2015 Audi A6

 

If you are in the market for one of these, then I’ll like to congratulate you as you have done very well for yourself. The 2015 Audi A6 is a classy refined German offering which would cocoon you in luxury and style. The fine Napa leather is one of the best in the class. Fit n finish is top notch with leather, wood and soft plastic everywhere. This feels and smells like an expensive premium car.  Audi has google maps capabilities which again hangs out with the best in the business. Leg room and head room is adequate to comfortably seat 4 adults and a possible 5^th one too. Trunk space is adequate with 45 Liters with the seats up and 60 liters with the seats folded.

The A6 got a slight face lift in 2015 with more refined LED headlights and break lamps which absolutely look gorgeous. It seems like everyone looks at Audi when it comes to headlight design and then they simply copy it. The understated looks on the exterior add to the entire classy feel that the car offers. Audi offers a plethora of options when it comes to engine choices. Starting with a humble 2 liter petrol with 180 HP and 170 lbft of torque but I think you just have to step up to the 3 Liter supercharged engine with 320 HP to really appreciate the driving dynamics this car offers. It’s a big heavy luxury car, but it doesn’t drive like one. It’s nimble, corners very well and is a joy to drive. The 4 driving modes allow you to choose the driving style that best suits your mood. It won’t set your hair on fire with performance but it was built to do that in the 1^st place. If performance is what you desire, you might want to look at the substantially more expensive S6. There is a 3 liter diesel engine with 200 HP and a crazy 360 lbft of torque. This motor will be more efficient but won’t be as refined as the petrol engines.  You can option your A6 as a front wheel drive or get that amazing Quattro all-wheel drive which will tide you over those snowy winter months.

Now let’s talk about how much it’s going to cost you to call one of these yours. The 2 liter begins at a modest $43,400 but I’ll spec out the 3 Liter supercharged, the one that I am most fond of. It starts at $49,000. For a car in this price point, you will want to add leather and navigation. But now things start getting a little crazy. There is a 5 grand option to upgrade to the premium Bang n Olsen music system and you have to be very rich or very stupid to check that one. I simply don’t hear the 5 grand in that music system as the base Bose music system is pretty good too. Then there is a 3 grand driver assistance package with lane departure warning.  I’ll leave that to you but if it were my money, I would skip it. All in you are looking at $58,000 for a decently loaded A6 which in my book is a fair deal. The google maps and other Wi-Fi hot spot options are complimentary for the 1^st 6 months but then you are looking at $30 bump in your car payment if you want to continue having all that good stuff. Not that it makes a huge difference but it’s something you should be aware of. 

As far as major competition is concerned there is the BMW 535i, Mercedes E350 and Lexus GS. It’s a question of personal preference as I can’t say that one car is less than the other. The Audi surprisingly drives better than the 535i, the Mercedes is super luxurious but I’ll seriously consider the Lexus GS. Its fun to drive and 2^nd to none as far as refinement and luxury is concerned. I would suggest you to drive all of these and figure out what best suits your requirements.