Yahoo Autos 2019 Audi A6: Here It Is
The car pictured here is indeed the all-new 2019 Audi A6 - not a facelift of the old model, or an embiggened A4. It may feature subtle styling, but this car is packed with all sorts of fancy new tech seen in the new A7 and A8. Specs for US-market A6s haven't been announced yet, but the European car should give us a good idea of what to expect when this car arrives later this year.
The new A6 debuts with two 3.0-liter V6 engines, a gas and a diesel. Since we're almost assuredly not getting the diesel in the US, we'll focus on the gas-powered engine. It's a single-turbo engine making 340 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, and interestingly, it's paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
All A6 engines, announced and otherwise, are paired with a 48-volt mild hybrid system which replaces the traditional belt-driven starter and alternator with a battery-powered electric unit. This system allows the car to coast between 34 and 99 mph, and allows the start-stop function to kick in at 13 mph.
Audi says the new A6 is sportier than its predecessor thanks largely to an optional electronic rear differential and a rear-wheel steering system. Improved body rigidity, a new steering system, and new dampers should help with handling too.
Inside is where the new A6 looks quite different than its predecessors. Most obvious is Audi's new MMI infotainment setup that eschews a rotary-wheel controller for two touch screens. The A6 also gets all of Audi's latest semi-autonomous assistance systems, including one that can autonomously park the car inside your garage.
We'll see the new A6 next week at the Geneva Motor Show, and Audi says it'll hit the German market in June. As for US-specific, specs, pricing, and release date, we'll have to wait a little bit longer for that info.
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