The 7th generation Audi A6

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer has launched its executive class sedan, the new Audi A6 in India.

Propelled by four powerful and highly efficient petrol and diesel engines, this business luxury limousine is priced at INR 37,70,000 for the 2.0 TDI, INR 39,90,000 for the 2.8 FSI, INR 46,95,000 for the 3.0 TDI q and INR 47,00,000 for the 3.0 TFSI q (ex-showroom Delhi) and will be available at Audi dealerships from August 2011.

Company says that successor to one of the world’s most successful executive sedans, the new Audi A6 features groundbreaking solutions in every area of technology. “The launch of the new Audi A6 is in line with our top down strategy for India.

The new Audi A6 is a perfect blend between the advanced technology of the new Audi A8 L and the design features of the new Audi A7 Sportback.

With its wide array of technical innovations like lightweight technology, adaptive air suspension, LED headlamps, Audi drive select, start-stop system with energy recovery to name just a few, the new Audi A6 will redefine the executive class in luxury automobiles,” said Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India.

Way back in 2006, Audi redesigned the rules of motorsport and became the world's first automobile manufacturer to compete with a diesel engine thus writing an important chapter in the history of motor racing with a momentous triumph in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world’s toughest endurance race.

The new Audi A6 embodies lightweight through its hybrid aluminum body and efficiency through its best in class consumption.

The Audi A6 2.0 TDI, for example, tips the scales at a mere 1,575 kilograms and consumes 4.9 liters/100 km* (as per EU cycle).

With these features in common with the Audi R18 TDI – winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Race 2011 - the new Audi A6 offers today’s successful business leader, a powerful, yet sporty and luxurious business limousine.

With its many technical innovations and its lightweight aluminum construction, the design embodies athleticism and elegance.

Measuring 4.92 meters in length, with a 2.91-meter wheelbase, the new Audi A6 is 1.87 meters wide and 1.46 meters high – the sportiest proportions in the executive class.

The spacious interior with its rich selection of equipment such as MMI touch, Bluetooth interface, Bose surround sound, comfort key, combined with an elegant exterior makes the new Audi A6 the perfect luxury sedan for the C-suite executive of India.

Audi is launching the new A6 with a choice of four powerful, highly efficient four and six-cylinder power plants. The two Petrol engines and two TDI units produce outputs between 130 kW (177 hp) to 220 kW (300 hp).

All of these engines make use of technologies from the brand’s modular efficiency platform – the innovative thermal management concept, the start-stop system (petrol), and the energy recovery system.

Petrol engines are the 3.0 TFSI V6 produces 220 kW (300 hp) and has a displacement of 2,995 cc while the 2.8 FSI V6 produces 150 kW (204 hp) with a displacement of 2,773 cc.

Diesel engines are the 3.0 TDI V6 generates 180 kW (245 hp) and has a displacement of 2,967cc, while the 2.0 TDI In-line 4 cylinder generates 130 kW (177 hp) with a displacement of 1,968 cc.

Audi delivered more than 652,950 cars to customers worldwide, an increase of 17.7 percent over the same period in 2010.

Audi is the No.1 premium car brand in Europe and China and is currently the fastest growing luxury car brand in USA and India.

Audi India surpassed its annual sales of 3003 cars for 2010 in the first seven months of 2011 and recorded an impressive 93 percent growth from Jan – July 2011 with a sale of 3,145 cars (1,626 cars: Jan – July 2010). In July 2011, the company sold 343 cars – a growth of 52 percent over the same period last year (226 cars: July 2010).

With this robust performance Audi is confident of achieving its retail sales target of 5000 cars by the end of 2011.

Audi is the No.1 premium car brand in Europe and China and is currently the fastest growing luxury car brand in USA and India.