Audi Updates A6 Wagon

Audi AG says the wagon version of its all-new A6 midsize car will be larger and include more amenities than its predecessor.

Like the fifth-generation A6 sedan, which was unveiled at last month’s Geneva auto show, the redesigned wagon gets a wider grille, new headlights and taillights and a sportier roofline. Flared rear wheel arches contribute to a more muscular stance.

Audi says the 2019 model is longer and has a more spacious cabin than the current A6 Avant. The five-seater boasts 20-cu-ft of cargo capacity, which grows to more than 59-cu-ft with the rear seats down.

The tailgate and trunk cover can be opened electrically. Storage features include a tensioning strap, net with adjustable hooks and an available load-securing kit with an adjustable bar and strap that allows users to create sections within the trunk.

All-wheel drive and a mild-hybrid system with a belt-alternator starter are standard. Four suspension setups are available as is four-wheel steering.

Powertrain choices are expected to include a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine mated with a 7-speed automatic transmission or a diesel V-6 with an 8-speed automatic. A plug-in hybrid variant also is said to be in the works.