With the improvement of people's living standards, the use of a car is no longer a simple tool attribute, but a symbol of quality of life. Therefore, in order to meet the needs of different users, there are more and more choices of crossovers, including the Audi A6 allroad that we test drove this time, which is a derivative of A6 Travel.
The crossover was originally designed to meet a more diverse lifestyle, which can be used to smooth, safe and comfortable river cruises, or it can take you light off-road under the allroad suite. But before the test drive, in the face of this 600,000-level Audi crossover, I was a little confused, what exactly was the doubt, let's look down.
The source of "doubt"
When checking the data before the test drive, the configuration of the A6 allroad is my doubt point, 581,800 yuan -622,800 yuan of the guidance price, this price model is not equipped with a full-speed domain adaptive cruise system, and the auxiliary configuration is only equipped with front and rear parking radar and reversing images, even 360-degree panoramic images, parallel line assistance, lane departure warning, road traffic sign recognition are all optional, which is a bit undeserved, and how to do "quality" in the relatively poor configuration?
Allroad's "Aura"
As we all know, in addition to RS6, Audi imported A6 currently has two versions of Avant and allroad, and the travel version of Avant is naturally more sought after, but allroad is better than Avant in terms of power. Code-named EA839, the 3.0T V6 engine +48V mix system. The maximum output power reaches 250 kW (340Ps) and the peak torque is 500 N·m.
Matching this "oversized" power is a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission with a quattro ultra four-wheel drive system. If you still have the impression of "no Towson no quattro" in your mind, then you are a bit out. The quattro ultra system consists of two parts, the core of which is a central electronically controlled multi-chip clutch, located on the rear side of the gearbox, with a clutch number of five to seven pairs. There is also a tooth-embedded clutch on the rear axle. For 98% of the application scenarios are urban road A6 allroad, the quattro ultra can basically do "you just give the oil, the rest to the quattro", and the benefits are reduced fuel consumption.
In terms of suspension, Audi is also not stingy to use the front and rear five-link air suspension, friends who like machinery know that the double wishbone independent suspension used in common sports cars can achieve small roll, adjustable parameters, large tire grounding area, grip performance and other characteristics, and the five-link independent suspension in maintaining the characteristics of double wishbones at the same time, the performance of the cornering performance is higher. The dynamic performance of the A6 allroad can also be fully reflected, and when it is slightly aggressive, the car is nearly 5 meters long, has a wheelbase of nearly 3 meters, and weighs about 2 tons, and can also show a flexible side.
This set of EA839 engines is naturally enough in the urban area! As long as the throttle is deeper, the gearbox will actively downshift, if you have a higher demand for power output, then switch to sport mode, the "nerves" of the entire power system become more tight, the throttle is pressed to the end, and the sound wave of the V6 engine accompanies the sound of the motor, which is also addictive enough.
A different kind of "station wagon"
Since the A6 allroad was launched, crock pot fans have always felt that under the off-road kit, the proportions of the entire body have become uncoordinated, and crock pot fans generally have a "fear of heights", even if the allroad's suspension is adjusted to the lowest, it is still too high. To be honest, it is true that it does not have the graceful body proportions of a crock pot, but it is precisely because of the blessing of the kit that it will give people a wild sex. And if you think the frosted encirclement is too eye-catching, then the allroad quattro Explorer 55TFSI Seeker Edition uses a bright surface material bracketing, which is the only option that can currently buy the 3.0T V6 powered "Avant".
As a "lamp factory", Audi matrix LED headlights are naturally indispensable, and the shape of the front and rear light groups fully shows the sporty style. Although the version of the rim we test drove did not use a double color block or a black design, the 20-inch rim, with the caliper facing six-piston caliper in front, was already quite thick.
In terms of interior, A6 allroad is based on Audi's latest design language, and the central control area adopts a three-screen design, similar to the 3D Touch pressing method, which can also be regarded as finding a balance between technology and convenience. The steering wheel style is also the same as the A8L, and the overall style is a very rigorous science student feeling. The full LCD meter is also reserved for Audi models, and the 12.3-inch screen, known as the "virtual cockpit", can display navigation information in a panoramic view, which is very friendly for both daily driving and long-distance travel.
After all, the A6 allroad is still an A6 crossover travel version, and the trunk space is the biggest highlight. The standard volume of the trunk reaches 565L, the space of the entire trunk is unconventional, the slide rails are preset on both sides, and the anchor points that come with it are completely formed, so that the use of the trunk can be further improved.
Summary: Finally, let's get back to the point, what exactly is "quality life"? For many car companies, it is a problem to pile up a model full of configurations and advertise that it is a choice for quality life. No. After all, rich and practical configurations can make life happier with a car. Although the A6 allroad configuration is not rich in this price point, the abundant 3.0T V6+48V power performance coupled with the quattro ultra four-wheel drive system, "educating" other cars when swimming in the river is naturally not a problem, and it can take you to more places in your spare time, which is not also a kind of "quality life". So A6 allroad is a quality life choice, is there a problem? No!