How good is the all-new Audi A6 e-tron? A6 vs S6 driving REVIEW with Sportback vs Avant comparison

[@autogefuehl]

►Shop for merchandise: autogefuehl.shop/ ►Subscribe here: kzbin.info ►Also subscribe to our KZbin shorts channel: www.youtube.com/@thomasautogefuhl?sub_confirmation=1 ►Follow us on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok @autogefuehl ►Sustainability in the automotive industry documentary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2nKf4uih6yhnaMsi=bCdeJZORRHNcVmV2 This is our in-depth review of the Audi A6 e-tron, as Audi A6 e-tron Sportback, Audi A6 e-tron Avant and Audi S6 e-tron. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience. 00:00 A6 replacement? 01:24 Length, wheels, mirrors 02:34 Frunk 03:11 Rear and lights 03:58 Battery kWh 04:28 RWD vs AWD 05:11 Charging 06:56 Audi naming strategy 07:51 Audi S6 e-tron 08:12 Suspension 08:23 Interior quality 11:39 Cockpit 13:43 Driver POV 16:06 Night driving 17:36 Rear seats 19:07 Trunk / boot 21:26 A6 Avant trunk / boot 22:13 Launch Control A6 Performance 23:08 Dynamic driving 27:39 Regenerative Braking 29:53 Motorway driving 31:05 Digital mirrors 33:56 vs EQE, i5 and ID7 38:11 Launch Control S6 AWD 42:40 Price 43:06 Efficiency and range Audi #AudiA6etron

[@egyresztmasreszt4292]

This is...well yeah " ID Audi bored

[@remistachfitness]

Audi has finally reached Skoda Fabia interior quality. What a times to be alive.

[@bodrulm1]

They can't keep up with the cost base of Chinese and Korean cars. They're cost cutting. May be the death of European mass car production before our eyes. High end cars - Porsche, Ferrari and high trims of Mercedes, BMW etc will continue but the mid and lower end is finished

[@Astke]

@@remistachfitness meanwhile this bro never sat in a skoda fabia. Whole VWAG quality is down. Skoda also.

[@rjmacf0015]

Audi and VAG in general is in a "Kodak death throw" phase where the gravy train of over priced old tech has finally run dry and they are still selling hard but delivering...poor quality outdated models. Not a time to buy any VAG product as in 5 years they will be out of business.

[@lucluppens8692]

indeed, no more wood, or alu, chroom inserts like 10years ago ..shame on you Audi.. video is better then interior quality

[@Drum8888]

Audi have ruined their interiors, one of their biggest selling points.

[@Johnny91832]

We said the same for the previous interiors too lol. An absolutely never ending cycle.

[@pehuyghe]

@@Johnny91832I was thinking the same. If this was true we would have reached the bottom years ago.

[@Astke]

@@Johnny91832 people just hate on new german cars because they either a: just hate the brands. B: are stuck in the past and only like old cars. C: cannot afford the new models

[@mastodon5220]

@@Astkena mate more like calling them out on their bullshit they try sell to us by giving less for more money continuously since 2016

[@jotunbloood]

@@Johnny91832 Thank god I have 2018 a6. Previous generation. It is amazing in every way. Interior is 100x better than this shit. My a6 feels more luxurious and premium than this shit. Also real quattro engine of course.

[@romulus_]

Materials and design choices make it seem much more like a Passat.

[@mucisibale]

Everything that used to be wood, aluminum or leather is now fabric, like on a 2007 Skoda Fabia. This is beyond ridiculous.

[@Darx97]

And a metric ton of glossy crappy plastic

[@senseikanacke69]

@@Darx97+ even more matte scratchy crappy plastic

[@CharlesBojangles]

@@mucisibale it’s “luxury” made to appease ESG…

[@AI-qd4vb]

what is ridiculous? Using expensive materials for the sake of using them is stupid, especially in this era. This fabric is not the same as in a Skoda, either. You dont have to be obtuse. It doesnt look the part of a premium car, that is true. The plastics should be better quality and they should offer some nicer textures, shapes and design solutions.

[@CharlesBojangles]

@@AI-qd4vb stick to commodity cars.

[@jamesburns9706]

The interior looks really cheap.

[@samcas707]

that interior is horrendous, the quality of the centre console plastic is a disaster for the brand, and where did the front door speaker grilles go. A premium kia and hyundai has nicer materials

[@Johnny91832]

They definitely don't have more premium materials and they don't compare to any germans driving wise.

[@CharlesBojangles]

@@Johnny91832 The interiors of the current Genesis vehicle lineup certainly look more posh compared to the latest cars coming out of Germany (A6, X3, 5-Series). At least Genesis is still employing metal, wood, soft touch plastic and padded surfaces where one would expect in this price point. (and they’re certainly not using cheap cloth on the dash and doors, either).

[@Johnny91832]

​@@CharlesBojanglesyea okay genesis is ok, but as I said, driving wise the germans are better for sure.

[@Elixir9]

sad to see the automotive industry keeps using that horrible and bad "piano black" scratchy plastic

[@HellraiserMark666]

It is absolutely horrible and not durable at all. I really hate it as well.

[@Muckbucket]

I've never seen a company take a sudden right turn and drive straight off a cliff.

[@Darx97]

Jaguar

[@jw6188]

BMW

[@shanewilfon6860]

Umm bmw😂😂😂

[@p.k.7111]

VW

[@eliopapadia2537]

Unfortunately there are many….i.e. Alfa Romeo with Peugeot’s engines….

[@SudSale31]

Too much plastics and poor quality materials for this price Audi really needs to step out the cost cutting trend right now Definitely much better looking than the I5 though

[@Astke]

i5 kind of annihilates this car interior wise though.

[@faeinthebay]

I agree about the interior quality. It baffles me that a top-spec 2025 car has a worse interior than my mid-trim 2015 Genesis. All the cheap grainy plastic around the center console, and the cheap gloss black plastic, is especially egregious. I can't imagine that better surfaces are that expensive considering the materials budget for this price point.

[@BBingo-v5i]

@@faeinthebay it is not a top spec, this is pretty much the mid-trim

[@SudSale31]

@@BBingo-v5i But still it is a 100k range car mate, such materials should never been to be found in a car of this standing

[@AI-qd4vb]

@@faeinthebay Bro, last gen of Genesis models are dope, but before? 2015 Genesis? Which one? The pre facelift G80? Your glorified hyundai has nowhere near the same level of quality as this A6, even with its plastic bits. Your G80 is noisy, rumbly, its doors sound hollow, the interior space is quite limited and the ergonomics are very mediocre. They have silly issues like panoramic roof leakings and start buttons malfunctioning. A few extra bits of leather here and there does not make up for all its quality deficiencies. Mechanically it was also an average car at best. Both engine and trans had some good amount of reported issues, plenty recalls, chews through wheel bearings,... Other than touching a few hard plastics, this A6 feels like a jet next to your genesis.

[@HS-yz7ui]

90k 🤨, no wonder they are going down. A Korean or even Chinese provide 95% of the same vehicle for half of that price.

[@markswishereatsstuff2500]

My 2016 A7 is looking better and better. Build quality is going downhill quick.

[@zelcpavle5494]

🎯

[@remistachfitness]

2016 A7 is probably a peak of Audi creations. Never sell this car :)

[@KeliK1]

@@remistachfitness I have a 2016 Audi A7 with the unreliable 3.0T CREC oil-guzzler engine which needs to be replaced (lost compression) but the only other thing that's keeping me from ditching the junk besides the fact that I'm still paying for it is the look of it. And I am glad I'm done with the brand because the direction they are taking is just disappointing.

[@BSquare1989]

Yeah, that's probably the best era car for technology/quality in general imo

[@markswishereatsstuff2500]

@@remistachfitness It's in Florette Silver with black leather interior. Got the calipers painted yellow over the summer. Nothing but oil changes and brakes.

[@AntJoseph_]

What have they done at Audi? It was my favourite/one of brands in the automotive world but it’s gone so downhill :(

[@laszgesza8920]

very bad concept. too much plastic. digital mirror is unnecessary because it is very expensive. designed so that if something gets damaged, you buy another car or order expensive parts... "Green"

[@TheBreakfastLover]

I like the previous A6 a lot more.

[@Harhawink]

and that was a downgrade from the C7 chassis which was basicaly the best A6 chassis ever. Such a beastly design.

[@HarryH187]

@@HarhawinkI had that car 2016 matrix light, black edition. Very nice car from any angle you look at it, and top quality.

[@Astke]

I prefer this new one. It needed an update.

[@AndrewTSq]

@@Harhawink C7 has such a nice stance on the road. Love that design. This new one is like 2 cousins had a baby together, and both were named Passat.

[@Anywaywellonthebeat]

wooooord!

[@ITALYRS]

What is Audi doing……

[@laszgesza8920]

bad, amateur team

[@rasamaha2024]

Digging down 😂

[@Sk0yo]

90k... No wonder VAG is struggleing

[@w7class]

90k??😨😱💀☠️

[@dwade3202]

Lmao

[@Kaisersozze]

Digital mirrors is the stupidest thing since digital buttons that require 3 steps to turn up or down the AC. Why make designs that are less safe?!! Agree that this looks much better than the EQE.

[@koskos1971]

What is this?1 Very low quality inside.... from bad to worse..... I think i am gonna keep my 2007 A6 for ever and ever!

[@Astke]

you were never going to buy this anyway

[@Riko10077]

@@Astke😅

[@boyanbogoev1637]

you are right,that plastic cup is going to be dead in 2/3 years 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheKingxj]

LOOK HOW THEY MASSACRED MY BOY!!😩

[@Astke]

all things considered, it is still a great looking car though.

[@Verbatino]

I agree 100%. The really sad thing is that the automotive market from Germany is literally killing itself by making really stupid decisions. It's not just “shooting themselves in the foot”.... it's a shot right in the head. The whole world is saying -> “I don't want touch screens or touch controls”, “I don't want piano black and hard plastics in the interior”, “I don't want/can't have an electric car!”... and the Germans are just deaf.... Apparently they need to bring their key market to bankruptcy to understand their foolish behavior....

[@podge5555]

Don’t worry the new A7 is coming soon to replace the combustion engine A6

[@Lordvader330]

Now that is funny! Well played.

[@AndrewTSq]

@@Astke they turned my fav car into something that looks like a vacuum cleaner, so i will disagree about the looks :)

[@AboveInShadow]

That front plastic thing look hideous.

[@MaxFiveGames]

Very disappointing. Outside of the car looks OK I guess. But the interior looks so damn cheap... plastics everywhere, piano blacks and stuff... I tough that is is going to be the ultimate german ev vagon to get but dont even know anymore.

[@Cars-k8e]

Outside it’s even worse for me 😅😓

[@terokaakinen7061]

Well, I wouldn't really praise the looks of BMW or Mercedes EV:s either...

[@CharlesBojangles]

The A6 looks like it has one of those lower body kits you'd see on a customized minivan with a powered wheelchair ramp.

[@user-xf5dj1up8g]

Duuuddddeee you’re so right.. now I can’t unsee it 😂😭😂😭

[@BaldFraud]

I feel like Audi starts going downhill with the introduction of the new "A5", "A7", and the models that will come after.

[@Anywaywellonthebeat]

youre not only one! it's all crazy!

[@annaj1074]

they have spend all the money customizing led light effects, then wrapped interior with hideous fabric, cheap looking plastic and that reflecting everything in your eyes piano black finish. concept exterior looks better.

[@SudSale31]

Yup, I wish this car and the Q6 won’t sell well cause of the poor quality and top price range

[@marclara2389]

I miss when an Audi a6 was a luxury sedan

[@sebastianstoica578]

Audi E-tron GT is perhaps the most beautiful car that Audi has ever built. They could've just copied that design here too.

[@AntJoseph_]

I would honestly say it would be both the B8.5 A5 Sportback and 1st gen A7

[@scottconrad4719]

Good news. If you like the Etron gt you can get one used for half price.

[@xpivelx]

@@AntJoseph_ Nah those are boomer cars

[@pragadoegito]

Stop split headlights! Citroën should be paid design copyright for these headlights being copied by every single car manufacturer

[@Shiinamusiclyricssubs]

Citroen didn't invent this, it was probably first done on the Jeep cherokee in 2013, and then popularized by every single chinese automaker in 2016-2020 (I'm thinking lynk & co, xpeng, nio). and Now in 2024 it seems to have been further popularized.

[@podge5555]

Hate split headlights with a passion

[@faeinthebay]

@@pragadoegito although they look ugly, they at least help by lowering the headlight height and reducing glare for other drivers. It's especially nice on SUVs/crossovers.

[@Slowwagonftl]

In the US, most crossovers and SUVs/truck have blinding lights since light beams that auto-block out the part that blinds other drivers is illegal, so it’s great over here. They’re lower and a lot less likely to blind everyone else which I’m sure applies to pedestrians and other drivers in Europe/the world too

[@AndrewTSq]

@@Slowwagonftl The auto block hardly works. I can tell where there is a Tesla Model Y or a Volvo with this tech behind me straight away. My whole coupe lits up by the idiotic light tech. This is legal in EU. But if I change brakepads to some better brand, then my car suddenly is illegal. Makes sense.

[@coachjensen433]

Just want to say, that I love your videos Thomas. As a car guy myself, I really appreciate a German car guy speaking English. It’s pure enjoyment. Greetings from Denmark

[@autogefuehl]

mange tak for det, venlig hilsen!

[@AlexCurtis]

You did a superb job explaining why video mirrors are less than ideal. It’s the first time I’ve heard a car journalist express this, TY!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks! Please recommend !

[@httmtb]

This will be a bit of a rant. All of these new BMW, Audi and Mercedes designs make me never want to buy one again. I can afford them and I'm part of the group they market their cars for, but I just don't understand who the buyers are that _actually_ like their design these days, and don't just buy the car as a status symbol. The design feels cheap. It feels plasticy. I like buttons and touch controls feel cheap. A big screen feels cheap, and it's annoying when driving at night. There's too much info on the screens and it's unnecessary. I think my next new car will be a Lexus or something similar. And I'm not even that old, I'm 40. Who the hell wants these thing?!

[@CharlesBojangles]

I appreciate things beyond the badge, such as the way a car drives, and the interior quality (which I rank as the most important aspect of any car). My main gripe with the German automakers is the non-stop cost cutting. As someone who drives a 2023 4-Series, I thought the latest 5-series I sat in recently has a noticeably lower quality interior than my current ride. Then I sat in the new X3 during my recent service appointment....and, holy shit, the accountants went to town on that interior. If they keep up the rampant cost cutting, I'll be looking at a Genesis or Lexus for my next car in a few years. Unlike BMW and VWAG, Toyota and Hyundai have the immense resources to pursue the EV pipe dream without compromising their upmarket offerings.

[@lontarian2228]

Nice looking car, better than the ESUVs in my opinion. Though the previous generation has a better interior.

[@Delvy787]

The interior is a mess.

[@henrik1743]

The new steering wheel is truely horrible

[@pragadoegito]

Why not fabric on the dashboard? Because it is harder to clean and collects dust.

[@DBrealmadrid9606]

This guy hates leather with a passion, so he doesn’t like reviewing it. It’s the only thing I dislike about his otherwise comprehensive reviews

[@SudSale31]

​@@DBrealmadrid9606Yup, i’m go full speed fast forward when he’s talking about his seats material preference as" i feel like he wants to impose us his pov constantly" and that upset me .

[@DBrealmadrid9606]

@@SudSale31 Oh tell me about it. He constantly complains about the use of leather as if the hide the only thing extracted from the cows, bulls...etc The skin extraction is a by-product obtained after killing the animal for their meat - they do not get killed solely for their hide. He continually pushes his agenda which, don’t get me wrong, is totally within his rights as he is the owner of this channel but I feel like his content suffers from that a bit. I like leather in cars; especially Nappa leather which is smooth, supple and soft to the touch. I owned a Panamera, AMG GT-4 63s, X5m comp...among others and Always like knowing the available leather options, the different qualities and which surfaces are of the interior are covered in leather. I feel like this is valuable information for potential clients. For example, did you know that the difference between Nappa leather interior and Exclusive Nappa leather interior in Mercedes is that the “Exclusive” one gives you the seats, upper and lower dashboard, center console trim, upper door trim and arm rest as well as the door pockets on the highest models like the S Class and the AMG GT

[@SudSale31]

@@DBrealmadrid9606 Yup, i totally seconds you on on that And he even have deleted my comment, Wow 🤣🤣

[@volvo_kristian]

Will save this video for tomorrow after work 👌Thanks in advance Thomas.. Really excited for this deep dive.

[@autogefuehl]

enjoy m8 !

[@danielsa990]

Doorhandles on the inside have a plastic cover over the place where the lock unlock buttons used to be in the previos models, they just recycled old parts..

[@WelcomeWithinMyDream]

Thanks for the video! I agree with you, the touch capacitive buttons make it look and feel cheap. That and the glossy accents. The screens do look futuristic together with the side "mirrors".

[@autogefuehl]

thanks !

[@kimsoli853]

I disagree on the illuminated rear logos. I personally find them to look tacky and aftermarket-ish. And to me i would still pick Audi desings over the latest hideous BMWs but the big let down is the cost cutting and usage of cheap materials and screens on the interior

[@linkin543210]

Audi grills look like cheap plastic

[@caiolinnertel8777]

I hate piano black and all the touch screens. I have kept my 2016 A6 TDI just to avoid having to go to all that garbage. GIVE ME BUTTONS!

[@Katobase-u6t]

the front face on the original concept (1:13) looks MUCH better... i don't even mind the grill, it's the "wrapped around" wheel air intake makes it much sleek looking. Damn i really was going to upgrade my model 3 for this...

[@Elixir9]

they figure out new ways to put a lot of expensive electronics that will cost an arm and a leg to replace

[@faeinthebay]

@Elixir9 most of the features are optional, Audi adds them because they can be selling points for people that want a car loaded with tech.

[@mx5mad]

Completely agree with your comments on the rear view screens. In my early fifties it is *really* hard to adjust my vision from distance to close-up quickly. I don’t want to buy a car that only has this type of system. What next, cars with no rear window…?

[@autogefuehl]

Yeah that’s exactly what happening: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYLHi6Rqjr-csNksi=NELeCcxvXg3x5rWw

[@Johnny91832]

I like the interior, but a lot of galvanized aluminum is gone, I miss that.

[@jbo2471]

Over engineering on the side mirrors with the image shrink when there is a turn signal is beyond ridiculous. Do people designing cars talk together at Audi? First the fake dual exhaust on S4 diesel and now that? Still piano black, hard plastic on lower part (my 2016 a3 had the matt plastic that was so high quality on center console, and the lower part where soft padded plastic) capacitive button where you rest your hand… I mean, I like that it seems confortable, good to drive, well put together but come on Audi… I don’t care if it is plastic, but at this price point it should be Nice to look and touch

[@cy9nvs]

Wow, the interior looks pretty cheap considering the market position of the A6. So much plastic, especially that huge glossy part in the centre, and capacitive buttons..

[@eliopapadia2537]

In Italy potential customers will have a fat laugh if Audi will have the guts to import A6s with fabric interior….

[@ETr4d3]

why every brand is trying to redesign the Multipla. As an A6 and A8L owner, this hurts my eyes.

[@ETr4d3]

9:09 that door looks really cheap. Hard plastic and cloth.

[@amh313]

Hehheh...

[@Anywaywellonthebeat]

feel same...

[@georgealex19]

A4 owner here… it still hurts! 😢

[@AndrewTSq]

I have driven Audis for 20 years, and now they want me to drive a vacuum cleaner looking car?

[@thore8978]

so you are driving a 20 years old audi? :D You are not the customer for audi.

[@AndrewTSq]

@@thore8978 got to love people who thumbs up their own posts.

[@SudSale31]

​@@AndrewTSqDon’t worry This Wannabe A6 e tron crap replaces nothing The new 2025 A7 with ICE and hybrid engines will replace the current ICE A6

[@thore8978]

@@AndrewTSq but... I didnt ? :D You also got a like

[@Jani_P87]

Please Audi STOP what you're doing! You designed the best interiors in the car market (build quality and usability) but now these new interiors look cheap and the usability is so much worse than before. If you want to kill the german car industry, this is how it's done. And those headlights... I can already imagine when driving in a snowy conditions all the snow will fill those headlight "cups" and then you don't have lights at all. Nicely done 👍

[@Kenyon712]

Headlight stuff is a gimmick.

[@xCizore]

As an Audi A6 fan,… they F’ed this one up.

[@SudSale31]

Don’t worry This A6 wannabe etron crap replaces nothing The new 2025 A7 with hybrid and ICE engines will replace the current ICE A6 Hope they don’t mess this one too.

[@Hiluxtaco]

That front end.. 🤢🤮

[@aye3678]

The back end is WAY worse imo. So f'ing hideous!

[@thore8978]

@@aye3678 The Back is freakin insane, it does look soo good wdym

[@dannyboycar0777]

I cannot watch this video. Glossy Piano black is basically blinding me all the time 😅. Audi why only piano black interior ? Let's move it to the next level. We need 100% piano black exterior as well 🤣

[@aye3678]

At this point, piano black interiors should be illegal for cars at this price.

[@SudSale31]

Yup Definitely

[@SergiuTalnaci]

90.000 to 100.000 for the good one. They will need to invent 12 year auto loans if they want to also sell them.

[@Cars-k8e]

People are complaining about BMW. Now look at what Audi is doing 🤢

[@georgealex19]

We’ll all be getting MGs as our next cars.

[@Monty41-f6h]

Disappointed that the inside of the door doesn’t have any felt lining in the door bins and not the best materials on the door top either. For the price I think it’s unacceptable.

[@dcj2dan]

Like everyone has said, I am staggered by how cheap that interior looks. What has happened to Audi.

[@SudSale31]

Incredible, isnt it?

[@PejicVladimir]

No wonder Audi is on it's deathbed these days. This is just sad.

[@Johnny91832]

They don't know their customers at all because why would I need a charging flap that is motorized? Use that money that was designed to make that for better materials in the cabin.

[@nikhilsai9613]

I have been waiting and waiting for this video for ages! Thanks Thomas! Hope all is well! Edit: Okay, I am sticking to the previous gen ICE! Thanks Audi for killing the A6!

[@SudSale31]

Don’t worry This wannabe A6 etron crap replaces nothing The new 2025 A7 will replace the current ICE A6 Hope they don’t mess this one too

[@appleboy3793]

They ruined such a legendary car man… first of all they should have made the odd numbers like the 5 and 7 electric and keep the 4 and 6 combustion cuz they are the more legendary series in terms of history Also the concept design was awesome but the one they are producing looks like a fat turtle And who ever is doing the interior design of Audi should be publicly harrased for such an ugly, cheap, and childish design

[@Ar5had07]

So when Porsche does it, no one complains? Interior is from Porsche, drivetrain is from Porsche. Exterior is from a Mondeo.

[@bartgugelot5788]

This my friends, is what cost cutting looks like… I used to only but new cars, but I’ll go second hand older gen cars going forward.

[@CharlesBojangles]

Asian competitors such as Acura, Genesis, Mazda, and Lexus are still making premium/luxury vehicles that aren't being cost-cut into oblivion. Sure, they may not have the brand cache and prestige as the German brands, but at least you won't be feeling like you're getting ripped off.

[@SudSale31]

Yup, This is cost cuttings in person

[@bobs_sa8480]

I quite like the exterior - clean, looks like an Audi still but a bit futuristic. The interior however is a big miss with very questionable materials/quality/design choices. Too much gimmicky expensive options (digital mirrors, passenger screen, electric charging flap)…how about a Quality Pack option to get rid of the glossy cheap plastics and capacitive BS🙄

[@robo5248]

Terrible materials...still with A8 2016...

[@meer-cha4985]

can't wait to see this for sale for 15k in 2-3 years and STILL not buy it, just like the Q4 etron

[@kondgeo]

Looks like a hyundai inside. They make it really difficult to justify the money they ask for this car €90.000. No wonder they having issue.

[@nikolavojvodic021]

Material wise this looks very cheap, 90k euros price is absurd.

[@SeanyAHardy]

Great review as always Thomas. Love how you’re matching your outfit again. Not sure if I like the car in comparison to the older models. Leah did well with the camera. Maybe you can let her do a review one day 😊

[@autogefuehl]

cheers m8 !

[@marclara2389]

Thanks god I bought an Audi a4 2021

[@dragosi8980]

Those seats look like my wife's 2007 Toyota Auris😂

[@richardkleinberger7031]

What is the status of an all new A8 not to mention an A9 at the top of the range? Audi has to show it's cred in this space otherwise it risks its brand status.

[@snoopdagg7900]

i love how the sales/stocks from european brand are dumping, not because i hate them. but just so they hopefully realize they chose the wrong direction and have to change drastically on all aspects

[@SudSale31]

Yup, I totally seconds you on that one

[@Ivchoyyyy1]

So good that all german makers are hitting record loss.. They've lost with all the plastic and absurd design, not sure they have enough time to change direction now.

[@JoshuaKoerner]

Thomas, really admire your crusade for for interior material choices being better for the environment and consumers.

[@CharlesBojangles]

Why does every new Audi interior look so dreary and dystopian? Does Audi think any color other than black is passé, now? Also, there is no way anyone can tell me this cloth covered/hard plastic/glossy black garnished interior is "luxury" while keeping a straight face.

[@ajeska]

OMG VW Group fired all good designers ?????

[@CharlesBojangles]

@@ajeska the bad ones were fired recently. Jozef Kaban (former VW design chief and lead designer of the ID line) and Marc Lichte (designer of the latest generation of Audi vehicles) were let go in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

[@SavageTriple7]

The exterior of the Nio ET7 looks more premium than this, disregarding the LED shenanigans the A6 has. Audi really are not doing themselves a favor here. The new A5 is really good looking, but this is far from that unfortunately.

[@Lokshula]

Maybe looks on a photos, but in reality it does feel pretty cheap in Nio. I had a chance to compare both of them next to each other and Audi still builds quality interior and it feels very solid. The looks .... well good configuration of interior will be very important. This fabric interior feels well in real life, same for A5.

[@jeremjerem]

The Avant is pretty nice, i love it. But...way too expensive...

[@attorneyBG]

Skoda looks much better in design right now.

[@yuxuanxiao9285]

I would be shocked if this A6 sells well

[@Astke]

If the interior of this is anything like the Q6, then I am not expecting that much quality. But all the nonsensical complaining about the design aside. Specs wise and tech wise it seems excellent.

[@Saddex]

Yeah, the platform is excellent and to me this seems like a very proper electric highway cruiser. The interior is a disappointment indeed, though they did similar things with their recent ICE vehicles it seems.

[@sinisakalicanec6823]

I'm definitely buying an Audi A6 Avan 55 tfsi 2023 year of production up to 25 tkm, I can make offers on KZbin❤😊

[@dragosi8980]

Jesus...that interior is just terrible for the price, literally unacceptable. I remember 2 generations ago when the C7 gen came out everyone was talking about how great the interior feels...this is the exact opposite. Besides the newer tech the old car was much much better

[@harmony3138]

Good review. Waiting for your review on Macan electric RWD base model.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏

[@georgealex19]

Personally, I’m disappointed by this new model. I almost went for the outgoing ice model, but there’s no way I’d go for this one. The interior just feels like such a downgrade, especially in the rear… doesn’t feel like a limo anymore..

[@SudSale31]

Don’t worry This wannabe etron crap A6 will replaces nothing in the current lineup The new 2025 A7 with hybrid and ICE engines will be the proper replacement for the current ICE A6 I just hope they don’t mess this one too

[@ALFOONUS]

Im amazed how much people are prepared to pay for so much hard scratchy plastic! All because of a badge!

[@pellekuipers4076]

I see no advantage in taking the a6 over the a4 if you get the same plastic interior with the same dimensions. Audi must be having a laugh. It looks more like a Seat than a premium executive saloon

[@michaelwerner5165]

And I thought fabric and other quirky materials were the domain of compact cars.

[@Digiphex]

Have they hired the designers of the Miele vacuum cleaner?

[@bneyarb5037]

Audi feels just the same quality as VW now. VW isn’t bad, but what differentiates them now? I don’t understand Audi’s current strategy…

[@camilstoenescu]

That one shiny black button on the door, just yuck.

[@hmi1750]

awful packaging, just like the BMW i5 too... lack of rear legroom, huge outside footprint, smaller boot/trunk, hard to access and small frunk... I wanted to love this car, but I still prefer my Tesla MY as a family hauler.

[@mccharles28]

The armrest sounds like a 7 year old car hmm

[@randomcitizen6463]

despite all critics, it still looks better than bmw 5 series and merc

[@georgealex19]

Exterior wise, they both look interesting, although I’d more incline towards the 5er. Interior wise, they both fckd up…. The 5er seems better inside, but a real world comparison would decide

[@lajajala]

Enjoy Tenerife with Lea 😊

[@autogefuehl]

beautiful place!

[@tipp55]

All a bit underwhelming. Nothing especially premium-looking inside or out to make it special. Could be a VW Arteon or a Hyundai.

[@burakblue]

Not a premium design