2018 Audi A6

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Diagram and Pricing

Motor and Transmission

Mileage and Driving Range

Execution and Driving Impressions

Inside and Passenger Space

Sound and Infotainment

Payload Space and Storage

Outside Dimensions and Design

Security and Driver Assistance

Guarantee and Maintenance Coverage

General Rating:

Notwithstanding being somewhat long in the tooth, the Audi A6 keeps on being one of the most straightforward proposals we make to family and companions scanning for a decent, able extravagance car. It's set to be supplanted by an all-new 2019 model soon, however that didn't prevent us from including the present model on our Editors' Choice rundown for 2018. Its dexterous taking care of, sweet looks, agreeable lodge, and considerable rundown of highlights add up to a balanced bundle that is unquestionably engaging. The standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-chamber gives a lot of get up and go, yet the discretionary supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 truly gives the A6 its legs. Front-wheel drive is standard, yet we'd suggest the all-wheel-drive demonstrate, which includes Audi's unbelievable Quattro mark name and all-season security. It's uncommon that an auto at the last part of its item cycle remains this focused. Basically, the cutting edge A6 has enormous shoes to fill.

HIGHS

Certain taking care of, lively V-6 speeding up, open and well-constructed lodge.

LOWS

Little infotainment show, costly dynamic wellbeing tech, precarious brakes.

Decision

Try not to give its efficient look a chance to trick you—the A6 additionally knows how to party.

What's New for 2018?

The somewhat more capable (340 drive versus 333 strength) rendition of the supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 from a year ago's Competition demonstrate is presently standard on any A6 wearing the 3.0T identification on its trunklid. The base Premium trim additions route and a nearness key. Another Sport trim joins the lineup and can be had with either the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-barrel or the V-6. Picking the Sport trim includes 19-inch wheels, dark outside and inside trim, and a game suspension with a ride stature that is marginally lower than the standard A6. The midrange Premium Plus trim is somewhat refreshed with LED inside lighting and headlamps; the best spec Prestige show now accompanies a 360-degree outside camera framework as standard. Rather than a remain solitary Competition display, Audi is presently offering a Competition bundle on V-6– controlled Premium Plus and Prestige trims which incorporates red brake calipers, dark mirror tops, 20-inch wheels with summer tires, a game suspension, and a revised Quattro all-wheel-drive framework. Inside, the Competition bundle includes wear seats with precious stone sewing, brushed-aluminum trim, and a level bottomed controlling wheel with move paddles.

What Was New for 2017?

Various outside styling improvements kept the A6 looking crisp in 2017. The already discretionary S line appearance bundle was made standard, and new wheel outlines were added to separate them from the 2016 models. The discretionary Black Optics outside styling bundle included a gleam dark front grille and window trimming. A Driver Assistance bundle included path keeping help, versatile journey control, programmed high-shaft headlamps, mechanized crisis braking, and a 360-degree outside camera framework. The enormous news for 2017 was the expansion of the Competition display which got a game tuned suspension, a level base guiding wheel, wear seats, either aluminum or piano-dark inside trim, red-painted brake calipers, and a 340-hp form of the supercharged 3.0-liter V-6.

Trims and Options We'd Choose

We're aficionados of certainty moving game vehicles, and the A6 is one of our top choices. To dial in considerably more physicality, we'd choose the new Sport trim. Notwithstanding its game tuned suspension with a 0.8-inch drop in ride stature, it includes a large group of appearance things to the A6's outside, including:

• Dark-dim 19-inch wheels

• Black outside trim, grille encompass, and windowsills

• Gloss-dark mirror tops

We'd stay with the turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four, however we'd settle on Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive framework for $2200. Estimating begins at $54,375 before any alternatives—which we'd skip at any rate—and unless white or dark paint works for you, you'll pay another $575 to add a shading to the A6's outside.