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Everything you need to know about the Audi A6

The Audi A6 range represents a declining breed of vehicle, with its diesel-only powertrains locally and the fact that it's a large, luxury saloon. Here's everything that you need to know about the A6.

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Who is the Audi A6 a good car for?

What is the Audi A6 like to drive?

Tech features in the Audi A6

Audi A6 price

Similar cars to the Audi A6

 

Is the Audi A6 a good car? 

The Audi A6 has been almost universally praised for its luxury car attributes by reviewers and owners, making it fair to assume that it is a very good car indeed.

Who is the Audi A6 a good car for?

The Audi A6 is the ideal product for those looking for a refined, stylings, efficient and luxurious saloon car that works as well doing the school run as it does open road touring. 

Is the Audi A6 a good first car?

At nearly 5.0-metres long and tipping the scales at nearly 1 900kg, the A6 is not an ideal first vehicle considering its size and pricing. Those looking for a more suitable first car from the same marque should consider the cute A1 or the well-rounded A3

Is the Audi A6 a good family car?

With a capacious interior, a 520-litre boot, a 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating and a range of efficient diesel engines, the A6 range makes for a phenomenal family vehicle.

 

Is there a Hybrid Audi A6?

While the standard A6 models are not available with hybrid powertrains locally, the sportier S6 model now comes with a mild-hybrid system which improved efficiency and performance.

 

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What’s it like to drive? 

Reviewers' opinion

"Regardless of the A6’s long body, it feels nimble and light-footed. But apart from its superb handling, just being inside it will make you feel like your problems are very far away. From the quietness of the cabin to the tactile quality of every surface, the A6 is pure sophistication."

- Ane Theron, AutoTrader

 

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What does it look like?

Exterior

 

 

Interior

What is the Audi A6 like inside? 

"The A6 range is perfectly equipped for long journeys with new convenience functions. The seats are all-new. The A6 offers leather/leatherette upholstery and electric seats with memory as a standard feature. The top-of-the-line Audi S6 contains sport seats as standard equipment, however optionally available are S sport seats or the customized contour front seats with numerous adjustment functions, optionally fitted with ventilation and massage function. The panoramic glass sunroof (standard for S6 models) floods the interior with light. The luggage compartment, with its capacity of 530 litres will accommodate two golf bags crosswise, while the trunk lid can be closed electrically with a kicking motion, optional on the A6 but standard on the S6."- Audi

Style

Audi recently updated the A6 range which brings its interior and exterior more in line with the brand's current design trends while offering discerning customers with a wonderful mid-size luxury saloon car experience.

Tech features

  • quattro all-wheel-drive system
  • Audi drive select suspension system
  • Electromechanical power steering
  • Parking aid Plus
  • Audi pre sense basic
  • Hill-hold assist
  • Adaptive cruise control system with speed limiter
  • Rear-view camera system
  • MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch
  • Audi smartphone interface
  • Bluetooth interface
  • Bang & Olufsen sound system
  • Audi connect Emergency Call & Service with Audi connect Remote & Control

Price and specs

Which is the cheapest A6?

The cheapest Audi A6 is the entry trim 40TDI - prices usually start from R 971 500.

 

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How much does it cost?

Audi A6 40TDI from R 971 500
Audi A6 40TDI sports S line from R1 021 200
Audi A6 45TDI quattro from R1 162 000
Audi A6 45TDI quattro sports S line from R1 211 700

*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.

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Author - Sean Nurse

Written by Sean Nurse

With a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.Read more

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