the station wagon still has demand in the secondary market. And this is an indicator that the Germans turned out to be an excellent and well-balanced car.