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.