Which a6 to buy

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Top Gear Team. Skip 15 photos in the image carousel and continue reading. Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. Good stuff Looks good, drives reasonably well, generally copes with everything life can throw at it.

Bad stuff Not as involving to drive as a 5 Series or as spacious as an E-Class. The 2. Aside from the performance-orientated S6 and RS6, the only petrol A6 comes with a turbocharged 3. The diesel engines are a better bet, with the standard 2. Insurance costs are on the high side of average, with the 2. The A6 has two different service schedules: fixed and variable.

Those who use their cars predominantly for short trips or drive in a spirited fashion are advised to go for fixed servicing; this is required annually or every 10, miles.

For the lowest running costs possible, go for the A6 Ultra, although its relatively recent status means these are still relatively expensive. The 3. Both the Multitronic and S tronic automatic gearboxes can fail on high-mileage cars and replacing these is a four-figure job.

Fuel gauges have been known to read empty even when the tank is full, while the electronic parking brake can fail to release; a simple software update should fix both of these faults, though. Finally, check the rear lights carefully for any signs of water ingress, as replacement lenses are expensive. The A6 has been recalled four times.

Early A6s need their curtain airbags looking at, as these can improperly inflate — although only 11 cars were affected by this fault. Ones we found. Related articles. Latest Drives. Ferrari Competizione review.

Cupra Formentor VZ2 1. Used Audi A6 review. Models covered The Audi A6 has a come a long since first appearing in Are there any pitfalls? More reviews. What to look for: Parking brake A software upgrade can be required in order to fix a fault with the electronic parking brake refusing to release. Recalls The A6 has had three recalls, the first of which was in October Continue Reading Used Audi A6 review. Next Steps New car deals. Used Car Guide Cars. Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Email.

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