2009 Audi A6 Avant
Reviewers are Raving about the Strikingly Energetic 2009 A6 Avant
The 2009 A6 Avant wagon has recieved a few interior and exterior changes for 2009 including a revised suspension, an exterior facelift, an updated interior, a new engine, and all-wheel-drive technology. Although the A6 Avant has not yet been extensively reviewed, critics are already aghast at its versatility, performance, and exterior beauty. "One of the most stylish premium wagons on the planet. ... Luxury and utility can neatly come together in a sleek package that can make your visit to the gas pumps an event and not a habit," says Motor Picks. Each A6 Avant provides seating for five and includes a 300 horsepower 3.0 TFSI V6 engine.
The performance features on the A6 Avant make driving less of a chore and more of an adventure. You'll enjoy sporty drivetrain features like Six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic which permits all gear changes to take place without interrupting engine power. It also permits downshifting in curving, downhill mountainous terrain to increase the braking effect of the engine or for a more sporty driving style. The quattro all-wheel-drive system with a Torsen torque sensing center differential also steps things up a notch by directing power between the wheels precisely when and where it's needed thus increasing performance on any road surface in rain or shine. The engine incorporates FSI Direct Injection technology which increases the power and torque of the engine making it more economical and reducing emissions. Other important drivetrain features include an anti-lock brake system with vacuum power assist, Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD), four-link front suspension with upper and lower control arms; a stabilizer bar; and separate coil springs/shock absorbers (gas charged), fully independent trapezoidal link rear suspension with a stabilizer bar and separate coil springs/shock absorbers (gas-charged), and Servotronic speed-sensitive steering (degree of assistance dependent on road speed).
The 2009 A6 Avant is sleek and modish. It has been revamped with a new grille and front bumper and headlights. Car and Driver comments, "..the A6 Avant may be the most beautiful station wagon on the market. Four years after its launch in Germany, the A6 still looks crisp, and the changes should give it enough newness to stand its own against the competition." You'll enjoy standard exterior features that include aluminum doorsill and window trim, LED rear lights, a power tailgate lift, a sunroof, halogen headlights, and 17" wheels with all-season tires.
The interior of the new A6 Avant is dynamically and ergonomically laid out with innovative technologies and storage options. It comes with a storage package that provides clever solutions for your storage needs, heated front seats, a leather shift knob, eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar, a four-spoke mutli-function leather steering wheel, adjustable head restraints, and walnut wood trim. The lighting package includes LED footwell lighting in the front and rear, illuminated driver and passenger sun visors with normal and magnified mirrors and puddle lights with fiber optic technology in all four doors. Advanced technologies include rain/light sensors. The light sensor detects the level of ambient light and automatically turns on the headlights if needed. The rain sensor offers the same convenience when it comes to precipitation--automatically adjusting the rate of sweep to the level of moisture. You'll also appreciate the Bluetooth hands-free phone interface which allows you to pair a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone with your Audi and access your phonebooks within the driver information display or MMI screen in your instrument panel. The A6 Avant also includes a HomeLink universal garage door opener.
Whether you enjoy jammin' to the oldies or thumping the latest hip-hop beats you're sure to enjoy the audio sytem on the A6. It includes an Audi music interface for an iPod, a CD changer, DSP sound, Sirius Satellite Radio, and an Audi Multi-Media Interface system.
Besides its eye-catching demeanor and fun interior, the 2009 A6 Avant also has great safety credentials. It protects you and your passengers with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH System, ISOFIX and upper rear child safety seat anchors, a central locking system, and an anti-theft alarm system which includes a theft deterrent light in the driver's door; an immobilizer that prevents engine start when the key automatically changing electronic code feature is not used; and a backup horn. The airbags include driver and front passenger dual-stage and dual threshold next-generation airbag supplemental restraints, driver and front passenger seat-mounted chest side airbags, and Sideguard head protection airbags for front and rear occupants. Other important safety features include three-point safety belts, and a tire pressure monitoring system.
