If you live in the US and you’re in the market for a
brand new high-performance sports sedan, the 2020 Audi S6 will aim to please
with its 2.9-liter V6 TFSI engine, producing 444 HP and 600
Nm of torque. With the aid of an electric compressor powered by a 48V MHEV system,
the S6 can accelerate from zero to 96 km/h in just 4.4 seconds,
quicker than its diesel-powered Euro counterpart,eliminating turbo lag as well.
Other performance features include the eight-speed
Tiptronic gearbox, standard quattro all-wheel drive and the available quattro
sport differential. You can also pay extra for the S sport package which adds
dynamic all-wheel steering – which you can then combine with the available
sports suspension with adaptive dampers.
On the outside, the S6 gets S-specific bumpers, a
platinum double-slat Singleframe grille, aluminum mirror casings, alu-optic
front splitter, four S-specific tailpipes, matte black chrome rear diffuser
inlay and 20-inch 5-arm design wheels as standard (21-inch ones available at a cost). Customers who demand even more
can get the black optic package which adds a black exterior kit with black
exterior mirror casings and 21-inch Anthracite 5V-spoke star wheels.
As for the interior, there’s the 3-spoke
multi-function heated steering wheel, Valcona leather S sports seats with
diamond stitching, and stainless steel door sills with illuminated S logo, all
standard.
In terms of onboard tech, the 2020 S6 comes with a
full-color head-up display, standard MMI Navigation with MMI touch response
(10.1-inch upper, 8.6-inch lower displays), Apple CarPlay and Android Auto,
Audi Virtual Cockpit and the available Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced Sound
System. Meanwhile, a full suite of standard and available driver assistance
features will help you navigate traffic with more confidence. They include
adaptive cruise assist with traffic jam and turn assist, Audi side assist with
rear cross-traffic assist and vehicle exit warning, among others.
The 2020 Audi S6 is priced from US$ 73,900 in Premium
Plus spec, while the Prestige version costs upwards of US$ 77,800.
