2026 Audi A6 Avant C9 UK Version

• The 2026 Audi A6 Avant features a sleek design with a drag coefficient of 0.25, making it one of the most aerodynamic combustion-engine wagons Audi has produced. 

• It offers a range of powertrains, including a 2.0-liter TFSI engine producing 204 horsepower and a 3.0-liter V6 TFSI engine delivering 367 horsepower, both equipped with mild-hybrid technology.

• The interior boasts advanced technology, featuring an 11.9-inch digital driver's display, a 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen, and an optional 10.9-inch front passenger touchscreen.

Cleaner Shape, Familiar Presence

The 2026 Audi A6 Avant doesn’t rewrite the wagon rulebook — but it definitely cleans up the lines. The grille is wide and low as ever, sitting between slimmer LED headlights. From the side, you still get the long-roof silhouette that gives the Avant its identity. It's well-proportioned — not oversized, not underwhelming. Just balanced.

Audi claims a 0.25 drag coefficient, which makes it one of the most aerodynamic combustion wagons they’ve done. Subtle sculpting along the doors and that rear light bar tie things together without forcing anything flashy. It’s confident. Doesn’t need to shout.

Two Engines, Both With Mild Hybrid

There are two powertrains on offer, both using Audi’s 48-volt mild-hybrid tech. The base model gets a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder making 204 horsepower, with decent torque and solid efficiency baked in.

Then there’s the 3.0L TFSI V6, and it brings a bit more firepower — 367 hp, 500 Nm of torque, and 0–100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. That one gets quattro all-wheel drive standard and holds its own with the likes of the BMW 5 Series Touring and Merc E-Class Estate.

If you’re expecting plug-in hybrid or electric versions, you’ll probably want to wait for the A6 e-tron lineup. This one keeps it combustion for now.

Inside: Tech and Tactility

Audi’s always been solid at interiors, and this one keeps that streak going. The dashboard’s dominated by a 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen, an 11.9-inch digital driver display, and an optional 10.9-inch front passenger screen — cleanly integrated and intuitive to use.

Materials look the part — soft-touch everything, optional stitched leather, and real metal where it matters. Rear seat space is generous, and the trunk offers 503 liters of cargo volume (up to 1,534 liters with the seats down). That’s plenty for ski trips, strollers, or both.

Where It Lands

The A6 Avant has always been a left-field pick for people who don’t want an SUV. The 2026 update keeps that spirit alive, just with better tech and sleeker execution. It's not wild or radically new — and that’s kind of the point.

Starting at €58,000 in Europe, it sits comfortably in premium wagon territory. The looks are smarter, the tech’s more in tune, and the driving experience — if past models are any guide — should remain tight, composed, and understated.

Audi didn’t mess this up. They just made it better.

Technical Specification

Performance:

• 2.0 TFSI (Petrol):

  • Power: 204 hp (150 kW)

  • Torque: 340 Nm

  • 0–100 km/h: 8.3 seconds

  • Top speed: 240 km/h

• 3.0 TFSI V6 (Petrol):

  • Power: 367 hp (270 kW)

  • Torque: 550 Nm

  • 0–100 km/h: 4.7 seconds

  • Top speed: 250 km/h

• 2.0 TDI (Diesel):

  • Power: 204 hp (150 kW)

  • Torque: 400 Nm

  • 0–100 km/h: 7.9 seconds

  • Top speed: 241 km/h

Body Measurements:

• Length: 4,999 mm (196.8 inches)

• Width: 1,875 mm (73.8 inches)

• Height: 1,472 mm (57.9 inches)

• Wheelbase: 2,923 mm (115.1 inches)

Powertrain:

• Transmission: 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic

• Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive (2.0 TFSI and 2.0 TDI); quattro all-wheel drive (3.0 TFSI V6)

• Mild-Hybrid System: 48-volt MHEV technology across all engine variants

Capacities:

• Fuel Tank Capacity: Approximately 63 liters (16.6 gallons)

• Cargo Volume: 503 liters (17.8 cubic feet); expands to 1,534 liters (54.2 cubic feet) with rear seats folded

• Seating Capacity: 5 passengers

Price:

• Starting MSRP: Approximately €58,000 (subject to regional variations and optional equipment)

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