Audi Sets Prices on the New and Upgraded A6 / S6 Lineup for MY 2009
- Interior and exterior redesign reinforces strong personality of Audi A6 / S6
- An all-new 300-hp 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6 will be offered with quattro AWD
- The 2009 sedan, Avant and S models will arrive in dealerships by early January
HERNDON, Va., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America today released
pricing for the updated 2009 model-year Audi A6 sedan, A6 Avant and S6 sedan,
which are scheduled to arrive in U.S. dealerships by the beginning of January.
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the Audi A6 3.2 sedan Premium
will start at $45,100. The Audi A6 3.0T quattro sedan Premium will start at
$50,100. The Audi A6 3.0T quattro Avant Premium will start at $53,310. The
Audi A6 4.2 quattro sedan will start at $60,950, and the Audi S6 will start at
$75,900. Prices do not include a destination charge of $825, taxes, title or
dealer charges.
"The A6 model range gains a far more progressive look with this makeover,"
said Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president of Audi of America. "Of
particular note is the addition of the new supercharged drivetrain that will
give drivers of these cars plenty of responsive power without sacrificing fuel
efficiency. These updates will show why the Audi A6 is the best-selling
luxury sedan worldwide."
The 2009 model-year Audi A6 3.0T quattro rewards motorists with the best
fuel economy of any mid-sized luxury sedan sold in the U.S. featuring
all-wheel drive. With an energy-recuperating alternator and
efficiency-optimized gear ratios, the new model achieves 26 mpg highway and 18
mpg in city driving for a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 21 mpg.
New for 2009 models are three equipment levels - Premium, Premium Plus and
Prestige - aimed at improving vehicle value and reducing complexity by
combining the features demanded by many luxury car buyers. The new A6 will
also come packed with additional standard equipment, including a sunroof,
Bluetooth, Homelink, heated front seats on quattro models, three months of
free SIRIUS satellite radio service and Audi music interface with iPod
connectivity.
Also new for 2009, the 3.0 TFSI V6 engine will deliver 300 horsepower and
a powerful 310 lb.-ft of torque. It marries the benefits of direct fuel
injection and a compressor supercharger to record a 0-to-60 mph time of 5.9
seconds. The new engine will be packaged with a Tiptronic automatic
transmission and the new 40/60 asymmetric rear-biased quattro all wheel drive.
The 3.0 TFSI supercharged engine will be available on Premium, Premium Plus
and Prestige versions of the Audi A6 sedan and Avant.
The 3.2 FSI V6 engine, which produces 255 horsepower and 243 lb.-ft of
torque, will be available in the Audi A6 Premium and Premium Plus equipment
levels. The 3.2 FSI will be paired with front-wheel drive and multitronic
transmission. The Audi A6 4.2 comes fully loaded with a 350-hp 4.2 FSI V8
engine, Tiptronic automatic transmission, quattro all-wheel drive, S-line
exterior and the Prestige equipment level as standard.
The 2009 Audi S6 features a 5.2 FSI V10 engine mated to the Audi Tiptronic
automatic transmission, which kicks up 435 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 398
lb.-ft of torque.
The design of the Audi A6 gets several enhancements led by the high-gloss,
single-frame grille as well as bold new bumpers, air vents and fog lights.
Chrome accents are added features on the doors and trunk. Available xenon
plus headlights now include LED daytime running lights. All-new LED
tail lights provide an exclamation point to the new look of the A6.
The world-class interior of the Audi A6 features leather seating, wood
trim, intuitive Multi Media Interface, a driver-oriented design and now the
added touch of sleek aluminum trim accents on the steering wheel, switches and
the parking brake. The interiors also get new instrument cluster graphics and
will feature Engine Start/Engine Stop buttons that are new to the A6 models.
The improvements to the A6 should bolster its standing as the best-selling
model in the mid-size luxury car market. Worldwide, the Audi A6 claimed a 37%
share of the luxury mid-size segment, ahead of its primary competitors, the
BMW 5-Series and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The new 2009 Audi A6 will begin
shipping to dealers next week in time for the holidays.
Audi of America Inc. and its 270 dealers offer a full line of
German-engineered luxury vehicles. The Audi line up is one of the freshest in
the industry with 23 models, including 12 models launched during model years
2008 and 2009. Audi is among the most successful brands globally. Last year
AUDI AG recorded its 12th consecutive record year for sales and profit growth.
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