2012 Audi A6 2.0 TSI SE Front Side
Spesification of 2012 Audi A6 2.0 TSI SE
The 2012 Audi A6 2.0 TSI SE is available only with 3.0-litre V6 petrol or diesel power and the 2.0-litre diesel motor seen here, but a petrol-electric hybrid version will be on sale before the end of the year. The 2.0 TDI is based on the outgoing unit, but Audi says it is so substantially re-engineered that it can be thought of as effectively a new design. Power goes up by 7bhp to 175bhp, combining with its slimmer figure to produce a significant improvement in power-to-weight ratio. But it’s the step up in torque you’ll notice more; it rises from 258lb ft to 280lb ft at the same low 1750rpm.Those liking what they hear, however, need to bear in mind that the 2.0-litre diesel motor is currently available with a six-speed manual gearbox only.
2012 Audi A6 2.0 TSI SE Front side angle
2012 Audi A6 2.0 TSI SE Front interior
2012 Audi A6 2.0 TSI SE Front Video
2012 Audi A6 2.0 TSI SE Front seats
2012 Audi A6 2.0 TSI SE Front engine
2012 Audi A6 2.0 TSI SE Front rear angle
Perfomance of 2012 Audi A6 2.0 TSI SE
2012 Audi A6 2.0 TSI SE has strong acceleration is available from 1600rpm, and the car stays in the thick of the torque curve until nearly 4000rpm. In fact, the opportunity for a near-perfect flow of power is there to be taken and denied only by its gear ratios. Audi has understandably spaced the six gears far and wide, but we think first is needlessly short, and second could probably benefit from being a shade longer, too. Even as it is, the 2012 Audi A6 2.0 TSI SE will motor promptly to 60mph in 8.9sec and, if you keep your foot buried, not stop until it’s showing the far side of 140mph. That should be more than enough for most.If the looks and powertrain of the 2012 Audi A6 2.0 TSI SE can best be described as evolutionary, nothing less than a full-scale revolution has been visited upon the suspension. We’re not sure having selectable damping on every model is much more than a gimmick, because if you just let the car get on with it, it will supply both ride and handling like no comparable A6 before it.At just a smidgeon over £30,000 with leather and sat-nav thrown in as standard, the 2012 Audi A6 2.0 TSI SE is priced rather competitively. And residuals can be expected to stay strong, at least by the not very enviable class standards.Click image to high-resolution and image gallery of 2012 Audi A6 2.0 TSI SE.
