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Wagon fans have something to celebrate: The Audi A6 Allroad is coming back to the United States in 2020.
The German automaker on Monday announced the 2020 Audi A6 Allroad for the U.S. market after the nameplate was first introduced here nearly 20 years ago
The 2020 Audi A6 Allroad will stick to the original's formula: air suspension, turbocharged power, sophisticated all-wheel drive, and a tough look.
When it arrives, it'll be easy to spot on the road. Unlike the first-generation Allroad (based on the C5 A6) the 2020 model's wheel arches and rocker panels are painted in a matte gray finish that contrasts with the body color. The original, you may recall, had unpainted gray plastic, picked for extra protection as the plastic didn't chip from rocks or dirt.
Finishing the look is an Allroad-specific grille with chrome vertical slats, plus 20-inch wheels beneath the flared arches. The roof rails and front bumper bottom are finished in silver while a rear diffuser finishes the rear bumper.
Like the first-generation A6 Allroad, the 2020 model will ride on air suspension allowing the wagon to increase its ride height to provide 7.3 inches of ground clearance (the first-generation could go up to 8 inches in the air). In auto and comfort modes, the A6 Allroad will provide 5.5 inches of ground clearance while dynamic mode will drop it to 4.9 inches. Off-road mode puts the wagon 6.7 inches above the ground while a lift mode can take it up further to 7.3 inches.
For light off-roading, hill descent control, a tilt angle assist (that display's the wagon's tilt angle on the infotainment screen), and all-wheel steering is on board.
Inside, the A6 Allroad offers the same experience as the sedan, which is to say it's filled with technology including twin touchscreens for infotainment, a digital gauge cluster (though it's unclear if this will be standard or available), Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and leather upholstery with heated seats. Audi hasn't dished full details, but a panoramic sunroof, LED interior lighting, and Bang & Olufsen sound system will be on the options list.
Like the original A6 Allroad, the 2020 model is powered by a turbocharged V-6. Under the hood sits a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 with a 48-volt mild hybrid system to produce 335 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, which is directed to all four wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Audi's quattro ultra all-wheel-drive system, which can automatically disconnect to make the car front-wheel-drive, is standard.
An Anniversary Edition A6 Allroad pays homage to the first-generation model with a Gavial Green color option with Sarder brown Valcona leather with Nappa accents. Fine Grain Ash Natural Noble Wood trim finishes the look inside the special edition with stainless steel pedals and footrest along with contrast stitching on the leather airbag cap and seat base.
Now with the local debuts of the 2020 RS 6 Avant and A6 Allroad confirmed, there's hope the standard A6 Avant will return to the U.S. as well.
After seeing the Bimmer destroy everything else there, I'd have no problem taking that. But, of the three wagons, I'd prefer the MB just on sound alone.
After seeing the Bimmer destroy everything else there, I'd have no problem taking that. But, of the three wagons, I'd prefer the MB just on sound alone.
I'd take whatever was cheapest lol. The chance of coming across any of these in the wild is slim to none.
First world problems. I personally prefer the Audi interior over the Merc. But, yeah...that's like bickering on which Victoria's Secret model is hawter.
First world problems. I personally prefer the Audi KIA interior over the Merc. But, yeah...that's like bickering on which Victoria's Secret model is hawter.
First world problems. I personally prefer the Audi interior over the Merc. But, yeah...that's like bickering on which Victoria's Secret model is hawter.
I get where you're coming from. But from a sheer usability standpoint, the Merc still has buttons. The Audi is all touch controls.
However, I understand how some people can see the Merc interior as gaudy, due to all the silver and the LED lighting.
I get where you're coming from. But from a sheer usability standpoint, the Merc still has buttons. The Audi is all touch controls.
However, I understand how some people can see the Merc interior as gaudy, due to all the silver and the LED lighting.
I wouldn't turn down either.
I'm in a '19 C300 loaner, the steering wheel has gone to a touch 'mouse' on each spoke of the wheel (L for the cluster, R for the infotainment). Took a bit of learning, but it's pretty intuitive once you acclimate to it.
Mostly touch in the MB (on the steering wheel as mentioned above, and the trackpad for models so equipped). Still have the Command wheel & physical buttons/switches for the climate control.
I'm in a '19 C300 loaner, the steering wheel has gone to a touch 'mouse' on each spoke of the wheel (L for the cluster, R for the infotainment). Took a bit of learning, but it's pretty intuitive once you acclimate to it.
New MB models are all touch. Get with the times, it's the way everything is going now. If you want buttons, look into a Jeep, Bronco, or 4Runner.
Yes, they have a touch pad on the steering wheels, but as mentioned, there are physical buttons for the climate control (which is what you're most likely to adjust while driving).
The Audi is all touch, with the exception of the steering wheel:
I drove the Q8 when I was loaned one when the Optima was in for servicing which has that new interface and tech...it's pretty neat but I can see the reason to want real buttons too. It takes some getting used to.
^ I agree, but the big reason people hate touch screens for those buttons is because you have to go through menus to access what you want. Doesn't seem to be the case with the Audi system.
08-27-2019, 09:50 PM
for the BMW.
Mostly touch in the MB (on the steering wheel as mentioned above, and the trackpad for models so equipped). Still have the Command wheel & physical buttons/switches for the climate control.
