Tweaked Audi A6 launched, available on S trim at Rs 49.5 lakh

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Audi spun off its long awaited A6 saloon in India, weeks after its teaser went viral on WhatsApp. The first of its kind launch in India, Audi A6 got galore attention. To create buzz before the launch of new A6, Audi had released a pre-launch teaser on various social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

The video press release features Head, Audi India Mr. Joe King who talks about the highlights of the new A6 saloon. As for the tweaks made to the premium saloon it features various cosmetic changes on the outside, while interiors remain same with a couple of additional features for the comfort of the passengers. Mechanically, the saloon remains unchanged, which means it draws power from same diesel motor as seen in the predecessor linked to the same automatic transmission.

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Among the notable modifications done on the outside, Matrix LED head lights are included. Front Apron gets restyled side skirts placed at the bottom of the bumper. Rear has also received a couple of tweaks like redesigned tail lights, revamped bumper and revised exhausts. A chrome strip has also been fitted on the lower edge of the boot lid. Accentuating the sporty character of the saloon are the new turn indicators reminiscent of the ones fitted on RS7.

Hop inside the cabin to be greeted by endearing interiors, the styling has no change although a string of additional features have been enclosed. In terms of space, the cabin is swanky, front offers ample space while rear seems a tad uncomfortable. As for the additional features aboard, a tweaked infotainment system with voice activation, handwriting recognition and remote control is equipped. The remote control provided with the infotainment system enables effortless operation for passengers sitting in rear.

A Bose surround system is yet another additional feature; from the comfort segment a new four-zone climate control system has also been incorporated. The front seat can be adjusted by rear passengers on the push of a button.

On the safety front, new A6 is more protected featuring eight airbags including two segregate airbags for rear passengers. The other vital safety equipments carried forward from the previous version include anti-lock-braking system, hill-descent control, electronic stabilization control, Audi Pre sense Basic and electromechanical power steering.

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Mechanically, this saloon is identical to the outgoing version as it is armed by the same 2.0 litre TDI diesel powertrain capable of churning out peak power of 190 PS. A seven-speed automatic gearbox is linked to the diesel motor. Available exclusively on the feature rich S trim, the new A6 is up for grabs at Rs 49.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). There are a variety of options in the premium saloon segment, hence the new A6 will have to face off with strong rivals like BMW 5 Series, Mercedes Benz E Class and Jaguar XF.

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Shubhananda Bera from AutoPortal.com