Audi has officially introduced the ninth generation of its A6 luxury sedan, scheduled to arrive in US dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2025. With a starting price of $64,100, the 2026 A6 raises the bar in speed and technology, while offering customers more ways than ever to personalize their vehicles.
Designed to balance sportiness with business-class sophistication, it continues to be one of the brand’s flagship models. At its core lies a revised 3.0-liter turbocharged V6, delivering 362 HP and 300 lb-ft of torque, a notable boost over the outgoing version. Paired with a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and standard quattro all-wheel drive, the new A6 sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, shaving six-tenths off its predecessor’s time. Top speed remains electronically capped at 130 mph. Engineers also fine-tuned transmission mounts and gear profiles, significantly reducing vibrations and drivetrain noise.
For the first time, features once reserved for the high-performance S6 are available on the standard Audi A6. Prestige trims gain adaptive air suspension, while the optional sport package lowers ride height, adds rear-wheel steering, a sport rear differential, and 21-inch alloy wheels with performance summer tires. Inside, customers will find perforated sport seats with massage function, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and carbon fiber inlays for a more dynamic ambiance.
Audi has also invested heavily in acoustic comfort, achieving a 30% improvement in sound insulation. Acoustic glass now extends to the rear windows, while upgraded seals and foam-infused tires further reduce road noise.
The exterior design embodies Audi’s classic balance of elegance and athleticism: a bold single-frame grille, sculpted intakes, sleek headlights up front, and a continuous light strip across the rear emphasize width and modernity. Buyers can choose from eleven exterior colors, including new Night Green and Grenadine Red.
Inside, the digital stage defines the cabin experience, combining an 11.9-inch virtual cockpit with a 14.5-inch curved OLED MMI touchscreen. Prestige trims add a 10.9-inch passenger display, while a reimagined head-up display, 85% larger and sharper than before, comes standard on Premium Plus and Prestige models.
