- This is the eighth generation Audi A6
- Available only with a petrol engine
The eighth generation Audi A6 sedan has been launched in India at Rs 54.20 lakhs (ex-showroom). There are two trim levels with five colour options and two interior upholstery options.
Unveiled in 2018, this new car is underpinned by parent company Volkswagen’s MLB platform. The exterior design on this new car is evolutionary but has moved from the rounded edges of the fourth generation A6 to a sharper and sportier design for this new car. We’ve taken a liking to the rather space age looking LED lighting package both in the front and rear and they do well to add to the car’s futuristic appearance.
Its business as usual in the cabin with leather upholstery and high quality plastics dominating the proceedings while this is the first Audi in India to be offered with the dual touchscreen setup in the centre console. The upper screen runs Audi’s latest MMI system while the lower screen does duty for the climate control and other functions. The car is the same length as the fourth generation model but inside there is more room. The cabin length is up by 21 mm, rear legroom by 17 mm, and there's more headroom - 8mm in front and 11 mm at the rear.
Audi is offering this new car with a BS-VI emission compliant 2.0-litre petrol in the 45TFSI guise. This engine produces 245bhp/370Nm and is mated to a seven-speed S-Tronic transmission sending power to the front wheels. The Audi A6 is a rival for the likes of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Jaguar XF, Volvo S90 and the BMW 5 Series.
