2026 Audi A6: New-gen 5 Series rival gets PHEV power

The Audi A6 e-hybrid quattro has been unveiled for Europe in both sedan and Avant (wagon) body styles, and with the choice of two plug-in hybrid drivetrain options.

Both versions pair a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor built into the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

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The standard-output version makes a combined 220kW and 450Nm, and can complete the 0-100km/h dash in 6.0 seconds on the way to a top speed of 250km/h.

Meanwhile, the high-output iteration has 270kW and 500Nm. It reels off the 0-100km/h standard in 5.3 seconds.

Both versions of the drivetrain are equipped with a battery pack located under the boot floor boasting 45 per cent more capacity than the one used on the previous generation A6.

Rated at 20.7kWh (net), the new battery supports AC charging up to 11kW.

In EV mode, the A6 PHEV can travel at speeds up to 140km/h, and can achieve up to 111km of emissions-free driving.

If these details sound familiar, that’s because the latest generation A5 liftback and wagon are also offered with the same plug-in hybrid drivetrains.

In addition to all-wheel drive, the A6 plug-in hybrid comes with all-wheel steering as standard, as well as three-zone climate control system.

The high-output variant is also fitted with the S line equipment package, which includes sports suspension that’s 20mm lower, seats with chunkier bolsters, a three-spoke steering wheel, a black single-frame grille, more prominent air intakes, and matte chrome finishes.

Order books for the A6 plug-in hybrid models are now open in Europe, with the deliveries beginning in the northern summer.

In Germany the 220kW variant is priced from €65,800 ($115,500) for the sedan, while the 270kW version starts at €75,050 ($131,700). Wagon models carry a €2500 ($4400) premium over the sedan.

It’s unclear if the plug-in hybrid drivetrain options will be made available Down Under, but we’ll update this article when we find out more.

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