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An innovative, highly efficient SCR system removes nitrogen oxides
from the exhaust. This measure means that the new ultra models will
of course meet the future Euro 6 emission standards while achieving

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lower fuel consumption.

Audi Head of Powertrain Development, Dr. Stefan Knirsch

recommended retail prices for the TDI ultra

Edition specification, meaning its improved

190PS S tronic versions are identical to their

performance can be enjoyed along with alloy

outgoing TDI 177PS counterparts, their OTR

wheels of up to 20 inches in diameter, with

prices are actually lower due to reductions in

the popular S line body styling additions and

CO2-related Vehicle Excise Duty rates.

with every other infotainment feature, driver

Costs make a further downward shift for

aid and comfort-enhancing option available

business users. Benefit-in-kind liability for

for the rest of the range. Subtle ‘ultra’

drivers of the A6 2.0 TDI with the new 190PS

badging at the rear will mark out the most

ultra engine and new S tronic transmission,

efficiency-focused A6 models, all of which

for example, falls from 21 per cent in the

will share the core A6 specification common

outgoing version to 17%. This equates to

to the range as a whole.

a total annual charge for a 40% tax payer

This includes full leather upholstery, the

of £2,380 – one of the lowest liabilities for

MMI Radio Plus with 6.5-inch retractable

a conventionally powered premium

colour display and DAB digital radio, SD

and black upholstery with a gloss grey dashboard. As for the technology,

executive class car. As impressive as the

card-based satellite navigation, light and rain

it boasts sat nav, Bluetooth, audio streaming and integrated trip computer.

financial viability of this new ultra model is

sensors, cruise control, keyless go and the

the fact that – uniquely for a conventionally

Audi parking system plus with acoustic and

powered car in the premium sector - it

visual guidance. Later this year the new

has been achieved without need for any

A6 2.0 TDI ultra will be followed in the UK

restriction on equipment. Like all A6

by ultra versions of the A4, A5 Coupé and

engines the new 190PS 2.0 TDI ultra unit

A5 Sportback with CO2 emissions of as

can be paired with SE, S line