One of Audi staples in an area that is increasingly confused with repetitive niche models, the A6 Avant a large, elegant and spacious property located in the old school way. It is not particularly interesting to look at, even if it can be (and often is) blinged the new maximum setting rich with S line and massive alloys. However, the best horses of diesel cars are modest battle to provide maximum comfort, refinement and economy. Brand new in 2011, this is one of the significant higher car outside the industry.

Audi strongest suit is never firmly of the new A6 Avant, maybe a little too much, compared with competitors from BMW and Mercedes, although the first three cars of Audi’s class is doing at least a little sportier mindset that E-Class. There are a lot of weight in the direction, but no real sense of failure. Having said that, with the benefit of permanent four-wheel drive, there is no end of the handle to be enjoyed here and A6 can be hard and early with the kind of dedication rival aft be unthinkable cleared an area of ​​settlement . The best version that we drove is the 3.0-liter twin-turbo BiTDI, and is a monster that will reach 60 mph in 5.3 seconds 313bhp.

But comfort is much more important for most owners and A6, this new model is a step for Audi. Refinement was awarded the wind, road and engine noise all very well against white.

Audi interior is exceptionally proficient with the new A6 with a destination in style, comfort and sophistication to every part of the cabin. The dashboard is very well de-cluttering the MMI controller telling the shifter, but the overall impression is still playful as the effort oriented BMW iDrive, and it takes a while to navigate quickly.

In the back there is plenty of space, of course, with headroom to spare and good general ventilation. The trunk, at 565 liters is slightly larger than the already massive 5 Series Touring also, but both are still a way behind the open mockery E-Class. The missing hikers presumed dead there.

Audi ownership is notoriously expensive. Perhaps they would say ‘reassuring’. How Stella Artois, but without the associated bar fight. Each car that cost almost £ 33,000 before you start adding in your favorite pieces (like a panoramic sunroof 1.370 pounds) will always be a serious commitment to the private buyer, although residual values ​​will be strong. As a company car, but makes little sense because some small diesel fuel efficient engines, the daily cost of raising.