Audi is introducing a new entry-level four-cylinder
engine for the 2019 A6 in the United States. Not counting the newly-launched
444 hp 2020 Audi S6, up until now the premium midsize sedan was only offered
with a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 gasoline engine making 335 hp and 500 Nm of torque.
From now on, U.S. customers will be able to choose a
new entry-level 2.0-liter TFSI turbo-four gasoline unit rated at 248 hp and 370 Nm of torque. Offered as standard with the quattro AWD
system and a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission, the 2019
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI accelerates from 0 to 96 km/h in 6.1 seconds — one
second slower than the six-cylinder model.
Obviously, the new four-cylinder engine makes the
2019 A6 more accessible for U.S. customers as the base price gets lowered to Us$ 54,100 for the Premium grade (excluding US$ 995 destination). That makes it US$ 4,800 cheaper than the equivalent 2019 Audi A6 3.0T Premium. The 2.0-liter
engine is also offered for the mid-range Premium Plus grade which starts from US$ 57,800.
Included in the base price are goodies such as
three-zone automatic climate control, heated eight-way power front seats with
four-way power lumbar adjustment and leather upholstery, progressive steering,
LED headlights, high beam assist, lane departure warning, and 19-inch 10-spoke
dynamic design wheels with all-season tires. Also standard are the MMI
navigation and Audi smartphone interface but the Audi virtual cockpit is
optional. Buyers who want more can tick the Convenience package box which adds
Audi side assist with Audi pre sense rear, Audi phone box, and Audi advanced
key.
There’s an available Black optic package as well
that features high gloss black exterior surrounds for the windows and
Singleframe grille. Finally, the Executive package available for Premium Plus
models adds features such as four-zone climate control, ventilated front seats,
heated rear seats, power trunk open/close and interior lighting package plus —
the latter adds multicolor ambient light.
