Where North Americans were served SUVs, the Europeans remained with the station wagon. There was certain wisdom in our counterparts overseas where they realised that SUVs may fit in the streets of Urban North America but not in the heart of Paris or London, that and the ever climbing price of petrol. As we have now caught up to the European reality of expensive fuel, we are re-examining our need for trucks. Our families cannot be downsized, however our chosen means of getting around can be.
With the rise of interest in station wagons, more manufacturers are jumping onto the band "station" wagon. The Breaks, Tourings and Estates, as they are known in Europe, are available as affordable family transportation and as high-end super-posh luxury cruisers. One of the later is the all-new Audi A6 Avant which I was kindly given the keys to for a one week stint.
The A6 Avant's base price is of $66,010. With options, the car will reach $88,000. My tester included the Technology package, the adaptive air suspension and cruise control for a total of $82,485.
Styling
The A6 Avant is bold and massive. The roofline is long and swept rearward towards the hatch. I thoroughly take pleasure in manufacturers branding each and every one of their cars and I particularly like the VW/Audi style grille. The sense of size is amplified by the extra-long wheelbase and the width of the track. The L.E.D. taillights are especially attractive. They look like nothing else on the road at the moment although this type of bulb is becoming increasingly popular on late model vehicles. The panels gaps are perfect and paint finish is nearly perfect. The Oyster Gray wagon could have only been made more handsome with the optional 18" 7-spoke wheels.
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