Audi A6 right now
The 2026 Audi A6 targets buyers who want speed, silence, and tech without fluff. Audi increases power, trims noise, and adds smarter chassis hardware. The headline reads simple: more pace, more calm, more control. Pricing starts from $64,100 before destination. U.S. sales begin in Q4 2025.
Key takeaways you can act on
- The 3.0-liter V6 now makes 362 hp and 406 lb-ft.
- 0-60 mph drops to 4.5 seconds.
- Quattro remains standard. Sport rear differential and all-wheel steering appear in a new package.
- Adaptive air suspension comes standard on Prestige.
- Cabin noise falls by up to 30% with acoustic glass and revised mounts.
- MMI digital stage brings large OLED displays and a smarter head-up display.
Trim, pricing, and what you get
The lineup stays simple: Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige. Destination is $1,295. All values are in USD.
| Trim | Powertrain | Drivetrain / Transmission | MSRP (USD) | Notable standard tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | 3.0L TFSI V6, 362 hp / 406 lb-ft | quattro, 7-speed S tronic | $64,100 | Three-zone climate, safety suite |
| Premium Plus | Same as above | Same as above | $67,500 | Matrix-design LED lights, digital DRLs |
| Prestige | Same as above | Same as above | $71,400 | Adaptive air suspension, passenger display |
Powertrain: stronger numbers, quicker sprints
Audi keeps the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 and the 7-speed dual-clutch. Output rises by 27 hp and 37 lb-ft versus the old V6 A6. The car now hits 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and tops out at 130 mph. Expect a harder launch and better passing power.
Quattro, torque management, and grip
Quattro with ultra manages torque to the axle that needs it. It can decouple the rear axle under light load to save fuel, then lock fast when traction drops or speed rises. In hard corner exits, it biases torque rearward to about 30:70.
The Sport plus package: S-grade hardware for the core A6
Audi introduces a Sport plus package on Prestige. It swaps the air suspension for a steel sport suspension that sits 20 mm lower. It adds all-wheel steering, the sport rear differential, 21-inch wheels, and red calipers. Inside, you get sport seats plus, a flat-top and bottom wheel, stainless pedals, and micro-twill carbon inlays.
Ride and handling: wider bandwidth from Comfort to Dynamic
The adaptive air suspension on Prestige widens the spread. In Balanced, Comfort, and Efficiency, ride height sits 20 mm lower than standard springs. In Dynamic, it drops another 10 mm. A new lift function raises the car 20 mm up to 53 mph.
