The Audi A6 e-hybrid quattro has been unveiled for Europe in each sedan and Avant (wagon) physique types, and with the selection of two plug-in hybrid drivetrain choices.
Each variations pair a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with an electrical motor constructed into the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
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The low-power model makes a mixed 220kW and 450Nm, and might full the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.0 seconds on the best way to a prime pace of 250km/h.
In the meantime, the high-power iteration has 270kW and 500Nm to its identify. It reels off the 0-100km/h commonplace in 5.3 seconds.
Each variations of the drivetrain are geared up with a battery pack positioned underneath the boot ground boasting 45 per cent extra capability than the one used on the earlier technology A6.
Rated at 20.7kWh (internet), the brand new battery helps AC charging as much as 11kW. In EV mode, the A6 PHEV can journey at speeds as much as 140km/h, and might obtain as much as 111km of emissions-free driving.
If these particulars sound acquainted, that’s as a result of the most recent technology A5 liftback and wagon are additionally provided with the identical plug-in hybrid drivetrains.
Along with all-wheel drive, the A6 plug-in hybrid comes with all-wheel steering as commonplace, in addition to three-zone local weather management system.
The high-power variant can be fitted with the S line gear package deal, which incorporates sports activities suspension that’s 20mm decrease, seats with chunkier bolsters, a three-spoke steering wheel, a black single-frame grille, extra outstanding air intakes, and matte chrome finishes.
Order books for the A6 plug-in hybrid fashions are actually open in Europe, with the deliveries starting within the northern summer time.
In Germany the 220kW variant is priced from €65,800 ($115,500) for the sedan, whereas the 270kW model begins at €75,050 ($131,700). Wagon fashions are a €2500 ($4400) premium over the sedan.
It’s unclear if the plug-in hybrid drivetrain choices can be made accessible Down Underneath, however we’ll replace this text after we discover out extra.
