2019 Audi A6 spotted at dealership, India launch imminent
German automaker Audi is gearing up to introduce the 2019 edition of its flagship sedan, the Audi A6, in India. In the latest update, the new-generation model was spotted at a dealership, hinting at its imminent launch. Notably, the 2019 Audi A6 comes with a bunch of design and styling updates over its predecessor. However, mechanically, it remains unchanged. Here's our roundup.
2019 Audi A6: At a glance
The 2019 Audi A6 sports a chrome finished hexagonal grille on the front along with sleek headlamps and electronically-adjustable ORVMs. The chrome frame surrounding the windows, chrome-finished alloy wheels, and dual exhausts add to its premiumness. For lighting, the sedan houses LED headlamps with DRLs, turn indicators, and LED taillights.
Inside the cabin
Inside, the 2019 Audi A6 sports a 5-seater blacked-out cabin with ventilated seats, leather upholstery, and chrome accents on dashboard as well as steering wheel. The luxury sedan gets a 12.3-inch Audi's virtual cockpit and an all-new MMI infotainment panel with connectivity features like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The car also gets features like ambient lighting, four-zone climate control, and wireless charging.
Power and performance
The 2019 Audi A6 is offered in mild hybrid 3.0-liter V6 petrol and 3.0-liter diesel engine options. The former is capable of producing 335bhp of power and 500Nm of maximum torque, while the latter churns out 282bhp and 620Nm. The petrol unit is mated to 7-speed S-tronic gearbox, while the diesel mill gets an 8-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission.
Here's a look at the safety features
The 2019 Audi A6 comes equipped with disc brakes on all wheels along with ABS, EBD, and traction control for better grip on the road. The car offers six airbags and 360-degree camera as well as sensors for parking assistance. Moreover, it gets 37 driver assist features which come in the form of three different packages including tour assist, park assist, and city assist.
Finally, what will be the pricing?
There is no word on the 2019 Audi A6's pricing as of now. However, we expect the new-generation model to cost somewhere around Rs. 55 lakh in the country and take on the likes of Mercedes Benz E-Class and the BMW 5 Series.
