2019 Audi A6
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2019 Audi A6
The A6 is in its eighth generation, and the latest version inherits bodywork that clearly draws from the aforementioned A7 and the larger, upmarket A8. With a face that's cribbed completely from its hatch-shaped sibling, the new A6 is identifiable by its hindquarters. A crisp kink running down the haunches of the car's sheetmetal, turning into a furrowed brow of sorts over a unique set of taillamps. Chrome trim runs horizontally between the rear lamps, which feature perpendicular elements jutting down from thin, horizontal LED strips. It's a striking look that fits well with the rear fascia and wide-set dual exhaust tips.
Inside the cabin, the A6 again borrows almost everything from the latest A7, including its 10.1-inch MMI infotainment screen, haptic-enabled touch-sensitive buttons on the center stack, and 12.1-inch Virtual Cockpit gauge cluster. If that's not enough digital display tech for you, consider adding the full-color head-up display.
Audi's optional parking pilot and the garage pilot allow the car to autonomously navigate into parking spaces or garages. Adaptive cruise and lane-keeping technology are made possible by a suite of sensors — as many as five radar units, five cameras, 12 ultrasonic units, and a laser scanner are all onboard — but there isn't anything quite as sophisticated as what Audi offers in its range-topping A8 sedan.
Powertrain options for U.S. A6 models have yet to be announced, but we'd expect the same 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 and 48-volt mild hybrid technology. In the A7, that mill offers up 340 horsepower and 368 pound-feet of torque, and that seems likely to carry over for the A6 along with a seven-speed automatic and Quattro all-wheel drive. Dynamic all-wheel steering is also likely to carry over from the A7.
We'll have to keep waiting for official U.S. specs and pricing, but in the meantime, check out the images from the source below
Inside the cabin, the A6 again borrows almost everything from the latest A7, including its 10.1-inch MMI infotainment screen, haptic-enabled touch-sensitive buttons on the center stack, and 12.1-inch Virtual Cockpit gauge cluster. If that's not enough digital display tech for you, consider adding the full-color head-up display.
Audi's optional parking pilot and the garage pilot allow the car to autonomously navigate into parking spaces or garages. Adaptive cruise and lane-keeping technology are made possible by a suite of sensors — as many as five radar units, five cameras, 12 ultrasonic units, and a laser scanner are all onboard — but there isn't anything quite as sophisticated as what Audi offers in its range-topping A8 sedan.
Powertrain options for U.S. A6 models have yet to be announced, but we'd expect the same 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 and 48-volt mild hybrid technology. In the A7, that mill offers up 340 horsepower and 368 pound-feet of torque, and that seems likely to carry over for the A6 along with a seven-speed automatic and Quattro all-wheel drive. Dynamic all-wheel steering is also likely to carry over from the A7.
We'll have to keep waiting for official U.S. specs and pricing, but in the meantime, check out the images from the source below
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Very nice. Finally the move away from sticking some sort of tablet on top of the dash as an afterthought that was glued in. Typical streamlined Audi sedan that doesn't scream, "hey, look at me".
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Three screens now..... 
Much prefer the current Q7:
Yes, there's a tablet sticking out of the dash, but it's retractable, and in many cases not needed thanks to the virtual cockpit 12" screen where the instrument cluster would otherwise be. Clean, elegant, and functional.
Much prefer the current Q7:
Yes, there's a tablet sticking out of the dash, but it's retractable, and in many cases not needed thanks to the virtual cockpit 12" screen where the instrument cluster would otherwise be. Clean, elegant, and functional.
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^^^ Two. The dash display replaces what would be the instrument cluster. A popup tablet? I feel like I'm in a home theater where a screen has to come up and down. Wait till that tablet breaks or you have to vacuum all the dust, dirt etc on that fancy thingy.
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That seems to be one reason Audis are so popular today...because they don't go off in wild new styling directions each time they are redesigned. And many of their buyers seem to like that.
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Somewhat of a disappointment for an Audi fan. The body is lacking in several spots. The new character or shoulder line is half-baked. Defined and flared above the wheels, but disappears at the center of the body. This makes the car look narrow, thin, and soft in the middle, and overweight at the ends. A 1990's Hyundai XG sedan has a similar bloated and unbalanced look. A defined character line that runs from hood to tail is needed for a strong, powerful look. Leave the fender flairs for SUV's. Audi should know better.
Then we have the exact same half-dome greenhouse that has inflicted every single A6. It's a plain, boring, and tired design. A small kink in the d-pillar, like on the A7, is all that's needed to significantly raise the side styling quotient. Really frustrating, when these tiny things can easily be added, but Audi looks the other way.
Lastly, the tailpipe tips are too high on the bumper. And all the bulging, black plastic surrounding the fancy chrome pieces screams cheap. A poorly executed clash of bits.
Dash is pleasant and modern, but also unexciting since we've already seen this design for four months in the new A7. The fallout of parts bin design is one less exciting debut for those who show their face second and not first. Audi should rethink this method and spend a little extra dough on a important interior that deserves a totally new look.
Then we have the exact same half-dome greenhouse that has inflicted every single A6. It's a plain, boring, and tired design. A small kink in the d-pillar, like on the A7, is all that's needed to significantly raise the side styling quotient. Really frustrating, when these tiny things can easily be added, but Audi looks the other way.
Lastly, the tailpipe tips are too high on the bumper. And all the bulging, black plastic surrounding the fancy chrome pieces screams cheap. A poorly executed clash of bits.
Dash is pleasant and modern, but also unexciting since we've already seen this design for four months in the new A7. The fallout of parts bin design is one less exciting debut for those who show their face second and not first. Audi should rethink this method and spend a little extra dough on a important interior that deserves a totally new look.
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I like it, but I also liked the original Allroad.....after all the trouble my buddy had with his Q5 and the way Audi treated him, dunno! But as far as the looks etc., I will always like Audis...
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