Why Should You Pick the 2019 Audi A6 Instead of an SUV?
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- Edmunds Senior Reviews Editor Mark Takahashi had the opportunity to drive the all-new 2019 Audi A6 in and around Napa Valley, California. In an era when SUVs are dominating auto sales, Mark contends that the A6 remains relevant for shoppers who still value performance and handling. See what he considers the high and low points for the new A6.
Q: How much does the 2019 Audi A6 cost?
A: Prices start at $59,985.
Q: What engines are available?
A: At the moment, only a 335-horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 is offered, but we expect a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine to join the lineup later.
Q: What does the A6 compete with?
A: It competes with the BMW 5 Series and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Q: What's the big difference with this new A6?
A: Technology! There's a lot of it, but it's not the easiest to use, unfortunately.
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So classic. Audis are like that good pair of jeans that can be worn for 15 years and no one will even notice the age.
the c6 a6 looks so dated inside and out now.
@@mikelee7069 do you mean C7 or the older c6?
@@waynefrankel8461 older c6, brandon s is saying they still look good after 15 years and nobody notices the change. which i dont agree with, the c5's look really, really old, the c6's do too now. the c7's still look ok.
Yes but the smell will be really bad😬.
I absolutely love the new A6. It looks clean and elegant, amazing Quattro awd, and that interior to me is the best in the luxury market. This B9 generation A6/S6 will be my next car. My S4 is a blast, but rear legroom is small for my growing boys. Great video!
B9? You mean C8.
Mark is right, all those screens are nice and reduces the number of buttons but it makes the driver look down and take the eyes off the road.
Marco Ulibarri That's why the virtul cockpit is there.
No to mention no blind operating ability.
By feel, while I keep my on the road
@@Cef3axon1 👍
Touch controls need to be made illegal. They force the driver to look away from road. This is dangerous.
You look away from the road when your pressing buttons and turning knobs too
Was expecting a convincing case for it versus an SUV but all I got was how its better than other mid-sized luxury sedans. Did I misread the title?
Great point.
True.
Will get him more clicks, but damage credibility.
True. The tech and interior are lovely on these Audis but their design is kinda dull and a bit boring IMO. I would rather get a BMW 5 series or even the new Volvo S60 if I wanted a sedan.
Cargo space in sedans is well regulated by US law, but SUV cargo capacity is not, so the numbers always make SUVs look roomier than they are.
he said sedans are funner to drive than suv’s, watch it again and pay attention?
I had a 2013 2.0TDI A6 Avant when I lived in Bremen. It’s no where near as fancy as this one.
17” wheels, 190hp, no fog lights, no S Line, cloth manual adjust seats, plastic dash. But it had manual transmission.
Pretty fun car to drive. Cheap to maintain. Cheap on gas. These cars are so luxurious in North America. In Germany they are just normal cars.
Like many of you im bent out of shape at the disappearance of buttons. There is something so satisfying about a well made knob switch or button. That turn with just the right heft and feedback, The switch with that notch you just wanna keep flipping, and the button with that depress kick back that feels just right. Now we get a flat screen with a buzz if we are lucky. SHIT!
such a beautiful interior especially at night the lights are fantastic.
The fake exhaust pipes are disgusting.
That's a bit overreactive. Are you really disgusted and emotionally repulsed by a design feature on a car no one is forcing you to buy?
@@ivanlowjones Yes because this will set a trend that will eventually affect every other Manufacturer. Fake exhaust shaped diffusers are cheaper to make than tailpipes with tips.
Rush what’s bad about that?
@@ALMX5DP Because I like exhaust tips and the sound that comes out of them.
Rush nothing is preventing you from having that. Just takes a little more creativity. And sound can be had either way.
Another awesome class! Mark rules. The best car reviewer nowadays.
Best car I tested in 2018 on my channel! 3.0 TDI is great!
I’ve got the current a4 with virtual cockpit and the larger centre screen. It’s all nonsense. Once the novelty wears off with the fact it’s digital you leave the virtual cockpit on one setting. Then with the centre knob and screen you spend ages looking at the screen and then using the Knob and small buttons to navigate through huge menus looking for a few setting for the audio or sat nav. At least on the a4 you have some physical buttons for the heating. Having AC and fan settings hidden away on software to they can fuck right off I fancy the new a6 but having these two touch screens and then having to pay again (on the U.K. spec at least) for the virtual cockpit is a no no for me. These things will be a nightmare for a used car buy. Any of these fail and you’ll be looking at £1000s outside warranty and you won’t be able to use the car until it’s fixed. I’ve had Audi’s for over 20 years, since my dad had to 80 as a company car. Recently bought the Mrs a xc90 and I fancy a v90 or v60 next. But even these new volvos are like the Audi’s now. Big screen no physical buttons!!
Similar experience here with my 2018 S5. Thank God the climate controls and radio have regular buttons and knobs. Drives really great too. Virtual cockpit was cool for like 5 minutes, I'd rather have analog guages, then the one center screen would not be so redundant
Very good and professional presentation. Your “ traveling” shot in the backseat...never see that done before.... such a little thing but incredibly effective production move , nice :) Here in Colorado we have Audi SUV .... skis, bikes and all the stuff for this lifestyle. I’m sure I would appreciate the enhanced driving performance of the A6 ... but I have to say Audi has done an incredible job on their SUV’s, they really do drive well in all conditions.
I love the navigation!
I liked the older A6. The tech on this one is like Acura’s dual screen. The mmi knob is less distracting and the supercharged v6 sounds better than this. The only thing I like here is the virtual cockpit and the massaging seats.
Friend of mine just bought a panamera. She asked to go with her on the test drive. She also test drove the cayenne. Both great cars, but the panamera was just a better driving experience. Still something to be said about large luxury sedans
Apple CarPlay is easier for me to use in a touchscreen format, and while I like the BMW’s touchscreen up high, the A6 screen is easier to reach. I think both cars are a close call and I would get whatever car I could get a better deal on.
Everyone complains about the touch screens when in actuallity you can use voice controls to adjust thermostat and such plus I set everything how I like before I leave the driveway such as thermostat and radio station or XM so I dont fool with the infotainment while I am driving and others shouldn't as well when you can use voice control!! This car is beyond beautiful and beats both Mercedes and BMW on styling!
what an excellent review!
Not a fan of touch-screens. While I would prefer the use of a controller for all of the infotainment functions, the absence of these conveniences would not be a deal-breaker for me on this Audi. I'd be splitting hairs on whether or not I'd choose this model or the BMW 5 series, or EVEN the Mercedes E class. They're all pretty close in the areas that are important to me... style, comfort, form and function, etc.
Beautiful car...hope all those electronics hold up..
My favorite car brand.
Cheaters be cheaters
@@swanblake
And that makes you feel better about yourself right.
Mine too.
CAM AUTO Unreliable be unreliable
@@Bru946
That's why Audi is not for everyone,you need something reliable get a fancy Toyota Oh! I mean Lexus.
Thank You Always a good review you Mark.
This is a pretty accurate review. I put 1k km on a Audi A6 TDI European rental. I loved the virtual cockpit, which lets you keep your eyes focused on the road while going through all the roundabouts. The ride was smooth, if not a bit bouncy on wavy roads due to the large wheels. The transmission was effortless except for delays at low speeds after the start/stop re-engaged. Biggest complaint is the climate control touchscreen being too distracting and the view while riding shotgun. In shotgun, everything is angled away from you: side mirrors, rear mirror, and the center console. Other complaints, although they may only apply to Euro rentals, is that the seats were manual and there was no backup camera. Solid car but I was expecting some of these functions to be standard on a car like this.
Excellent review thank you 🏆
Mark is driving the most expensive Prestige model with every available option. How would the review change for a middle of the road equipped A6?
Always the case but it's not really worth the get the middle package. If you want a car just for the drive, get a Honda
dakruise1, I think premium plus with sport package A6 is a serious ride that makes for a compelling purchase.
The infotainment doesnt demand more attention, you can use voice commands instead of having to look down. It works pretty good compared to most manufacturers.
Even after using the previous gen A6 for 2 years i'm still looking down on media/settings buttons because i never remember what and where are they placed. On a BMW that problem was non existent after a week of use. Touch screen on the new version is a much safer version (no need to look close to armrest area for a button) and probably a lot easier to get used to.
Got scared wen he got in the back seat I was shyt who driving
Hahahahah 😂
Great review, very thoroughly done.
Like it or hate it , touchscreens are the future.Sure , physical buttons are easier to use while driving, and I do wish they left a few more physical buttons , but you can't deny the quality of the car, the exterior and especially the interior quality ,and that's what you pay for in a car like this. This is a quality car , so If you're an Audi , or German car hater look elsewhere, like your local Toyota, Hyundai , GM , or Dodge dealer !
Did they forget to mention pricing? It would be nice to know what the starting prices are and trims. Also how Audi packages their options.
David H he said starting 60k us
They are turbocharged now?
Ppl don’t care about handling all that much -simply bc for the vast majority of them, driving is on straight suburban grids or cruising long distances on the highway, where comfort & quietness are much more critical.
Auto “journalists” hooting around winding back roads are not representative of the vast majority of people’s experience.
s50201 and yet people still pay hand over fist to get cars with harsher rides, bigger wheels and sportier suspension. Go figure.
@@ALMX5DP
Same goes for people that buy Wranglers and Land Rovers pretending they're going to take them off road. It's an image thing.
Problem is, all the extra ride height and clearance make for worse fuel economy. And the cold reality is, the vast majority of people who own some kind of blahblah-UV don't ever haul anything or anyone in them. So they're purely to placate drivers who want to sit up higher, since modern cars drive wonderful - not that idiots would know, they're too busy buying all the high profit margin crossovers and whatnot. Gotta be all those commercials of them driving in the forest through the snow, or putting a kayak on the roof that basically no one will do. Hatchbacks and wagons fill the same role without being as intrusive, but automakers convinced the ignorant buying public that the taller vehicles are "better" (better for their bottom line).
Dennis Xu that was my point.
@@ALMX5DP not hard to figure. they like to show up the joneses. additionally larger wheels etc are often part of other upgrade or trim packages. sport-only trims are in minority. i.e. civic EXs & the like sell far more than Si or type-R
You really helped my decision on getting the A6. I am torn by the screens because it's nice but it causes you to look down while driving and that's not safe. As you mentioned, I'm also interested in the BMW 540XI which interior design is better as the Audi exterior has the mature look. Decisions decisions but thanks for the video
Bro how is your car now ???? Any regrets ????
Touchscreens are terrible as an interface when on the move. I hope the apparent desire to eliminate all physical buttons/knobs is a fad that goes away, just like piano black plastic and other glossy surfaces which become visibly dirty and scratched very easily and potentially throw unpleasant and dangerous glare.
I’m actually going to buy one today-those really are good cars
I can't get over people complaining about the touch screen when you don't have to use them while driving. U have steering wheel controls plus u can't tell the what u want it to do(voice control). So please quit with this touch screen crap. I av the Q5 and use the steering wheel controls for almost everything.
Waiting for the RS6
I agree, Mercedes is killing it with MBux and their new interiors... its execution in the 2020 GLE is simply amazing, both aesthetically and functionally!
Replacing all the buttons with a single control interface is exactly what Chris Bangle attempted to do and failed at with BMW in the mid-2000’s. And I think this touchscreen interface is even worse than Bangle’s iDrive. That’s a deal killer for me - and I own a ‘16 A6. I won’t be a repeat Audi buyer unless they change course with their infotainment interface.
The only good thing I know about Audis is quatro. I saw a comparison demo against the xdrive and 4matic in heavy snow and the audi did way better. I had a 2002 a6 2.7 biturbo in 2006 and it was in the shop more than on the road. Good extended warranty luckily.
SUVs are simply worse in every important aspect.
Quite right, but sadly A6 Avant isn't available in US.
@Mirko Rex yes,but a6 avant cannot sit in the middle of rear set
Waiting for the S6
When is the S6 coming out? Will it be a V6 or V8? I heard both so not sure which one is correct
We don't know, we'll get the V6 from the new RS4/5 or a detuned V8 from the old RS6
Madani M. Tall I’d say V6 from RS4... it might get the 460PS Panamera GTS V8 but most prototypes had a V6 sound. There are even rumors it’ll be a diesel
Mark, do you like the A6 better than the Kia K900 you drove in Korea a while back? All this tech on the Audi seems so overdone just for the sake of doing something techy.
3 different LED screens - Welcome to Department of Redundancy Department
you forgot about the head up display
cars>suvs...but my opinion is irrelevant since I think new cars are expensive and I'm happy with my e46
Nice work Mark!
The US car market is just sad! Many are comparing this to a Lexus, Honda and even a Kia smh. Most say they want nice but yet cheap but don’t realize that cheap yet luxurious isn’t a thing. The fit and finish, handling/stability just isn’t comparable.
This A6 cant be compare with the Lexus ES... the size and price is to be compared with Mercedes E Series and BMW 5 series and the Lexus GS...
Previous generation had an awful delay between gears when pushed hard. Dual clutch is a nice surprise for US market which Europeans had in the previous gen too.
Caught most of this on Edmunds (it's hard finding time for video reviews as well as finding space, since my wife's protestations prevent me from hearing). I think I don't lke this car because of touch screen business taken to the extreme. Most important: 1. RIDE -- my wife recently bought a new Subaru Legacy, which CR singled out for its superior ride over others in its class ($3500). Bummer. It registers every tiny bump and piece of road disrepair. Her 2007 Mazda 6 had a softer ride as did my '02 Lincoln LS. It sounds lik the Mercedes has the most shock-absorbent ride for a trip to N. Canada (I could never survive the trip in her "hard" Legacy which isn't even fun to drive. 2. APPLE-friendly media system. You said (I think) that the Mercedes is lagging in media development. No problem if it handles my iphone, iPod, and Mac laptop. Otherwise, very listenable, cogent presentation.
Was hoping to see how good of a persuasive answer he was going to give the audience. But all I heard was "Now, such and such is better than the previous contestant of the A6, BUT....I don't like such and such, along with this as well." I wasn't sold. Btw, I believe the previous designs on the A6 is better.
Dear Audi, can we please just get an RS6 Avant?
nobody will buy it in the states. they’re not going to bring any avant s or rs models to please the dozen people who want it
Even for carrying electric pianos, amps, equipment, I wouldn't be caught dead in an SUV or any similar truck. I realize we live in a rock n roll, C&W culture, but some of us remember "Swing" and the freedom of a walking 4/4 underneath a Charlie Parker solo flight. That's why good "cars" (not trucks, jeeps, or gussied-up station wagons) must not be neglected. (If that makes me "elite," I'll just have to live with the condemnatory label.)
I've always admired Audi for their innovative tech. Too bad I won't buy a new car and I wouldn't dare touch one of these used. I can fix the mechanical stuff but electronics are a pain in the ass
blacka dax lease
Lease + AudiCare is the only thing that makes sense unless you have big money to burn
learn electronics, noob.
You could always buy one after someone turns it in after 2 years with 26000 miles for about $40,000. Use the money from selling your current car for a down payment and you’ve got yourself a nice “like new” A6 for about $550 per month.
Or you can lease it for 36 months and give it back. Cars are becoming far too complex to own. The last car I paid off is my “beater” 2008 TSX
(shown in profile). I’ve been leasing since.
NHTSA: Cell phones are a distraction and should be illegal to use in the car.
Govt: Cell phone use is illegal because it takes your eyes off the road.
Audi: We installed 172 touchscreens buttons throughout the cabin, most of which are so far below the line of sight that you may as well be reading a book.
An honest review. Thanks.
Agreed 100% with you about the MMI knob interface. I own a 2018 Q7 and a 2018 Q5 and muscle memory on physical buttons and the knob work amazingly together. After test driving the Q8 I realized that the new all touchscreen control interface is too intuitive and requires too much attention and eyes away from the road. Plus it is sitting too low for a tall person. Audi had hit the nail on the head with it's interface but as always engineers find a way to screw a good thing up.
I agree i had a 2013 audi a6 prestige and i loved that car...ok it needed more power but you got the s6
Totally agree. I think the Q7 has the best setup in their lineup. The popup screen is exactly where it should be.
@@ajlee6933 FYI only, unfortunately Q7's produced after January 2018 (like mine) the navigation screen does not hide when u press the turn-off (far right) button. Only turns off. It hides only when the engine is turned off. After I made an unofficial inquiry the answer I received was that they had too many mechanical failures so decision was made for button to only turn off screen on the fly.
Panos DX wow! I didn’t know they know they changed that.
No
I don’t know. I’ve never had to live with one, but those scroll wheels seem more distracting than a screen where you can simply touch the thing you want. At the same time, having no hard buttons at all you can’t really do anything through muscle memory because there’s nothing tactile to interact with.
I enjoy these videos, even though these are cars I'll never be able to afford.
New leftover 2018 Audi A6s are now going for as low as $34,999 after all dealer discounts and rebates apply until inventory depletes to zero. This happens only once every 7 years on average based on timing (last-year of old body design and year-end clearance together at same time).
Great review, but if you are going to critic the absence of the MMI don't say while using the AC button, lol
MMI - I find it useless and never use it. I prefer touch as I'm accustomed to using them everywhere. It sounds good to criticize something you're not used to but the longer you own something, the more likely you're to realize the benefits.
I would think by now a good voice activated system to control , climate , audio , and performance would b available
i went to my Audi dealer - MSRP for the A6 in the showroom was $71,000
options
Mentioning the RS6 just reminds me that we don't have that option here in the US :(
i drove over 20 years AUDI and switched to Lexus.....never looked back.
I bought the audi a6 2019 but my head lights and back lights are not matrix led. They are just led. Can anyone help if i can find them anywhere to buy?
Did you buy a premium, premium plus, or prestige?
Don’t buy an suv because you don’t need one... if you don’t have that suv full 70% of the time... you do not need it... just like you also don’t need a truck to drive to work.
I don’t understand why reviewers think the BMW iDrive is so good to use. I find it very difficult. I think reviewers have become use to the iDrive system over the years, so it’s easy for them.
did anyone else laugh when it cut to him in the back seat? lol I assumed the car was still being driven
Dear sir, I really like the vide; however, I’m disappointed that your choice of poor grammar. The center stack has been completely RE-DONE( re-designed, is entirely new, Audi has developed a new center stack.)You are dressed business casual and appear well educated and the video is for a high class car. So I would appreciate a high class video. This is just one example. 😢
Can someone tell me the difference between the Audi A5 sport back and the base Audi A7.
I cannot wait to get it when I do! Your analysis is top notch. Great job!!
the taptic buttons i think will only neeed time to get used to then you'll be like IK WHERE THAT IS LOL
I can't be the only person annoyed by those 2 sensors in the grill, it's so poorly hidden. It's very lazy design.
Biggest Audi problem is that driving is not an 'experience'.
The glaring omission of so many other competitors is starting to become annoying with these reviewers. Yes it competes with the 5 Series and E Class. It can also be crossed shopped with the Volvo S60/S90, Cadillac CTS/CT6, Jaguar XF, Lexus GS/ES, and Genesis G80.
Will be good if audi can reduce or remove the hump at the rear seat.
Give it a rest dude. You can manage climate cointrol thru voice control on your steering wheel. I know. I have an A6
Does it disconnect the front wheels or back
great car to buy for 30k rn
When I drive at night I like to have as little light in the cabin as possible. Can somebody tell me if in these new Audis you can turn off all these screens and leave just the speedometer and fuel gauge on? (that's all I need when I am on a freeway and I know I will not change the radio station or the a/c temperature...)
Audi needs more visual differentiation between their models. A3, A4, A6, A8 look very similar and to the average person you can't tell them apart. The A5 & A7 also look a like.
U mean like the C lass, E Class and S class?
@@TheStullaKing yes...and like the BMW 3, 5 & 7 series.
I would pick this car over an SUV. But unfortunately, I cant even afford a used Honda civic ☹
Dashboard looks outdated. They should put more LED screens.
But can you fit a 55 inch tv the boot?
s-tronic dual clucth is nice while driving. but it is not good on repairing :D
What do u expect with todays cost cutting, a v6 is never gonna sound good, piping fake sound is even worse this cars should have v8 specially for the money
The V8 will be in the S6
Could be, but for the price ot deserves a v8 and for the s6 maybe a turboed v8
Why did Audi make the headlights look so cheap? They should have a diamond cluster similar to the latest Volvos
I like the buttons....this is the scream of the "keyboard" warriors in age of Touchscreens. I believe Tesla's approach towards integrated single screen would be copied by the industry in just a few years. There are a lot of things you can do with "Full" screen which are not feasible in the mechanical-screen hybrid interface.
The lexus ES350 is 40k. Drives better than the LS 500. Audi is bumpy. You can see him jumping up and down.
this spec is for American market; in Europe you can have normal suspension & tyres, and manual gearbox
Great looking car.. love the subtle understated good looks. But I dislike the effort and outcome of redesigning infotainment systems that are no more revolutionary or intuitive than the one they replace.
They need to make a Q7 with this dashboard. Then maybe I'll bite.
2.0TDI will be fine for me.
I’ll trade mundaneness for a little bit of uniqueness and stick to the S90 T6
Wish we got the wagon
Vineyards! Should have reviewed the S6 instead of the A6. He keeps saying things about not liking this and that and also about it being like the previous model >_>
It's a great car, but the interior gets old really fast.
Ok. We got it. You like fiddling with buttons 🙄. My cell phone doesn’t have buttons. My smart tv and smart house doesn’t have buttons. Ever use voice command? It does have it. I use voice command all the time. 👍🏻. ❤️ my A6
I don't like the oversized front grille and all the fiddly touch panels but it sure is a nice car. It makes much more sense than SUVs.
I bought their cars too and I liked them. Then the diesel scandal. And at the heart of it Audi. The scandal is potentially the largest economic scandal in German history. Volkswagen has paid 15 bn USD in penalty fine after being convicted of criminal conduct in the US. In Germany the betrayed more than 2 Mio customer's. As of today neither Volkswagen nor Audi have paid any compensation to German customers. The German government is only half hearted forcing the automakers to compensate customers in the EU!
Picture this, If in the US a national supermarket chain would sell manipulated goods to end consumers they would be sued.
Would you ignore the fact that this supermarket would have misused your trust?
Why should we buy car from Audi and Volkswagen? Anyone?
People should care about that, but they don't. Those brands should be boycotted.
@@richardbostan4286 afaik Ford killed people not early recalling cars with defect airbags...be carefull what you are driving...or better go by foot...
@@richardbostan4286 Fuck VW. Tesla is the only car company worth supporting.
@@InSaN3ViSioN There is life beside being tesla fanboy.
Who the fuck cares about that bullshit. Its strict regulations that are causing car manufacturers to something shit to their vehicles.