There was some disappointment in Germany when the 2012 Audi A6 was unveiled. The seventh generation of Audi’s executive sedan looks an awful lot like the previous A6, not to mention the smaller, less expensive A4. It is an all-new car, but it didn’t take the visual leap forward that some previous A6 generations or their predecessor, the 5000, did. The difference is in details such as the pronounced shoulder line, protruding door handles, and finessed shapes of the grille, headlights, and taillights.
The perception that this redesign relies solely on nuance changes as soon as you enter the car. Audi’s interiors have been best in class for years, but the new A6 raises the bar another very significant notch by integrating much of the interior from the A7. The company is proud of the A6’s optional layered-oak trim, but we’re divided on it; check it out in person before ordering. The overall atmosphere and the attention to detail are simply unbeatable in this segment.
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