2021 Audi A6 allroad®
Overview
The Audi A6 allroad has proved that the idea of a wagon doesn’t have to be a boat of a car with wood exterior paneling. Rivaling some of the most luxurious automakers in the world, the A6 allroad takes on models like the Volvo V90 Cross Country. It offers high-end appointments, competent off-road capabilities, a refined interior, and a powerful engine. This is a car that can take the kids to soccer practice on Saturday, follow switchbacks to a remote kayaking spot on Sunday, but still look like it belongs in that executive parking space on Monday.
The Perfect Drive for …
Affluent consumers who wear multiple hats and expect their ride to accommodate diverse interests. Thanks to state-of-the-art German engineering, the A6 allroad purrs with sports car appeal, yet also conveys the solidity and comfort of a family wagon. Equipped with a six-cylinder engine that produces 335 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, the A6 allroad can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds and boasts a top track speed of 130 mph. With abundant driver assistance technologies, your family can feel safe in this luxury wagon. The A6 allroad combines the sleek interior of a town car—featuring such luxuries as fan-ventilated leather seats, knurled knobs, and natural wood inlays—with an outdoorsy exterior, complete with body cladding, roof rails, impressive ground clearance, and quattro® all-wheel drive.
Drive and Handling
Whether you think of the A6 allroad as a luxury wagon, an alternative to the boring SUV, or a lavish town car, in the final analysis … it’s an Audi. Audi builds cars that hug the road, whether you’re screaming down the Autobahn or zigzagging up a dirt track. With 335 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, you’ll peel away from the stoplight with satisfying alacrity. The combination of muscle and nimbleness comes from the uniquely designed 3.0-liter, 6-cylinder engine. It’s turbocharged, with stratified fuel injection—meaning that the fuel goes straight to the cylinders, instead of passing through an intake manifold. This design allows for greater torque at low revs and boosts fuel economy.
The A6 allroad’s adaptive air suspension system translates into an amazingly smooth ride over all kinds of terrain. By turning a knob located just under the gear shift, the driver can choose from six driving modes to ensure the best traction and handling. Those modes accommodate varying preferences for the feel of the steering and adjust the degree of ground clearance. The Lift mode provides the maximum clearance, while the Auto mode lowers the center of gravity for improved handling.
Key Features
Driver Assistance Technology
The A6 allroad is designed to brake on its own thanks to the standard automatic emergency braking. This way, if a hazard lies ahead or seemingly pops out of nowhere, the A6 will come to an abrupt stop, keeping you and your loved ones out of harm’s way. The available parking system plus helps you park by detecting when you’re too close to another vehicle or object. Audi side assist is available to help keep an eye on your blind spots and when reversing, to help mitigate risks when your visibility is its lowest. Audi adaptive cruise control reduces driving fatigue in heavy traffic as this optional feature can come to a stop in traffic when needed.
MMI® Touch Response System
This luxury model’s 10.1-inch touchscreen is intuitive in every sense of the word. Even if you are not a tech enthusiast, you will find the touchscreen’s user experience design is easy to use. For audiophiles, the available Bang and Olufsen sound system with 3D sound features 23 speakers and a subwoofer that produces sound rivaling professional equipment. The vehicle also comes with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ so you can access all of your favorite apps and playlists, as well as utilize hands-free calling and texting. Voice command integrated into the infotainment system lets you use all the great capabilities of this system without your hands leaving the steering wheel.
Alternative Options
If you don’t need the space and off-road capability of the allroad model, take a look at the A6 sedan. This not-too-big, not-too-small sedan is the perfect balance of luxury and on-road performance. Maybe your family prefers the appeal of an SUV. The Audi Q8 is the solution you’re looking for. With tons of seating, tons of options, and tons of power, the Q8 is perfect for the driver who doesn’t compromise.
To get behind the wheel of the redesigned Audi A6 allroad, or see some of the other amazing models in the 2021 Audi lineup, contact Audi Silver Spring today. Our showroom is located at 3151 Automobile Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20904, and we'd love to show you the power of Audi.
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