Final spring, Audi confirmed off the A6 Avant E-Tron idea, and an Audi designer mentioned that the manufacturing mannequin could be round 90% to 95% of the idea. Primarily based on these spy images, it positive looks like that designer was proper on the cash. There are many styling cues which have made it to the ultimate model of the electrical wagon, which we will inform because of the shortage of camouflage.
The entrance of this prototype is definitely probably the most disguised, with the entire entrance grille nonetheless wrapped up. However we will make out the perimeters of the hexagonal panel that will likely be vast and low like on the idea. It is flanked by scalloped-out sections with small air intakes. Not like the idea, although, the manufacturing mannequin options fairly giant decrease headlamps that increase the stylized LED working lights larger up.
The Avant’s profile is lengthy and low, and the dash-to-axle ratio appears longer than the present mannequin. However with the still-large cabin, it does not look fairly as rear-drive proportioned as you may count on. Just like the idea, we discover the stylized decrease door panels and trim, in addition to the sharp hockey-stick-shaped D-pillar and arcing trim piece over the home windows. Even the cameras on sticks for facet mirrors return. However as a substitute of pop-out flush door handles, the manufacturing Avant goes with inset handles a la new BMWs.
The tail of the A6 Avant E-Tron is far more subdued than on the idea. The rear spoiler and diffuser stay, however have been majorly toned down and much more refined. After all, inevitable S and RS fashions might rectify that. At first look, it appears just like the taillights are totally different and extra like present Audis, however a more in-depth look reveals that they’re nonetheless full-width, simply partially hidden by vinyl wrap.
Specs ought to mirror the ideas with a 100-kWh battery pack and twin motors making 469 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. It will likely be constructed on the identical Premium Platform Electrical (PPE) as the brand new Porsche Macan. A single-motor variant is anticipated to observe intently to the all-wheel-drive dual-motor mannequin.
The A6 E-Tron line was initially anticipated to be revealed final 12 months, however that clearly did not occur. However with that in thoughts and the way completed this prototype appears, we’re positive it and its sedan sibling will likely be revealed someday this 12 months. It sounds just like the Avant is not slated for the U.S., although, which is unlucky. Then once more, whereas we do not get the present, common A6 Avant within the U.S. both, we do get the RS 6, in order that might be a risk for Audi wagon followers of great means.
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