2021 Audi A6 Avant New Car Commercial Evaluation

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Test models in this issue:

2021 Avant Avant-Garde 45 TFSI Selected dynamic type

Overall score: 385 points

is influenced by different geographical and human environments Station wagons are very popular in markets such as Europe and North America, but for the Chinese market, station wagons have always been in a state of "popularity". However, with the rise of young consumers in recent years, the station wagon market has gradually become hot, and many car companies have gradually begun to deploy this market segment, and the product span is very large, with prices ranging from hundreds of thousands to hundreds of thousands. Consumers have a wide range of choices.

When it comes to station wagons, you have to mention the Audi A6 Travel. As early as 1977, starting with the second-generation Audi 100 code-named C2, Audi built a model called Avant for it. This officially kicked off the prelude to Audi's exclusiveness in the field of station wagons. Today, the Audi A6 wagon not only has the "walking" Avant version, but also the Allroad version with a certain "off-road capability". Together with the blessing of the S-Line sports kit, it has attracted the attention of many domestic young consumers.

In September 2020, the Audi A6 Avant ushered in the annual facelift model, and the adjustment of the configuration level also brought stronger competitiveness to the new car. According to the vehicle quality network data, the new Audi A6 Avant has been in a state of zero complaints since its launch.Excellent short-term quality reputation. As the time to market increases, can the new Audi A6 Avant continue its good quality reputation? Will there be some new problems that are difficult for ordinary consumers to discover? This issue of "New Car Productivity Evaluation" will clear the fog for you and restore a real Audi A6 Avant with objective data.

1. Body craft

Score of this test: 49 points

In the test, 3 key points will be selected for each key part to evaluate each key The uniformity of the gap in the location. Judging from the test results, the 2021 Audi A6 Avant has excellent performance in the gap data and uniformity of the test points of the entire vehicle, and it is at the upstream level of the same-level models tested.

From the test results, the 2021 Audi A6 Avant has small gap data at each key point and excellent uniformity performance. Most of the key point test values ​​are lower than 4mm, and the car body craft is worthwhile Certainly, in line with the identity of its imported luxury brand. However, in the test, the jury found that the gap between the front and rear doors of the Audi A6 Avant was relatively large. The average gap between the left front door and the left rear door exceeded 4mm, but it had little effect on the overall performance.

2. Paint film level

Score of this test: 45 points

Through the test results, it can be found that the average thickness of the paint film of the 2021 Audi A6 Avant is about 110.6 μm, higher than the standard value of mid-level cars (≥90μm), the overall performance is worthy of recognition.

During the paint film level test,Through the test results, it can be found that the average thickness of the paint film of the 2021 Audi A6 Avant is about 110.6μm, which has exceeded the standard value for mid-range cars (≥90μm). Judging from the test data of various key parts, most of them are kept above 100μm. The data of some test points on the hood exceeds the standard value of high-end cars (120μm-150μm). On the whole, the paint film thickness of Audi A6 Avant The uniformity performance is excellent, and the spraying process performance meets the expectations of the expert jury.

III. External functions

This test score: 49 points

It is found in the actual test that the external functions of the 2021 Audi A6 Avant are very perfect, which should meet this level. level. The test vehicle tire is equipped with the Bridgestone TURANZ T005 series, which has good wet cornering and wet braking performance, and has long been the designated tire for high-end European models.

All 2021 Audi A6 Avant series are equipped with LED matrix headlights, which provide excellent lighting and visual effects. In addition, functions such as headlight cleaning device, headlight delay shutdown, automatic headlights, adaptive far and near beams, and headlight rain and fog modes are all equipped with complete functions; the boneless wiper wipes a large area and wipes at the same time. The water effect is satisfactory, and there is no jamming or abnormal noise during the work. In addition, the chassis of the 2021 Audi A6 Avant has a complete anti-corrosion coating and is equipped with a guard plate to improve driving safety.

The 2021 Audi A6 Avant uses a hidden keyhole. The driver needs to remove the mechanical key first, and then pry the cover behind the door handle to use it. The convenience performance is average. In addition, the new Audi A6 Avant is equipped with an induction electric tailgate as standard, which can sense to open and close. Since the tailgate is a hatchback design, the height after opening is very considerable,There will be no meeting and so on. In addition, the left side rearview mirror of the car adopts a double curvature rearview mirror, and the right side is an ordinary rearview mirror. In the actual driving experience, the rearview mirror has a wide range of illumination, reducing the blind spot of the field of vision.

The engine compartment cover of the 2021 Audi A6 Avant is supported by dual hydraulic rods, which is in line with the performance of this class. When opening, just flip the switch in the car, and then flip the switch inside the engine compartment cover to lift it up. The whole process is effortless and the convenience is worthy of recognition.

IV. Interior craftsmanship

This test score: 46 points

For the interior, as an imported luxury brand model, the Audi A6 Avant has a good sense of luxury The sense of class and class is mainly reflected in the materials used in the car. The center console and the inside of the car are wrapped in a large number of soft materials, supplemented by wood grain veneers for embellishment, and the visual effect is very prominent. In addition, the seams between the areas and the texture of the buttons on the steering wheel are impeccable.

Through testing, it is found that the 2021 Audi A6 Avant handles well at the joints between the A, B, and C pillars and the roof guard, with small and even gaps. The soft materials, wood veneers and decorative parts used on the inside of the front/rear doors enhance the touch and vision, and the arm rest is more comfortable. In addition, although the front/rear doors are made of single-layer glass, the thickness of the glass is satisfactory and can provide good sound insulation.

V. Internal functions

Score of this test: 49 points

The 2021 Audi A6 Avant adopts the same dual-screen design as the Audi A6L.The sense of science and technology has been greatly improved. Among them, the upper screen size is 10.1 inches, the internal multimedia system UI design is simple and clear, and with simulated physical button feedback when pressed, the experience is perfect. In terms of functions, such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are equipped.

The 8.6-inch screen below is an air-conditioned area. Although it is a full touch design, it also incorporates the function of simulating physical button feedback, with a crisp "click" sound, which makes the experience satisfactory. In addition, the operation method of the air conditioner is simple and clear, and there is no difficulty in getting started.

The test car in this test is equipped with leather seats, which have thick internal padding and good wrapping around the waist on both sides, but the surface cortex is hard, and long-term riding will cause fatigue sense. The angle between the rear seat and the backrest is 94.5°. After the testers have actually experienced it, the backrest angle of the rear seat is suitable, and there will be no fatigue in short-term riding. However, since the long-distance test has not been carried out, it is in the long-distance process The comfort cannot be judged.

The length of the front seat cushion is 490mm, and there is a manual leg support at the front. After opening, the length of the cushion can be extended to 540mm, which can support the thighs well. In addition, the distance between the front end of the front driver’s seat and the brake pedal under normal conditions varies from 380mm to 630mm, and the adjustable range is relatively wide, which can adapt to drivers of different heights.

The 2021 Audi A6 Avant uses a segmented sunroof, which can bring a good sense of transparency to the rear passengers. After actual measurement, the first half of the skylight area is 0.41 square meters, the openable skylight area is 0.26 square meters, and the second half of the skylight area is 0.43 square meters, which performs well.

We also tested the height difference and spacing of the accelerator and brake pedals that affect driving experience. The test results show thatThe step difference between the accelerator and the brake pedal is 40mm, and the spacing is 70mm. The step difference and spacing are reasonable, which can prevent the phenomenon of mixing the accelerator and the brake from occurring, and can also avoid the fatigue caused by frequent foot changes when driving on congested roads.

VI. Air quality inside the car

Score of this test: 50 points

In addition, in the vehicle interior test, the formaldehyde content in the car was also tested. Use Braunton BR-HOL series air detector, which has a high-throughput three-channel sample gas collection system, which can quickly collect a large amount of sample gas in a short time to ensure that sufficient data is collected. During the test, the vehicle under inspection was placed in a static state, the vehicle doors, windows, and the air intake door of the passenger compartment were closed, and the engine and air-conditioning equipment did not work.

During the air quality test in the car, the vehicle was placed in the internal ground parking lot with fewer vehicles. The measured 2021 Audi A6 Avant did not detect the formaldehyde content in the car, which is fully in line with the implementation of March 1, 2012 , The relevant standards in the "Guidelines for Air Quality Evaluation in Passenger Cars" (National Standard of the People’s Republic of China GB/T 27630-2011) jointly issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine. However, in the test, the jury found that the value of PM10 in the car was higher than other models tested, which affected the evaluation results to a certain extent.

VII. Vibration and noise

This test score: 48 points

Since the actual road test has more complex noise factors, the test is conducted in static form this time. Mainly for the changes in the noise of the 2021 Audi A6 Avant engine,The test site was selected in the outdoor parking lot.

In the static noise test, the Audi A6 Avant performed well in the quietness of the car in a static state. The test score has been reduced to the lowest value of the test instrument 30dB, which can almost be isolated from the external environment. As the engine starts, the noise value introduced into the car shows a gradually increasing trend. When the engine is at 3000 rpm, the noise value into the car is 53.9dB, which is still at a relatively low level from a numerical point of view. Compared with the tested models of the same level, the noise value is higher. By comparing with the following noise values ​​in different environments, the Audi A6 Avant has a good performance in suppressing engine noise, and it will hardly cause nuisance to the drivers and passengers in the car under working conditions.

In the air conditioner noise test, first place the test instrument at a position about 10cm away from the air outlet of the air conditioner, then increase the air volume of the air conditioner from small to large, and measure the noise of the driver's position in different gears value. According to actual measurement, the air conditioning adjustment of the Audi A6 Avant is divided into four gears. When the highest gear is turned on, the measured noise value is 52.2dB, which is still at a low level and will not cause too much nuisance to the drivers and passengers. However, in the test, the expert jury found that the noise value reached 42.1dB in the starting gear of the air conditioner, which was higher than the previous test of the same level models.

After actual measurement, in the idling state, the vibration of the Audi A6 Avant engine into the car is suppressed well, the vibration value of each test point is kept at a low level, and most of the test points are at idle speed and The measured data under the two states of air conditioning load are always relatively close. However, under load, the vibration value measured at the driver's seat is relatively large, and the difference between the vibration values ​​under idling and load conditions is also relatively large, but it did not affect the final results. In general, the in-line four-cylinder engine used in the 2021 Audi A6 Avant has better vibration control, and the engine compartment has a reasonable structural design, and the bearing bracket has an excellent effect of filtering vibration.

8. Engine compartment evaluation

This test score: 49 points

The engine is the core component of a car,Whether it is located in the engine compartment design layout and protection is reasonable, will directly affect our driving quality. Therefore, we introduce the evaluation dimension of the engine compartment, and evaluate it from the aspects of engine compartment layout, manufacturing process, and protection methods.

The engine compartment of the 2021 Audi A6 Avant is very large. This is because the model not only provides the Avant version of the 2.0T four-cylinder turbocharged engine, but also the Allroad version of the 3.0T V6 engine. , So the cabin layout of the Avant model engine is not compact. Most of the component units are equipped with plastic plates for protection, and each wiring harness interface is also protected with black anti-static tape. The materials of the rubber sleeve and winding tape are sufficient, and there is no large-area exposed cable. However, the expert jury also found in the test that the position of the ECU computer is somewhat forward, which may affect its safety in the event of a collision. In addition, the engine compartment cover is equipped with soundproof cotton, which can greatly suppress engine noise at high speeds. Good results. It is worth mentioning that the firewall configuration in the engine compartment of the Audi A6 Avant has a large area and performs well in the tested models of the same level.

Summary

Based on the above test results, we can conclude that the overall performance of the 2021 Audi A6 Avant is in line with expectations, and its commercial quality is in the upper middle and upper reaches of the tested models of the same level Level. In the external evaluation of the vehicle, the overall performance of the sheet metal process and paint film thickness was good, and there was no excessive gap or large paint film difference. In the internal evaluation of the vehicle, the interior layout and materials are in line with the standards expected by luxury brands. The center console and door panels are wrapped in a large area of ​​soft materials, supplemented by wood veneers for decoration, and the visual effect is very high-end. The performance of the front/rear seats is also very good, not only the length of the seat cushion can give good support to the thighs, but also the padding inside the seat is relatively thick. In addition, in terms of air quality, noise control, and engine vibration filtering, the new car has also handed over answers that can satisfy consumers.It meets the expectations of the expert jury for this model. In general, the commercial performance of the 2021 Audi A6 Avant is satisfactory, which meets the recommended standards for the commercial evaluation of the vehicle quality network.