2012 Audi A6: Car Seat Check

Audi's midsize sedan, the A6, has been redesigned for 2012. While trunk space has increased, interior space has remained the same in the five-seater, making for a tight fit in some instances. Leather seating is standard, which is good news for parents because it's much easier to clean than cloth seats, not that you'd expect cloth in a ride that starts at $41,700. You can research the 2012 Audi A6 here.

For the Car Seat Check, we use a Graco SnugRide 30 rear-facing infant-safety seat, a Britax Roundabout convertible child-safety seat and Graco high-back TurboBooster seat.

Cars.com Reviews the 2009 Audi A6

According to Cars.com’s Kelsey Mays, Audi has a winner in its compact A4. One might then think that the A4’s larger sibling, the A6, would stand a good chance of impressing him. Unfortunately, there are a few things about the A6 that don’t quite hit the peak Mays expects from a pricey luxury sedan. With heavy competition in the segment from Mercedes, BMW, Jaguar and Lexus, Mays reasonably expects Audi to bring its A game. Find out what about the A6 he found lacking by clicking below for the full review.

2009 Audi A6 Review

Audi A6 Heading To Super Bowl Ad

Jason Statham is trading in the Audi A8 he’s driven in the Transporter movie trilogy for a new a supercharged A6.  The ad, titled “Chase,” is patterned after a Hollywood car chase scene but with Statham running through time and classic cars that don’t get the job done, until he gets in the new A6.

Having just driven the 2009 A6 with the new 3.0-liter V-6 I have to say it is unbelievably quick. Not time-travel quick, but plenty fast for leadfoots.
The A6 is not really the company’s best-known, nor best-selling product. The 60-second spot – worth around $6 million – is a lot to invest in the model, but it will also build brand identity as Audi looks to continue stealing market share from BMW and Mercedes.

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2009 Audi A6 Pricing Announced

Audi’s updated 2009 A6 rolls into dealerships in January with appearance tweaks and a new supercharged V-6 for the new year. Pricing will increase an average of $3,700 versus 2008 models, starting at $45,100 for a front-wheel-drive 3.2 sedan, not including an $825 destination charge.

Stepping up to Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive models gives you the new supercharged V-6, making 300 hp and 310 pounds-feet of torque. Called the 3.0T, pricing is set at $50,100 for the 3.0T sedan and $53,310 for the 3.0T Avant wagon. A full pricing breakdown, including the 4.2-liter V-8 sedan and a high-performance V-10-powered S6 are below.

Ch-Ch-Changes: 2009 Audi A6, A6 Avant

A redesigned 2009 Audi A6 will go on sale in January 2009 with updates to its front and rear styling as well as a supercharged V-6 that’s new to the Audi lineup. 

Coming down the road you’ll notice the new LEDs rung around the bottom of the headlights, much like on the A6’s smaller, redesigned A4 sibling and Audi’s R8 supercar. The 2009 A6 also shows off narrower taillights and streamlined front bumper and grille designs; a rear lower bumper is also more sporty looking. More info and photos below.

Recall Alert: 68,240 2001-05 Audi A6s

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall of 68,240 Audi's A6 sedans due to a defect in the gas tank. In some cases, aging plastic material can lead to a cracking of the rollover valve nipple, which could then begin to leak fuel. If the fuel were somehow ignited, it could cause a vehicle fire.

Dealers will replace or reinforce the valve nipple to prevent the leak. The recall begins May 30, and A6 owners are encouraged to immediately contact Audi at (800) 822-2834. Read the specific models affected after the jump.

Audi Diesels: No V-12, but V-6 Could Show Up Elsewhere

Diesel fans, time to start saving up. Audi could unleash its latest diesel V-6 on future versions of the A4 and A6 sedans, among others. Asked Saturday at a racing event in Elkhart Lake, Wis., about the production likelihood of a V-12 TDI, spokesman Chris Bokich instead pointed toward Audi’s smaller TDI V-6, which held “possibilities” for usage in the A4, A5 and A6. We would have liked to have seen the V-12 — it made a Herculean 738 pounds-feet of torque in a Q7 concept last winter — but the V-6 will have to do.

The engine makes its official U.S. debut in the 2008 Q7 TDI. It cranks out an unexceptional 233 hp and, more importantly, 369 pounds-feet of torque, the long overlooked performance statistic. That’s a healthy figure for a 5,300-pound SUV. How it will transform a 3,500-pound sedan like the A4 is anyone’s guess. Compare for yourself: The A4’s turbo four-cylinder makes 207 pounds-feet of torque; the optional V-6 makes 243.

The official word from Audi is mum. Spokesman Andrew Lipman says Audi will test the market for a diesel in the Q7 and “make a determination about putting it in other models.” But considering diesel engines’ pulling power and efficiency – mileage can be 30 percent better than regular gas, and thanks to modern exhaust treatment, sooty particulates are a thing of the past — we like the chances.

Ch-Ch-Changes: 2008 Audi A4 and A6

Audi has three significant new models coming out for 2008: the A5/S5 Coupe, the TT and the R8 sports car. Those three will certainly overshadow the rest of the 2008 lineup, which gets just minor tweaks. The two biggest changes in the current lineup impact the bread-and-butter A4 and A6 sedans and Avant wagons.

Both models will add the optional S-Line trim as standard equipment. These body modifications add beefier front and rear bumpers, more-menacing grilles, integrated rear spoilers and 18-inch wheels on the A6. For 2007, the S-Line option packages were quite expensive — $3,400 on the A4 — but also included features like a sunroof. Still, we see the changes as pretty significant ones that will provide a nice bonus to A4 buyers, since the line will get a redesign for 2009. There is still no word on a redesign of the A6 line.

The A6 also adds standard headlight washers, Sirius Satellite Radio and seat-back storage for 2008. A 2007 Audi A6 with S-Line trim is shown above. 

The 2008 A4 and A6 will go on sale in August. Prices have not been announced. The 2007 Audi A4 and A6 currently have financing offers available for shoppers not interested in the 2008 changes.

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