The A6 allroad showcases its appeal not only on the outside and during the day, but also on the inside and at night. It offers a premium interior with a high level of comfort, a digital user experience, and plenty of room for personalization in terms of both lighting and equipment.
Infotainment and control
Like the other models in the A6 series, the off-road Avant features a modern infotainment system and numerous digital features. The centerpiece is the free-standing MMI panoramic display with a curved design and OLED technology. It comprises the 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit, the 14.5-inch MMI touch display, and the optional 10.9-inch MMI passenger display.
Contour lighting in the dashboard and doors accentuates the width of the interior, while indirect lighting beneath the MMI panoramic display and in the center console creates a floating effect. In addition, the dynamic interaction light is an LED light strip that spans the full width of the interior and illuminates accordingly when the turn signal is activated, for example.
In the Audi virtual cockpit, the driver can choose between three display modes: the classic round instrument cluster, navigation view, or the integrated driver assist display. Media, telephone functions, and navigation can be mirrored from a smartphone not only to the MMI touch display but also to the Audi virtual cockpit – thanks to the direct integration of the Audi smartphone interface into the infotainment system. The passenger display, which is also seamlessly integrated into the dashboard design, can display websites and stream video content. The front passenger can connect Bluetooth headphones and enjoy the full entertainment experience without disturbing the driver or other passengers. They can also help the driver to navigate or search for the nearest gas station.
Vehicle functions can be controlled by touching the icons on the MMI, using capacitive buttons and haptic rollers on the steering wheel, or with Audi assistant, a self-learning voice assistant. Audi assistant integrates ChatGPT software and can answer detailed questions about the vehicle by accessing the owner’s manual. Artificial intelligence makes operation more intuitive across all functions: destinations and entertainment can be found even with vague descriptions – for example, by saying “the Italian restaurant with a view of the Rhine” instead of entering an exact address. In the connected in-car office, users can access their calendar and emails via their linked account. Audi assistant acts as a digital companion, helping with organization while on the road and, for example, reading emails aloud or writing them for you.
Voice control can also be used to operate numerous driver assist systems, such as adaptive cruise assist, which includes speed and distance control. In addition, the system recognizes relevant situations and can make suggestions for driver assistance. For example, after joining the highway, the system determines that this would be a good time to activate adaptive cruise assist and proactively offers the driver this option.
Routines are created automatically for certain recurring tasks, such as activating the seat heating when the outside temperature reaches a certain level, adjusting the massage function after a long drive, or raising the adaptive air suspension at a specific curb. Audi assistant learns the driver’s habits and can make their journey even more comfortable by automatically activating features.
Features and comfort
In addition to sports seats, the A6 allroad is available with individual contoured seats featuring ventilation and a massage function. Their pneumatically adjustable seat and backrest bolsters, adaptable lumbar support, and electrically adjustable thigh support allow for personalized comfort. Numerous features also increase the well-being on board, including the dimmable panoramic glass roof. It further creates a sense of space, provides rear-seat passengers with a view, and allows them to switch between a light-filled interior and strong shading. The optional four-zone automatic air conditioning ensures comfort for all passengers by allowing separate temperature settings for the driver, front passenger, and the left and right rear seats. There is also an air quality package that includes a fine-dust sensor. The A6 allroad can be cooled in the summer and preheated in the winter with auxiliary heating and ventilation, which can be activated on a timer via the myAudi app or the MMI. This ensures that the perfect temperature is always present when starting the tour.
During the journey, the ambiance is enhanced by “experience worlds”, which modulate the interior lighting, sound, massage functions, and climate control settings to create an invigorating, relaxing, or well-balanced atmosphere. Once activated, they last between five and thirty minutes and produce a soundscape that aligns with the vehicle’s movements.
The excellent aeroacoustics and overall vehicle acoustics of the new A6 allroad play a major role in ensuring a comfortable ride. In addition to improved sound insulation, more tightly sealed windows and optimized door seals ensure a more pleasant acoustic environment in the interior. This is further enhanced by optional acoustic glazing, which includes not only the front but also the rear side windows.
For music fans, the optional Bang & Olufsen premium sound system with 3D audio delivers an extraordinary listening experience. Speakers in the front seat headrests create personal surround sound and an even more immersive musical experience. They also enable exceptionally precise audio output: navigation prompts and phone calls are directed specifically to the driver.
Once the ride is over, electric door-closing assist, which is available as an option, ensures the doors shut quietly. All you have to do is let the doors fall gently into the lock mechanism. If the lock does not fully engage, the doors are automatically pulled completely closed.
Audi offers a wide range of interior design options, including those from Audi exclusive. The extensive color palette allows customers to personalize almost every visible interior element, including the seats, instrument panel, steering wheel, door panels, armrests, and floor mats.
Contrasting colored stitching and seat belts add a distinctive touch. There are also decorative inlays available only from Audi exclusive: natural silver-brown poplar wood, whose uniform grain lends it a particularly premium appearance, and an inlay made of light gray linen mesh. The latter has a simple yet elegant look thanks to its highly interesting fiber structure, which also contains recycled plastic.
The three specific design packages offer high-contrast colors. The first is a combination of dark Baikal blue and Neodymium gold; the second plays on the fusion of light gray Cascade cloth and Neodymium gold elements. A new, third design package combines black and Mint gray. Audi exclusive stitching packages allow colorful accents to be added here as well. The options for personalizing the A6 allroad know no bounds.
Lighting technology
Optional digital Matrix LED headlights with micro-LED technology ensure optimal visibility at night. They offer a high degree of personalization and adaptive, high-resolution lighting functions. Illumination is significantly improved and a strong contrast is created on the road – which is also very beneficial in poor visibility due to weather conditions.
On highways, the headlights equipped with micro-LED modules project the lane and orientation light onto the road. On country roads, a projection onto the road surface ensures optimal illumination and thus greater comfort. Both features greatly help the driver stay in the center of the lane. A stylized arrow symbol within the lane light on the road shows if the vehicle is unintentionally drifting out of lane. When a vehicle is in the blind spot of the A6 allroad, the lane light on that side dims. In contrast, the lane light widens when the driver changes lane with the turn signal on. If there is a risk of slippery conditions, an ice symbol is briefly projected onto the road. The marking light draws attention to people in the immediate vicinity of the road by illuminating them. As a result, the projection functions of the digital Matrix LED headlights help improve road safety.
As a further highlight, the digital Matrix LED headlights display one of three selectable dynamic projections when entering and exiting the vehicle, thus impressively staging the light even when stationary.
The digital daytime running lights, comprising 48 LED segments per headlight, also make the vehicle highly recognizable. They generate eight light signatures that can be selected individually in the MMI. Matching this, the digital OLED rear lights 2.0 taillight, with 198 segments per side, also changes its appearance.
Most of the front and rear signatures include active elements, meaning individual areas dim up and down intelligently. This constant movement creates a dynamic image that gives the lights a striking presence.
The rear lights also offer a variety of additional features such as the communication light. The rear light signature alerts the vehicles behind to critical driving or traffic situations with special symbols in the shape of stylized triangles. The communication light also signals to others that the vehicle is parking when it is in automated parking mode. In addition, the rear lights feature proximity detection: If a car, motorcycle, or bicycle comes too close to the stationary A6 allroad, the parking sensors detect the movement and activate all remaining digital OLED segments. This creates a large, attention-grabbing illumination. After the vehicle pulls away, the digital OLED rear lights 2.0 switch back to the selected rear light signature.
