2024 Audi A6 Allroad

Overview

With rugged, SUV-like styling and a luxury car cabin, the 2024 Audi A6 Allroad is set up perfectly to pamper you even when you’re wearing your hiking boots. It’s plenty capable, too, offering more ground clearance and an adjustable air suspension to help you get to those out-of-the-way trailheads. The rugged station wagon concept is not a new one, of course, and models such as the Subaru Outback and the Volvo V90 Cross Country sport similar outdoorsy equipment. The Audi trumps both of them when it comes to on-road comfort though, with a tech-forward cabin that is undeniably upscale. All Allroads come with a turbocharged V-6 engine, all-wheel drive, and a seven-speed transmission. This powertrain combination is well-tuned, save for a few minor stumbles we noticed from the transmission during our testing. If you’re shopping luxury brands and can’t decide between a sedan and an SUV, the A6 Allroad might meet your needs and leave you with few compromises. Its price is high to start, so if it’s out of reach for you, consider the smaller and less expensive A4 Allroad, which we review separately.

What’s New for 2024?

The A6 Allroad now comes standard with adaptive cruise control, an app-based remote start feature, and a multi-color ambient interior lighting system. The optional Executive package now includes dual-pane acoustic glass to help keep the cabin quiet, and it adds a traffic-sign recognition feature.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

We’d stick with the Premium Plus model, as it comes with a plethora of luxury items— navigation, Audi’s cool Virtual Cockpit digital gauge display, a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, a Bang & Olufsen stereo system, a 360-degree exterior camera system, and 20-inch wheels—that will satisfy all but the most overindulged among us.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The A6 Allroad is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 that produces 335 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. A seven-speed automatic transmission and Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system are both standard. At our test track, the A6 Allroad proved to be slightly slower than the A6 sedan with the same powertrain. Still, it managed a brisk 5.2-second zero-to-60-mph time. The A6 Allroad rides on an adjustable air suspension, which provides a plush ride and even some credible capability when venturing off-road thanks to a mode that lifts the car up an additional 1.2 inches.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The EPA estimates that the A6 Allroad will return 20 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 22 mpg combined. The Audi’s chief rival—the Volvo V90 Cross Country—carries slightly higher highway and combined ratings but the EPA rates it at the same 20 mpg in the city. Over our 200-mile highway fuel economy test route, the A6 Allroad delivered a stellar 34 mpg result while the V90 Cross Country returned only 29 mpg. For more information about the A6 Allroad’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

The A6 Allroad’s interior is comparable to the standard A6 sedan, meaning it’s sleek, modern, and well-crafted from high-quality materials. The majority of the car’s secondary controls, including climate control and driving modes, are adjusted via a touchscreen on the center console. This dual-screen setup works well and provides haptic feedback, but some drivers might find it distracting. The A6 Allroad fit nine carry-on suitcases in the rear cargo area with the seats raised, giving it more cargo space than the A6 sedan, which fit six. It’s also more spacious than other station wagons including the E-class, which fit 11, and the V90 Cross Country, which fit eight carry-on cases. The A6 Allroad also held 20 cases in total with the seats folded.

Infotainment and Connectivity

In addition to the digital screen for controlling cabin climate, the A6 Allroad features a central display that sprouts from the dashboard. This one features Audi’s infotainment software, which can be customized to suit the needs of the driver. An 8.8-inch screen with navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and onboard Wi-Fi comes standard. Audi’s Virtual Cockpit gauge cluster and a larger 10.1-inch infotainment screen are options. Audi provides a 10-speaker audio system, but buyers can upgrade to a 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D premium sound system if desired.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Audi offers a suite of driver-assistance features as standard, which includes automated emergency braking and lane-departure warning. For more information about the A6 Allroad’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard automated emergency braking
• Standard lane-departure warning
• Standard adaptive cruise control

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Audi offers average coverage for the class, but its plan lacks the lengthy complimentary scheduled maintenance that comes with the V90 Cross Country.

• Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
• No complimentary scheduled maintenance

More Features and Specs

Source: www.caranddriver.com