New Audi A6 Avant revealed

At first glance, you wouldn’t be able to tell exactly how long  the Audi A6 Avant is (at a lengthy 4,990mm) thanks to the vehicle’s well-balanced proportions.

It bears a striking resemblance to the A6 Avant e-tron concept car, revealed in 2022, maintaining the same length and width that makes the vehicle distinguishable from the rest.

The trademark Singleframe grille has certainly evolved, now larger with a defined honeycomb effect which dominates the entire front end. Rather than encorporating the badge within the grille, the A6 Avant appears to have the badge poking out of the top – making way for the sensor underneath.

Much like the length, you may not have noticed the additional sensor within the grille underneath the numberplate, making the A6 a car of many illusions. Perhaps a white rabbit will appear. 

The grille is contrasted by a choice of ten colours – including the solid finish Arkona White and pearl effect Daytona Grey.

The sculpted body and dynamic lines make the front of the car feel sleek, with the 3D-modelled air curtains positioned under the headlights giving the bumper a sporty twist. The quinting, slit-like front headlights add an aggressive feel to the face.

Moving along to the side profile, there are three sweeping lines, two of which define the muscular wheel arches and one which runs across the sill – connecting the front with the rear, giving a feeling of constant motion.

From the rear, two narrow tail lights and a continuous lighting strip (do we spot a trend?) emphasises the width of the vehicle. Compared to the prior generation there is a particularly large diffuser with more mesh-like trim at either corner of the bumper.

Inside, the dash revolves around the freestanding, curved Audi MMI panoramic display and optional MMI passenger display, both using voice-controlled ChatGPT. A privacy mode on the passenger screen aims to avoid driver distraction – although there is still a much larger screen with more information in direct view. Elsewhere, contoured lighting is placed along the dashboard and in the doors which emphasises the width of the interior.

Sustainable materials have been utilised for the seats, door panels and armrests such as recycled Cascade and microfibre material Dinamica, which resembles suede.