Review and specifications
2026 Audi A6
The A6 is redesigned for 2026. It's now built with the same underlying design as the new Q5 SUV and A5 sedan. A sleek new exterior looks like a toned-down version of the all-electric E-Tron GT. For the U.S. market, Audi dropped the A6’s turbo four-cylinder for 2026, so the only engine choice is an updated version of the 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 that was available on upper trims of previous A6 models. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard, and an adaptive air suspension is optional. The interior gets Audi's Digital Stage setup, complete with multiple LED touchscreens. When we used it on the Q6, we found the Digital Stage took some getting used to and we wished for more physical controls. The A6 Allroad/RS 6 Avant is still on the previous platform.
- Market value
- $48,025
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Sequential, 7-speed
- Category
- Luxury midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2026
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $48,025
- Retail value range
- $42,425 - $55,650
- Original MSRP range
- $64,100 - $64,100
- Trade-in range
- $39,465 - $52,030
Ratings
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 20 MPG
- EPA highway
- 29 MPG
- EPA combined
- 23 MPG
Road tests
- Test status
- Test in progress
Dimensions
- Length
- 197 in
- Width
- 74 in
- Height
- 57 in
- Wheelbase
- 115 in
- Weight
- 4,370 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,100 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 4/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Audi
Audi sells a wide range of sedans and SUVs with luxurious interiors and lots of technology. Several of its SUVs and sedans have earned CR’s recommendation for balancing driver and passenger comfort with smooth power and nimble handling. In most cases, buyers shopping for sedans and SUVs in the luxury category should consider Audi’s options. Fit and finish quality reaches even the lowest-priced models. However, like most luxury cars from European brands, maintenance and repair costs can be expensive, making used Audis difficult to recommend. Typically, Audi identifies sedans with the letter A, SUVs with the letter Q, and numbers that increase according to size. The Q3 is a compact crossover while the Q8 is a three-row SUV. Models that start with S or RS are tuned for performance and have more power, stiffer suspension, and more aerodynamic exterior details. All-electric models have the E-tron suffix.
Vehicle ID: 36343 First published: April 16, 2025 Updated: December 24, 2025
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