Audi Unveils the All-New A6 allroad
The Audi allroad has long offered a unique blend of wagon practicality, premium comfort, and genuine all-terrain capability. Now, Audi has unveiled the fifth-generation A6 allroad, featuring a bolder design, increased ground clearance, advanced digital technology, and electrified V6 diesel performance.
Expected to arrive in New Zealand in early 2027, the new A6 allroad continues to present a compelling alternative to the traditional SUV, combining everyday versatility with the dynamic driving experience Audi wagons are renowned for.
- Rugged and powerful presence: a distinctive wide body combined with allroad-specific design elements
- Confident on any terrain: increased ground clearance, standard adaptive airsuspension with off-road modes, and optimised all-wheel steering
- A6 allroad as V6 TDI with MHEV plus technology for efficient performance
Read Audi New Zealand’s full announcement below.
Broadly talented: the new Audi A6 allroad
The new Audi A6 allroad makes a statement. Now in its fifth generation, the all-rounder is more striking than ever: its body, which is 11 centimetres
wider, alloy wheels up to 21 inches in diameter, and allroad-specific design elements give it an imposing presence. Equipped with adaptive air suspension, all-wheel steering, and quattro all-wheel drive, the new A6 allroad conquers any terrain. The three-litre V6 TDI with MHEV plus technology is currently planned for the New Zealand market, arriving early 2027.
“The A6 allroad is an icon in the Audi lineup and has always embodied an exceptionally capable vehicle for everyday use with genuine off‑road credentials. We are proud to offer a wagon that delivers the space, versatility and confidence many drivers seek in an SUV, while retaining the refinement, performance and on‑road dynamics that define Audi,” says Greg Leet, General Manager of Audi New Zealand
With a 55-millimeter adjustment range, the standard adaptive air suspension offers a wide spectrum of off-road capabilities as well as a dynamic and comfortable driving experience on the road. This is supported by the more stiffly mounted progressive steering, which responds more
directly and provides more feedback.
All-wheel steering makes this even more noticeable. It improves maneuverability and agility at low speeds by turning the rear wheels up to five degrees in the opposite direction to the front wheels. At moderate and higher speeds, the rear wheels turn up to two degrees in the same direction as the front wheels, increasing stability and steering precision
With a 55-millimeter adjustment range, the standard adaptive air suspension offers a wide spectrum of off-road capabilities as well as a dynamic and comfortable driving experience on the road. This is supported by the more stiffly mounted progressive steering, which responds more
directly and provides more feedback.
All-wheel steering makes this even more noticeable. It improves maneuverability and agility at low speeds by turning the rear wheels up to five degrees in the opposite direction to the front wheels. At moderate and higher speeds, the rear wheels turn up to two degrees in the same direction as the front wheels, increasing stability and steering precision
The A6 allroad makes a strong impression not only on the outside and during the day, but also inside and at night. It boasts a premium interior with a high level of comfort, a digital user experience, and plenty of room for individualisation. This applies to the lighting as well as the equipment. The centerpiece is the Audi MMI panoramic display, featuring the 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit and a 14.5-inch touch display, which will be supplemented by an additional 10.9-inch passenger display. The digital Matrix LED headlights can also be customised via the central display: There are eight digital daytime running light signatures, and the taillight display changes in sync with them. While the headlights project the lane and orientation light and slippery road warning onto the road surface thanks to their micro-LED module, the digital OLED rear lights 2.0 increase road safety by communicating with the surroundings.
In addition to excellent sound insulation, numerous comfort features enhance the in-car experience, including individual contoured seats with ventilation and massage functions, four-zone automatic air conditioning, and an air quality package. The dimmable panoramic
glass roof also provides a choice between a light-filled cabin and effective shading.
While the driver and passengers travel comfortably, there is space for luggage and sports equipment in, on, or atop the A6 allroad. Adjustable rear seats, the increased trailer load of the V6 TDI compared with the A6 Avant, and the roof rails with the optional roof basket make the A6 allroad an ideal companion for travel and outdoor activities.
The A6 allroad combines quattro all-wheel drive as standard to combine performance and efficiency. In the three-liter V6 diesel engine with 220 kW and 580 Nm of torque, Audi combines three electrified components: the MHEV plus technology with belt alternator starter and powertrain generator, which delivers up to 18 kW of additional power, as well as an electric-powered compressor for direct and fast response. As a result, the V6 TDI delivers powerful performance in every driving situation – whether pulling away, accelerating out of town, overtaking, or driving on the highway.
