Bitauto Original Audi Q6 is the second fuel model launched by SAIC Audi. It relies on the MQB evo platform and is positioned as a medium to large SUV. What’s quite striking is that it is the largest SUV currently on sale by Audi. At the same time, there is another highlight. This is the first domestically produced model of Audi to be equipped with the fourth-generation EA888 2.0T engine. So today we will talk through data and see how the Q6 actually performs.
Appearance: The design is inspired by "Kirin"
Before we start the test drive, let’s do a brief review of the static aspect of the Audi Q6. The Q6 provides a total of two sets of appearance kits, namely the "Halin Package" that focuses on atmosphere and the "Flying Riding Package" that is more sporty. Our test drive this time is the latter, with a pre-sale price of 527,600 yuan for the 2022 2022 Model 45 TFSI quattro Roadjet Qiyun Flying Riding Kit 7 seats. 
The front design of the Q6 is inspired by the Chinese auspicious beast "Qilin". From this point of view, we can see how much SAIC Audi attaches great importance to Chinese elements. The center grid of the "Flying Rider Suit" adopts a matrix layout of horizontal polygons and a "Y" shape, and the "quattro" logo at the bottom is blackened.
As for the headlights, the Q6 uses a split design and through-type LED daytime running lights. These are the first time they appear on an Audi model, so they may look a little strange at first glance. But if you look closely at the details of the headlights, its shape is worthy of Audi's title of "light factory". The headlights adopt intelligent matrix full-LED headlights, which have functions such as intelligent matrix fully variable, intelligent far and near beams, and follow-up steering, which can ensure sufficient nighttime lighting while also effectively reducing the impact on other vehicles when illuminated.
Coming to the side, the Q6 built on the MQB Evo platform has length, width and height dimensions of 5099/2014/1784mm respectively, and a wheelbase of 2980mm. The three-dimensional data are all larger than the Audi Q7, so this also gives it an outstanding sense of volume. . The roof, D-pillar trim and exterior mirror housings of the "Flying Rider Package" all adopt a blackened design.
The new car uses 21-inch five-spoke wheels, which are thick in shape and match the entire vehicle perfectly. The tire is the Continental SportContact 6 series with a specification of 265/45 R21. This is a tire that takes into account both road and sports performance. It has reached a very high level in the application of silent materials in the sidewall and vibration transmission in the tread.
The rear shape of the car maintains the consistent round and full design of the Audi brand, and the through-type taillights are not too novel. After all, this is an Audi brandIt is already very common in car models. But what is more interesting is that there is a projected brake light with the word "quattro" on the inside of the top spoiler, which will show a quite clever effect when the brake pedal is stepped on.
Interior: Advocating technology and luxury
Entering the car, the Q6 continues Audi's usual level of workmanship and materials, the familiar three-screen design of the dashboard area, and the few physical buttons. These not only enhance the quality of the interior, but also show< span>Audi's understanding of luxury technology.
The cockpit triple screen consists of a 12.3-inch LCD instrument, a 10.1-inch vehicle touch screen and an 8.6-inch air conditioning control touch screen. Among them, the 10.1-inch touch screen has a built-in third-generation MIB system. The biggest feature of this generation of system is that the main interface adopts a card-style UI interface and adds third-party application expansion. Another 8.6-inch touch screen is used to control the air conditioner. Although it is a touch operation, when you operate the screen buttons, there will be strong feedback to tell you that you have indeed pressed the virtual button to prevent misoperation.
The model tested this time has a standard 7-seat layout. The front sports seats of the car have good wrapping and are equipped with leg rests, electric adjustment and heating functions. The second row seat backs are adjustable and comfortable. The third row of seats can be folded flat in a 50:50 ratio, which will not occupy too much trunk space. However, the space in the third row is slightly cramped, which is adequate for temporary short-distance commuting.
Power system: Using the fourth generation EA888 for the first time
In terms of power, the 45TFSI version of the Q6 is equipped with a high-power version of the fourth-generation EA888 2.0T engine, with a maximum power of 195kW and a maximum torque of 400N.m. It is matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, as well as front and rear The quattro four-wheel drive system can freely switch between 95-5% and 10-90%.
Compared with the third-generation EA888 engine that we are familiar with, this engine has three main changes: First, the fuel injection pressure is increased from 250Bar to 350Bar, further reducing fuel consumption and emissions; second, it uses a new turbine from mainland China Supercharger, the high-temperature resistance of the supercharger is improved, so that the engine can squeeze out higher power output; third, the position of the GPF particle trap is improved and changed, and the internal structure is optimized to reduce the impact on engine performance output. influence.
In terms of chassis, the Q6 adopts an independent suspension structure with MacPherson struts at the front and multi-link at the rear. The suspension has adaptive adjustment functions to cope with a variety of driving such as off-road, energy-saving, comfortable, automatic, dynamic, and customized. model. According to the manufacturer, the German Audi chassis tuning department has specially tuned the Q6 to ensure that it can achieve better performance.Excellent dynamic performance.
Test drive experience: light, agile and highly maneuverable
The early throttle response of this high-power version of the 2.0T engine is adjusted very sensitively, giving the driver a feeling of abundant power. When you step on the accelerator deeply, the gearbox will downshift several gears in a row, and the pushing feeling will come after a short pause. The overall power does not feel like a big car at all, and it has good maneuverability for city wandering.
During daily driving, the gearbox will try to control the engine speed within 2000rpm, thereby improving fuel consumption. However, when starting at a slow speed, the gearbox's aggressive upshifting will bring some subtle movement to the car. However, once the throttle is accelerated, the advantages of dual-clutch are revealed. The gearbox can clearly understand the driver's intention and continuously downshift several gears to better match the engine output. After completing the acceleration, the transmission will immediately return to the higher cruising gear, continuing to think about how to better control fuel consumption.
The brake feel is consistent with Audi's adjustment level. The braking force is evenly distributed, there is almost no empty position on the pedal, and the pedaling feel is heavy, all of which can bring about a stronger driving experience. confidence. 
The Audi Q6's steering feels solid and turns very lightly, but it has a strong electronic feel and lacks a strong sense of communication with the road. It is also relatively consistent with its positioning as a luxury mid-to-large SUV. The response speed of the front of the car is relatively fast in the early stages of turning the steering wheel, and the directionality is also very precise, but it will be a little blurry in the middle and later stages.
In terms of suspension, the Q6's settings still emphasize comfort. Under normal circumstances, the suspension is soft and comfortable, and small fluctuations in the road surface can be absorbed one by one. When encountering big bumps, the suspension will have some extra bounce and not rebound quickly enough, which will be particularly obvious to the people in the car. Therefore, the Q6 is still the most suitable for highway driving.
Performance test: acceleration 8.7 seconds/braking 33.8 meters
Switch the driving mode to dynamic, shift the gear into S and turn off ESP. At this time, pressing the accelerator and brake at the same time can turn on the ejection mode of the Q6. With the help of the four-wheel drive system, there was no tire slippage at the moment of starting. The maximum g value during acceleration reached about 0.6g. You can feel a certain push-back feeling in the car, and the attitude control at the start is also relatively good. The final measured 0-100km/h acceleration time was 8.7 seconds, which is quite different from the official 7.6 seconds advertised. The reason may be that the test drive was a pre-installed car and there were certain problems with the power matching. We will wait for the opportunity in the future. We will retest the acceleration when we get the production car.
During the entire braking process, the Q6’s braking force continues to be delivered steadily.Out, the g value remains around -1.2g. Although there is an obvious nod at the front of the car, the rise of the rear wheels is not exaggerated and the posture is acceptable. The final braking distance from 100-0km/h was 33.8 meters. This result has far surpassed many models equipped with four-piston or six-piston calipers. It can be said to be very good and even surprised us.
Editor’s comment: Combined with the Audi Q6’s pre-sale price of 459,600-630,600 yuan, the 45TFSI model of around 500,000 yuan will definitely become the main sales model of the car series in the future. While the design of this car relies on Audi, there are also many designs that break away from Audi. Although it is built on the MQB Evo platform, the overall driving quality can also meet the pricing level. The fourth-generation EA888 engine did not meet expectations during this test drive, but the braking performance was indeed surprising. As a model exclusively built by SAIC Audi, the Audi Q6 has no model to draw lessons from in its future. So what is its future? We can only wait for the market to give us feedback.
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