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Good things, they say, come in threes. If that's the case, for fans of rugged-looking Audi wagons, this must be a good week indeed. Not only did Audi unveil the
Q3 Vail concept in Detroit (while confirming the arrival of the production Q3 in the US market), but the new
A4 Allroad also made its debut at the show. And now the German automaker has released the new
A6 Allroad Quattro.
Like the two versions that proceeded it, the latest Allroad takes the A6 Avant wagon (which was just updated for this model year) and adds an extra dose of off-road attitude. That's taken care of by a six-centimeter (2.36 in) increase in ride height, contrasting lower bodywork, stainless steel underbody plating, flared fenders and roof rails.
Four engine options deliver their power to all four wheels, each displacing three liters and packing turbochargers and direct injection. The sole gasoline engine offers up 310 horsepower and 324 lb-ft of torque, while the three diesel versions range from 204 hp and 332 lb-ft up to 313 hp and 479 lb-ft.
We've yet to receive any word on potential US availability, but the fact that Audi chose to release this model the day after we'd all gone home from the Detroit show does not bode well. Looks like we'll just have to suffice with the details in the press release
after the jump and the huge gallery of high-resolution images instead.
Continue reading Audi releases new A6 Allroad... with no word on U.S. availability
Audi releases new A6 Allroad... with no word on U.S. availability originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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January 11th, 2012
Filed under: Car Buying, Sedan, Etc., Audi, Luxury
Consumer Reports has just finished evaluating four mid-sized luxury sedans, and the
2012 Audi A6 managed to tie with the
Infiniti M37 for the top spot. The publication cites the German four-door's substantial improvements over last year as the reason behind its success.
In previous evaluations, the A6 has managed to score just 79 points on the
CR scale. This year, that number jumped to 93. The A6 garnered praise for its strong acceleration, apt handling, comfortable ride and quiet, well-appointed interior. Those are all attributes we're
inclined to agree with.
The A6 didn't take the top nod when it came to fuel economy, however.
Consumer Reports says that the
Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluetec remains king of that hill by returning an average of 26 miles per gallon. The full report is expected to land on news stands on December 6, though readers may get an early scoop by checking the final results on ConsumerReports.com right now.
Hit the jump for the full press release.
Continue reading Audi A6 tops Consumer Reports luxury sedan comparo
Audi A6 tops Consumer Reports luxury sedan comparo originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 23rd, 2011
Back in the 1980s, the videogame
Dragon's Lair used animated cutscenes instead of programmed sequences to portray the action. It was novel, but cumbersome to play. Audi's used the same principle to create the world's first interactive driving game on YouTube.
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October 7th, 2011
Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Audi
The current state of the automotive industry is all about blurring lines. Cars and trucks used to be on opposite sides of the market until crossovers blurred the line. Coupes and convertibles have come closer together with the proliferation of the retractable hard-top. Even the line between manual and automatic transmissions has been blurred by the advent of CVTs, DCTs and sequential gearboxes of every sort. And the same could be said for advertising.
While automakers used to pitch their products in short commercial spots - and most still do - some have started producing their own content. That is to say, the intermission has become the main act. Just look at
BMW's film series
The Hire, or
Audi's new television program
Untitled Jersey City Project.
Filmed by
True Blood and
Game of Thrones director Daniel Minahan, the plot revolves around a couple of young architects hired to build a stadium in Jersey City, just across the river from Manhattan, but soon find themselves in over their heads. The sequence jumps around a moving timeline, starting with the climax, as the protagonist zips around New Jersey in his new
Audi A6. Each two-minute episode is set to air on FX every Sunday night for eight weeks... or you could just
jump past the break and watch them all right here.
Continue reading Audi blurs the line between show and commercial with "Untitled Jersey City Project"
Audi blurs the line between show and commercial with "Untitled Jersey City Project" originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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September 27th, 2011
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There's no denying the poor shape of America's roads. You don't have to drive far to find torn up tires on the side of the interstate or crater-sized potholes. Audi's new TV ad, "The Road," makes its point by reminding us of the cracked, distracted roadways we live with day in, day out.
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September 22nd, 2011
Filed under: Car Buying, Audi
The paint is still drying on the
2011 Audi A8, but the Four-Ring automaker is already ready to roll out its 2012 lineup. A8 fans can now say hello a familiar variant of the flagship sedan which was missing upon launch of the launch of its redesign. The 2012 Audi A8 L will now be offered with a W12 engine under its hood and a $133,500 starting price on the window sticker. For that, you get a dozen cylinders giving 500 horsepower and 463 pound-feet of torque - enough to launch Audi's Big Daddy to 60 mph in a scant 4.4 seconds.
Any other items of note for the 2012 model year? Yes, we're glad you asked.
The sporty
2012 Audi TT-RS can be yours if you have $56,850 to spare. The redesigned 2012 A6 sedan starts at $41,700 for the front-wheel-drive 2.0T and $49,900 for the 3.0T with Quattro all-wheel-drive. Finally, the
Audi R8 GT, if you
haven't already heard, will run you $196,800. Still no word on when the Spyder derivative will arrive to add a $200,000 car to Audi's lineup.
*Prices do not include taxes or destination and handling.Continue reading Big Daddy Audi A8 L W12 priced from $133,500*
Big Daddy Audi A8 L W12 priced from $133,500* originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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July 20th, 2011
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