A4 Avant Wagon

[dismiss@earthlink.net (The Judge)]

OK kids, after looking again for that euro number for A!Avantgarde, I saw a
little blurb I missed before in the UK rag "Performance Car":

"For the generation who've outgrown their hot hatches but still crave a
smidgeon of practicality in their 'grown-up' car, the choice has never been
better.  'Lifestyle' estate cars are all the rage and Audi has just
launched the A4 Avant range, which includes the Turbo 1.8 'four' and 2.6
litre V6 engines.

We've had a romp in the 2,6 and it's splendid bit of kit; refined, fast,
comfortable, and a wheeze to drive hard.  In fact, this particular car was
appreciably nicer to drive than the last 2.6 saloon we drove. as well as
feeling quicker.  The only complaint we have is the generic whinge about
Audis - the steering's too light around the straight-ahead."

Yeah, whatever "saloon," "whinge" and "staright-ahead" means.  Anyway, is
this a premonition of things to come?  Anybody?

Specs:
engine:         V6, 2598cc
Max Power:      150bhp@5500 rpm
Max Torque:     166 lb ft@3500 rpm
Top Speed:      134 mph
0-60 secs.:     8.9
Fuel Economy:   31.3 mpg
Availability:   now
Base Price:     23,568 (UK pounds)

The picture looks like an Escort/Passat wagon, but oh well.


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