Everything but the kitchen sink ; The newest Audi to hit the showrooms has been redesigned from the ground up with advanced lightweight construction techniques and a raft of technological tricks and treats, writes Chris Walsh

Constructed from an aluminium and steel compound, Audi's new A6'sshell weight is 15 per cent lighter than an all-steel equivalent andthe A6 becomes the fourth model in the range to feature theultrabright, ultra-light, all-LED signature headlamps.

The newest Audi to hit the showrooms has been redesigned from theground up with their most advanced lightweight constructiontechniques.

With weight kept in check through aluminium and steel compositeconstruction, the new entry-level diesel is capable of deliveringover 57mpg and outputs just 129g/km of CO2.

Tipping the scales at a relatively modest 1,575kg, the A6maximises economy and minimises emissions, …