•Honored for innovation, quality and reliability
•Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro is overall winner
•Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra with best value for money in the “Upper midsize” category
The Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro* has won the overall winner title for 2016 from the trade magazine “AUTO TEST”. Along with the sporty SUV, the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra* drove in a win in the upper midsize category as the best value for money.
In their commendation in Berlin, the expert jury panel especially praised the innovative technology of the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro – above all when it came to the lightweight construction, drive system, chassis, operation and display concept of the premium SUV. The V6 engine impresses with its incredible delivery of power and efficiency, and the newly developed, adaptive suspension with its sportiness and comfort. In the interior, the Q7 offers numerous technical innovations, the jury said, highlighting in particular the Audi virtual cockpit that displays all important driver information at high resolution. Also on board are a variety of new-generation assistance systems that help bring drivers safely and efficiently to their destinations.
The Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra topped the list of upper midsize cars in terms of value for money, according to the findings of the jury. The business station wagon scored points with its efficient drive system as well as its high reliability. At the same time the A6 2.0 TDI ultra beat competitors with its efficient fuel consumption.
The editors of AUTO TEST present awards for the reliability and quality of selected cars from all automotive classes and offer purchase recommendations from around 500 models.
