This is the seventh generation of Audi’s mid-size luxury-sedan series, building on a predecessor that had established itself as top dog in its class. Though it’s upstaged in its own house by the mechanically identical—but much sexier—A7, we’ll continue to view the A6 as the segment’s pacesetter until something comes along to set a better one.
Styling was yet another strong suit. The A6’s bold face requires no introduction, the graceful roofline softens the visual impact of that bluff bow, and a longitudinal crease just below the beltline lends flair to the flanks.