Audi A6 allroad review

Exterior & design of the 2027 Audi A6 allroad

• Looks like a jacked-up RS 6
• Unique wheels as standard
• Usual high-tech Audi lighting

Most previous Audi allroad designs stood out from the standard models they were based on, but this time around the A6 allroad goes one step further. Its use of a wide-body design is a key aspect of that, as it emphasises the car's stance and, even when the car is resting at its standard suspension height, it has a far more purposeful look than an Audi A6 Avant.

Relying on gloss black for the exterior allroad panels may not bode well for the long-term look of the car, though, as it can be prone to scuffing and scratching. Given the car's remit, it seems like a strange decision not to fit a more hard-wearing material in these areas.

That aside, it's hard to find a bad angle from which to view the Audi and, sitting on the optional 21-inch alloy wheels with its lifted suspension, it presents a very different proposition to both a regular estate car and a taller SUV. It may be something of an outlier in the market today, but that's no bad thing at all.

Dimensions of the 2027 Audi A6 allroad

Length:

5,016mm

Width:

1,986mm (excluding mirrors), 2,099mm (including mirrors)

Height:

1,479-1,508mm (depending on air suspension position)

Wheelbase:

2,931mm

Paint colours for the 2027 Audi A6 allroad

There is a good choice of exterior paint options for the A6 allroad, which starts with Arkona white with a solid finish. The contrast between this colour and the allroad bodywork panels works very well and highlights the car's extra width.

Six other colour choices are available, all with metallic finishes: Glacier White, Mythos Black, Firmament Blue, Floret Silver, Plateau Grey and Midnight Green.

Interior, practicality, tech & comfort of the 2027 Audi A6 allroad

• Cabin is screen-heavy
• Decent quality and tech
• Rear-seat access not great

For all the effort Audi went to in differentiating the A6 allroad from the other A6 models on the outside, the interior is a lot more in line with the rest of the range.

It retains the same layout with a curved digital display and generally feels well put together, with some premium-feeling materials - though we're not fans of the gloss-black plastic on the centre console, as it is a real dust and fingerprint magnet.

The near-three-metre wheelbase provides good levels of space inside the cabin.

Getting comfortable in the driver's seat

The raised ride height makes it slightly easier to get in and out of the A6 allroad in comparison to a standard A6 estate.

Once seated, the driver's seat provides plenty of electrical adjustment and is heated as standard, while the seatbelt can also be moved up and down along the B-pillar. Outward visibility is quite good as the A-pillars aren't especially thick.

The steering wheel can also be adjusted for reach and rake, again with a broad scope of movement. Audi offers a couple of wheel designs according to the specification grade. A fully round steering wheel is standard with a four-spoke layout, while a three-spoke version with 'S' branding is also available.

Both use the same switchgear that is a mixture of haptic and physical controls.

Infotainment and technology

All A6 allroads come equipped with a curved OLED dashboard that houses an 11.9-inch instrument display and a 14.5-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system.

There's a lot to take in with that infotainment system, but it's laid out clearly enough. The car's cabin temperature controls are operated through the touchscreen, with fixed positions for them at the base of the display.

The colour head-up display is quite advanced, though it can be distracting in how it projects an animation of the road ahead and the traffic on it that the assistance system has detected.

Whereas the curved display looks a bit different to the usual flat panels we see in modern cars, Audi also offers an additional 10.9-inch display that is positioned in front of the passenger seat, but it really does look like an afterthought from a design perspective.

The display allows the passenger to use the infotainment system in mostly the same way as the driver can, save for some of the vehicle functions.

The centre console includes a wireless phone charging pad that is angled in such a way that it should prevent your device from sliding around.

Audi strays slightly from convention by placing all of the controls for lights, mirrors and heated seats on a haptic panel built into the door panel. In a way, it's useful to have these all in one place, but it does mean you have to use a different part of the door to pull it shut, which takes getting used to.

Practicality around the cabin

You get just about enough space around the cabin for storing various odds and ends. The centre console has two cupholders, and behind them is an armrest that lifts up to access a covered storage area, though the space is quite shallow.

The door bins are fine for small drinks bottles, but little else, and the glovebox is a normal size, nothing more.

Rear-seat passenger space

Most adult passengers will find the rear seats to be sufficiently roomy even on a longer journey, so long as there are only two people back there.

That's because the centre seat loses a lot of space to the transmission tunnel and the back of the centre console, which incorporates climate controls, charging ports and air vents.

The central seat itself also has a taller and firmer base and seatback that isn't as comfortable or as wide as the outer rear seats'. If that's not being used, it can fold down to act as an armrest for the other passengers, and it contains two cupholders. The backs of the front seats are fitted with elasticated storage nets.

A large panoramic glass roof lets in a lot of light, making it feel a bit more spacious for those in the back.

Fitting child seats to the Audi A6 allroad

Both of the outer rear seats are equipped with ISOFIX anchor points, as is the front passenger seat. The rear doors open to a wide enough angle to make it reasonably easy to get younger passengers in and out, helped slightly by the A6 allroad being a little taller, though the door openings themselves are not that large. As mentioned above, the middle seat is narrower, so that will limit child-seat options.

Boot space in the Audi A6 allroad

Even though the A6 allroad is a large estate, there isn't a significant amount of cargo capacity, especially in the e-hybrid model as the location of the high-voltage battery takes up some of the boot space.

That version accommodates up to 404 litres and as much as 1,423 litres when the rear seats are folded. Although it isn't coming to Ireland, it's worth mentioning that the TDI model gets a slightly larger boot space at 466 litres and up to 1,497 litres with the rear seats folded using their 40:20:40 split.

Towing with the Audi A6 allroad

The A6 allroad is well-equipped for towing as the e-hybrid has a towing capacity of 750kg unbraked and up to 2,000kg with a braked trailer. It can be equipped with a folding tow bar from the factory that neatly stows itself away when not in use. The diesel variant has a higher towing capacity of up to 2,500kg with a braked trailer.

Safety in the Audi A6 allroad

Euro NCAP's five-star safety rating for the Audi A6 applies to the A6 allroad. That score includes an 87 per cent rating for adult occupant protection, 88 per cent for child occupants, 78 per cent for vulnerable road users and 77 per cent for safety assist.

There are numerous safety and driver assistance systems fitted as standard, including front, side and central airbags, and there are airbags for those in the rear too.

Among the safety assistance systems are front emergency brake assist to mitigate low-speed collisions, a driver monitoring camera, traffic sign recognition with speed limit alerts and a collision avoidance assistant that incorporates swerve assist and turn assist, providing the driver with more support when they need to take evasive action.

On the move, there are additional supports in the form of adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and front cross-traffic assist, the latter of which is useful when exiting junctions or pulling out of parking spaces.

Performance of the 2027 Audi A6 allroad

• Only a PHEV in Ireland
• Significant performance
• All-wheel drive is standard

Only one powertrain is available for the Audi A6 allroad in Ireland. This plug-in-hybrid system uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 105kW electric motor and a 20.7kWh lithium-ion battery (that's the usable energy) housed in the car's rear.

This setup produces combined maximum outputs of 367hp and 500Nm, and that can be distributed to all four wheels through the quattro transmission according to traction demands. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is the only type available.

Other markets will offer the A6 allroad with a diesel option that uses a 3.0-litre V6 assisted by a 48-volt mild-hybrid system with a belt alternator starter, powertrain generator and electrically powered compressor. This version produces up to 299hp and 580Nm.

An adaptive air suspension setup works through a 55mm range of ride-height adjustment, which is 25mm more than a standard A6 Avant, while the default ride height is 34mm higher.

All-wheel steering is standard on the A6 allroad e-hybrid; this can turn the rear wheels by up to five degrees in the opposite direction to the front wheels at speeds of up to 60km/h; above that, they turn in phase with the fronts by up to two degrees.

The A6 allroad is also equipped with a revised version of Audi's variable-ratio progressive steering. It is now more rigidly mounted to the chassis to reduce elasticity, with the aim of providing a more direct feel.

Driving the Audi A6 allroad in Corsica

Words by Dave Humphreys on 5 October 2026

Our first experience of the Audi A6 allroad comes on the island of Corsica, where we got to drive the TDI version of the raised and rugged estate - unfortunately not the model that will be offered in Ireland.

The tight and winding roads of the Mediterranean island, well known to rally fans, seemed as if they could pose a challenge for the Audi given its five-metre length and two-metre width, but within the first few kilometres that worry was put to bed thanks in part to the impressive rear-wheel-steering setup.

The way in which the A6 allroad pivots around apexes is superb and, working in tandem with the variable-ratio steering that at times is nice and quick, the Audi feels far more agile than it should.

Moreover, the front end grips well and provides the driver with plenty of confidence that it's all going to stick, even during some enthusiastic driving through a series of switchbacks.

Switching to Dynamic mode reduces the ride height by 20mm and adds some heft to the steering, while the mild-hybrid system improves the responsiveness of the 3.0-litre V6. It has an abundance of torque, allowing it to pull quite hard as the seven-speed S tronic transmission works through its ratios.

The braking is consistent and predictable, and even though the car has a relatively high centre of gravity, there isn't any notable pitch or dive during acceleration and braking.

When you ease back into more normal driving, the suspension rises back up, and the Balanced setting does exactly as its name suggests.

As you lift off the accelerator, the engine is quick to shut off as the mild-hybrid system takes over, running all of the ancillary systems with its small battery. It can cover quite long distances with its V6 disengaged, and it's very quick to restart when you begin to apply more throttle.

The adaptive air suspension helps the car to move with the road without inducing travel sickness or making it feel too bouncy; it's very nicely judged and does seem to fit in well with the car's character.

When you do want to tackle some rougher terrain, there are two off-road modes, simply called Offroad and Offroad+. In the Offroad mode, the suspension raises by 15mm, and the dampers adjust accordingly.

Should you need to tackle more challenging terrain, in the Offroad+ mode the traction control is dialled down to allow for more slip, the electronic differential lock activates more quickly and the shift point for the transmission is raised so that it hangs onto the gears for longer.

Range, battery, charging and running costs of the 2027 Audi A6 allroad e-hybrid

• No DC-charging option
• Up to 94km of electric range
• So-so warranty

The A6 allroad e-hybrid has all of the right ingredients to be a car with relatively low running costs, with a battery is large enough to provide sufficient energy for a realistic everyday driving range.

Battery options and official range

The PHEV uses a 22kWh lithium-ion battery - of which 20.7kWh is usable. It is positioned in the rear beneath the boot floor and it has enough energy capacity for a combined WLTP driving range of up to 94 kilometres.

Real-world range and efficiency of the Audi A6 allroad e-hybrid

We've not yet had an opportunity to drive the A6 allroad e-hybrid, so for now we can only state the official combined fuel consumption figure.

As ever, it remains true that to get the most benefit from the PHEV system you will need to be fastidious when it comes to charging. Do that, and you could start to get close to seeing the official figure of as low as 2.6 litres/100km.

Charging up the Audi A6 allroad e-hybrid

The Audi A6 allroad e-hybrid can recharge at up to 11kW on AC, completing a full charge in 2.5 hours if you have access to a three-phase outlet.

Servicing the Audi A6 allroad

Audi recommends servicing every 30,000km or two years, whichever comes first.

Audi A6 allroad warranty

Audi does not have the most comprehensive warranty in the world. It runs for three years, which is fine, and while it has no distance limit for the first 24 months of this period, for the third and final year, a 90,000km cap comes into effect. There's a three-year warranty against manufacturing defects in the paintwork as well, plus a 12-year guarantee against rust.

Irish pricing & rivals to the 2027 Audi A6 allroad

• Generous specification
• So it should be for €88,150
• Unique in its segment

A starting price of €88,150 for the A6 allroad means it commands a hefty premium over the regular A6 Avant e-hybrid, which starts from €77,015. However, it does get a considerable number of differences, including the wide-body exterior design, additional cladding and raised adaptive air suspension. Other features such as the rear-wheel-steering setup and specific allroad driving modes further set it apart.

Verdict - should you buy the 2027 Audi A6 allroad?

The Audi A6 allroad is a prime example of a car being greater than the sum of its parts. It's easy to look at it as little more than a raised A6 Avant, but the reality is that it's far more than that. Dynamically it feels surprisingly sharp, and the steering is one of the highlights - not something we've often been able to say about Audi cars.

We think it looks fabulous, and although the interior could have been upholstered in a more adventurous way to better suit the car's exterior styling, it's still well made inside. The TDI engine is pleasantly vocal in all the right ways, though we wonder whether the PHEV will provide the same driving experience.