Audi reveals 2019 A6 sedan

Audi has lifted the covers off the 2019 A6 sedan, featuring a host of upgrades, hybrid technology, and features first seen in the A8.

The German automaker revealed that the eighth-generation luxury sedan will be larger than its predecessor and will feature mild hybrid technology that promises increased fuel efficiency. The new A6 will come with two powertrains, both equipped with the hybrid tech system. The turbocharged V6 petrol option pumps out 340hp, mated to a dual-clutch 7-speed transmission and Audi’s Quattro system, while the 3.0-litre diesel does a good 286hp. The diesel option, available in most international markets, is connected to an 8-speed automatic.

Coast to Coast

So what’s the deal with the mild hybrid? Audi has said their new hybrid tech works with a lithium-ion battery, meaning the A6 can coast from speeds of 34.2 and 99.4 mph. The stop-start function will kick in even at 22mph and will restart automatically when the vehicle in front of it starts. The automaker has also promised that;

"In real-world driving, the MHEV technology reduces fuel consumption by up to 0.7 litres per 100 kilometers."

That aims to reduce the already low 7.1 liters per 100km (33 mpg) of fuel consumption in the petrol version.

More technology than the eye can see

The most impressive part of new Audis is perhaps the wide range of technology that the cars can come equipped with. The new A6 will feature Audi’s MMI navigation system alongside a host of driver assistance features. The latter gives you the option to autonomously park the car in your garage or into parking spaces, while the top of the range A6s will come specced with laser and ultrasonic scanners, 5 cameras, and 5 radars.

This on top of the Volkswagen Group’s Virtual Cockpit display and the impressive dual-screen infotainment set up (first seen in the A8), the new A6 will probably be able to do everything for you except make you a coffee in the morning.

No pricing has been announced just yet and while the European and international markets will see the A6 by the summer and at the latest, the end of the year, the A6 will touch down in the United States sometime later. The car’s official unveiling will come at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, which will take place from the 8th until the 18th of March.

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If you were on the lookout for a large, luxurious family sedan, would the new A6 be on your shopping list?