Motoring
T
he phrase “going places” is interesting in its duality; it can refer to journeys of personal achievement, or be used to
describe travel to new locations. In either case it is always essential, though rarely easy, to arrive in style. Debretts offers this advice: “While
you may want your arrival at a social event to be duly noted, don’t act like a drama queen. Interrupting an interesting conversation, boldly buttonholing the guest of honour, or making an obvious beeline for the drinks or food will only cause irritation. Loitering, wallflower-like, and waiting to be noticed can be equally annoying. Walk in confidently and make yourself known immediately to the host and hostess. Take time to assess the ambience of the event before launching yourself into the social maelstrom.” Similar rules apply in the world of motoring, of course. Yes, there are times when arriving in a brash and blingy sportscar or a bulky 4x4 with blacked- out windows can add to the fun of the day. Or when taking hay to the horses, a battered old pick-up truck might well be the vehicle of choice. In truth though, in most other situations it is hard to beat the Audi A6 allroad’s ability to enter quietly yet elegantly. I dare say, no other car will allow you
to arrive confidently with such discretion, while at the same time delivering a presence that will quietly impress. To the casual observer, your steed will be admired for its sleek design and class, though in truth there are lots of A6-models about, so to them it is unlikely to stand out. But those in the know, and there will be more of them than you might think, will appreciate your choice for what it is; an astute selection of a vehicle as versatile and ready for action as James Bond in a dinner jacket – with perhaps one notable exception; accompanying The Queen in a right royal jump from a chopper over the Olympic Stadium might be taking it too far, even for this car. But the rest the allroad can do. This car really is a wolf in sheep’s clothing; it is gentle as a lamb when required, yet a beast of a machine when the time is right. Urban driving is relaxing, on rapid roads it is exciting and on bendy and potholed country lanes the car, with its air suspension and controlled damping system, simply makes you smile.
72 TENGOAL
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