Audi Philippines to Launch Audi A6, to Open New Taguig Showroom

The new Audi A6 is set to make it’s market debut in the Philippines.

The Audi 6’s launch on Friday, July 29, 2011 coincides with the opening of the 3rd Audi Philippines showroom in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Audi again is setting standards in the full-size class with the new 7th generation A6. Engineered with a lighter touch, the body features numerous aluminium components, sporty chassis and a wide array of new assistance and multimedia systems.

The new Audi has a light body made up of aluminium hybrid materials which is made up of more than 20 percent aluminium components. The combination of aluminium and extremely tough, form-hardened steels produces a final vehicle that weighs some 15 percent less than a conventional steel-construction vehicle. As a result, the vehicle only weighs 80 kg and together with ultra-efficient engines, makes fuel consumption between 12 – 16 km/liter depending on the engine variant.

This new business sedan is being offered locally with a 6 cylinder engine with two variants in gas and diesel. One is a 3.0 liter TFSI petrol engine with 300 hp with torque at 440 Nm @2900 to 4500 rpm. The other is the 3.0 Turbo Diesel Injection with 245 hp with torque of 500 Nm@1400 to 3250 rpm.

Both engines have a top speed of 250 km/h and equipped with an S tronic (7 speed) transmission. The quattro technology of permanent all-wheel drive for which Audi has pioneered for 30 years now is also standard for the A6.

For superb handling inspite of being a large sedan, The Audi A6 has fantastic agility. Thanks to its electromechanical power steering that work together with the quattro sport differential.

The Audi A6’s interiors take after the Audi A8 with high standards like seats which includes climate control and massage function, individual air-

conditioning controls for all four seats and a consumer friendly MMI (MultiMedia Interface).

Another technology which Audi has pioneered is the use of innovative LED headlights which are powerful at the same time energy efficient. This gives the sedan it’s own distinctive look. The LED headlight is also available as standard in the A6.

The new Audi A6 is even safer, more efficient and more comfortable than it’s predecessor. It is lighter and impresses with its updated design and numerous technology making it a business sedan that provides safety, luxury and driving enjoyment.

This model will become available starting July 29, 2011 at Audi Philippines showrooms located in Greenhills, Alabang and soon to open Global City.

Malaya Business Insight

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