2009 Audi A6 Avant in Torrance, California
The Suspension and Perfomance Features for the 2009 A6 Avant are Even More than What You'd Expect from a World-Class Audi
The 2009 A6 Avant wagon is dazzling critics and reviewers with its impressive array of performance features, more than adequate cargo volume, beautiful exterior, and intuitive technology. Updates for 2009 include exterior touches, an interior overhaul, revised suspension, a new engine, and all-wheel-drive technologies. Motor Trend writes, "If you're idea of luxury transportation combines sport and utility -- and you don't want a truck -- the Audi A6 Avant quattro deserves your consideration." Each A6 Avant comes with a 300 horsepower 3.0 TFSI V6 engine and seats five.
The performance features on the A6 Avant make driving less of a chore and more of an adventure. You'll enjoy sporty drivetrain features like Six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic which permits all gear changes to take place without interrupting engine power. It also permits downshifting in curving, downhill mountainous terrain to increase the braking effect of the engine or for a more sporty driving style. The quattro all-wheel-drive system with a Torsen torque sensing center differential also steps things up a notch by directing power between the wheels precisely when and where it's needed thus increasing performance on any road surface in rain or shine. The engine incorporates FSI Direct Injection technology which increases the power and torque of the engine making it more economical and reducing emissions. Other important drivetrain features include an anti-lock brake system with vacuum power assist, Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD), four-link front suspension with upper and lower control arms; a stabilizer bar; and separate coil springs/shock absorbers (gas charged), fully independent trapezoidal link rear suspension with a stabilizer bar and separate coil springs/shock absorbers (gas-charged), and Servotronic speed-sensitive steering (degree of assistance dependent on road speed).
The 2009 A6 Avant is sleek and modish. It has been revamped with a new grille and front bumper and headlights. Car and Driver comments, "..the A6 Avant may be the most beautiful station wagon on the market. Four years after its launch in Germany, the A6 still looks crisp, and the changes should give it enough newness to stand its own against the competition." You'll enjoy standard exterior features that include aluminum doorsill and window trim, LED rear lights, a power tailgate lift, a sunroof, halogen headlights, and 17" wheels with all-season tires.
The interior of the new A6 Avant is ergonomically and dynamically designed to give you the most comfort, control, and convenience. It also provides numerous innovative storage options. You'll enjoy eight way power heated front seats with four-way power lumbar, a leather shift knob, walnut wood trim, adjustable head restraints, and a four-spoke multi-function leather steering wheel. Advanced technologies include rain/light sensors which dectect the levels of ambient light and the amount of precipitation and adjust the headlights and windshield wipers accordingly. The lighting package includes LED footwell lighting in the front and rear, illuminated driver and passenger sun visors with normal and magnified mirrors and puddle lights with fiber optic technology in all four doors. You'll also appreciate a Homelink universal garage door opener and a Bluetooth hands-free phone interface which will allow you to pair a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone with your Audi and access your phonebooks within the driver information display or MMI screen in your instrument panel.
Whether you enjoy jammin' to the oldies or thumping the latest hip-hop beats you're sure to enjoy the audio sytem on the A6. It includes an Audi music interface for an iPod, a CD changer, DSP sound, Sirius Satellite Radio, and an Audi Multi-Media Interface system.
Besides its eye-catching demeanor and fun interior, the 2009 A6 Avant also has great safety credentials. It protects you and your passengers with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH System, ISOFIX and upper rear child safety seat anchors, a central locking system, and an anti-theft alarm system which includes a theft deterrent light in the driver's door; an immobilizer that prevents engine start when the key automatically changing electronic code feature is not used; and a backup horn. The airbags include driver and front passenger dual-stage and dual threshold next-generation airbag supplemental restraints, driver and front passenger seat-mounted chest side airbags, and Sideguard head protection airbags for front and rear occupants. Other important safety features include three-point safety belts, and a tire pressure monitoring system.
