Audi starts production of new A6 in India

 New Audi A6 Production Line at Aurangabad

Audi has now announced the start of production of the all new Audi A6 in India at its Aurangabad facility, the same plant that is also currently producing the Audi A4 and Q5 SUV models. More than 2,000 units of the next generation Audi A6 will now run off the production line every year.

The official start of production was announced in the presence of Kurt Romeiss, Senior Manager Quality, Audi A6, Jürgen Krieger, Senior Manager PreSeries Center, Audi Neckarsulm and Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India. Dr. Leopold-Theodor Heldman, Consul General, Federal Republic of Germany in Mumbai, also graced the occasion as the guest of honour.

Clearly stating that the start of production of the new A6 at Aurangabad will be followed by the official launch of the car later this year, Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India said “The production of the all new Audi A6 underlines our growing presence in the Indian market and reiterates our long term commitment to customers in India. The commencement of production of this next generation Audi A6 is in line with our long term strategy for India and is a precursor to its much-awaited launch later this year.”

Using the core strengths of its top of the line A8L sedan and its super stylish A7 Sportback models, Audi has given this new A6 model a new distinctive fascia and some serious technology upgrade in the form of a 3.0 litre TFSI engine that makes the new A6 even more powerful and efficient than its older generation model. A 2.0 litre TDI mill will also be on offer when the car is launched in India.

Manufacturing of the new Audi A6 will take place in 16 work cycles on one production line at the Aurangabad plant, securing local employment for 126 individuals for the next years to come.

2011 has been an absolutely sizzling year for the German luxury car maker, starting with the launch of its most opulent business class sedan, the Audi A8L, followed by the arrival of its ultra light super fast R8 V10 sports coupe, and its open top (Spyder) version.

The most recent entrants have been the Audi’s most stylish specimen till date in the form of the A7 Sportback along with its second high performance coupe model the Audi RS5, all of which are now on sale in India. And just in case you forgot, the year 2011 has just only hit the halfway mark.

To read our First Drive Report on the new Audi A6 click here : https://www.zigwheels.com/reviews-advice/reviews/2011-audi-a6-first-drive/7768/