Observation chamber
Written by | Zeng Wei
At the moment when new energy is popular, large-displacement internal combustion engines are called a rarity. For example, the tank 500, which was recently listed and called "domestic land patrol" by netizens, has attracted much attention because it is equipped with a domestic 3.0T V6 engine.
However, today I will not talk about it, but about another "traditional giant" Audi - it is understood that it is preparing to introduce a number of 3.0T six-cylinder models into the domestic market.
Soul returned, imported A7 coupe 3.0T came
Recently, there has been continuous news that the imported Audi A7 coupe of the 3.0T six-cylinder version will be reintroduced into the Chinese market. As one of the most classic medium and large sports coupes under Audi, the Audi A7, together with Mercedes-Benz CLS and Porsche Palmera, is often pulled into the "Most Beautiful Coupe TOP3".
In addition to the elegant posture being the biggest highlight, the A7, as a sporty coupe, is also equipped with a stronger powertrain.
The previous A7 in 2019 is a classic of Volkswagen. It is equipped with the longitudinal 3.0T V6 engine code-named EA839, with a maximum horsepower of 340 horses and a maximum torque of 500 Nm, which makes its zero hundred acceleration time in early 5 seconds. Coupled with Audi's proud Towson Quarto four-wheel drive system, its mechanical quality is impeccable.
However, in 2019, with the tightening of the domestic double points policy, Audi had to cut the 3.0T model from the entire A7 series. This has also become a regret for fans. Although the price of the remaining 2.0T version has dropped significantly, the four-cylinder, front-drive A7 has been stripped away, and the soul is completely gone, leaving only a hint of attractiveness in the shape.
This year, SAIC Audi launched the 3.0T version of the A7L, but the iconic coupe back was cancelled and replaced by the body line of the traditional sedan. In addition, more like the administrative sedan A7L main luxury comfort, mechanical Torsen Quartto four-wheel drive has also degenerated into a multi-piece clutch electronic control four-wheel drive, the overall temperament and imported A7 coupe sports style is far from the same. In other words, the 2.0T coupe A7 and 3.0T versions of the domestic A7L currently on sale either have no soul, or the shell and soul are gone.
The only thing that can combine the body and the soul at the same time is the imported version of the 3.0T A7 coupe. Judging from the current news, FAW-Volkswagen will introduce a new imported 3.0T version of the Audi A7. It comes standard with a Quarto four-wheel drive system, exterior blackened sports kit and large 21-inch sporty rims. In addition, super sports seats, Bang & Olufesn sounds, and carbon fiber decoration have also become standard in new models. This part is also an optional configuration for older models. Therefore, the 3.0T version A7 that will return to high specifications will be a "rich and handsome" look.
Crock pot + performance
How many people will S4 Avant make to smash pots and sell iron?
Audi's wave of tumultuous operations is not over, and it seems that there is more than one A7 with a 3.0T V6 in China. Recently, the news that Audi will introduce S4 Avant has been reported on the Internet, and even exposed a "sales confirmation form" of S4 Avant. This may indicate that the car has begun to accept reservations.
It is undeniable that in the eyes of car fans, the S4 Avant of "crock pot + performance" can be called the most perfect form of the Audi brand, and neither BB can beep in this field. Therefore, many Audi fans have collectively declared that they want to "smash the pot and sell iron" for them.
The current overseas version of the Audi S4 Avant is based on the Audi A4 Avant, and the S4 Limousine (sedan version) that has been introduced domestically, has added a large number of S-line sporting kits in appearance, and uses a bilateral total of four valve exhaust. Let the originally simple crock wagon have a touch of violent aesthetics and a great increase in the sense of movement.
Of course, the biggest gap with the ordinary A4 Avant is undoubtedly the power system. The Audi S4 Avant is equipped with the same 3.0T V6 engine as the imported A7, with a maximum horsepower of 340 hp and a peak torque of 500 Nm. In the drivetrain, instead of a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, it is matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Thanks to a smaller body and lighter mass, the Audi S4 Avant Zero Hundred accelerates in just 4.7 seconds.
Compared with the other two brands in the BBA camp, Audi is currently far ahead of its competitors in terms of the speed and variety of introduction of station wagon products.
In the Chinese market, Audi wagons already have A4 Avant, A4 allroad quattro, A6 Avant, A6 allroad quattro, as well as the brand's top performance wagon Audi RS4 Avant and Audi RS6 Avant. It can be said that the civilian version and the top performance version are already "Peppa Pig". The new generation of Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG 43 series and BMW's new 3 Series travel have not yet arrived. Therefore, Audi is currently the only one in the field of luxury station wagons in China.
Once introduced, the Audi S4 Avant will complement the low-medium-high travel family plate. It provides the most reasonable choice for fans who like crock pots and want to achieve sporty performance. After all, RS4 and RS6 are too expensive!
『 Tell me the point of view 』
It is undeniable that under the general trend of energy conservation and emission reduction, the living space of those conventional internal combustion engine models that represent household use will undoubtedly be occupied or even replaced, but the higher-level large-displacement engines will not lose their fans. Not long ago, for example, BMW announced that it would continue to develop new six- and eight-cylinder engines. The recent news of Audi's introduction of a variety of 3.0T models has also made many fans excited.
In a mature automobile market, consumption is diversified, some people like the quiet and smooth of electric vehicles, there must be people obsessed with the roar of the engine. Although large-displacement "hard currency" such as A7 coupe and S4 Avant will not go in volume, it is destined to be a market. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments section.
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