2020 Audi A6 3.0T Quattro Review

2020 Audi A6 3.0T Quattro Review - The Audi A6 was facelifted for 2020, however it's hardly any kind of different from the A6 of 2015 and also the years prior. That, nevertheless, is a great point, considering that we've lengthy ranked it at or near the top of its sector. Audi's mid-sizer started winning contrast tests in 2009. Since then, A6s have actually overcome 3 even more times. We have actually been suckers for the autos' smooth powertrains, receptive handling, user-friendly interfaces, comfortable cabins, and also clever designing.

Automotive renovations typically include head- and also taillamp revisions, and also the 2020 A6 is no exception. The brand-new fronts lights, with optional complete LEDs, have beautiful jet-age plane graphics, as well as the taillights are in a similar way appealing. These and also other tweaks for 2018 help the latest A6 stay fashionably fresh in a very affordable section. The A6 additionally accumulates well from an efficiency standpoint. The cars and truck examined here had the 3.0-liter supercharged V-6-- the bestselling powerplant in the lineup as well as the very same engine that has powered all the abovementioned comparison-test champions. All A6s with the 3.0-liter feature Quattro all-wheel drive and an eight-speed transmission.

2020 Audi A6 3.0T Quattro Review

The 3.0 T has 23 added horse power for 2020, and also it showed at the examination track. We clocked a zero-to-60-mph time of 4.6 seconds, which is a half-second much better compared to the quickest A6 3.0 T we 'd formerly recorded as well as a full 2nd ahead of one of the most current test subject. Similarly, the 2016 design's quarter-mile outcome of 13.3 secs at 105 miles per hour bests all A6s that have preceded. The Mercedes-Benz E400 is at least a few tenths behind on both marks, and also the aging BMW 535i is even slower. Quattro assists the A6 suit the 60-mph sprint of the hot-rod Cadillac CTS Vsport, but the major horse power benefit of the Caddy's twin-turbocharged V-6 indicates it walks away from the Audi in the quarter-mile.

The 333-hp Audi engine has lots of pull-- and also not simply when the gas pedal is pinned to the floor. Torque, which peaks at 325 lb-ft from 2900 to 5300 rpm, comes "at the twitch of a large toe," as we kept in mind formerly. The ubiquitous ZF eight-speed shifts exactly when it need to: promptly when you want it to, imperceptibly in more kicked back situations. The gear selector itself has actually been revised, as well as it's more uncomplicated to run (its look isn't as modern, however we do not mind).

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Mentioning looks, the simply styled but handsome 2020 Audi A6 3.0T Quattro gets plenty of approving looks in parking area, although we believed the black grille looked rather dull on this uplevel vehicle. The dapper 20-inch "Black Optic" wheels assist the designing reason but, the good news is, do not appear to compromise ride high quality. The A6 nearly has the visibility of the bigger A8, but it practically really feels as tiny as an A4 when you're hustling it on an alley. We would certainly choose a little bit less road sound and also body roll, and also the steering is a tad sluggish off-center, but these attributes are not unsuitable for an auto such as this, which is extra showing off high-end shuttle compared to cars.

As well as couple of sports cars include this many animal conveniences. The shade head-up display screen is welcome, and also adjusting its setups does not call for excavating right into any type of difficult menus. Readjusting the height of the picture is as very easy as transforming a devoted knob; push the handle and the photo disappears. Operating the familiar MMI infomercial system is almost as simple. Utilize the navigation function, and also you'll be dealt with to a high-resolution Google Maps image not simply on the seven-inch major MMI display however also on the smaller sized redundant screen in the middle of the scale collection. Various other functions (sound, phone) can be quickly and also conveniently phoned on either display. Climate-controlled seats and also lovely ash wood inlays are elegant touches.

Every one of this quality doesn't come inexpensive. As examined, our A6 Eminence cost $66,900. Still, that's a good value for a cars and truck with numerous luxury functions that additionally owns this well and also feels and look so nice. And that's why we continuously offer the A6 top marks.

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