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2022 Audi A6: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
For 2022, the Audi A6’s biggest change is upgraded standard cabin tech on Premium sedans, including a 10.1-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. This is a light update rather than a redesign.
About the 2022 Audi A6
C8 generation, launched for 2019 in the U.S.; 2022 is a later pre-refresh year.
The A6 is Audi’s understated midsize luxury car for drivers who want a quiet cabin, standard all-wheel drive, and modern interior tech more than flashy styling. Audi presents the sedan as a sleek luxury four-door with a driver-focused cockpit, while the allroad adds wagon cargo room, a raised ride height, and a more adventurous look. Across both, the shared appeal is clean design, confident all-weather traction, and a premium cabin built around large screens and rich materials.
The 45 TFSI Premium is the straightforward four-cylinder sedan, with standard all-wheel drive, leather seats, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the upgraded digital displays. The 55 TFSI models use a stronger 335-hp V6, while Premium Plus emphasizes upgraded sound and driver assistance. Prestige adds comfort-focused features such as quieter side glass, a head-up display, soft-closing doors, and heated rear seats.
What changed, by category
Tech
Premium sedans receive the larger 10.1-inch upper touchscreen and full 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster as standard equipment.
Safety
Rear side airbags become standard on A6 sedans.
Trim lineup
Audi drops the 45 TFSI Prestige, Sport 45 TFSI Premium, and Sport 45 TFSI Premium Plus trims.
2022 Audi A6 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd S tronic Dual-Clutch |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 23 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 32 mpg | 30 mpg | 28–30 mpg | 32 mpg | 28–30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 261 hp | 335 hp | 335 hp | 261 hp | 335 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.7 cu-ft | 13.7 cu-ft | 13.7–30 cu-ft | 13.7 cu-ft | 13.7–30 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Rear View Camera | |||||
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| 360 Camera | |||||
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| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
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| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Memory Front Seats | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2022 Audi A6 redesigned?
No. The 2022 Audi A6 remains part of the C8 generation introduced for 2019 and receives only light equipment and trim updates.
What technology changed on the 2022 Audi A6 Premium sedan?
The 2022 A6 Premium sedan gains a 10.1-inch upper touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster as standard equipment.
Did the 2022 Audi A6 receive any engine or transmission changes?
No. The 2022 Audi A6 carries over its engines and transmissions, including the 261-hp four-cylinder and 335-hp V6, both with mild-hybrid assist and all-wheel drive.
Which Audi A6 trims were dropped for 2022?
Audi drops three A6 trims for 2022: 45 TFSI Prestige, Sport 45 TFSI Premium, and Sport 45 TFSI Premium Plus.
Is the 2022 Audi A6 meaningfully different from the 2021 model?
The difference is modest. The strongest reasons to favor a 2022 model are the upgraded standard displays on Premium sedans and standard rear side airbags across the sedan lineup; the underlying design and powertrains carry over.
2022 Audi A6 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Audi A6.
4.1
2022 Audi A6
(81 reviews)
“Is really comfortable to drive and the performance is really good, additionally to the design are beautiful the exterior and interior.”
“no remote start, can't read tire pressure even though owners manual indicates you can and other information in manual not correct (I have prestige model with every option)”