Audi A6 Avant

From the beginning, Audi has focused on superior performance through technological advancements developed in its Ingolstadt, Germany lab.  A combination of German practicality with a taste for European elegance imbues all Audi cars, and the Audi A6 Avant is no exception.  

Based on the four-door A6, Audi's mid-sized luxury sedan, the Avant offers a little more cargo room and versatility for those seeking a family car or just extra storage space.  Even though it is essentially a station wagon, it does not sacrifice comfort, performance, or high-end features.  Leather seats, trip computer, memory settings, power adjustable seats and dual climate control are not your typical wagon accessories.  A 255-hp engine adds some pep to the driving experience, along with the now-famous and much-praised quattro all-wheel drive system.  Safety is a primary concern, and the Avant, like the A6 sedan, comes standard with ABS brakes, traction control, an electronic stability program, and multiple airbags.

Though the A6 Avant was overshadowed by the appearance of the allroad quattro in 2001 and discontinued briefly in 2005, it makes its return with the updated exterior styling (wide-mouthed grille) of the A6 sedans and a new sports performance package.  

The Avant remains a good choice for those wanting the style and elegance that goes with the Audi name, but also the practicality of a family wagon.  The Avant gives drivers car-like handling with storage versatility, and does it all so sumptuously that you may forget you're hauling groceries in the backseat.