Audi Malaysia has officially announced the launch of the new 2019 Audi A6 for the Malaysian market. This current Audi A6 is the Eighth generation of its full-size Sedan and this time Audi states that it comes as a fully digitalised operating concept. This means that is comes with more connectivity than ever and it will be sold here in the A6 3.0 TFSI Quattro S-Tronic variant for RM589,900 onwards.
The fully imported from Germany 2019 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI Quattro S-Tronic will come with dynamic all-wheel steering combines direct, sporty steering response as well as a stable feel. The suspension combines smooth ride comfort and high stability with enhanced sportiness. All engines have a mild-hybrid system as standard equipment for convenience and efficiency.
Speaking about the engine, the V6 turbocharged engine makes 340hp and 500Nm torque. It allos the A6 to have a 0 to 100 km/h time of 5.1 seconds. Top speed like most German sedans is capped at 250kmh. Since this is a Quattro, it features Audi's all-wheel drive setup and it gets its drive from a 7 speed S tronic automatic gearbox. The A6 also has a special belt alternator / starter which adds torque to the drivetrain when needed. It is essentially a MHEV or mild hybrid electric vehicle.
In terms of equipment inside, the A6 will have Audi's latest MMI or multi media interface. Audi claims the all-digital MMI touch response system provides intuitive operation and the extensive connectivity and assistance solutions demonstrate networked intelligence. The interior systematically adopts digitalization and is groundbreaking in its segment.
In terms of its body styling, this newest A6 features Audi's latest design language which basically even more angular in nature. It also features those hallmark Audi Quattro-like box wheel arches. It is pushed higher up the belt-line of the sedan but it is still quite noticeable. Unlike the previous generation of the A6, this one features bulkier styling. More chunky overall. With the wheels seemingly more pronounced that ever before.
More details of this latest German sedan is stated down below.
2019 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI Quattro S tronic Product Brief:
MMI touch response operating system – customisable and intuitive
The MMI touch response system of the new Audi A6 sets new standards in terms of intuitive operation and personalisation. With extensive intelligent personalisation options, the car is tailored to the driver:
The all-digital operating system allows central vehicle functions to be placed in the required position in the MMI screen using drag-and-drop – similar to the user experience with smartphone apps.
Shortcuts and favorites buttons form the ideal basis for individual preferences and superb ease-of-use.
Ideal for frequent drivers and fleet customers: Up to seven drivers can store their preferred settings in individual user profiles and set up to 400 parameters. Thanks to its logical and flat menu structure, the system provides fast access to vehicle functions. The configurable favorites buttons help tailor the
system to the user’s preferences.
The natural-language control turns the new Audi A6 into an intelligent dialog partner and travel
companion: It processes questions and commands with onboard stored data and in conjunction with
MMI navigation plus.
The MMI touch response operating system with haptic and acoustic feedback provides rapid, intuitive operation: Users hear and feel a click as confirmation as soon as their finger triggers a function.
The driver manages the infotainment on the top display, which has a 10.1-inch screen diagonal if MMI navigation plus has been specified. The bottom 8.6-inch display, located in the console in the center tunnel, is used for the climate control and for the convenience functions and text input; the driver’s wrist can sit on the selector lever of the automatic transmission. In addition, the head-up display projects important information onto the windshield. MMI navigation plus also includes the Audi virtual cockpit with a 12.3-inch display.
MMI navigation plus
The new Audi A6 offers an extensive range of connectivity solutions for superb safety, convenience
and personalization. The standard specification for Malaysia is with the top-of-the-line MMI navigation plus – a media hub with a new design. The data transfer module uses the new LTE Advanced standard.
MMI navigation plus also offers a host of new navigation features. These include a self-learning
function based on the driven routes, which generates intelligent search suggestions.
Driver assistance systems
Even more comfort, poise and safety on long and short journeys – the new A6 with new and refined
driver assistance systems sets new standards in the luxury class.
Behind the extensive assist systems lies a high-tech module from Audi: the central driver assistance
controller (zFAS). It calculates continuously a detailed model of the environment from a fusion of
sensor data.
Mild-hybrid technology – all engines electrified
The 3.0 TFSI engine comes with Audi’s new mild-hybrid technology. Here a belt alternator starter
(BAS) works together with a lithium-ion battery. The Audi A6 can coast between 55 and 160 km/h.
The start-stop function kicks in up to 22 km/h. The engine is restarted from standstill predictively as
soon as the vehicle in front of the Audi A6 starts moving. During deceleration, the BAS recovers up to 12 kW of energy. In real-world driving, the MHEV technology reduces fuel consumption by up to 0.7 liters per 100 kilometers.
Body and dimensions
The body of the new Audi A6 also adds to the relaxed atmosphere onboard. One factor is the
advanced aerodynamics: Thanks to sophisticated aeroacoustics, the Sedan remains pleasantly quiet,
even at high speed.
A second factor is the high body rigidity – it forms the basis for the top quality feel and the sporty
handling. Audi uses an intelligent mixed construction of steel and aluminum in the body shell.
Components such as the front suspension strut dome are made of aluminum, as are the doors,
hood/trunk lids and fenders.
The interior of the new Audi A6 is even larger than on the outgoing model. With regard to legroom in
the rear, it beats the outgoing model and the core competitors. The headroom and shoulder room in
the front and rear are also superior to the outgoing model. The luggage compartment offers more
loading width – two golf bags can be accommodated horizontally. The capacity remains unchanged at 530 liters.
The all-new seats underline the character of the Audi A6 as a poised long-distance sedan. With their
numerous adjustment functions, the customized contour seats, front, provide superb comfort. With its
large glass sections, the panoramic glass sunroof floods the interior with light.
The suspension
The new Audi A6 is noticeably sportier than the outgoing model – thanks especially to innovative
solutions for the suspension. The already sporty ratio of the standard progressive steering becomes
even more direct as the steering angle increases; a new damping concept also conveys intensive,
finally differentiated feedback from the road. The new Audi A6 is maneuverable in town, agile on
country roads, and poised and comfortable on the highway.
The dynamic all-wheel steering is a key component in this agility and maneuverability. It combines
direct, sporty steering response with unshakable stability, resolving this classic conflict of aims.
Depending on the speed, the steering ratio varies between 9.5:1 and 16.5:1. This is thanks to a strain
wave gearing at the front. At the rear axle, a spindle drive turns the wheels as much as 5 degrees. At
low speed, the wheels steer in the opposite direction to the front wheels, thus enhancing the agility of
the A6 and reducing its turning circle by up to one meters to 11.1 meters. All of which makes
maneuvering easy despite the almost five meter exterior length of the large Sedan. At high speed the
wheels turn in the same direction, thus optimizing stability when traveling in a straight line or changinh lanes. Thus the A6 not only offers the driver smooth straight-line stability at high speed.
Passengers also enjoy more comfort since the steering movements seem much softer on the rear seats.
The redesigned wheel suspension is also made out of lightweight aluminum in many areas. Despite
the large 20 inch wheels that comes as standard for Malaysia, the Audi A6 has improved ride and
noise comfort over its predecessor. Brakes with fixed calipers made from aluminum are fitted to the
front axle. The suspension features damper control to suit the driving condition and the driver’s
preference.
Drivetrain
Audi Malaysia is launching the Audi A6 exclusively with the 3.0 TFSI engine. The gasoline unit
(combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.2 combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 164) is a 3.0 TFSI.
The V6 turbocharged engine accelerates the business sedan from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds with
250 kW (340 hp) and 500 Nm of torque; the electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h is a mere
technicality. The 3.0 TFSI is coupled as standard with a seven-speed S tronic and is equipped as
standard with the quattro all-wheel drive with ultra technology. The system activates the rear-wheel
drive instantly whenever needed. All gearshifts are automatic.
Like the dynamic all-wheel steering and the controlled damping, the drivetrain settings are integrated
into the control function of the electronic chassis platform. These systems are closely networked for
innovative precision. The driver can select various driving profiles via the Audi drive select system –
the wide spread from comfort through sportiness is even more pronounced than in the outgoing
model.
The exterior design
Like the A8 and A7 Sportback models, the A6 is the expressive ambassador of the new Audi design
language. With taut surfaces, sharp edges and striking lines, the business sedan unmistakably
conveys its character: sporty elegance, high tech and sophistication.
The exterior stands out with its balanced proportions – long hood, long wheelbase and short
overhangs. The A6 is 4,939 millimeters long, i.e. 7 millimeters longer than its predecessor. The width
has been increased by 12 millimeters to 1,886 millimeters while the height at 1,457 millimeters is now 2 millimeters more than on the outgoing model. The wide, low-slung Singleframe grille, the flat
headlights and the powerfully contoured air inlets exude sportiness.
In the side view, three striking lines reduce the car’s visual height. The powerfully taut contours, which are drawn over the wheels, are testimony to Audi’s quattro genes. The taut roof line, which tapers into flat C-pillars, characterizes the silhouette. The short trunk lid ends in a curved separating edge for optimized aerodynamics. A striking chrome strip accentuates the three-dimensional sculpture of the rear and connects the rear lights.
The lighting design – technology brought to life
The lighting design emphasizes the technical character of the A6 with the standard for Malaysia HD
Matrix LED headlights best exemplifying the concept. This high end lighting system features five
horizontal lines form the daytime running light signature. They emphasize the width of the front. Above them are the dipped beam modules that look like pupils. The lighting signature of the tail lights is made up of a single horizontal line and nine vertical segments for each unit; the brake light fills the areas in between. The dynamic indicator is included with the top-of-the-line equipment. When unlocking and locking the doors, a pulsing coming and leaving home function brings to life the combination of design and technology that is the hallmark of Audi.
For the interior, the contour ambient lighting package subtly animate the space, the volume and the
materials. The contour lighting reproduces the clear lines of the interior architecture and can be set to 30 different colors.
The interior
The interior of the new A6 features a black-panel design – a cool look which expresses the technical
competence and digital character of the business sedan. This creates a relaxed lounge atmosphere in
a design language that comes across as reduced and matter-of-fact. The sleek instrument panel and
the calm, continuous horizontal body line create an airy sense of spaciousness.
The center console in the new Audi A6 is directed at the driver; the top MMI touch response display is also tilted slightly to the right. With its black-panel look, it almost disappears into an aluminum clip when switched off. The display is activated when opening a door; its graphical user interface appears reduced, matching the interior design.
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