Audi A3 First Impressions

[Ahtasham]

Have you driven the new A6??

Yes I have [emoji6] what would you like to know?

[arslansohail84]

Yes I have [emoji6] what would you like to know?

How is its drive as compared to MB E AND CLASS and how does the drive feel?

[Ahtasham]

How is its drive as compared to MB E AND CLASS and how does the drive feel?

It is an absolute treat to drive the new A6! The ride is much comfortable than any E or C class that I have driven recently (including the new E300). And for a 1.8 ltr engine its damn fast. I have a history of fast cars myself (EVO8, Turbo Civic, etc) and believe me I was not disappointed at all. In fact its so addictive that everytime you see an empty road you would want to floor it. It also comes with so many extra features in the base model that the basic E class seems a very simple car in front of this. I think for 7.5 to 8 million, this is the best value for money in Pakistan! And if one cant afford this then go for its little brother, the A3, which is even faster than the A6. But I yet have to drive that ...

[arslansohail84]

It is an absolute treat to drive the new A6! The ride is much comfortable than any E or C class that I have driven recently (including the new E300). And for a 1.8 ltr engine its damn fast. I have a history of fast cars myself (EVO8, Turbo Civic, etc) and believe me I was not disappointed at all. In fact its so addictive that everytime you see an empty road you would want to floor it. It also comes with so many extra features in the base model that the basic E class seems a very simple car in front of this. I think for 7.5 to 8 million, this is the best value for money in Pakistan! And if one cant afford this then go for its little brother, the A3, which is even faster than the A6. But I yet have to drive that ...

Totally agreed and also c and e class are too much overpriced at 6.9 and 11 million. So when it comes to price mb is way too expensive and has less to offer as compared to audi.
The only corn in audi is that its a fwd. And its quattro version are priced too high.

[arslansohail84]

Yes you are right bro! The LED lights are totally awesome for the A6 and it gives a futuristic look to the car. Though priced at 3.5 lacs but worth it. Another friend's A6 will be arriving in about 2-3 weeks time. Its in black and he opted for the LED lights. Will post up some pics when its here!

How much are the additional charges for matrix lights and sline package in A6?

[Ahtasham]

How much are the additional charges for matrix lights and sline package in A6?

I think matrix lights are not being offered but I am not 100% sure, LEDs are for an additional 350k. I will check the Sline package price on my next visit.

[mubeenshahid]

Audi A3

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[TD]<label style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; display: block; float: left; width: 157.5px;">FRONT SHOULDER ROOM</label>54.8 in.[/TD]
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[TD]<label style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; display: block; float: left; width: 157.5px;">REAR LEG ROOM</label>35.1 in.[/TD]
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Corolla

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[TD]<label style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; display: block; float: left; width: 157.5px;">REAR LEG ROOM</label>41.4 in.[/TD]
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Clearly the corolla is a lot spacious car.
Audi A3 is brilliant value of money in this price though

[avais]

How much are the additional charges for matrix lights and sline package in A6?

for matrix lights its 500,000 more!

[john2]

1.8ltr in an audi a6 what is audi pakistan smoking? stuffing in such an underpowered 170bhp engine and Im shocked people are paying 7.5 million for this. Mark x 2014 over this any day. If the audi a6 were 3.0 then it would be a different thing.

[mubeenshahid]

1.8ltr in an audi a6 what is audi pakistan smoking? stuffing in such an underpowered 170bhp engine and Im shocked people are paying 7.5 million for this. Mark x 2014 over this any day. If the audi a6 were 3.0 then it would be a different thing.

Yes thats a crappy cheap thing to do for Audi.such a car deserves a minimum of 3.0 quattro.Hell even japanese luxury sedans come with v6 engine base

[Ahtasham]

1.8ltr in an audi a6 what is audi pakistan smoking? stuffing in such an underpowered 170bhp engine and Im shocked people are paying 7.5 million for this. Mark x 2014 over this any day. If the audi a6 were 3.0 then it would be a different thing.

How much does a 2014/2015 Mark X cost?

[john2]

How much does a 2014/2015 Mark X cost?

around 7 million starting for the base version with 2.5 liter v6 which has a lot of options more than the boring under powered a6 being offered in Pakistan. While were at it do you think 500,000 rupees on top of 7.5 million for the matrix led lights is justified especially when the engine is 1.8 ? Imagine yourself on a traffic light beside a small audi a3 with the same 1.8 liter engine and you both floor it, would it be a pretty sight that even after spending 3 million rupees more you will only get to see the back light of that little thing?

[Ahtasham]

around 7 million starting for the base version with 2.5 liter v6 which has a lot of options more than the boring under powered a6 being offered in Pakistan. While were at it do you think 500,000 rupees on top of 7.5 million for the matrix led lights is justified especially when the engine is 1.8 ? Imagine yourself on a traffic light beside a small audi a3 with the same 1.8 liter engine and you both floor it, would it be a pretty sight that even after spending 3 million rupees more you will only get to see the back light of that little thing?

I do agree that 500k is a lot for the upgraded lights but apart from that I have driven the new 1.8 A6 and trust me its not underpowered at all. 190 bhp (not 170) with 0-60 mph in just 7.5 secs are pretty decent figures. This version has been launched internationally in 2015, not just in Pakistan. And if you still think its underpowered then what do you have to say for the 1.6 ltr C class or the 1.8 ltr E200/250? Trends are changing towards small efficient turbo charged engines. Of course you can still get the 3.0 versions of any of these cars as long as you are willing to pay for it.

As far as the A3 is concerned, its my favorite car among the lot! It wont just leave the A6 behind but every 1.6 C class, 1.8 E class and even the 2.5 Mark X ... cars that are twice as expensive as the A3!

[arslansohail84]

around 7 million starting for the base version with 2.5 liter v6 which has a lot of options more than the boring under powered a6 being offered in Pakistan. While were at it do you think 500,000 rupees on top of 7.5 million for the matrix led lights is justified especially when the engine is 1.8 ? Imagine yourself on a traffic light beside a small audi a3 with the same 1.8 liter engine and you both floor it, would it be a pretty sight that even after spending 3 million rupees more you will only get to see the back light of that little thing?

For your kind information mark x does 0-100 in 8 secs with 206hps and A6 does it in 7.9secs with 190hps.
A6 has loads of function which mark x doesn't even come close to and is much more classier.
But if you want to compare audi A6 then you should be comparing with the 2013 model 2.5ltr crown hybrid which cost about 8million.

[arslansohail84]

around 7 million starting for the base version with 2.5 liter v6 which has a lot of options more than the boring under powered a6 being offered in Pakistan. While were at it do you think 500,000 rupees on top of 7.5 million for the matrix led lights is justified especially when the engine is 1.8 ? Imagine yourself on a traffic light beside a small audi a3 with the same 1.8 liter engine and you both floor it, would it be a pretty sight that even after spending 3 million rupees more you will only get to see the back light of that little thing?

First you should have a look at a6 matrix lights and its features at youtube and then tell me that they worth the 500k or not. These lights are technology of the highest class.

[leroy_jenkins]

Yes thats a crappy cheap thing to do for Audi.such a car deserves a minimum of 3.0 quattro.Hell even japanese luxury sedans come with v6 engine base

It does come with a 3.0 Quattro in every other respectable market. In Pakistan, Audi knows that if they slap A6 tag on a donkey people will buy it and they will pay even more for the donkey that comes with the Matrix lights.

I thought the guy was kidding when he said A6 comes with a 1.8 but anything can happen in Pakistan.

Will the real A6 please stand up ? (Engine > A6 Sedan > Audi Canada)

[Ahtasham]

It does come with a 3.0 Quattro in every other respectable market. In Pakistan, Audi knows that if they slap A6 tag on a donkey people will buy it and they will pay even more for the donkey that comes with the Matrix lights.

I thought the guy was kidding when he said A6 comes with a 1.8 but anything can happen in Pakistan.

Will the real A6 please stand up ? (Engine > A6 Sedan > Audi Canada)

Bro you lack some serious research skills! The 1.8 version was introduced this year and is available in the whole of Europe and Australia. And you can even get the 3.0 Quattro on order in Pakistan. Its just a matter of price ...

[john2]

First you should have a look at a6 matrix lights and its features at youtube and then tell me that they worth the 500k or not. These lights are technology of the highest class.

I dont need to take a look at youtube my neighbor has had the audi s8 2014 for a couple of months which was the first sedan with the matrix light features. And regarding audi a6 1.8 being faster than mark x lol you guys only look at silly 0-100 times btw mark x does 0-100 in 6.5 seconds if launched properly also what happens after 100? Ill tell you what happens these under powered little toys die after 100kmh of speed and the mark x continues thats why if you race a mark x starting form 50kmh or even 0kmh audi a6 1.8 will bite the dust its very very under powered.

Having kept an audi a6 2012 2.4tdi which itself was also under powered I dont agree with your statements at all.

Regarding e200 and c180 yes those are under powered but Im not discussing them its an audi thread so lets just stick to it.

Also you claim audi a6 1.8 liter has been launched internationally I cant seem to find it on sweden uk or even american audi website please guide me where did you see it.

The only thing left now is audi Pakistan to launch audi r8 with a 1.8 liter engine and sell it for 2 crores LOL

[Ahtasham]

Audi Australia
http://m.audi.com.au/au/mobile/en/models/a6/a6limo/details/engines/tfsi.html

[Ahtasham]

http://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/2015/2095295/audi_a6_1_8_tfsi_190.html