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DW
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- DW
Testing the Audi A6 Avant – DW – 06/07/2025
Emmanuel Schäfer 06/07/2025 June 7, 2025 Station wagons are more popular in Germany than anywhere else. And with the new generation of the A6 Avant, Audi wants to ensure its top-selling model continues to flourish. Does it succeed? REV puts it to the test.
Sunday World
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Sunday World
Audi's new electric version of a classic is worth the asking price
The joy of A6 | The A6 Avant certainly goes the distance, is packed with storage and looks the part too Like a lot of the premium car brands, Audi likes to offer options. And that is why I am now here to tell you about the latest version of the A6 whose USPs are that it is an estate (or Avant as the German manufacturer likes to call it) and it is full EV. Weirdly though, most of my week is spent discussing the colour as this new teal-like 'Malpelo' blue was used and certainly caught most people's eye. Yes, it is available in 'Sportback' mode too, but I had the pleasure of the Avant, which completely won me over as the week dragged on. Loaded with a humungous range of 737km in the Performance (S or Sport line) when it is fully charged you can own this and take comfort in the knowledge that you can drive anywhere in Ireland without the stress of running out of juice. And you'll more than likely be able to get back home too before plugging it in. Audi's A6 Avant e-tron is stylish Onto the looks…they say: 'The Audi A6 e-tron's clean design focuses on dynamism, progressiveness, and elegance. The front is simultaneously harmonious and expressive. The slim design of the daytime running lights and the wide grille make the A6 e-tron appear flat and wide on the road.' I say: 'Ding dong. Hook it up to my veins'. If I want to be super pedantic, I might suggest that the roofline could dip a bit more at the back (there is a mild spoiler on the Avant). But I'm really clutching here, and I'm blessed that I've tested a few super-sporty estates this year already. The grille, or lack thereof, is one of the reasons for so much head-turning during my test week. The main headlights and other functional elements, such as the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) sensors and the air intakes, are integrated into a dark (yet complementary) mask, making them almost invisible. Audi's A6 Avant e-tron has a sunroof that turns opaque at the touch of a button As you would expect, the car offers bucket-loads of space, premium levels of comfort and everyday Audi-usability. Anyone who has driven an Audi from the past six to eight years will know what this is. It stretches 4,928mm in length and 1,923mm in width (without mirrors), and a height of 1,527mm which is 40mm taller than the Sportback model. It comes with 19-inch five-arm dynamic wheels, designed as aero wheels, as standard but my S line gets 20-inch 'five-spoke tripod' wheels in graphite grey. The cabin is most definitely geared towards the users' needs and anyone who travelled with me can attest to that. The MMI panoramic display, with a curved design and OLED tech, consists of the 11.9' Audi virtual cockpit and a 14.5' MMI touch display and, together with the 10.9' MMI front passenger display (yes, you read that right), forms an unmatched digital stage with visually-clear design. It offers plentiful storage space and various compartments too, making it as practical as it is pretty. The centre console includes two cup-holders, a phone charger, and a storage compartment below the armrest with over 5ltr of space. The boot boasts 502ltr of storage space (don't forget there is a big old battery in there to house) in both the Avant and Sportback models. The as-standard frunk under the bonnet offers an extra 27ltr of space, ideal for small travel bags or charge cables. And one of my favourite features in a new car is the smart panoramic glass roof that has the ability to become opaque at the touch of a button. The Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with headrest loudspeakers ensures optimum sound for your daughters to blast Tate McRae and Sabrina Carpenter songs. A highly efficient amplifier drives 20 loudspeakers with 830 watts of power. Audi's A6 Avant e-tron comes with the option of side cameras instead of wing mirrors Speaking of power, let's talk range. Full confession, my busy schedule meant I couldn't take this on the road for any long journeys during the week, but I can confirm that you won't have to worry much, thanks to the giant battery. I managed 300km of driving over eight days and the range only came down 330km. Which is really impressive. And they claim 17 – 14.8 kWh per 100km. There is a gripe though. It's not perfect. But luckily, harping back to the opening paragraph today and in the spirit of 'choice' you can opt out of my personal grievance. In an attempt to reduce the drag coefficient to 0.21 (it's important to some, apparently) they have installed fancy cameras where there should be wing mirrors. Impressive huh? Well, actually it is an unnecessary evil on an otherwise gorgeous car. I watched a fellow motor journalist's review the previous week and he declared 'it's weird at first, but you get used to it really quickly'. Well, I certainly didn't. The high-def cameras inside each window are perfectly clear, but is not natural and unless drag coefficient floats your boat, I wholeheartedly recommend you don't opt for them. Leave those behind at the dealer and you have yourself one of the best estates on the market and considering it's fully electric you can justify the €76,325 asking price.
Auto Express
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Audi A6 Avant e-tron review
While Audi first joined the EV fray with SUVs, the A6 Avant e-tron is arguably a better prospect than any of the pure-electric models that came before it. The combination of an estate car body and a powerful electric powertrain taps into a particular niche that Audi carved for itself with its petrol and diesel-engined cars; and with a long range and fast-charging capability, the A6 Avant e-tron delivers the kind of tech the company is also famous for. There's not quite as much space inside as you might expect from such a large family car, though, which might be a deal breaker for some buyers tempted to make the switch to an EV. Key specs Fuel type Electric Body style Five-door estate Powertrain 83kWh battery, 1x electric motor, rear-wheel drive 100kWh battery, 2x electric motors, four-wheel drive Safety Five-star Euro NCAP (2025) Warranty Three years/60,000 miles Before we start, let's clear something up on behalf of Audi, which is in the habit of confusing people with its recent model-naming policies. While the brand had previously said that it would reserve even model numbers for its electric cars and odd ones for internal-combustion models (the reason why the A4's replacement is called Audi A5), the A6 e-tron has been joined by another new A6, which is available with an ICE engine and varying levels of hybrid assistance. Advertisement - Article continues below The pair aren't related mechanically; the standard A6 uses the same PPC platform – itself an updated version of the VW Group's MLB architecture – as the aforementioned A5, while the A6 e-tron and sportier S6 e-tron ride on the PPE platform that underpins the Audi Q6 e-tron SUV and Porsche Macan Electric. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below View A6 View A6 View A6 View A6 Prices for the A6 Avant e-tron are slightly higher than they are for the Sportback version, starting from just over £65,000. This is for a model in Sport trim, while upgrading to S line spec costs another £3,500 on top of that. Both are available with three powertrain configurations that add £8,000, and then another £5,000 again to the standard car's price. The standard A6 Avant e-tron has an 83kWh battery and a 281bhp electric motor that drives the rear wheels. Above that sits the e-tron Performance, which boosts power to 362bhp but also gets a heavier 100kWh battery. Then there's the quattro, which is four-wheel drive courtesy of two electric motors (one on each axle) and packs 422bhp. The top-spec S6 Avant e-tron, meanwhile, sits at the £100,000 mark, although that's a similar level to the highest-spec BMW i5 Touring. It has quattro four-wheel drive as standard, the same 100kWh battery as the A6 Avant e-tron and a two-motor set-up that offers 496bhp. Pros Cons Effortless straight-line performance from all models Comfortable ride in cars with air suspension Plenty of grip from quattro-equipped models Adaptive energy recovery can be unnerving for some Steering doesn't offer much feedback to the driver Tyre noise is noticeable at motorway speeds The three powertrain options in the A6 Avant e-tron deliver performance that ranges from decent to strong, while the S6 version takes things to another level. Advertisement - Article continues below Kicking off the line-up is the 281bhp standard model. which also has 435Nm of torque. However, every version of the A6 Avant e-tron is fitted with launch control, which gives a brief power boost on the standard car to 322bhp, although torque remains unchanged. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below For the Performance model, there's 362bhp and 565Nm of torque, while the launch control boosts power to 375bhp. For the quattro model, there's 422bhp and a torque split of 275Nm front and 580Nm rear, while the launch control boosts the power output to 456bhp. For the S6 Avant e-tron, the electric motors combine to offer up 496bhp, which increases to 543bhp when launch control is selected. Then there's the torque, which stands at a thumping 855Nm. Acceleration figures for the A6 Avant e-tron are decent, with the base model managing 0-62mph in seven seconds exactly, or six seconds when launch control is activated. The Performance model has a quoted 0-62mph time of 5.4 seconds (but no quoted time with launch control), while the quattro version has a time of 4.7 seconds, or 4.5 seconds in launch control mode. We've tried the S6 Avant e-tron, and as you'd expect from a fast Audi estate, there has been no holding back. While it shares its PPE tech with the SQ6 SUV, there's even more punch on offer here. The full 543bhp that is deployed to all four wheels delivers a 0-62mph time of 3.9 seconds – not bad when there's just over 2.4 tonnes to shift. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below On the road, that shove doesn't feel dramatic; without the flare of noise and gearshifts we're used to in fast Audi estates, the feeling here is a silent, relentless surge. It appears effortless – in everyday driving it seems like there's always so much power in reserve. Long pedal travel and a linear throttle response mean it's easy to modulate that power, so it doesn't feel intimidating to drive. Top speed for every regular version of the A6 Avant e-tron is limited to 130mph, but the S6 model is given a higher threshold, at 149mph. Our experience of the S6 e-tron should be a good marker for the rest of the line-up. The flagship model rides on air suspension, and despite sitting on huge 21-inch wheels, its ride comfort is excellent. It manages to float over rough surfaces, doesn't throw its occupants around over larger bumps, and knocks and bangs from drain covers and potholes are well isolated from inside the cabin. While the S6 is undeniably large, the smoothness of the controls makes it a relaxing car to drive at low speeds, too – at least when the adaptive motor regeneration is turned off; as with all systems of its type, it's unpredictable, and the inconsistent response is a little unnerving. The S6's excellent comfort may lead you to believe that it's going to be out of its depth on a twisty road, but instead it manages to use that compliance to its advantage. Thanks to an uncanny ability to control its mass, the chassis can tackle some difficult B-roads without the suspension bucking at the end of its travel, as is the case in many other hefty EVs. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Although the steering isn't loaded with feedback, the weighting and response feel ideally matched to the chassis, which – combined with strong grip – enables it to flow along a road at an impressive pace. This factor alone makes the S6 more pleasing to drive than the BMW i5 Touring. The S6's slippery body shape pays dividends at higher speeds, where it barely creates a whisper of wind noise around the passenger compartment. Much like at lower speeds. However, more tyre rumble makes it through to the cabin than in the i5. The Audi's high-speed ride and stability are excellent, though. 'The S6 e-tron is fitted with adaptive air suspension, which doesn't dramatically adjust how the car behaves on the road, but can raise the ride height by 30mm to improve ground clearance over bumpy terrain, or lower the standard ride height by 10mm to reduce aerodynamic drag at speed and improve efficiency.' – Alex Ingram, Chief reviewer, who tested the S6 Avant e-tron against the BMW i5 M60 Touring. Model Power 0-62mph Top speed A6 Avant e-tron 322bhp 6.0 seconds 130mph A6 Avant e-tron performance 375bhp 5.4 seconds 130mph A6 Avant e-tron quattro 456bhp 4.5 seconds 130mph S6 Avant e-tron 543bhp 3.9 seconds 149mph Pros Cons Fast DC charging rates boost versatility Over 300 miles of range for every model in the line-up S6 offers cost-effective performance for business users High list prices across the board Long charge times from an AC source Top insurance group rating for the S6 version The A6 Avant e-tron features the same batteries and efficient electric powertrain as the Sportback version, and range figures are around 20 miles short of what that sleeker model can achieve. Official figures for the standard car with its 83kWh battery claim a range of up to 364 miles, while the 100kWh Performance model can travel up to 437 miles on a single charge. The quattro model has a slightly shorter range at 418 miles, but that's still impressive for an EV. A strong range of 391 miles for the S6 Avant e-tron is likely to be as much as you'll get from a petrol estate with similar firepower. We tested the S6 Avant e-tron in mild conditions – around 12 degrees Celsius – and during our time behind the wheel, we achieved around 3.1 miles per kWh. Given that the S6 is the high-performance version of the A6 Avant e-tron line-up, and a large proportion of motorway mileage contributed to that figure, that's a reasonable return, and it means that the real-world range would be just shy of 300 miles. While that's down on the official claim of 391 miles, we'd expect things to improve further in warmer weather – but bear in mind that this will also drop in the winter months. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below When you do need to stop to top up the battery, you won't need to wait too long before you get going again. Audi says that the A6 e-tron will charge at up to 270kW, ranking it among the fastest-charging cars on the market today. That means a 10-80 per cent charge of the 100kWh battery – the equivalent of adding 206 miles based on our real-world efficiency figures – can take as little as 18 minutes. Those looking to charge their A6 Avant e-tron at home using a typical 7.4kWh wallbox charger will find it'll take a little over 12 hours to fully recharge the 83kWh version. The 100kWh version will take a little longer due to its greater capacity, at just over 15 hours. Model Battery size Range Insurance group A6 Avant e-tron 83kWh 364 miles 43 A6 Avant e-tron performance 100kWh 437 miles 44 A6 Avant e-tron quattro 100kWh 418 miles 48 S6 Avant e-tron 100kWh 391 miles 50 Depending on model, insurance groups range from 43 for the entry-level A6 e-tron up to group 50 for the S6. Since April 2025, the vehicle excise duty (VED) rates among new cars are largely the same whether there's a petrol, diesel or electric power source driving the wheels – at least from years two to six, where the only variance comes from whether or not the car in question cost over £40,000 when it was new. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below In the first year, the A6 e-tron's VED rate is just £10, but that's absorbed into the on-the-road price anyway. So although petrol cars cost more to tax upfront, it won't be a massive consideration to those who are spending six figures or more on a new car. Depending on the version you choose, the A6 Avant range is predicted to cling on to between 49 and 55 per cent of its original value after three years or 36,000 miles. Those initial estimates suggest that it'll depreciate less than the Mercedes EQE, which retains 36-42 per cent, although this model isn't offered as an estate. Pros Cons Premium materials are used throughout the cabin Large touchscreens are easy to get along with Head-up display helps you keep eyes on the road Cabin design is dictated by the touchscreens Cabin quality isn't quite to the same standard as a BMW i5 Camera-based door mirrors are a gimmick The cabin is loaded with outstanding tech and it feels suitably luxurious – but it can't quite match the high-quality finish or sense of occasion of the BMW i5. Audi's latest-generation cars seem to be lacking a bit of creativity when it comes to their appearance, and the huge screens are the culprit. With two large displays crowding out the rest of the dashboard, there really isn't much scope for the designers to make the A6 look any different from the latest A5, or the Q6 e-tron SUV. The overall appearance is fairly clean and tidy, and although the large touch panel mounted on the door, which controls the lights, locks and mirrors (or rear-view cameras, when fitted), looks glitzy, it isn't as tactile as real buttons would be. It didn't feel like too long ago that Audi blew its competition clean out of the water when it came to fit and finish. While the A6's cabin certainly feels special at first glance, it doesn't quite seem so flawless under closer scrutiny. Some trim panels don't line up with the precision that we've seen from Audi in the past, and some areas in particular – such as the surround for the digital rear mirror screens – look a little like an afterthought. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below It is by no means poor in isolation, but the BMW i5 feels like a more expensive product – but then, it is. Just not substantially enough for the Audi to not seem inferior. Audi hasn't held back with its tech. The top-spec S6 features the latest in the brand's OLED lighting technology at the rear; both tail-lamps feature five segments, each housing 45 triangular OLED panels. These can be customised to display several preset patterns, including one which appears to gently twinkle. Audi says that they're lighter and more efficient than LED lights, and that the intricacy of those elements allows the tail-lights to display animations, including moving graphics to warn other drivers of hazards ahead. Slightly less ground breaking but no less glitzy is the panoramic glass roof. It's made of nine panels with switchable transparency, which Audi calls a 'digital curtain'. Whatever you want to call it, it does look quite cool as the panels switch from transparent to translucent at the touch of a button – although they still let some light through at all times. Ahead of the driver, an augmented-reality head-up display projects driving data right into their field of view. The set-up can present nav instructions with moving arrows before a turn, and display warnings if it thinks you're an unsafe distance from the vehicle in front. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below One piece of tech we'd steer clear of is the 'virtual' side mirrors. The small cameras are among the better examples of this tech that we've tried, but they still make parking manoeuvres unnecessarily trickier than with traditional mirrors. 'Be it petrol, diesel or electric, there's not much else on the market that can claim to be as slippery as the A6 e-tron family. In Sportback form, its drag coefficient of 0.21Cd makes it the most aerodynamically efficient car Audi has ever produced. Although the Avant doesn't quite cut through the air as cleanly, its figure of 0.24Cd is still class leading, according to Audi.' – Alex Ingram, chief reviewer. Tested the S6 Avant e-tron against the BMW i5 M60 Touring. Pros Cons Flat boot floor with storage nets either side Good foot space for back-seat passengers Wide range of seat and steering wheel adjustment Boot not much bigger than a family hatchback's High floor disrupts comfort in the back seats Lack of knee room in the rear, too For such a large car, the Audi doesn't offer as much cabin or boot space as we'd like or expect. Compared with the combustion-engined A6 Avant (both the outgoing model and the new one introduced in 2025), this e-tron version is slightly shorter but with a longer wheelbase, plus it's a little taller and wider. Overall, the A6 Avant e-tron is shorter and lower than the BMW i5, but it's wider in an effort to increase interior space. Dimensions Length 4,928mm Width 1,923mm Height 1,493mm Number of seats Five Boot space 502-1,422 litres (plus 27 litres under the bonnet) As we've come to expect from Audi, the driver's seat has a huge range of adjustment. And with a steering wheel that also offers near-endless permutations, it means that drivers of all shapes and sizes can get comfortable. Rear kneeroom isn't quite as generous as we'd hope, and the A6 Avant doesn't offer significantly more space than some family hatchbacks – never mind big estate cars. The floor is a little high relative to the seat base, which means that under-thigh support isn't outstanding. But at least there's plenty of foot room under the front seats. Much like the rear passenger area, the luggage space doesn't quite hit the mark. At 502 litres, the A6 Avant's boot is by no means small, but it's not exactly outstanding for a near five-metre-long estate car, either. The BMW i5 Touring offers much more at 570 litres, but the A6 does have a modest frunk, which is a great place to store charging cables. Drop the Audi's rear seats, and the volume grows to 1,422 litres – still behind the competition. 'Large estate cars are popular for towing, and the introduction of an electric powertrain to the A6 Avant doesn't hamper its ability to haul heavy loads. There's a maximum braked towing weight of 2,100kg for every model in the line-up, including the S6 Avant e-tron.' – Alex Ingram, chief reviewer. Tested the S6 Avant e-tron against the BMW i5 M60 Touring. Pros Cons High scores for safety from Euro NCAP Service intervals are every two years Roadside assistance lasts as long as the warranty Audi dealer service isn't up to owners' expectations High servicing costs for an EV A three-year warranty is pretty average for a new car The A6 aced its Euro NCAP assessment in 2025, chalking up a maximum five-star rating. Its score of 92 per cent in the Adult Occupant Protection is the best mark of any car tested this year to date. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below But Audi's performance isn't quite so impressive when it comes to customer satisfaction. In our 2024 Driver Power survey, owners rated the maker in 27th place out of 32 brands. Owners cited their cars' steering and braking as the areas where they were left feeling most disappointed. Key standard safety features Euro NCAP safety ratings Adaptive cruise control Traffic-sign recognition with speed limiter Surround-view cameras Driver-tiredness monitor Lane-departure warning and assist Front and rear cross-traffic assist Rear occupant detection Euro NCAP safety rating - Five stars (2025) Adult occupant protection - 92 per cent Child occupant protection - 91 per cent Vulnerable road user protection - 75 per cent Safety assist - 80 per cent Best buy: Audi A6 Avant e-tron Sport Performance While quattro four-wheel drive is Audi's signature, the extra range the Performance model offers is enough to justify sticking with that version. Audi provides a three-year, 60,000-mile warranty on all of its models, including its electric range, plus three years of roadside assistance and breakdown cover. A separate warranty covers the battery for eight years or 100,000 miles. The A6 Avant e-tron's service intervals are set at every two years with an unlimited mileage limit, which will be good for high-mileage drivers. Audi offers its owners a choice of service plans, but they're pricey considering the minimal work needed to maintain an electric vehicle – each biennial trip to the dealer will cost close to £500. The main rival for the A6 Avant e-tron is the BMW i5 Touring, which is better for interior space and upmarket quality. Its official range figures aren't quite as long as the Audi's, though. The Mercedes EQE isn't available as an estate (so your only alternative there is the Mercedes EQE SUV variant), and neither is the Tesla Model S, which is also only offered in left-hand drive. A far better option is the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo, which is great to drive. The only other thing we'd suggest is asking yourself if the Avant offers anything more than you need over the A6 Sportback e-tron – the hatch version offers slightly more range for a couple of thousand pounds less than the estate. It has its strengths in terms of range and driving manners, but the cabin space is compromised when compared with rivals. That wouldn't stop us recommending it if you're looking at one, though. Since EVs are now taxed at the same rate as combustion-engined cars, the amount of road tax that you'll pay from years 2-6 will be the same. This includes the luxury car tax premium, so it'll cost more than £600 a year. When we tested the high-performance S6 Avant e-tron against the BMW i5 M60 Touring, we saw efficiency of 3.1 miles per kWh. That's fairly decent for a powerful four-wheel-drive estate car with a big battery, and a range of 384 miles is possible if you achieve that figure in real-world driving. Cheapest Our 'cheapest' pick is the model with the lowest on the road retail price. 210kW 83kWh Sport 5dr Auto Select car Most Economical Our 'most economical' pick is the model with the best fuel economy on the WLTP combined cycle. 270kW Performance 100kWh Sport 5dr Auto Select car Fastest Our 'fastest' pick is the model with the fastest time for the 0-62mph or 0-60mph sprint. 315kW Quattro 100kWh Sport 5dr Auto Select car Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Email Dacia Spring review In-depth reviews 7 May 2025
ArabGT
16-04-2025
- Automotive
- ArabGT
Audi Unveils the All-New 2026 A6 Petrol Sedan
In an automotive world increasingly driven by SUVs and high-riding crossovers, Audi is doubling down on the timeless appeal of the executive sedan. Enter the 2026 A6, the latest evolution in Audi's iconic nameplate — a bold reminder that refinement, aerodynamics, and combustion-powered performance still have a place in the premium segment. While the market leans heavily into utility vehicles, Audi remains faithful to its sedan roots. Luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes have expanded their SUV portfolios, yet Audi proves with the 2026 A6 that the classic three-box design remains worth the investment. This all-new model marks a confident return to form, joining the already-revealed A6 Avant to complete the next generation of the A6 lineup. Though the Avant variant was introduced first — bringing added practicality — the 2026 A6 sedan closely mirrors it in design, aside from its traditional trunk layout. Surprisingly, Audi's press material showcases a non–S Line version, breaking from the usual trend of flaunting high-spec trims. Still, the car shown sits above base level, blending elegance with restraint. The 2026 A6 distinguishes itself from the electric A6 E-Tron with more than just a combustion engine. Built on Audi's Premium Combustion Platform (PPC), also underpinning the new A5, this gasoline-powered version shares virtually nothing under the skin with its electric counterpart, which rides on the Porsche co-developed PPE platform. With no internal combustion A7 successor in sight, the Avant remains the sole A6 hatchback option, while the sedan proudly maintains its traditional silhouette. Design highlights of the 2026 A6 include a full-width LED light bar across the rear and subtle black aerodynamic accents, some of which have sparked mixed opinions. Notably, Audi has retired its once-criticized fake exhaust tips, replacing them with fully functional dual outlets. In contrast to the new A5 Sedan — now a hatchback-style liftback — the 2026 A6 remains a true sedan in both form and spirit. Performance meets efficiency with a drag coefficient of just 0.23, making it the most aerodynamically refined combustion Audi to date. Only the A6 E-Tron bests it, with a figure of 0.21 when equipped with digital side-view cameras. Dimensions & Practicality of the 2026 A6: Total length: 4.99 meters, up 60 mm over the previous model Wheelbase: Unchanged at 2,927 mm Wheel options: 21 to 23 inches, with tri-color forged wheels available Cargo space: 492 liters in the sedan, while the Avant offers up to 1,534 liters with seats folded Inside the 2026 A6: Technology and Comfort in Sync Step inside the 2026 A6, and you're greeted by Audi's triple-screen setup: a 14.5-inch central infotainment screen, an 11.9-inch digital gauge cluster, and an optional 10.9-inch passenger display. Without the third screen, the dashboard feels visually incomplete — a subtle push toward upselling the full digital experience. Audi has made noticeable strides in cabin refinement. The 2026 A6 features a 30% boost in sound insulation, achieved through acoustic glass on the rear windows, improved mount linings, and finely re-engineered gear teeth in the dual-clutch transmission. Seals around doors and windows have also been reinforced to reduce wind and road noise. Powertrain Options for the 2026 A6: 2.0L Turbocharged Gasoline (FWD) : 201 hp, 340 Nm 3.0L V6 Mild Hybrid (Quattro AWD) : 362 hp, 550 Nm 2.0L Diesel TDI with 48V Tech: 201 hp, 400 Nm (FWD or AWD options) The V6-powered 2026 A6 accelerates from 0–100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds and tops out at 250 km/h. An optional rear differential allows torque vectoring between rear wheels for enhanced agility. Until the new S6 arrives, this V6 configuration sits at the top of the performance ladder. With the RS7 Sportback discontinued, rumors swirl around a potential RS6 Sedan comeback — an exciting possibility given the brand's heritage. Tech & Luxury: The 2026 A6 Experience Audi's latest sedan goes head-to-head with the likes of the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, bringing serious features to the table. Available highlights include adaptive air suspension, rear-wheel steering, soft-close doors, four-zone climate control, a 20-speaker audio system, and a panoramic smart glass roof that adjusts its opacity at the touch of a button. The 2026 A6 sedan is set to launch this month in Germany, with a base price of €55,500 — approximately $63,000 or 236,250 SAR. With its blend of timeless design, cutting-edge tech, and refined mechanicals, the 2026 A6 proves Audi is far from done with the luxury sedan.
Bloomberg
31-03-2025
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
The Mercedes-Benz E 450 Station Wagon Has Little to Argue With
There's been a lot of talk lately about station wagons—I mean, a lot considering that they make up around 1% of the overall car market. In the past month, Mercedes-Benz announced a shooting brake version of its all-new CLA, but only for Europe, with more possibly on the way. Audi announced a fresh version of its A6 Avant. Volvo is flirting with doing away with them altogether. When I wrote this piece for Bloomberg Businessweek earlier this month, I discovered that virtually everyone in my life has owned a wagon at some point, or has a beloved wagon story they tell time and again, the favorite points lovingly pressed like stairsteps worn down over the years. I bet it's the same for you. Wagons, with their distinctive but humble shape, tend to occupy the same special space in our brain that includes sunny summer holidays and ski trips, flea markets and fishing, a favorite teacher or caring parent. They're classier than trucks, smarter than minivans, more polite than SUVs.
