Luxury meets performance in the 2014 Audi A6, and that sweet
combination makes for smooth sailing for drivers and passengers of this midsize
sedan.
Under the hood of the A6 is a turbocharged 2.0-liter
four-cylinder engine that makes 220 horsepower. If you want more power, you can
opt for the 3.0-liter V-6 that makes 310
horsepower or, new for this model year, a 3.0-liter turbo diesel V-6 that makes
240 ponies.
The 2.0 liter comes with front-wheel drive and a
continuously variable automatic transmission or all-wheel-drive with an
eight-speed automatic transmission, which is what you get with the 3.0-liter
engines.
Exterior styling is attractive, but far from gaudy. It
follows the understated design consistently used by Audi on its sedans. The A6
has 17-inch alloy wheels, dual exhaust and fog lamps. You can opt for 18-, 19-
or 20-inch wheels also.
The interior is neatly and smartly designed, with good fit
and finish and comfort among its strongsuits. Leather seating is standard, with
options that include the MMi multimedia system, Bose or Bang & Olufsen
stereo systems, four-zone climate control and heated rear seats.
For safety, the A6 comes standard with collision avoidance
system and blind spot monitoring, antilock brakes and electronic stability
control and eight airbags.
Driving the A6 can be fun when you want it to be, or just
smooth and solid when you need it to be. It accelerates effortlessly and takes
corners nimbly.
The A6 starts at around $44,000 and ranges to close to $58,000.
If you’ve read our Audi reviews before, you know that we’ve always
been impressed with their looks and driving performance. What continues to dog
the brand, though, is spotty quality and reliability ratings.
But if you’re willing to take a risk, you might be rewarded with a
car that will give you lots of pleasure.
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