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    I have a 218bhp 2 wheel drive stronic ultra just coming up to 3 years old with 42k.

    I have not found it wanting for power in everyday use. I tend not to use the eco setting as that does dull the response of the engine and gearbox too much and can make it feel sluggish at times. If you drive in comfort or normal drive mode it is fine and you can always drop down a gear if you need for the occasional boost. It is rare these days that you actually get a clear road to drive a car properly at speed. Fuel economy has been in the range of about 44mpg long term which is pretty good for a big V6 car. However the quattro and more powerful engine would be really good if you can afford the extra and the poorer mpg.
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by bingodingo View Post
    I have a 218bhp 2 wheel drive stronic ultra just coming up to 3 years old with 42k.

    I have not found it wanting for power in everyday use. I tend not to use the eco setting as that does dull the response of the engine and gearbox too much and can make it feel sluggish at times. If you drive in comfort or normal drive mode it is fine and you can always drop down a gear if you need for the occasional boost. It is rare these days that you actually get a clear road to drive a car properly at speed. Fuel economy has been in the range of about 44mpg long term which is pretty good for a big V6 car. However the quattro and more powerful engine would be really good if you can afford the extra and the poorer mpg.
    Great, thanks, that's good to know.
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    Quote Originally Posted by El-Cap View Post
    The 272 replaced the 245. Likewise there was a 205 before the 218. There was a mild facelift around 2015ish
    Perfect, thanks, I was wondering where the 205 fitted in. I suppose the Ultra engines came in during 2015.
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