Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro: Automatic

What makes this car a Low Emission Vehicle?

The new Audi A6 is offered with a choice of three powerful, highly efficient six-cylinder powerplants. All of these engines are married to Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive system and seven-speed S tronic transmission. Each of these three engines also makes use of technologies from the brand’s modular efficiency platform – the innovative thermal management concept, the start-stop system, and the energy recovery system. Fuel consumption has improved by up to 15 percent compared with the previous model – a leading figure among the competition. Compared with the previous A3 3.0 TDI model. The diesel option comes in the form of the 3.0 TDI. Outputting 180kW and a prodigious 500Nm, class-leading performance is assured, along with incredible fuel efficiency at just 6.0L/100km.

What are the customer benefits of this technology?

Thanks to its sophisticated design, the chassis of the new A6 combines sporty precision with supreme comfort. When combined with outstanding fuel economy and low emissions, particularly in the 3.0 TDI, the new A6 proves that luxury performance can be both green and frugal.

How many LEV models are available in your range now and when will more be introduced in Australia?

The Audi range with consumption of 7.0 litres/100km or less, totals 28. The vehicle is totally exempt from Luxury Car Tax thanks to its extreme efficiency. More LEV vehicles from Audi are being introduced continuously.

What is your brand's LEV/ZeroEV strategy for Australia?

It is Audi's goal to reduce consumption by at least 10 percent with every new model generation. Audi's overall goal is to reduce total fleet consumption by 20% by 2012.