THE 2009 AUDI A6 range, launched back in February, has now been joined by the fuel-sipping diesel-powered 2.0 TDI and 2.7 TDI.

The new A6 TDI models also offer an additional advantage to buyers: the 5.8 l/100km fuel consumption figure and $74,500 price of the A6 2.0 TDI makes it exempt from the Luxury Car Tax.

The 6.4 l/100km A6 2.7 TDI is partially exempt, with LCT being charged only on the $78,500 price tag.

The A6 2.0 TDI is powered by a 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine, producing 125kW and 350Nm of torque.

Paired with Audi’s multitronic transmission, the A6 2.0 TDI covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 218km/h.

The 2.7 TDI draws 140kW and 380Nm from its diesel V6 engine and, combined with Audi’s multitronic transmission, sprints to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 227km/h.

The new diesel models bring with them a range of features to enhance their efficiency, including friction reduction management on pistons and cylinder liners, a redesigned power steering pump and a new two-stage oil pump, and optimised transmission ratios.

Audi says that across the entire A6 range, fuel consumption has been lowered by an average of 12 to 15 percent.

A6 2.0 TDI multitronic with DPF (125 kW)	$74,500
A6 2.0 TFSI multitronic (125 kW)	$78,500
A6 2.7 TDI multitronic with DPF (140 kW)	$84,500
A6 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (162 kW)	$92,000
A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic with DPF (176 kW)	$108,500
A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (213 kW)	$112,500

Prices listed are the manufacturer’s recommended prices and include GST and LCT where applicable, however exclude the dealer delivery and Government statutory charges.

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