Video Summary
- Audi's new name convention dictates that even numbers represent electric cars and odd numbers denote internal combustion engine cars.- The new Audi A6 is an electric car, sized similarly to an Audi A7.
- The new Audi logo is not favored by the reviewer.
- The front of the car looks similar to a Hyundai Kona.
- The vehicle features a "floating grille" (which is not functional, due to its electric nature).
- The headlights are very thin.
- The headlights are actually daytime running lights, and the actual headlight unit is located below them.
- This is a design trend that began with the Citroën C4 Picasso.
- From the side, the car looks too bulky.
- The design of current Audi A7 is preferable to the new A6 e-tron.
- The current A7 design is in decline.
- The A6 e-tron has large wheels.
- The front end is “speaking electric.”
- The door handles are electric releases, not pop-out handles.
- The estate version of the A6 e-tron is preferred.
- The new A6 looks chunky and is a bit too bulbous.
- Audi's strength is in lighting, and the car’s light signature and graphics are appealing.
- The rear badge is illuminated, which is a nice touch.
- The A6 is a little fussy around the C-pillar and with design elements on top.
- The car boasts a low drag coefficient of 0.21cd.
- To maximize range, electric cars need low drag.
- There is a diffuser to improve range.
- There are camera door mirrors instead of standard ones.
- The camera door mirrors do not provide the same depth of field as regular mirrors.
- The car features a huge curved digital driver’s display that blends into the main entertainment screen.
- The main screen runs Google software.
- A third screen is available for the passenger to watch movies.
- Physical climate control buttons are absent.
- All climate controls are operated through the screen, which the reviewer dislikes.
- The Audi also has ChatGPT integration.
- The sunroof has a digitally installed blind that blacks out parts of the roof in sections.
- The front boot has a 27-liter capacity.
- The rear boot has a 502-liter capacity.
- Base models cost £69,000, with the avant going for £70,800.
- The base version is £1305 more than the i5 saloon.
- The base Audi A6 e-tron:
- is rear-wheel drive.
- has 286 horsepower.
- does 0-62 in 6.0 seconds.
- gets 466 miles of range on a full charge.
- The Audi A6 e-tron Quattro:
- is all-wheel drive.
- has 428 horsepower.
- does 0-62 mph in 4.5 seconds.
The Audi A6 e-tron performance:
- is rear-wheel drive.
- has 367 horsepower.
- does 0-62 mph in 5.4 seconds.
The high-powered S6 e-tron:
- can reach 551 horsepower with launch control.
- does 0-62 mph in 3.9 seconds.
The A6 will go on sale in September.
