2025 Audi A6 sedan: old-school elegance reborn in a sleek new form
In a market where crossovers dominate the spotlight, the humble sedan is quietly staging a stylish comeback. And leading the charge is the newly unveiled 2025 Audi A6 Sedan — proof that there’s still life left in the traditional three-box format.
Following the earlier debut of the A6 Avant wagon, the new Audi A6 Sedan has now stepped into the limelight. Visually, it mirrors the Avant from the nose to the rear doors, with the only real difference being its more traditional trunk. Unlike most press releases that spotlight top-tier trims, Audi has shown off a mid-level spec, skipping the S Line package while still offering more than base-level basics.
Despite sharing its name with the electric A6 E-Tron, the new gas-powered A6 is a completely different beast. It rides on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) – the same chassis used by the latest A5 – while the A6 E-Tron is built on the electric-only PPE architecture developed with Porsche. This divergence also explains the classic single-piece headlight design on the combustion model, a welcome change from the E-Tron’s controversial split-light setup.
Audi claims this is its most aerodynamic combustion vehicle yet, with a drag coefficient of just 0.23. It’s not quite as slippery as the A6 E-Tron (0.21 with digital mirrors), but still impressive for a luxury sedan. The new A6 measures 196.5 inches (4.99 meters) in length — 2.36 inches longer than before — while keeping its 115.1-inch (2927 mm) wheelbase nearly the same. Wheel sizes range from 21 to 23 inches, including a striking forged tri-color option.
Out back, the sedan inherits the Avant’s full-width taillight bar and real dual exhaust tips — a departure from Audi’s previously controversial use of fake outlets. The overall design maintains a clean, premium look that’s unmistakably Audi.
Inside, the A6 continues Audi’s high-tech tradition with a triple-screen layout. Standard features include a 14.5-inch infotainment display and 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, while an optional 10.9-inch passenger screen adds to the futuristic feel. Without the third screen, however, the dashboard does look a bit barren — a design clearly centered around full-screen integration.
Audi has also addressed long-standing critiques of interior quality. The new A6 boasts a 30% improvement in sound insulation, thanks to acoustic glazing for the rear windows, better bushings for engine and transmission mounts, and tighter door and window seals. Small tweaks like redesigned transmission gear teeth aim to enhance refinement across the board.
The A6 offers 17.37 cubic feet (492 liters) of trunk space, competitive in its segment. The Avant naturally provides more, but those needing a traditional sedan won’t feel short-changed. Plug-in hybrid variants are expected later, though they may compromise some cargo capacity due to battery placement.
At launch, the Audi A6 will feature a mix of petrol and diesel engines:
• 2.0L Turbo Gasoline (FWD) – 201 hp, 250 lb-ft (340 Nm)
• 3.0L V6 Mild-Hybrid Quattro – 362 hp, 406 lb-ft (550 Nm), 0-100 km/h in 4.7s
• 2.0L TDI (Diesel, 48V MHEV) – 201 hp, 295 lb-ft (400 Nm), FWD or AWD
All-wheel-drive models can send up to 70% of torque to the rear axle. The V6 can also be equipped with an optional rear differential for sharper dynamics.
While the S6 and RS6 models are still in the pipeline, the six-cylinder A6 currently holds the performance crown. And while the RS6 is likely to remain Avant-only, Audi fans are already dreaming of a return for the RS6 Sedan — especially with the RS7 Sportback reportedly on its way out.
The Audi A6 is as loaded as ever, offering:
• Rear-wheel steering
• Adaptive air suspension
• Four-zone automatic climate control
• Soft-close doors
• 20-speaker premium sound system
• Panoramic glass roof that switches from opaque to transparent
The 2025 Audi A6 goes on sale this month in Germany, starting at €55,500 (around $63,000). Deliveries begin this summer for European buyers, with a U.S. launch expected in late 2025 as a 2026 model year vehicle.
In a world obsessed with crossovers, the new A6 proves that sedans still have plenty to say — especially when they look this good and drive even better.
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