The luxury medium and large sedan market has always been a market where brand + product power is king, and it will not work if there is only product power and no brand. In the luxury C-segment car market, the Audi A6L is the choice that most consumers can't avoid, as one of the German troika, Audi has unprecedented brand appeal, and the Audi A6L now has excellent sales, which is enough to prove that the car has been recognized by consumers. Recently, I just test-drove the Audi A6L, and today I would like to talk to you about my personal feelings about the Audi A6L.
Audi A6L guide price range of the whole series is 427,900-656,800, this time I test drive the model for Audi A6L 2024 45 TFSI Selected Dynamic, the model belongs to the Audi A6L series of medium models, the guide price is 454,900, as far as I know, the car is currently in some areas The landing price is basically in the early 400,000s, compared with competing products, the price of Audi A6L will have an advantage. It is worth mentioning that the Audi A6L also offers a V6 model, which is quite rare in today's luxury brand C-segment, which deserves a kus dos to the Audi A6L. Next, I will also talk to you about the performance of the Audi A6L in all aspects based on this test drive model.
For luxury brand C-class cars, the aura of appearance is very important, after all, in addition to home use, this type of model may also have business reception needs, let's start with the appearance of Audi A6L. The Audi A6L adopts the family's signature "big mouth" grille design, which has a strong visual impact, and the grille adopts dot matrix chrome decoration inside, the visual effect is also quite high-end, and the honeycomb trim on both sides of the bumper enhances the sporty feeling.
On the side of the body, the lines of the Audi A6L are very slender, the two-section waist line enhances the three-dimensional sense of the side of the car, and its overall shape is very stable. It is worth mentioning that the model for this test drive is also equipped with 20-inch gun gray wheels, which will be more domineering.
At the rear, the design of the Audi A6L is quite simple, but the convex bumper and the "ducktail" design on the tailgate look very dynamic. At the same time, the Audi A6L also adopts the design of a through-chrome decorative strip, which is connected to the taillights on both sides, which can also enrich the layering of the rear of the car, of course, this will also have higher requirements for the car manufacturing process. On the whole, the exterior of the Audi A6L is very domineering and has a business atmosphere, regardless of whether it is in and out of a high-end hotel or a conference center, there is no sense of disobedience.
As a luxury car, the interior of the luxury is very important, and Audi has always focused on technology, we also have to consider the sense of technology inside the Audi A6L. The interior of the Audi A6L adopts a technological cockpit design approach, with three large screens and the center console tilted to the driver's side as a whole, creating a strong sense of envelopment. And during the test drive, at night, after the ambient lights are lit, with the technology cockpit, the overall sense of science and technology will be more in place. It is commendable that the Audi A6L also retains some physical buttons inside, and the haptic feedback of the air conditioning control screen is also very direct, and the function control is easy to use. At the same time, the interior of the Audi A6L uses a lot of soft materials, the door panels are also wrapped in leather, and the seats are also made of suede + leather materials, the touch of the car is excellent, and with the piano paint panel and silver decorative strip on the center console, it can also enhance the overall sense of luxury. As far as the interior is concerned, I think the Audi A6L has a sense of luxury and technology, which is also in line with the attitude of a luxury brand model.
Space is an unavoidable link for luxury C-class cars, especially the rear space, after all, the rear seat of this type of model is either the boss or an important guest, and the ride experience is very important, let's also take a look at the performance of Audi A6L. As a C-segment car, the Audi A6L has a length, width and height of 5050, 1886 and 1475 mm respectively, and a wheelbase of 3024 mm, which belongs to the standard C-class car.
In terms of actual space presentation, taking my height of 180cm as an example, in the front row of the Audi A6L, after the seat is adjusted to a suitable sitting position, my headroom is one fist and two fingers, and the space is still very abundant. At the same time, the front seat adjustment of Audi A6L is very rich, especially the adjustment range of lumbar support is very large, if it is a long-distance drive, it can provide sufficient support for the waist and avoid fatigue. In addition, the Audi A6L has a very good anti-slip ability due to the suede material of the seat, and it can still sit firmly in the seat when cornering quickly.
In terms of rear space, keep the front seat position unchanged, sit in the rear row of Audi A6L, at this time my legroom is more than two fists, headroom is one punch, the overall space is still very spacious, and the rear row of Audi A6L is also equipped with dual-zone independent air conditioning, as well as multiple air conditioning outlets, which can provide a more comfortable experience for rear passengers. At the door panel, Audi A6L is also equipped with multiple control keys, including left and right windows, sunroof, sunroof sunshade control, etc., rear passengers can also adjust at any time, which is also in line with the performance of luxury C-class cars, whether it is dealing with business reception or daily home, Audi A6L can be at ease.
As for the trunk, the volume data of the Audi A6L is 430L, and the trunk depth of the actual car is still quite large, and it is not a problem to put down 4-5 suitcases. And the Audi A6L is also equipped with an electric tailgate, which is also very convenient. In terms of space, the overall performance of the Audi A6L is excellent, and it is also enough to meet the needs of multiple scenarios.
For models of the Audi A6L level, configuration is not the first priority, after all, most models in the same class provide a wealth of optional configurations to meet the diversified needs of consumers. However, let's briefly talk about the configuration of the Audi A6L based on the standard configuration today. In fact, the overall configuration of Audi A6L is still relatively comprehensive, we can't talk about it at one time, I will pick a few configurations that I am personally interested in to talk, the first is Audi A6L is equipped with 360 ° panoramic image function, which can show the environment of the whole vehicle, and the position of its virtual line is also more accurate, for such a large car, when meeting the car on a narrow road, it will be more confident, and it is also very convenient for drivers who are not so skilled in driving skills;
Secondly,Audi A6L is equipped with front collision warning、Active braking function,This can also improve the safety of the whole vehicle;In addition,Audi A6L is also equipped with CarPlay screen projection function,For me who is a heavy dependent on CarPlay,This configuration is quite a surprise,And I test drove this Audi A6L Although there is no optional Bang&Olufsen audio,But its standard 10-speaker audio,In fact, the sound quality is also quite good,Especially the bass is very deep,The auditory feeling is very good。
At the power level, since this is a real car experience, power performance and transmission smoothness are naturally the focus of our conversation, and I think for luxury C-class cars like Audi A6L, it is very important to be easy to drive and easy to use, so let's also take a look at the performance of the car. The Audi A6L I test-drove uses a 2.0T engine + 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, which has a proven powertrain and guaranteed reliability.
At the same time, the Audi A6L engine has a maximum power of 180kW, a maximum torque of 370Nm, and an official 000 acceleration time of 7.4 seconds. In the actual driving process, in normal mode, Audi A6L upshift is very positive, and the gearbox smoothness is excellent, normal driving, almost imperceptible shift action, the whole vehicle presents a "lazy" feeling, the gearbox to my intention to understand is also in place, the downshift will not drag mud and water, the mode is more suitable for urban road driving, driving is very easy, even if it is the first contact with Audi A6L car, in fact, it is easy to get started.
In sports mode, Audi A6L can be said to have turned on the "chicken blood mode", the gearbox downshift is quite aggressive, and basically always controlled in the low gear, in order to meet the driver's request for power at any time, step on the accelerator, Audi A6L power will continue to output, the throttle is also quite heeled, the power can be said to be how much to step on. And within the legal speed limit, the power reserve of the Audi A6L is very deep, and the power is also on call, and when overtaking on the national highway, the confidence will be more. In terms of power, the Audi A6L's power, smoothness, and shift logic are basically impeccable, and there is no need for the driver to actively adapt to the car, which is commendable.
For luxury cars like Audi A6L, the high-end sense of the chassis is the top priority, and it can also be said to be one of the core advantages of this type of model. The Audi A6L uses a combination of front and rear five-link independent suspension, and the car we tested also has optional front and rear 255/40 R20 tires, and its driving hardware is worthy of the positioning of the luxury brand C-segment.
In the actual driving process, you can also feel the tenacity of the Audi A6L, when passing through the damaged road surface and potholes, the Audi A6L can filter out most of the vibration, and retain a small part of the road feeling, if you drive yourself, you will have a clearer control of the road surface, and the passengers in the back row also feel very comfortable. The Audi A6L also provides plenty of support in fast cornering, and with the 255mm tires providing plenty of grip, you can also have a lot of confidence when splitting corners. In addition, when driving at high speeds, due to the wide tire width and the tough suspension, the Audi A6L also presents a stable driving license feeling, and the sound insulation and quietness of the vehicle are also quite good, which can bring enough sense of luxury.
Written at the end: for the luxury brand C-class car, there can be no special product point, but there must be no shortcomings, in other words, balance is the most important. After experiencing the Audi A6L this time, I think the car is completely in line with the "law of equilibrium", and its power, space, and driving texture have almost no shortcomings, which can meet the diversified needs of daily household and business reception. To sum up, combined with the current terminal price of the Audi A6L, I think the car is still worth buying.