2026 Audi A6 sedan grows sleeker with new features and more power: Check what’s new

This is the sixth generation of the Audi A6 and it is built on the same Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) underpinnings as the A5 sedan. It brings a cleaner exterior design dominated by the Singleframe front grille that sits lower and wider for a bolder presence. This is flanked on either side by slimmer LED headlamps and redesigned air curtains, while a front spoiler hangs below to improve airflow and reduce front axle lift.

The car’s streamlined silhouette features an elongated rear end that ends in a notchback tail section with a prominent rear diffuser. It brings a wider stance at the rear and features sleek taillamps with a full-width lightbar below. Audi says the changes contribute to a class-leading drag coefficient of 0.23, the lowest of any ICE-powered Audi yet, aided by optimised underbody panels and wheel spoilers. Eleven paint choices are on offer, including a new Midnight Green shade and an “Edition One” limited model in Madeira Brown paired with 21-inch alloy wheels. Audi is further offering an S Line Black Optic package on the higher-spec Premium Plus and Prestige variants, featuring gloss black trim elements, bigger air intakes, tailpipes finished in dark chrome, anthracite Audi rings, and exclusive 20-inch alloy wheels.

2026 Audi A6: Interior changes and updated tech

The A6 sedan is known for its sophisticated interior experience, and the 2026 model is no different. The car itself is 60 mm longer, contributing to a 2,927 mm long wheelbase for enhanced rear legroom. The interior feels expansive with its Softwrap design that stretches across the dashboard and gets upholstered in premium sustainable materials such as Kincade and Dinamica. Audi further offers a design package on the Prestige trims, which treats the interiors to leather finishes and wooden inlays.

The dashboard now houses a curved OLED MMI setup with an 11.9-inch virtual cockpit, a 14.5-inch central infotainment touchscreen, and an optional 10.9-inch passenger display. The cabin also features ambient lighting elements, as well as a panoramic glass roof that helps increase headroom and provides a greater sense of interior space.

The 2026 A6 features a comprehensive “driving and parking” assistance package, which includes standard features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warnings, parking sensors, cross-traffic assist, and more. Buyers can opt for an Adaptive Driving Assistant Plus, which employs HD maps and cloud-based swarm data for traffic and lane guidance, speed control, and to manage stop-and-go conditions with automated braking and restarting.

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2026 Audi A6: Powertrain and performance

Globally, the 2026 A6 can be had with three engine options, including a 2.0 TFSI engine making 201 bhp and 340 Nm of torque and a 2.0 TDI mill generating up to 400 Nm. The turbo-petrol is limited to front-wheel drive variants, while the diesel mill can be had with all-wheel drive as well. The range-topper is the 3.0-litre turbocharged V6, making 362 bhp and 550 Nm of torque with Quattro all-wheel drive as standard. Both the 4-cylinder diesel and the V6 are paired with 48V mild hybrid systems, which improve fuel economy while providing an additional 230 Nm of torque and 23.6 bhp when accelerating or overtaking.

The MHEV system enables the A6 to operate in full electric mode at low speeds, while the regenerative braking system helps recover up to 25 kW (33.5 bhp) when decelerating.

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2026 Audi A6: Pricing and availability

The 2026 Audi A6 in the international markets is priced from €55,500 (approx ₹53.5 lakh) for the entry-level TFSI variant in front-wheel drive. The US-spec sedan will be sold exclusively with the mild-hybrid V6 and commands an asking price of $64,100 ( ₹56.8 lakh).

The 2026 A6 is already available in the international markets and is likely to reach Indian shores in the first half of 2026. At present, there are no official details about how much the new A6 will cost in India, but it is expected to carry a premium, considering the extent of the upgrades made. The current-gen A6 is priced starting from ₹63.74 lakh (ex-showroom), bearing a price cut of ₹3.64 owing to the GST 2.0 effect.

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First Published Date: 26 Sept 2025, 15:00 pm IST