Shanghai preview: Audi A6 L e-tron

Audi has established a hybrid vehicle offensive in China, epitomized by the A-6 L e tron which will make its debut in a few days in Shanghai.
Designed especially for Chinese customers, the newest sedan signifies Audi's first plugin hybrid version to be assembled locally in the planet 's biggest automotive marketplace. The start follows the imported A3 Sportback e tron an the typical long-wheel base A-6, which will be already constructed in China.Like the new Q 7 e tron, the hybrid vehicle A6 L match Audi's 2.0-litre turbocharged TFSI engine with a single electric-motor linked in parallel and mounted to an 8-speed automated transmission. It's not as strong compared to the Q7, yet, using a combined system output of 245 hp and 369 lb-feet of torque -- great to get a zero-to-62 mph sprint in 8.4 seconds and a top speed of 131 mph. The German auto-maker maintains the hybrid sedan is capable of almost 107 mpg, in accordance with China's measurement techniques, while the 14.1-kWh battery is stated to be able of achieving 31 miles without firing up the gasoline-engine. Purchasers can be prepared to fill the battery in about two hours in a high power station, or in around eight hours at home. The hybrid administration program offers four fundamental driving modes, beginning with pure-electrical operation at rates of up to 8-4 miles per hour. In the typical hybrid mode, the auto automatically selects the push type to increase efficiency. Motorists also can empower a "battery maintain" mode that keeps the existing charge position, or a charge mode that proceeds to fill the battery while driving. The etron bundle is visually differentiated by distinctive 18 Inch alloy wheels and distinctive atmosphere inlets outfitted with led-light guides. The back diffuser also brings a distinctive appearance, largely hiding the exhaust exits. Audi will construct the A-6 L e tron through its FAW Volkswagen joint-venture in the northern Chinese city of Changchun, with availability expected sometime next yr.

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15.04.2015
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