This is the new C8 Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e
quattro, which joins the plug-in hybrid version of the A6 sedan that was
revealed back in October last year. The station wagon uses the same powertrain
as its sedan sibling as well as other models in the line-up like the A7
Sportback and Q5, with pricing starting from 71,940 euros.
As its core is a 2.0 litre four-cylinder
TFSI powerplant that makes 252 PS and 370 Nm, which is paired with a
seven-speed dual-clutch S tronic transmission. Sandwiched in between the engine
and gearbox is a permanently excited synchronous electric motor that offers a
peak output of 143 PS and 350 Nm.
The end result is a total system output of
367 PS and 500 Nm of torque, which is good for a zero to 100 km/h time
of 5.7 seconds. Meanwhile, the top speed is limited to 250 km/h when in hybrid
mode, or 135 km/h with just the electric motor doing the work. Audi says the A6
Avant PHEV offers a combined fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of as low as
1.9 l/100 km and 44 g/km, according to WLTP regulations.
Said electric motor draws power from a
lithium-ion battery with an energy capacity of 14.1 kWh, which provides up to
51 km of electric range (two km less than the sedan). The battery can be
recharged using a Type 2 cable, and when plugged into a 7.4 kW charging
station, takes about 2.5 hours for a full charge.
Despite the battery in the boot, owners
will have access to 405 litres of luggage capacity, or up to 1,535 litres when
the rear seats are folded down. This is less than the non-PHEV version, which
comes with 565 litres in its default configuration or up to 1,680 litres.
Drivers will get to play with three drive
modes – EV, Hold and Hybrid – the last of which works with the car’s predictive
operating strategy to ensure maximum efficiency based on real-time data
(traffic, navigation, driving style and vehicle sensors). Equipment-wise, the
A6 Avant PHEV comes with the S line exterior and black styling packages as
standard, along with Matrix LED headlights, sport seats, four-zone automatic
climate control, the Audi virtual cockpit, sport suspension, 19-inch wheels and
red brake calipers.
