Audi A6 Allroad | Trendy Luxury Wagon
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- We review the 2021 Audi Allroad Wagon to see learn all about the Luxury Wagon formula. While the SUV and CUV are hot, like a maxed-out barnyard, wagons are largely ignored in the US. We look at the good, bad, and all the technical things that make this Audi more than just four doors and a hatch. Other products include Mercedes GLA and GLB, Volvo V60, and V90, maybe BMW X2.
#Audi #wagon #a6
Index:
00:00 - 00:36 Intro
00:36 - 4:25 Interior Impressions
4:25 - 9:40 Mechanical Impressions, Suspension, AWD and Air Ride
9:40 - 13:49 Driving Impressions
13:49 Final Thoughts - Авто та транспорт
You can fit so many boxes of Clif bars in this baby...
But does it sustain damage from whole foods shopping carts?
Cliff Bars are way too sweet tasting.
15:55 bahahahahha
It’s becoming hard to make wagons as we are now in a crossover world but props to the manufacturers who still make good cars to this day
Nope wagons are cheaper to make, the manufacturers specially Europeans makes them tooooo expensive, subaru does a better job
Here's a secret, most wagons are just crossovers anyway.
I like wagons. But I dont trust the CVT in Subaru and Europeans make overpriced u reliable crap. Plus I have become to realize that I love ground clearance after some shield just got ripped out from under my Camry this weekend. I'll never get another Sedan again. Only will consider a crossover or SUV. I can enjoy the Outback for its ground clearnce but again CVT which I dont trust. Considering a RAV4 or 4Runner next.
@@baronvonjo1929 toyota also makes wagons but just for Europe and asia
@@carholic-sz3qv I would seriously consider it if it was available hear as it would be cheaper than a CUV and I only trust Toyota acterbowning a Chevy and Volvo. Never going American or Euro again. But it dosnt matter as wagons arent sold here. I know they sell a Corolla wagon does the Camry have a wagon or any other cars?
Bring physical controls back, kill the trend.
yeah, the problem is that were too broke to vote with our wallets, and eventually this schitty tech trickles down to cars we can afford whether we want it or not.
Finally someone who understands my problem with touch control stuff. I DESPISE THEM!
Porsche does tactile buttons and dials for the most important things with a simple touch screen interface for everything else in the 911 and screen overload in the Taycan. The Taycan outsells the 911. Let's hope they don't learn the wrong lesson from this.
Yesssss pleassseeeee
Agree. VAG seems to be leading the charge on these stupid trends, although the rest of this car is super nice.
Perfect analysis. I like wagons a lot, had several including the Allroad. Wish we could get the Euro spec Passat R-Line wagon or Arteon Shooting Brake to fill the void. Obsession with drive height here in America deters demand for them.
Agreed. We need more fast (road) wagons.
Buick Regal TourX 0-60 in 6.4/7 sec, 1/4 mile in under 15 sec, huge discounts while it was being sold.
I put my money where my mouth is and I own one.
I love the Arteon - but then I seem to have an obsession with cars that are only rare because nobody wanted to buy one.
Agree. Cars in America kept getting bigger but also “lower and wider” and wheels kept getting bigger and tire walls smaller so we wound up with these bumpy uncomfortable cars and voilá! We moved on to crossovers which are now getting “lower and wider” and manufacturers are committed to make them drive like cars... vicious, never ending cycles. 🤷🏻♂️
@@DaddyDan77 awesome. I looked at the tourx and vw alltrack. Sadly, the tourx I wanted was the top tier trim (better seats) but I also wanted to shift my own gears and despite the deep discounts (poor marketing on buick's part because they were pushing their crossovers) I passed on the tourx but still like seeing them on the road as they have a nice presence. I ultimately passed on the Alltrack because finding a manual S trim (in an acceptable color) was nearly impossible at the end of 2019. Found myself in a WRX instead.
@@DaddyDan77 Canadian viewer. Never heard of the TourX. I looked it up. What a sharp looking car. You should hold on to that car. It is rare.
For April fool's, you should make a super serious review, but everything is 240p quality and the sound is a joke and editing is adult-swim level.
The in-car microphone has buzz in this and at least one other video.
@@Dowlphin uhhh, okay?
@@Dowlphin Do you need to talk to someone about it?
He already did that
@@nexushexus4365 The Civic one, I know, but I want another one 😄
More cars should come in green and blues
Green is becoming a popular color for 2021+! Check out Green Car Appreciation Society on Facebook.
Im loving all of the dark green cars that are becoming available.
Agree, but they don't lease as well, so we're stuck with black, white, silver and grey, which is why those are the top 4 automotive colors. Blue/red is like 8-10%, and green is < 5% when it comes to the purchase habits. Blame companies that have three silvers or greys for the same model. Also, white and black are usually no cost colors; everything else cost extra.
I don't even like darker blue, but on that Audi it looks very well. It's kinda sad when such a subtle color becomes exciting because there's too many boring garbage colors. And by too many I don't mean different ones, but mass use.
Hell, I like that blue more than red! (Except Audi red, which kicks ass. Kudos to them for still having an understanding of what red is supposed to convey.)
New Sienna comes in green and not sure if it looks good in green for such a large car.
Can I just say that the Goose man has done this world justice by making some truly in depth reviews on all types of cars. It was his review that sold me on buying the Camry XSE V6 back in the day and ever since then I truly enjoy all his videos. Sarcasm and all.
Keep em going
if you are watching this SUBSCRIBE AND HELP THE GEESE!!
Agree. Well said. The most thorough automotive reviews on youtube. Recommend the SavageGeese often to friends. Its great they go under the vehicles to explain what kind of parts are used and the difference between how manufactures assembled their cars. I've learned a lot thanks to this channel.
@Adrian913af ... +1... Straight from the heart Goose and Company.
I always look forward to these reviews. No matter what the car is I always know I'll learn something new and have a new appreciation for the engineering behind the vehicle. And as always, production quality is so clean and crisp and it makes me wonder why all youtube channels don't put this much work into a simple review, especially one about a run-of-the-mill Audi Allroad. Good stuff guys.
Can’t describe how much I appreciate the work you do man, I hope you become even more successful than you are. You are UNDERVALUED.
This was the best car review I have seen in a very long time, with outstanding and clear explanations of complicated engineering and design components. Great going!👌🏿
I love that we have true wagons again, just want to be able to afford them.
the cinematography is amazing and im really surprised how well you guys have grown over the years
The most informative review channel in UA-cam. I brought a q7 and an a5 after watching this channel, now I'm going to buy an a6 allroad.
Man, I have only watched your 2022/23 videos and this is a very refreshing perspective. The different camera angles and the deep dive all in one are great. Amazing video here. I hope more people choose wagons because of this.
Been eyeing one of these for months, so glad this video got made
*The RS6 Avant definitely takes this car to another level*
Hopefully one day he'll review one
yeah that's the whole point.
Yes the whole level of complication and nonstop repairs
@@cn2673 no, not for Lexus and Toyota, they just work, fuel and go. No drama and people keep them decades not just years. Even the cheapest Corolla has safety features as good as any Audi with safety sense 2 and laser cruise control. Even some Audi do not have one
It actually does. Drug dealer and rapist car.
The best car reviews In the history of automobiles.
"I wish this wasn't so much money." Agreed. The A6 is absolutely a better car than a fully loaded turbo Outback. It is just not $30K better.
Audi has an A4 Allroad. It is excellent. 50k well optioned. The sports seats are excellent.
@@Yorkiepoocharlie a4 all road is nice but it has that that screen sticking out the top unlike the a6
This car would be around $100k in Europe, so... you Americans get awesome deals even for German cars
@@pkdude5334 Just hate that digital interface it has. A V60 + A4 Allroad button layout is my dream.
Yeah 30k turns into 40k more when you count interest and sales tax...
I bought a 5 year old A4 allroad as my daily work truck as a commercial contractor and it’s amazing. It was half the price of a similarity equipped new half-ton, with twice the fuel mileage. Didn’t need a bed to carry lumber, just tools, so the wagon is perfect for keeping batteries warm in the winter. It’s quiet, quick and comfortable for the ride home after a long day, and it’s been 100% reliable. The amount of teasing I get from guys on site for driving an “expensive awdee” is equal to the amount of compliments I get after I wash it and take it for groceries.
This review came out at the perfect time, I’ve been cross shopping these with early 2000s Oldsmobile Aleros-I can’t decide!! 😩
Thanks!. We ended up buying a 2022 Allroad with just 10k miles on the clock!. Your review gave us confidence and I'm leaving behind an S5 convertible for this. It's worth it!.
Congratulations for once again a great review and I am always astonished by the high quality of your visuals and your broadcast design everything is seriously broadcast level, highly professional, very appreciated by myself. Please continue the great work!
Great review - I am a crossover wagon (kombi/wagen) person all the way. I used to drive my Volvo XC70 as a daily for years. Through any weather or terrain with absolute clarity and comfort. Tanky and jumpy D5 diesel engine, AWD, stick gear. Loved every second driving that thing across Europe back and forth multiple times, even sleeping in it in the forest - a million star hotel!
Till today I cannot comprehend, how is it possible to drive 1350 kms in that, across countries for 16 hours and in the evening stepping out from it with no back or body soreness. Black MAGIC!
This might be a proper successor, but I'd prefer the petrol(in Europe they often offer diesels only, rare to find a good petrol size) and having a saloon Lexus now made me wonder about their crossover, unfortunately they do not do wagons but otherwise fine rides. Kudos to all car, wagon and SG enthusiastics!
Stupid touchscreens everywhere ... :( Damn i hate this trend.
Me too...
Its significantly less expensive than buttons.
Its not coming back in the VAG cars
It’s not nearly as bad as you think, muscle memory sets in soon after you drive the car regularly and then it’s basically the same as reaching for the volume knob at that point
You should realize how shallow and image-fixated the average customer is. To most people Touch-screens = Expensive High tech = High status = something they can show off discretely. Buttons look old and outdated to the average non-car-person.
I took a course in product psychology. Most people (often subconsciously) choose the product that increases their perceived social status. Usually this means designing something to look expensive, not necessarily to look good. This explains a lot of modern SUV-design. Ugly and brash, but looks very expensive (Porsche Cayenne for example).
That is the real reason why touch screens are so popular.
Agree, its extremely annoying. Give me buttons and knobs every time.
This was fantastic. I watch an unhealthy amount of car reviews and I appreciate your honesty, along with you getting into the weeds a bit. Well done
You nailed with 45k to 50k for a simpler version of this car. Analog dash, regular suspension, no rear wheel steer, but with that engine. Until that comes around, I think I'm sticking with my TSX SportWagon. Best car I ever owned.
@Long Island Mopars .. The Subaru Outback, the model year 2020 < to present have come along way. .. The model Touring XT (Outback) loaded is right in the $42K to $44K ballpark. .. A whole - Lotta station wagon; 270HP / 265tq, Dual Pane Glass, Dbbl whishbone Ft Suspension, 4x4, Crash Avoidance Suite, Full Leather, etc.... Sure,, not an A6 Allroad .... butt its not $75K plus annual insurance costs year after year .....
We own both an '21 Outback Touring XT wagon and a '22 Mercedes All-Terrain E-450 Wagon in Vail, Colorado
I had been thinking about getting a wagon for some time and decided to go for it recently. I bought an Audi A4 Allroad. I remembered watching part of this video a few years ago and went back to watch it all tonight. I gotta say that the wagon you describe at the end of the video is essentially the A4 Allroad.
The A4 Allroad does not have air suspension and sports a less tarted-up interior. It still has seats that feel like they're out of a 45k car but it starts at that price. In fact, I prefer that it lacks the second screen in favor of real, tactile buttons for essential controls like HVAC. The A6 Allroad has a good bit more cargo space. It also has about a couple inches more backset leg room due to the longer wheelbase. Still, the A4 Allroad's backset leg room is sufficient for even a road trip and the cargo space is enough for said trip.
I'm glad the A4 Allroad and V60 still exist because otherwise the wagon market would just be the Subaru Outback then a huge jump to 70k+ luxury wagons like the E450 Wagon and A6 Allroad. I'm worried that the smaller market for wagons in the US will require high margins so I wouldn't be surprised if the V60 and A4 Allroad disappear from the US market sooner or later.
Thanks for doing what you do guys! Living my dream
I really appreciate you speaking to the price/value of all the rides you review. And I agree completely that while tech is 'cool' and can provide 'value' in some cases it's often overdone and functionality and 'everydayability' suffers greatly.
It’s interesting that North America only gets the high performance model and the lifted model of the A6 avant
I'm just happy that we get any A6 avant over here. It's been nearly a decade since we've had one.
The regular Avants never sold well. These convince a few people they are just like a crossover off-road (which they are, since neither offers much). The RS6 version is strictly a response to Mercedes. I doubt Audi will sell many, but the price means they don't have to.
@@markmiller3279 The RS6 Avant is selling like hotcakes and for well above sticker. They can't make them fast enough and allotments are coveted.
I love how he’s talking about how expensive it is, meanwhile in Europe the A6 allroad is another 20,000$ extra when compared to the US price…(just like every car)
Exactly the review I've been waiting for. THANKS!
Jack with that come hither look in the back seat...dreamy.💕
Really appreciate your reviews man. I really like your technical superiority yet straight-forward and understandable manner in presenting information in a simple unbiased way.
The biggest problem I have with Audi is their spotting reliability and expensive maintenance structure. I like their design and comfort, but I agree that simply loading a vehicle with all the technology possible is not necessarily the best practice especially if you have not fully addressed the reliability proposition. I tend to go back to this issue every time I purchase a new car and then just end up defaulting to Lexus. ALL mechanically operated machinery will have problems at some point or another but I much rather it be an exception rather than a rule.
You made me love this car. I just ordered a 2024. What a great ride it has. I got the Chronos gray with the new Okapi Brown leather choice. I am glad they still make this unicorn.
Great video!!! I drove a 2021 and your insights and impressions were on point! Just subscribed and look forward to seeing all your content. Also have a 2009 Porsche 911 and your review was relatable and honest on the 997.2 as well! Great work!!
What an outstanding vehicle. That into with the music choice was 10/10
You sir are a pro’s pro - excellent job breaking down the Allroad 6
huge wagon fan from barrington. also your outro is clean as heck
That side mirror slap at the end tied it all together. Nice touch!
Always enjoyable and full of interest for me, Thanks
Great, always love the German car reviews. For just a moment I thought Mark looked and acted more subdued and sophisticated instead of his normal "punk" self. All your reviews rock... keep up the great work. cheers, BW
Awesome review as always
Another great review!
Very good review! Thanks for doing it.
A review by this guy on the RS6 would be awesome! Love the channel!
This car is like the part of engineering school where you create excel programs to do your homework and you forget how to do it by hand.
Thank you, more Audi. Would love some RS models!
Great review! The sweetspot between practicality and fun to drive is for everyone to decide.Just wonder how you find this car vs the RDX
This is a great video... great review. And you are right. The price is just brutal.
Great honest review. Thanks
great vid as always
It cracks me up in the final thoughts. He basically described the A4 Allroad.
Today I learned I live within an hour of you. Great review!
Man this is such a nice wagon
Perfect for the mountains and camping
Great review, thanks.
My wife traded in her 2017 taco TRDOR for a 2013 allroad prestige. Scuba blue, brown seats, and black interior. Such a joy to drive. So much more than what the tacoma had. We got lucky with the package option with this car.
Original MSrP was 60k...
We picked it up for 17k @ 90000mi
These cars are affordable if your able to buy used
You never disappoint.
True dat!
Fantastic review. I had a 2014 allroad. Would you be able to review an a4 allroad, even though they are almost dead? It takes care of the simplicity whereas this is very technical. A b9 should still be available
Quick tip for you on Audi vehicles with this dual-screen MMI system: If you hold down the screen power icon/button in the top right of the HVAC screen it will put the car into screen cleaning mode and almost completely black out the bottom screen as well as disable the top one.
No need for the ambient lighting Mark. Looks like Jack was giving you that come hither look. Lol. Great job guys as usual.
Love your Videos!! Keep it up!!
Flawless review !! my B8 Allraod a4 is getting old. need to replace soon with this
I look forward to buying one of these in 5 years at 1/4 cost
Thanks for the review Mr. Goose!
Just in time for expensive things to break!
Audi's BMW Mercedes are great company lease vehicles for executives. Owning these out of warranty would be crazy expensive.
Newer Audis seem pretty reliable. You just have to make the right choice!
@@shakke52 Newer Audis have actually collapsed in reliability since VW did 1 billion dollar in new development cost cutting.
I’d get an extended warranty if I got a new one of these.
Excellent video and review! My hat goes off to you and this video nailed it! How would you compare A6 to the Mercedes wagon that is an all terrain vehicle? I noticed that body of the Mercedes wagon now looks more like the Allroad or A6. I think because that design is very nice looking. Nonetheless, both vehicles are crazy expensive and I have looked at both and have a hard time with the cost. However, your dive into the technology of this vehicle and how sophisticated it is makes sense as to why it costs so much. It sounds like you would not want to pay that kind of money for this car. Would you suggest a GLE 450 or 350 as a less expensive option? But, my main question is comparing the A6 to the Mercedes E450 wagon. I think 85,000 is the new 50,000 right now. Thanks
Perfect timing. I just picked up my RS6 Avant last night!
Damn bro congrats! Enjoy it and take good care of it because im buying it in 7 years lol.
Yea...that should be ok. 😉
Congrats
Man, I love how quiet it is under heavy throttle! I guess I just don’t understand the appeal of owning a car with a really loud engine and exhaust, though I do find supercharger whine kind of pleasant.
This review crushed it.
There’s the slightly smaller A4 all road too that is what you’re talking about, more stripped down with one less screen and comes standard with adaptive dampers instead of air ride
Nice to see someone listening to Cold War Kids. Such a great band. Great video too.
Good choice of music- Spoon GF, nice.
I've always liked the Allroad concept and all wagons for that matter. But the complexity of the Audi! Can't imagine owning this ride long term without an extended warranty option or lease contract to bail me out of a maintenance/repair nightmare! Also, I'd love to see a typical Allroad driver take this puppy off road!
Awesome review, as always!
German overengineering at its peak... These are made for 3 year leases , possibly by a business to its management. Nobody in the marketing and product design department at Audi
cares about the service liabilities all those gadgets become after 5 or 10 years, except for the added service revenue for costly repairs.
Just bought a 2020 CPO - warranty until October 2025 and Unlimited Mileage. But yes, would not want to own one out of warranty
I owned the previous US version of this car. It was an amazing car. I drove in all on- and off-road conditions. It was great for around Denver in summer and winter, it was even better headed to the mountains in snow and ice to ski. I even drove it on a 19 mile fire road in the mountains to go camping - muddy and slick with no slippage whatsoever. I loved that car.
Lovely design.
Would love to know your thoughts on how this compares to an equivalent MB E400/E450 Wagon! For luxury wagon buyer that don’t have rs6/e63 money those are the only two real options.
I have one that I leased earlier this year and it is a fantastic car, the comments about the touch screens are 100% correct. I've driven 4000 miles so far and still am not comfortable using MMI while driving, Audi ultimately plans to get even more Tesla like and eliminate the volume knob in the not too distant future :-(
Thanks for this review. I appreciate the way you phrase your comments. Unlike other reviewers, you avoid blanket statements, like “It’s too expensive!” You provide an explanation and/or a context for the comments you make. Well done, man!
+1. Nice review. .. Hot Rod wagons have always been kwel. ..UrS6, S6, RS6, AMG MB wagons both C Class and E Class models (Canada & Europe) .. Make mine an E Class in medium grey metallic & black leather everywhere. .. Understated H.P. Wagons are kwel. ..
Great review. If I was my manager I would lease one of these.
I'm curious to hear your thoughts on this Wagon versus the BMW 640i Gran Turismo(reviewed a year ago) that you loved so much.
Everytime I watch one of these complicating cars with all these gadgets, and I appreciate my fully mechanical 95 civic hatchback as well as my pure 2001 miata. It's nice to be poor sometimes :)
Agreed!... these new cars will make a rich man poor! From the high cost to buy one, to the expensive maintenance costs... and when those gadgets eventually break, like air suspension and electronics, you’ll be emptying your bank account to repair them!
This car is nothing more than PriusV in usability. Just a family hauler.
My ‘02 bug-eyes WRX wagon is actually pretty similar to this in packaging and performance, yet it is delightfully analog in all its controls and engineering, and it still works and drives great!
No it’s not.
Truly excellent review. How much cargo space with back seats down?
Great video as always man! This question is for Goose or anyone... currently drive a 2010 Infiniti G37X coupe as my daily... I love sportiness and luxury in my cars but want utility so a wagon is the way to go for me... what wagon new or old do you suggest I move to as my daily?
3:43. It could fit a half sized, piano black coffin, perhaps?
I assume Mark's testament includes mention of coffin materials. 😏
Please do an A4 Allroad review. It's what you're looking for in terms of price. I just bought one, it's great.
This would have been on my list if I was unable to get a hold of a late model VW Golf Alltrack. Some of the interior bits look the same as what I have, but the Alltrack is also very compact and fits in my single car garage better than my Scion FRS.
That's a serious exhaust setup
Thank you!
holy moly you finally review what I've been looking up
I hate to say this but $70+k brand new is way out of my budget, I wish it goes to $30k range in a few years so I can get my hands to it one day
@Youn Gu .. Think MY21 Subaru XT Outback. .. Loaded, @ $36K to $40K .. drive the pants off of it for ten years and you're ahead of the game. .. new Subi Outback XT is very quiet and pedestrian (generic) beyond its peers.
By the time this car is $30k, you’ll be in over your head with repair bills and large maintenance items.
I love wagons, I wish more America’s would buy them. Personally, I am a coupe or convertible Gal but having a wagon in the family is nice
I would take this over any SUV. Well, maybe not the Stelvio.
2020 Buick Regal TourX started at a bit under $30,000 and no one bought it. It handled reasonably well, had big interior space and decent interior trimmings. The trimmings are relevant because I remember the last Pontiac Bonneville's bubble-like plastic moldings.
God I hate this country's homogenized buying habits! All it really needed was the corporate 3.6L V-6 (in the wagon), paddle shifters (?) and maybe MagneRide. BOOM! Roadmaster Wagon.
Mr. Geese is number 1 when it comes to car reviews. I drive a 2008 A4 wagon, 80,000 miles looks and drives fantastic and it would probably sell for around $8,000. There is no GPS ( I do own a phone ) and no modern tech or a sound system I would never listen too. I must be living in the dark ages.
This has come a long long way from the original allroad. Audi has always had a great aesthetic.
15:54 That side view mirror smack is the kind of character I hit subscribe for. -VUG
Thank you for reviewing a wagon, an unpopular choice nowadays. Please review its closest competitor, Mercedes E450 wagon. Mercedes spoiled it for MY 2021 by adding cladding and such, perhaps to compete with Audi Allroad.
Change My Mind: Wagons with raised suspension (V90 cross country) are better than Crossovers (Q5, GLC). They offer better dynamics with almost same amount of Luggage Space and Rear Legroom.
True dat!
@@delusion2987 Great points! The main reason we chose our RX over the Subaru we were looking at was the slightly higher ride height and especially drive height. When everyone is riding high, it’s nice to be on level.
Man I love these euro wagons. Tried to get the wife to lease one, she went with the Q7.
So sophisticated. So elegant. So sumptuous.
I love Jack turning up the sexy. 😆
I traded my '17 GTI SE 6MT for a '19 Golf Alltrack SEL 6MT earlier this year. Totally different segment than the Allroad, I know, but less than 1/2 the price gets you a lot to like. I LOVE the Alltrack. Stock it's great. With a rear sway bar and a stage 1 I'm expecting it will be 80% of the performance of the GTI but with AWD, ground clearance, and a ton of space. I would highly suggest anyone looking for a wagon to check one out, especially the 6MT since it's basically last call for a manual, awd wagon. Plus, with an IS20 or IS38 turbo and a bit of suspension work, you can basically build it into a Golf R wagon.
I’m really curious to see long term cost of ownership comparison between this more practical wagon body style and the Kia Stinger GT2?
Did you say Kia Stinger GT2?😂
These are pretty reliable I think.
@@suleiman3811 when the cruel hand of depreciation pushes a used V6 Stinger down to $20k in a couple of years, I’ll be living the high life. I might be seen grand touring through a town near you.
This is an alternative to a minivan. Nothing more, but may be PriusV
@@StephenClarkSAC better options available