Audi’s 2025 A6 Avant has broken cover ahead of its March 4 launch, flaunting softer edges and a more rounded rear end than its predecessor.
The wagon sports a low-set single-frame grille, flanked by reprofiled LED headlamps and an aggressive front bumper that means business.
The Wagon You Actually Want
Around back, wraparound LED taillights connected by a light bar stretch across the tailgate, while dual exhausts hint at the performance lurking beneath.
This isn’t just another crossover pretending to be sporty.
Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system comes standard, ensuring the A6 Avant puts power down effectively regardless of conditions.
The base A6 packs a turbocharged 3.0L V6 generating 335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque – respectable numbers for hauling both cargo and ass.
Performance Variants That Deliver
For those requiring more thrust, the RS6 Avant Performance delivers properly obscene numbers:
- Twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 producing 621 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque
- 190 mph top speed with the limiter adjusted
- Muscular wide-body kit and larger wheels for proper stance
The range-topping RS6 Avant GT commands $200,195 – supercar money for a station wagon.
An 8-speed automatic handles shifting duties across the lineup. No manual option exists because Audi hates joy.
Luxury That Doesn’t Compromise Function
The A6 Avant comes in three distinct flavors:
- Premium: Base trim with standard quattro
- Premium Plus: Mid-tier with added tech
- Prestige: Full-boat luxury with massaging seats and Bang & Olufsen sound
Upper trims offer soft-closing doors and rear window shades, because nothing says “I’ve arrived” like doors that won’t wake the neighbors.
Dimensionally, the A6 Avant stretches approximately 196.7 inches with a 115.3-inch wheelbase, providing substantial cargo space without the ungainly proportions of an SUV.
Audi has reverted to its old naming convention for 2025, mercifully simplifying their lineup across internal combustion, hybrid, and EV models.
The A6 Avant represents what crossovers wish they were: practical, powerful, and genuinely attractive. It hauls without looking like a delivery vehicle.
