2026 Audi A6: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 Audi A6 sedan is fully redesigned on a new platform, led by a stronger 362-hp turbo V6 and a completely new digital dashboard. The A6 allroad wagon does not get the redesign and carries over on the previous architecture.
About the 2026 Audi A6
A6 sedan: ninth generation, first U.S. model year. A6 allroad: second U.S. allroad generation introduced for 2020, unchanged for 2026 and still based on the previous A6 architecture.
Audi positions the A6 as a midsize luxury car that balances strong acceleration, quiet highway comfort, all-weather AWD, and a technology-focused cabin. The sedan emphasizes business-class comfort with sports-sedan responsiveness, while the A6 allroad applies the same broad idea to a raised wagon with flexible cargo space, adaptive air suspension, and an off-road drive mode. Together, they serve shoppers who want luxury and practicality without moving to a conventional SUV.
The redesigned A6 sedan starts with the Premium, which has AWD, a dimmable panoramic glass roof, ventilated sport seats, and large dashboard screens. Premium Plus adds a head-up display and stronger parking assistance, while Prestige focuses on comfort with air suspension, a passenger display, acoustic side glass, and soft-closing doors. The carryover A6 allroad remains the raised luxury wagon, pairing a 335-hp V6 with adjustable air suspension and a flexible cargo area.
What changed, by category
2026 Audi A6 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 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 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 30 mpg | 29 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 362 hp | 335 hp | 362 hp | 335 hp |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 30 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 30 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.2 in | 37.2 in | 37.4 in | 37.2 in | 37.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Cruise Control | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Night Vision System | |||||
| Park Assist | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Stability Control | |||||
| Top View Camera | |||||
| Traction Control | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| LED Tail Lights | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Massage Front Seat | |||||
| Memory Front Seats | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Was every 2026 Audi A6 redesigned?
No. The 2026 A6 sedan is completely redesigned, but the A6 allroad wagon carries over on the previous architecture with its 335-hp V6, adjustable air suspension, and existing cabin technology.
What engine does the redesigned 2026 Audi A6 sedan have?
The redesigned 2026 A6 sedan has a 362-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V6, a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, and standard AWD. It is the sole U.S. sedan drivetrain for this model year.
What screens are in the redesigned 2026 A6 sedan?
The redesigned 2026 A6 sedan has an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.5-inch central touchscreen. The Prestige trim also has a 10.9-inch front-passenger display.
What driver-assistance features became standard on the 2026 A6 sedan?
The redesigned sedan’s standard suite includes adaptive cruise control, front and rear cross-traffic assistance, traffic-sign recognition, and added collision-avoidance functions. These lineup-wide changes apply to the sedan, not the carryover allroad.
Is the 2026 Audi A6 substantially different from the 2025 model?
Yes, if you are comparing sedans. The 2026 sedan has a new platform, new body, stronger V6, quieter construction, redesigned digital cockpit, and broader standard driver assistance; the 2026 allroad is largely unchanged from 2025.