Another area where the A6L leads the way is with its quattro all-wheel drive. Though Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW
The A6L is the first Audi to be built in China with a V8 motor. (Photo: Audi of America) |
The A6L will be offered with quattro on vehicles equipped with the 3.0-liter 218-hp V6 and the 4.2-liter, 335-hp V8. As a side-note, the A6L is the first Audi to be built in China with a V8 motor. Other powertrain configurations include FrontTrak (FWD) mated to a 170-hp 2.0-liter TFSI engine (as featured in the upcoming VW GTI) and a 2.4-liter, 177-hp V6. Customers can choose between a manual transmission, the Multitronic CVT gearbox, and two automatics.
As with the standard A6, the 'L' model boasts high-tech features
The A6L comes equipped with front, side and head airbags to ensure that passengers are safe in any situation. (Photo: Audi of America) |