What is it?
The current A6 in Australia is the C8 facelift in run out form. Single grade, A6 55 TFSI quattro, powered by a 3.0L turbo V6 with 48V mild hybrid producing 250 kW and 500 Nm, through a 7 speed S tronic and quattro AWD. Adaptive air suspension, 21 inch alloys, matrix LED headlights, head up display and Bang and Olufsen 3D audio all bundled in. Avant wagon no longer offered. Next combustion car becomes the A7 globally, A6 e-tron continues as a separate EV model.
Single grade on offer in Australia. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
250 kW V6 with 48V mild hybrid and quattro AWD is the easy luxury cruiser. Adaptive air suspension, 21 inch alloys, S line exterior, matrix LED headlights, head up display and Bang and Olufsen 3D audio all bundled into the single grade. 530 L boot and back seat space remain segment leading.
This is run out, the next combustion car will wear A7 badging globally. Dual screen MMI feels older than BMW iDrive 9 in the 5 Series. Avant wagon is no longer offered for Australia. No PHEV or hybrid grade in the local lineup. ANCAP rating dates from 2019.
Should you buy the A6?
Reasons to buy
- 250 kW V6 with 48V mild hybrid and quattro AWD is the easy luxury cruiser. Adaptive air suspension, 21 inch alloys, S line exterior, matrix LED headlights, head up display and Bang and Olufsen 3D audio all bundled into the single grade. 530 L boot and back seat space remain segment leading.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2019), full driver-assist suite.
- 530 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- This is run out, the next combustion car will wear A7 badging globally. Dual screen MMI feels older than BMW iDrive 9 in the 5 Series. Avant wagon is no longer offered for Australia. No PHEV or hybrid grade in the local lineup. ANCAP rating dates from 2019.
- You want the latest infotainment hardware (BMW iDrive 9 in the 5 Series), a PHEV grade (Mercedes E-Class), a wagon body (Avant no longer offered), or hybrid efficiency as standard (Lexus ES, Genesis G80).
- Confirm run out timing with your dealer, stock is finite. The A6 e-tron EV and the next combustion A7 are separate model decisions. Resale will track end of line pricing.
- Top trim climbs to $111,300 plus on-roads.
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