The 2023 Audi S6 Is the Forgotten Luxury Sport Sedan

[@gardnerhatch5982]

I’ve driven a 2016 S6 for about a year now with the 4.0TT V8. 30k miles so far, I take it absolutely everywhere. Incredible car for the money, and great aftermarket support.

[@dragospahontu]

What is the fuel consumption?

[@PoliPantev]

@@dragospahontu ive gotten mine s6 down to 13l/100km on highway speeds (150-160km/h), around 18/20l/100km in the city but ive got a heavier foot. The 4cylinder mode helps out alot when cruising

[@dragospahontu]

@@PoliPantev pretty good

[@dadedraak]

Dream car

[@TheGersh18]

@@dragospahontuI have an A8 with the 4.0T, a bit bigger and heavier. I get about 32mpg highway and about 18-20mpg city.

[@wp6544]

Doug is undoubtedly the type of guy to call a 2023 car forgotten

[@martinofleeds]

😂

[@kuahmelallah]

But, unfortunately, he's not wrong. It's an almost total crossover & truck market now.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Imagine if Doug Demuro reviewed a car from Epic Turismo 2 Mod like Outback car?

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@kuahmelallahagree man.

[@eugenef0zzy]

Bro forgot it was 2023 💀

[@Cchichester]

Always thought this was the perfect get away car. Goes unnoticed in silver

[@desmondmitchell5387]

Transporter

[@TisWaffles]

If I remember correctly, one was used in a cannonball world record run. It was outfitted to look like a Ford Taurus interceptor, among other modifications.

[@monkeymouse1403]

Ronin - now that the S6 is just as big and faster than the S8 of that era.

[@ArtemLokhovitskiy]

​@@TisWaffles correct. 2016 Audi s6. They even placed Ford styled front badge with "Audi" written on it in the same font as Ford 😂

[@prabeeshsidhu]

Have an a6 3.0t in silver that I initially did not want but it changed my perspective on having subtle performance cars because that’s when you’re actually able to use them without drawing attention.

[@syedsaeed7183]

The A6, A7, S6, S7 are fairly popular in my country. The SUV craze is getting crazier but sedans and wagons are doing good too. I think Audi is keeping these alive for markets like these.

[@a_single_white_female]

Can't even get the A6 or S6 as a wagon in USA anymore. It's so depressing. Why people buy awful SUVs when they can have a dope wagon is beyond my comprehension.

[@TheShattan]

@@a_single_white_femalebecause they think wagons are „uncool”. Quite unfortunate. Some of them have better road presence than SUVs. For example you see hundreds of Volvo SUVs each day, yet seeing relatively new Volvo wagon is rare.

[@icomefromcanadia2783]

​@@TheShattan The irony is that most city SUVs are basically just family minivans...but less practical. How ppl think they're cooler is beyond me.

[@abdullahalawwam9026]

@@a_single_white_femaleI think people now globally prefer cars with a space and different road abilities. As far as I know china is the greatest market for Audi therefore, they have the upper hand on deciding which vehicles to be produced more.

[@21petergriffin420]

‘My country’ What would that be?

[@wisdomouswanderer]

I for one think this screen size is perfect. Large screens ruin the look of the dash and this screen size is equally functional and keeps the design of the dash just as it should be.

[@24tommyst]

Word, mark my words, in 10 years EVERY FUCKING SCREEN will be retractable. People will come to hate them very soon.

[@FifyKaqiqiPain]

It still depends

[@garytryan]

@@24tommyst In ten years everything will be a screen. You can't retract when the entire dash is a screen.

[@independentwith1]

The TT and R8 interiors are optimal, no central screen, only beautiful buttons

[@kraenk12]

Especially since it’s integrated perfectly instead of looking like a tacked on iPad.

[@StevenEveral]

The Audi S6 is the perfect car for someone who wants a great freeway performance cruiser that blends into traffic. It's an excellent example of "Stealth wealth". Those who know, know; and those who don't know just think it's another sedan on the freeway.

[@Sw1zzle_stk]

This is exactly why I bought one, although I bought a 2018 a few years back because I really wanted the V8 :)

[@paulmorrow8372]

This is why I love my RS6. It is an absolute missile on the highway and goes under the radar to 99.9% of the world thinking it is just an A6 wagon.

[@gardnerhatch5982]

Exactly why I have mine

[@MGM_Think]

"Stealth wealth" and "Audi" don't go together, if you have an Audi, you are rich.

[@dubsessed9790]

​@Mhaaad i am not rich, just a regular dude, and I own an Audi.

[@Simon-oq6ds]

It’s absolutely nuts how fast cars have gotten, where a low 4 second 0-60 car is considered sort of fast. Used to be hard to break the 6 sec barrier with a midsize sedan equipped with an automatic.

[@DaOldSchoolRapLova96]

I agree. If you car isn’t within 4.5 0-60, it’s considered “slow” nowadays

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@DaOldSchoolRapLova96yep. Even RUF BTR2 accelerating at 5.8 is also considered slow.

[@Fireandraged]

yet all that power and acceleration just to be sitting in 90% stop and go traffic during the 9-5..

[@Nivedmc1]

Hey Doug this car does have automatic steering! There would be a button on the side of the turn signal and you click it and set your cruise control it will drive mostly for you with the exception of auto lane changes!

[@stefanomarcellino6701]

Glad someone else caught this lol

[@Nivedmc1]

@@stefanomarcellino6701 I have a A5 sportback and that’s my favorite feature!!!

[@marclangman4836]

I wish he would have done his research instead of stating that as fact. A quick google search would have told given him the answer.

[@MartonR]

It's more like a lane keeping assist rather than autosteer, doesn't stay in the middle of the lane, only avoids departure and u end up looking like a drunk driver using it.

[@johncoronado1792]

@@MartonR you’re exactly right. I have a 19 A6 Prestige and the lane keep bounces you between the lines like someone who’s trying to grab something from the back seat. Not very good for an almost 80k car

[@TheSmokingDen]

It's amazing how 4.2 seconds 0 to 60 isn't considered to be that fast anymore. I remember when 4.2 was an incredible feat.

[@TheRedRaven_]

I still think it's fast, I think anything under 5 seconds is fast to be precise. Once you hit the 3 second mark you're basically in super car territory (I don't count EV's, they're a disgrace).

[@TheSmokingDen]

@TheRedRaven_ Yup. That's my benchmark for speed, too.

[@thnkgodimanatheist]

It is stil fast. Reviewers are just dumb

[@kgisabeast]

Nowadays you see teslas on every street that make most cars seem slow

[@TheRedRaven_]

@@kgisabeast A Tesla can do 0-60 in 0.50 seconds and I still wouldn’t be impressed, it’s a battery with four wheels, wow….amazing engineering 😂

[@ArikBaruch]

I have the S6 2.9T . in our market it does come with lane assist that self steers. it also has a electric supercharger to avoid the turbo lag so I'm surprised at your comment about response time . I would consider the 550i but fuel consumption is much higher and prefer the tech and quality of the Audi as opposed to the E53. It's a very nice alternative, practical and fast alternative in our SUV dominated world. I also find the handling with the rear steering excellent for this size of car. Its a sleeper car which surprises Porches and alike...

[@21petergriffin420]

What is ‘our market’?

[@Bogdan00]

Bro buys a 70k car and complains about fuel consumption

[@richierich10618]

He just over looked the button. You can see the car he test has it equipped at the 11:05 mark. It is on the end of the turn signal

[@Fourrings80]

I love these under stated German Sedans. S6 is no exception. Pure elegance.

[@benjaminrobinson3842]

The one Doug reviewed apparently has the blackout trim package, so it looks extra subtle. I like it.

[@CarsAreTheSubject]

Yes, it's a very nice, luxurious car that can deliver good performance. Very practical on a daily basis very good alternative if you are looking for the power that an rs6 can give but with the comfort of a 5 series.

[@martinliden8453]

The info screen is perfect in size. I wish more manufacturers installed the screen into the design of the dash instead of a massive ipad just thrown into place.

[@Minto107]

+1 I actually love how BMW incorporated idrive screen in the E90 and F10

[@mistx7115]

I think the reason More manufacturers don't do it is likely VW Group I.E. the parent company of Audi may have a patent on that technology and others don't want to pay VW Group so they can't legally use their gage screen like that.

[@fx_rin]

@@mistx7115 bro what? a patent on having a screen blended into the dash?

[@mistx7115]

@@fx_rin More about how that screen blends into the dash than simply the screen blends into the dash in the first place.

[@felicianomastupi4147]

These cars are probably one of the best and most balanced sporty daily drivers in the market, yet they get overlooked

[@CJ-gk5bl]

yeah cause unfortunately for the A6, the 5 series and the e class are better

[@johannes1498]

@@CJ-gk5bl not true, bmw is trash, only good with upgrades

[@NBASFAN]

@@CJ-gk5bl some comments are just comments.

[@epicswirl]

@@CJ-gk5blthat’s very wrong

[@droidfloid]

In germany the Audi A6 is the car when you think business. A large proportion of A6s are registered to companies here and have a reputation as the company car for well-paid managers, executives and senior staff. This is due to the fact that companies usually have few cooperations with car dealers and with cars of Volkswagen brands all salary classes and employees with entitlement to a company car can be covered.

[@________________7279]

Love the Audi S models. I bought a 2018 S5 in 2017 and it just passed 99,995 miles. Extremely reliable and fun to drive.

[@snakeeyes9246]

You've put 100K miles on a 2018 model? Wow.

[@________________7279]

Haha yeah. I live in Los Angeles but I do a lot of road trips. 10 trips to Vegas, 1 trip to Wyoming, 1 trip to Colorado, 1 trip to Washington State. I am planning one at the end of this year to Georgia. See how it goes lol. @@snakeeyes9246

[@farron4376]

@@snakeeyes9246 I'm not surprised with how fun the car is to drive 😂

[@GALVIN_OFFICAL]

My 2018 Q7 has 102k. I was in NJ when it hit 100k

[@ChunkyLover81]

Doug, it has automatic steering! You have to press the button on the side of the stalk that you were touching. It's not labeled, but I'm sure it's there. I have a 2023 A5 that has the feature, there's no way this doesn't have it.

[@colechapman6976]

I love how it flies under the radar. You wouldn't know that this is Audi's very fast sedan from the outside, which is nice. You get into these Ferraris and Lambos and everyone just hates you or makes a big scene every time you park. This sedan looks like just another Audi, which is nice to see in the land of overly styled sport sedan market

[@liuzhuoqi9496]

They have auto steering for lane keeping but not for lane changing. Button is on the turning light control stick!

[@Pk1998AMG]

It's wild to me that a car like this at that price point doesn't have cooled seats. With leather seats in the south, those are a game changer and seem to be pretty standard in this kind of a car, and optional in alot of cheaper ones.

[@apb1236]

Audi can’t be bothered to engineer ventilation on their quilted seats for some reason. The plain black leather ones do but color choice is limited to black

[@_ayush_]

idk, if the Audi A6 and the S6 is that popular in the United States but in India, the A6 is basically THE car to get when u finally make it big!

[@GRINGOf10]

Audi is a poor man’s BMW/Merc in the USA

[@FTL1511]

​@@GRINGOf10which is pretty disturbing considering what BMW has been doing for the past years, and Mercs are also uglier but they score in other things, unlike BMW.

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

@@GRINGOf10no its not lol

[@MesserschmittReaver]

@@GRINGOf10lol

[@220shamrock]

Hardly a poor man’s BMW. 😂

[@The_Hi_Life]

I never forgot about the S6! Still one of my favorite sport sedans.

[@virtualsafetycar1991]

You can turn on the lane change assist with the OBD11 scan tool. I did it in my S5 Sportback

[@pharkasj]

S6 owners won't "hack" their cars.

[@hotballer02]

I have a 2015 version of this car and love the obd11

[@virtualsafetycar1991]

@@pharkasj I wouldnt really call it hacking... more like just flipping the switch from off to on but understand where your coming from

[@starkyslp16]

I love luxury sport sedans and am afraid of continually seeing less and less options available in the segment. Hopefully these stick around.

[@volkssturm9694]

agree, I can't stand SUVs, they are soccer Mom mobiles with a twist. Always been a fan of sports sedans, I have an S3 stage 2 and its a total BLAST

[@JohnDonahue-e6z]

Hey Doug - great review as always. When mentioning the quirks/ features of the trunk don’t forget the rear seats fold down making the trunk quite functional. For a cyclist like me I bought this car so I didn’t have to go the SUV route. Also put it Dynamic mode then Sport mode and it is much faster than my previous BMW 540. I love my S6!

[@randyfiles9980]

Yes! Rear fold down seats is a must have for us cyclist!

[@elijahmikaelson5319]

What do you do for living

[@kingnuthin23]

It does have lane keep assist and it works great! Drove from NY to Florida and back last summer barely touching the steering wheel.

[@JonathanMoosey]

I love the look of the grille with the sensors obviously placed

[@Bmontepeque11]

I don't even care about Audis that much, but I have to say I love when Doug shows us a more obscure model in a brand's line-up! Also, I remember when this A6 launched and I was like "That's such a pretty car :o" then A7 and RS6 launched and and I never looked back 😂❤️

[@nemanjap8768]

Obscure model lol

[@factologyy248]

Obscure?

[@Benjamin_Jehne]

Obscure? The A6 is THE standard model next to the A4.

[@Furious321]

@@Benjamin_Jehne The title of the video implies obscurity. I don't know what Doug was thinking with that one. Nobody forgot about it; everyone knows it's there and there's just nothing to discuss about it. It's "Audi's mildly-sporty sedan that doesn't have cramped backseats and doesn't approach $100K."

[@TheTomatenfritz3000]

This is the best looking sedan in the market. Period. It's so subtle yet muscular

[@kunaalkhanna]

Pretty sure I saw the Lane keep assist button on the lighting stalk. Steers car to stay in lane. Also park assist, which guides steering into and out of parking spots. So it does have steering assist with the auto cruise control. President the button on the end of the lighting stalk

[@wowdogeful]

I really like the 2.9 TFSI these cars get in the overseas market. In Europe they are unfortunately only sold with a 3.0l TDI engine with a whole 100 less horsepower. The Diesel does not only have less power than the equivalent car in other markets, it literally has 100 less horsepower than the previous European market S6 as well. Even if the Diesel was even remotely able to match the 2.9 TFSI in performance (which it absolutely isn't, it's almost a second slower 0-60), the Diesel still wouldn't be the car to get. You buy an S6 because you care about the performance and the driving experience, which the Diesel just can't deliver. It doesn't feel special in any way despite having S6 badging all over the place, it looks and feels like some boring airport rental car and the Diesel exhaust note doesn't help in any way.

[@oskarskalski2982]

Came here to write exactly the same thing but you were first:). In Poland I definitely see more rs6's and rs7's than s6's. And it is no brainer why, who in his right mind would think "I want sportier version of audi A6 so .... I will take the one with diesel under the bonnet".

[@Timoastra]

Absolutely dreadful that they do not offer the S6 with this 2.9 tfsi powertrain and avant in Europe. That car would at least have a chance.

[@maximiliand2939]

Can only agree with you, drove the S6 Avant back when it was brand new, for a few weeks. Of course not a bad car, but just felt like an A6 with a big diesel and some fake V8 sound when in "Dynamic" Mode, just felt nowhere near as sporty or thrilling as an M340i for example.

[@owngun]

The next gen S will have a petrol engine in europe aswell.

[@vmaks_official]

@@oskarskalski2982 W Luksemburgu mamy podobnie. Oglądałem ostatnio S6 w salonie. Wnętrze ładne itp ale nie rozumiem czemu nie mogli zrobić po prostu wersji competition z dieselem. Bardzo lubię diesle, ale jednak S6 w dieslu... no coś tu nie pasuje. Poza tym te obrzydliwe sztuczne końcówki układu wydechowego...

[@noahferry2392]

I think this screen size is perfect. Large screens ruin the look of the dash and this screen size is equally functional and keeps the design of the dash just as it should be. I was in a Q3 last month, same dashboard, and love it. Design and functions, not judt a big screen in the air like tesla

[@hkmovie1]

I really like my A6 because of the tech, interior, and driving experience. I don’t know if A6/S6 drivers even want this car to be as mainstream as the 5 series or E class cars. It’s understated and I’m good with that as long as Audi doesn’t forget about it 😂

[@psquared8599]

Long time audi driver here, I have a mildly tuned '16 S6 and absolutely feel as though its the best all-rounder I've ever driven. It's a stealth highway missel, proper tires in the Summer and it can manage most twisties without issues and conversely do a fantastic job in the mountains in Winter months. I put a large ski box on top for long road trips and combined with the large trunk can swallow allot of gear comfortably. I've driven several 1000+ mile stints and get out feeling relatively good. Its a 100lb.'s lighter than the S7 counterpart as well. The market is wide open for them so good buys can be had.

[@JosephLombardi]

The v6 is definitely the low side of the S6, but I personally think I enjoyed this over the other German offerings in the segment. There’s just something rock solid and easy about an Audi sedan, simple and relaxed. I guess I just don’t look for high performance in a midsized or larger sedan, but I want passing power. The BMW is way too busy on the inside and the Merc just doesn’t feel as premium with its creaking interior trim pieces. I guess as a premium and powerful daily driver this seems to suit the mold for me.

[@WaveManMike]

It’s very weird that you posted this video today but this morning I was watching a bunch of videos on the S6 🤔 😅

[@john_toss]

Audi has most of the RS models in the states yet doesn’t want to bring the rs4. I just want an rs4 avant

[@mavcsku8016]

Looks so good from outside and inside, wish i had one of these.

[@DailyDriver.]

I think this and the f90 m550 are the best looking sedans currently made

[@david-tl6cd]

Recently picked up a 2015 s6 51k miles. Put about 1k miles already and Jesus I love this car. So much for the money and so far 0 issues, obv with such a short time, but I’ve been dailying it and nothing but fun and smiles.

[@Souchirouu]

The writing pad is so cute. You'd think they would know better in Germany. Try writing names like this on that pad: "Burgemeester Baron van Voorst tot Voorstweg" "Wethouder Fierman Eduard Meerburg senior kade" "Ir. Mr. Dr. van Waterschoot van der Grachtstraat" For some insane reason the thought that names and titles of people would make for good street names. I have no clue what most of the streets near me are called even though I've lived here for 15 years.

[@gnanasabaapatirg7376]

thats crazy

[@Eric5ohhh]

Now would be a good time to remind everyone that Audi was the first brand to pioneer LED strips in their headlights leading to full LED light bars in both headlights and tail lights in pretty much every car nowadays. That being said, they still better be good at designing new age lighting

[@springertube]

I always thought I was a five-door type when it came to cars, thinking greater jack-of-all-trades utility, but between the A7/S7 and the A6/S6 I like the 6 best. It doesn't try to be everything. I think with the advent of SUVs and jacked wagons like the Allroad etc, that naturally excelled better at the actual utility part, I developed a new appreciation for traditional old school sedans that no longer have to "do it all." A friend has an SL, and he actually prides himself that he can't take an extra passenger when is sometimes asked.... it says you're wealthy enough that you can afford to just say "no"... and have strictly a toy for your own driving pleasure. Perhaps a bit of odd psychology but, you can't do what you can't do! Well, the sedan is sort of that way about stuff! When it comes to apartment moving duty: "Sorry, I can't..." 🙂 I'm not advocating for being a jerk to friends here, you help how you can, but sometimes there is an advantage to not owning a 'moving van' like virtually everybody has now, for everybody to assume...! That...and it's beautiful. I like it better than the sleek 7.

[@Mat.Carvalho]

I think this is the best-looking sedan on the market. I especially like how muscular it looks under the C pillar. Absolutely gorgeous. A shame people don't really like sedans anymore. I would buy this over any SUV.

[@volkssturm9694]

yup I love the S6 as well, it would compliment my stage 2 S3 8.5V perfectly . I can't stand SUV's, they are glorified soccer Mom mobiles.

[@baronvonjo1929]

Sedans have just gotten way too low and impractical for most people. You look atbolder sedans and they just had much more practical deisgns. Also trunks are huge waste of potential space.

[@7cougar0]

@@baronvonjo1929 Tell that to truck buyers...

[@baronvonjo1929]

@@7cougar0 Trucks are just there for me. You know what you're getting. Sedans have actively shot themselves in the foot (wheel?) constantly. That's why people are moving away from it.

[@eggbirdtherooster]

Still looks so fresh, solid and tight compare to the Bimmer and Benz imho.. such a clean and ‘well dressed’ timeless design! 👌🏼

[@GamerGabbar]

I daily a 2014 S6 tuned to stage 2 on the 4.0T V8. Absolute best car ever!

[@eazyfabrizi]

Doug, you missed it, the lane centering is on the turn signal stalk! Great review!

[@WiseMusicOnline]

Really Doug ? About the steering. Press a button on end of turn signal stock, it will steer for over 20 seconds. I own A6 IT HAS IT!!!!!!

[@marclangman4836]

I don’t understand how he could make a statement like that, such a huge criticism, without doing a minute of research to see that it has auto steer.

[@ozarkliving7263]

He’s a C- marketing major from Emory University, what do you expect???

[@ibentTube]

The A6 is my favorite Audi model! Edit: I think it’s forgotten because Audi forgot about it. They don’t put much thought into keeping it relevant and comparable to its competitors.

[@pharkasj]

it's not forgotten, only 10% behind the E class. Doug was just talking shit :D . " In Q1 2023 the BMW 5 Series maintains the top of the leaderboard with 70,885 sales, reaching 15.7% market share and a 14.2% loss in sales. Manufactured since 1972, the 5 Series is the second best-selling BMW ever with over 7 million sales globally so far. In February 2017 the 7th generation production began. In second place ranks the Mercedes E Class, which sold 64,499 units (-11.3%). Starting with the new naming strategy applied by Mercedes in the early ’90s, the model began production in 1993 and is actually at its 5th generation (since 2016). The Audi A6 maintains 3rd position with 59,599 cumulative sales, a 41.1% decrease from the prior year."

[@PaulTC97]

if the police car is a BMW then the Audi will get caught

[@TheRedRaven_]

Just looking at it, it's forgettable. I don't see any amount of road presence with this car, everyone will just think you're driving your basic Audi.

[@gltsry8627]

​@@PaulTC97while BMW is sliding on the corners AUDI will get lost with quattro

[@RicardoReview]

@@TheRedRaven_ and basic audis are front wheel drive, just like a Civic but worse because Audi undeerster like dogs.

[@atleticoz0]

I think C7 Audis were the peak of Audi designs but this is beautiful too’

[@AbsolutMassager]

I test drove a RS6 with the twin turbo 4.2L V8 back in the day. That shit was fun AF but I feared the reliability.

[@haitibwoi6122]

Same

[@robvelez882]

Doug had grown up so much over the years. It was not very long ago he said he was a mere 6’2 in his videos. Must be something in that California water out there.

[@AM_9924]

Love this generation A6/S6. What a car! 👌

[@evangray79]

To be fair, for under $1000 you can do a stage 1 tune and get those HP up over 500, plus add another 100f lb of torque and smooth out the power delivery. For anyone that wants to save some money and get performance equal to the E63 or M550, it’s still a great option.

[@dubs3851]

i own a well modified 2018 S6 (with the 4.0 v8) and it is by far the greatest car i’ve ever owned. putting out around 800 to the wheels and can still pull well over 30 mpg on a road trip with a car full of ppl and a trunk full of luggage. what’s not to like?

[@Samosayummyyay]

The A6 is a very common Audi model in Europe though!! Highly popular too. Never seen a Sedan A6 though. Here we got only the station A6.

[@armin.sarajlic]

where do you live that you don't see sedans? They are all over the place in Bosnia

[@chartreux1532]

I see the S6 every now and then here in Germany, but i definitely see more RS6 Models, so definitely doesn't seem too popular, though its a great Car. That might be because i'm in Germany and Audi S and RS Models are absolutely everywhere in general anyway. The S6 is definitely subtle though! When i see the S6 it's usually some older Man driving it, while the S5 which looks less subtle is mostly driven by younger People. That said, i didn't even know the S6 available in the USA, aren't there several Audi S Models that aren't even sold in the US, only some RS Models? Prost & Cheers from Germany

[@boogeyman423]

The S6 is diesel only in Europe.

[@smar1208]

the s6 has a tdi v6 in europe and a gasoline v6 borrowed from the rs4/5 in north america

[@227conejo]

S4/S5 is the same too - diesels in Europe, V6 turbo gasoline cars in the US.

[@Insetta]

​​@@227conejore face lift are petrol. Face lifts are diesel. That's in uk anyways

[@mrTm-bb3xg]

@@227conejo True, but only the Facelift models after 2019. S4, S5, S6, S7 and the S8. Very sad too see. I recently bough a e38 740i but I my dream car is the prefacelift S5 F5

[@mrTm-bb3xg]

I love the US take on this. Sedans are the standard in Germany, even now when SUVs are popular as well. Most people buy sedans or, when they have a family, a waggon. A6, 5 Series and E-Class are the standard cars of the middle class business man. The Passat Waggon is the Car most bought/ leased by the middle class dad. And I would say, Audi, BMW and Mercedes are on the same level of sales here in germany. No matter if 3 series, A4 or C-Class or the big brothers 5 series, A6 or the E-Class. It's still the norm here that you want a german Car when you have the money for it. We usually don't buy asian cars and especially not french or american cars.

[@Hbk1998G]

Someone tell Doug that the S8 is the top of the line...

[@DinoMartin]

I have this car. One incorrect point Doug. The car does auto steer in lane assist mode. It also has pre collision features that wakes you up of ur sleep and if u don’t respond it will pull over and stop. The care is magnificent. Just bc it doesn’t do what Tesla sometimes does 😂 doesn’t mean it’s doesn’t have the auto steering feature. Oh and the volume knob is also the mute button and power button if the car is off :)

[@chillimd1]

We're on our third C7 S6 and after driving our 2018 back to back with the 2023 model, both my wife and I greatly preferred the last model. Nothing beats the sound of a V8, and tuning adds 165 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque. Last generation S6 with ECU/TCU tune and aftermarket swaybars is the way to go. Cannot be beat.

[@kraenk12]

Steering and handling is much worse on the old model though.

[@chillimd1]

@kraenk12 The S Sport package with dynamic steering and the addition of Eurocode swaybars made a world of difference on the C7.5.

[@360milliondollars]

The marketing teams can't fathom the idea that SUV carry not just more... it can carry a household.... as in people are buying up SUVs thanks to 2020 and getting kicked out of their homes noticing that a SUV is way more comfortable to sleep in than a sedan... I wish I had a SUV to sleep in... when I was homeless and now because I would remain without a house... only more so by choice... just to save money... the largest expenses people can have is rent/mortgage, which mortgage is cheaper if you qualify to own a home, and owning a car... now a car being a home on wheels that is legal and you can live in if you should go homeless because you rent or couldn't afford the house you got... is a better option to buy just in case terrible things happen... you have a place to stay... your SUV... its similar to the Great Depression when banks were not trusted and people hide their money in mattresses.....same things here.... its a ... if I get kicked out at least I have the SUV to live in instead of a tent under a bridge....LOL

[@kraenk12]

The S6 is very popular in Europe, far from forgotten.

[@Auditography]

Still such a lovely car. Be glad you're not in Europe, where this is a 349hp V6 Tdi....

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

So basically a glorified Audi s4?

[@Yashuop]

Raise your hand if you've been watching Doug DeMuro for a long time🤚

[@JOEMAMA_06]

🙋

[@Eric5ohhh]

I have but I cringe at how over enthusiastic he’s become. Can’t he just say S6 without really exaggerating it?

[@chloe_reacts_to]

✋

[@andremattdesigns]

Since the beginning:))

[@Nutella2004]

3rd world ahh comment 💀

[@hernanaguilarjr7954]

My favorite quirk is that the door handles (i think) are actually electronic poppers (at least on the a6)

[@jarryplundermen6236]

i personally think 2 exposed sensors in the front looks better than either one in the middle ( like the cayenne ) or even on the side or offcenter.

[@DoubleHCreations]

This video is awesome! Also, I would like to see a Honda Element review from Doug.

[@WaveManMike]

I think an RS6 sedan would sell better than the RS7

[@martinofleeds]

There isn’t one…

[@emanuelhrenka4899]

No it wouldn't because RS7 looks so much better

[@kcplanespotting8812]

well why make an rs6 sedan when the rs7 exists anyway

[@jlcperu1]

Bring back the beautifull old school screen where you ask people to email you so you can film with their car. Doug, you are a champ. Love from Peru❤

[@jamesmurmurzancone4532]

Doug: THIS is Tyler Hoover's multimillion dollar divorce, with many of his cars being sold on Cars and Bids.

[@kndli67]

Doug should give Tyler a small loan of 1 million

[@kevinjones5560]

@Riki-io4yd Yes it’s happening and prayer does nothing. A waste of time. Merely superstitious behavior.

[@CourtneyKarl]

​@@kevinjones5560💯 keeping it real. Nothing more annoying than some idiot bringing useless prayer into the conversation.

[@JacksonC-8000]

​@@kevinjones5560I'm curious, on your deathbed or the deathbed of your loved ones, do you still hope that prayer is merely superstitious and ineffective?

[@notglad_1902]

​@@JacksonC-8000yes, being close to death doesn't institute delusion. Unless heavily drugged

[@haystackhider7158]

This car is straight. No BS.

[@waveformdistortion]

Still can't tell if Doug is a car enthusiast or a screen enthusiast.

[@jonlosito2004]

I think he's becoming Marques Brownlee or iJustine...

[@wga4139]

@@jonlosito2004 mb wouldn't buy a over 20 yo merc a-class :D

[@BirdiesGoCherp]

14:35 that trunk clip's a handy solution despite not being the most aesthetically pleasing unlike in the past 3 Golf generations.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

In Europe, we get the C8 S6 with a 3.0 V6 diesel, producing 344hp and 516lbft of torque. Quite a bummer the S6 is a diesel in Europe (and I think South Korea too).

[@rkan2]

If they would just make a body with a battery pack underneath... and a wagon :P

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@rkan2 There is a wagon S6 in Europe and Japan. The European model has the diesel that I said, and the Japanese model has the RS4 / RS5 engine.

[@rkan2]

@@DaveDVideoMaker Yeah, I know, I have am A6 wagon (though only C5 :D)... But the VW EVs as a wagon are particularly nonexistent. An A4/A5/A6 wagon would be nice as an EV. Not these "SUVish" VW ID. models. A real Audi with Multilink. I think thr Q8 is the first EV with a Multilink from Audi...

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@rkan2 Volkswagen will work on an ID7 wagon later on, and Audi will make an A6 e-tron too.

[@Simon-oq6ds]

I also think that some people might like the look of the A6 platform. I still think it is the best looking sedan out there…

[@haviiithelegogunner907]

In Germany the S6 is a Diesel. It is for fast Autobahn driving.

[@TheCamoPowerKing]

"fast" only 250kmh

[@kcplanespotting8812]

@@TheCamoPowerKing 250kmh is fast bro. every new car has a limited top speed

[@jeffreyastjohn]

You didn’t mention the spare tire subwoofer. Had a VW with it and it sounded awesome.

[@EpiCxWoundsx]

How does a car this pricey not have active lane keep assist as standard? Heck, my $27k Kia Forte had it and it was an amazing system. The base model Honda Civic has that feature lol. After getting the feature on my last 4 cars, I would never buy another one without it, especially considering even cheap economy cars have it now

[@Nivedmc1]

It does have it, there is a button on the side of the turn signal and that turns it on. It keeps you in the lane really well and also stop and go traffic, every 20 seconds or so you'd have to touch the steering wheel like a Tesla. It doesn't have auto lane change though

[@bwofficial1776]

The same reason Porsche and all the other luxury carmakers nickel and dime you for stuff that's standard on a base model Honda. They know you're not cross-shopping this with a Honda. You want a German luxury car and you're willing to pay for it. They make stuff like adaptive cruise control optional because they can. Porsche would charge extra for transparent glass and round wheels if they could.

[@ONI1013.]

10:40 - The Adaptive Cruise control does have Automatic Steering. I use it all the time and love it. Albeit, it doesn’t have the advance lane change or freeway exit.

[@utvol6945]

@@ONI1013. correct. Me too. Use it all the time

[@therealmixfamily]

I say this all the time, I’m still surprised you have not reviewed the Audi rs5 4.2l V8

[@damilolaakanni]

I thought he reviewed Hoovie's S5 recently. That had a 4.2 V8 as well.

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

15:08 Insane, 10/10

[@DaveFogel]

I just can't give up my 4.0 TT V8 for this new one... that said, its expensive AF to maintain. Do not buy without a warranty.

[@haitibwoi6122]

So your saying don’t buy the 4.0TT v8 without a warranty? Because I wanted to get a 2014-2018 S7/RS7 but I’m terrified about the reliability after 100k miles or before

[@DaveFogel]

@@haitibwoi6122 nearly $20k In repairs this year alone. I bought the extended warranty thankfully.

[@JSythe]

Looking forward to your Grand Highlander, Lexus TX, and ID Buzz Longhweelbase videos!

[@germanbenzdriver]

I really like this car, it looks really good and I love the understated look.

[@richardjanay5525]

I hate big screens the size of the one on this car is proportional to the interior and doesn’t take away from the fact that it’s a car, not an ipad on wheels.

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

My sister has a 2014 s6 with the ttV8… she got it at around 70k miles and now has 128k miles lol minor electrical problems but other than that good so far and she refuses to sell it till the engine blows That V8 is so charming and muscular. I dont blame anyone for not buying the new s6

[@CraftedNewsTV]

You guys are lucky that you got the RS5 Engine, in Europe it is sold with the 3 Liter TDI making 350 hp and no exhaust note at all...

[@CRlMSONz]

Doug is the type of guy to call his friend on his anniversary to celebrate his first cgt sighting

[@darrene8056]

Most auto manufacturers use flat-line for the radar sensors which have more limitations compared to dome which is what Audi uses mainly in their line up, with few exceptions. The dome radar sensors just work better and can detect more. In addition, Audi does an incredible job at hiding features that these cars have by not labeling. Once you get to know the car, everything is ergonomically designed you don't need any labels because it becomes muscle memory. It's one of the best features about Audi compared to other auto manufacturers.

[@Techjunkiero]

The A6 is so underrated. IMO it has better looks than its competition. Still carry that classy and sober clean design of the early 00’s Audi models. I love the S6. No horrid scoops, vents like some RS models.

[@crossforced]

Hey guys I am Doug DeMuro. Unlike other car reviewers I like touch screens. Even though collectively everyone agrees touch screens are a nightmare to use when driving. I think Audi should make their screens bigger for even more touching. Even though many auto makers have come forth and agreed to bring back more buttons I like this touch surface Doug that brings up the camera system. Card and Bids DeMuro.

[@ratinderchahal4628]

Went with bmw m550i for 2023, they knocked $9500 off the sticker price as well, Few things to keep in my when shopping for s6 U can’t get massaging seats and cooled seats with these sport seats, Can’t get heated steering wheel with that style wheel, The luxury package is a $5800 option if u want massage and ventilation seats - annoying Also u only get B&O 3d sound system and u cannot get there high end one like BMW bowers and wilkons diamond..

[@Georgia_Cruisers]

@doug - the adaptive cruise devices on these newer Audi’s always reminds me of an counter measure device someone would install on a cannonball car. Looks awesome in my opinion -$0.02

[@DG_427]

Forgotten? These are not uncommon in Europe. S4 and S6 are popular "sports cars" here, you get the power and practicality in the same package.

[@JustaPersonTryinToHuman365]

You seem to have forgotten that we only care about American cars!!

[@huzzzer6083]

Forgotten in the US, where obnoxious and useless SUVs and pickups are for some reason the go-to vehicle.

[@jonlosito2004]

Yea but here is different. Most people prefer trucks, crossovers and SUVs over sedans for families and utilities nowadays.

[@DG_427]

@@jonlosito2004 Sadly that trend is becoming pretty visible here as well. People don't really buy wagons anymore, they just get SUVs. And SUVs in most cases are usually basically lifted hatchbacks, something like 1,3l engine and FWD. Ridiculous.

[@ApurtureSci]

I've actually never seen an S6 or S7 from this generation in the UK, those with money who want performance seem to skip straight to the RS models

[@AGlimpseInside]

What a fantastic color!

[@GoonSquad710]

They’re not forgotten, they’ve been in the shop…

[@kraenk12]

They’re very reliable

[@05Forenza]

I'm fine with a smaller screen if it means my air vents work well. I've been in a few newer cars where the air vents are so thin, its impossible to aim them where you want them, and you can barely feel the airflow.

[@zoltore23]

Honestly, I miss the breakdown of each category in the Doug Score. It was interesting to see WHY Doug gave each score.

[@chrisoliver9204]

As a Nantucket native, I love that the destination Doug wrote on the navigation pad was ‘Sconset. 👍🏻

[@somebody9785]

Doug is the kind of guy to wear the same $2 shorts in two car reviews in a row.

[@ozarkliving7263]

Again with the fashion fixation and not even an original comment? Be better. Keep your stupid comments to yourself and make millions happy.

[@ikeschrager9903]

Drove one at work probably my favorite line from Audi the a6 s6 and rs6 are amazing to drive