1997 Audi A6 1.8T PLUS review from France

Cat Convertor, Suspension, Steering joints.

A superb luxury vehicle for all types of driving.

Inside the seats are fully adjustable and very supportive. The cloth does stain easily, but wears very well. The ICE system is second to none with superb multi speakers front and rear. Although a long car once inside it is a dream to drive with excellent visability.

The engine is very robust although suffering from slight Turbo lag. It has a superb induction noise if pushed, but will cruise at 90mph for hours and then pull freely up to 130mph and more. The on board computer shows performance and warns of problems as they occur. The cabin space is vast and 5 can sit comfortably for many miles. The air conditioning/individual climate control is superb as is the heating which has separate blowers for rear seat passengers. Internal lighting both front and rear is excellent and the light adjustable red display of the dash board relaxing and not intrusive.

Externally the paint finish is of the standard expected from Audi and keeps suprisingly clean. The overall appearance of the car is one of elegance although perhaps the rear profile may not be to every bodies taste. The boot space is huge with side pockets for a 6 CD auto changer, tools and other bits. The floor has hooks for baggage netting and the spare wheel is easily accessible beneath the boot lining.

Beneath the bonnet is quite tight, but all the regular top up points are easily identifiable and easy to fill.

Overall the car looks and drives superbly. The engine is quiet and responsive and the suspension irons out all the road in-perfections providing the occupants with a limousine type ride. brakes, disks all round with ABS are responsive and trustworthy and although the car has the smoothness of a limosine it does not roll on cornering, but hugs the corners tight and flat.