2019 Audi A6

New for 2019

The redesigned 2019 Audi A6 now has a mild hybrid powertrain and a multimedia system that ditches buttons and knobs in favor of a dual touchscreen layout.

Trim Levels (Interior and Exterior Options)

The 2018 Audi A6 is a midsize luxury sedan that slots above the compact A4 and below the full-size A8. For now, all-wheel drive comes standard but we wouldn’t be surprised to see a front-drive four-cylinder model arrive later. Three trim levels are available on the 2019 A6.

A6 Premium: The base A6 Premium comes with 19-inch alloy wheels, full LED headlights, leather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control, 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats, heated front seats, keyless entry and start, Bluetooth, an 8.8-inch touchscreen for the MMI interface, navigation, a rearview camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and power-operated trunk.

A6 Premium Plus: Moving up to the Premium Plus adds a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen, a fully digital instrument cluster, a surround-view camera system, a Bang & Olufsen audio system, and Matrix LED headlights.

A6 Prestige: Range-topping Prestige models add exterior lighting animation, soft-close doors, ventilated front seats, and a head-up display.

Optional extras include 20- and 21-inch alloy wheels, a sport suspension with a 20-mm lower suspension, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, night vision with pedestrian detection, and a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen advanced surround sound system.

Performance and Fuel Economy

Currently the only engine available on the 2019 Audi A6 is a mild hybrid 3.0-liter turbo V-6 coupled to a 48-volt battery with 340 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. A seven-speed twin-clutch automatic is the only transmission available. Audi will likely add a base 2.0-liter turbo-four later on, which could be the same unit in other models producing 252 hp and 273 lb-ft. A high-performance S6 with a twin-turbocharged V-8 could round out the lineup in a year’s time. EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2019 A6 comes in at 22/29 mpg city/highway with the six-cylinder engine and the standard AWD.

Safety

A full suite of active safety features will be available on the 2019 A6. Automatic emergency braking, and forward collision warning is standard. Lane keeping assist, full-speed adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking and traffic sign recognition are available as part of a package in lower trims and standard on the higher grade models.

Utility

For a midsize luxury sedan, the 2019 Audi A6’s 13.7-cubic-foot trunk is small; however, 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats come standard for additional cargo capacity.

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