Audi A6 Allroad Hauls It All To The Campsite In Style
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- Опубліковано 20 чер 2024
- Americans (and the rest of the world) love the practicality of SUVs and crossovers. The 2023 Audi A6 Allroad has that plus the performance of a sport sedan since it’s a wagon. And since everyone and their mother is driving SUVs, the Allroad makes a style statement. Tom Voelk checks out a well-equipped Prestige model that goes for nearly $82K. Pro tip- the base Premium model has nearly all the “Audiness” you need.
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00:00 Intro
1:00 Pricing
1:32 What I’m Driving
2:06 Cargo
3:25 Powertrain
4:31 Performance
5:20 Driving Dynamics
6:38 Fuel Economy
7:10 Off Road (Not really)
8:42 Interior
9:42 Interface
10:58 Back Seat
11:56 Styling
12:48 Red Light Green Light
13:54 Summary
15:00 Epilogue
16:07 Credits With Martin
16:43 It’s Not Always Easy
17:07 Fun Fact, Kind Of
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Nearly shed a tear when you said your son would love to get a wagon. The future is bright.
Stuff goes in cycles. SUVs and crossovers are getting seriously uncool now that every uncool mom and dad drives them too.
I can vouch for the superior qualities of a wagon over an SUV. I’ve owned three, including two a4 allroads. For one, they are different than most vehicles on the road. And they are practical, drive better, and in the case of the A4 allroad, they get much better fuel economy than their SUV equivalent. I’d get one of these A6 allroads in a heartbeat if it were $10k less and actually available at any dealer in North America. The reason Tom isn’t seeing these daily is that Audi corporate doesn’t send many over to our shores despite demand.
The last time I drove an Allroad it had the 4.2L V8. Man, that car was fast. Too fast for a "family car". I haven't been to my local Audi dealer for quite a while and now, ........ you're good, Tom. Very good.
always looking for a 4.2 . On my third 2.7.
I own one like this for about year and a half. Love it. Done some warranty repairs (electronics) The real world fuel economy is different, though. On the highway it gives me solid 32-33mpg at 75-85 mph speed (goes up to 35-37mpg at 55-60 mph) The city driving averages about 27 mpg, may go to 25 mpg during really bad stop and go traffic. I consider it as a very good economy for 335hp engine. No oil consumption or issues of any kind with powertrain, silky smooth and amazingly powerful. It feels different from Mercedes or BMW, it gives this unity feeling, it becomes an extension of your body. Excellent seat ergonomics, I could drive for 16 hours without feeling tired. May be it's not as practical as SUV or minivan, but this vehicle is more about being a part of your life, it can make it happier for sure...
Good feedback, thanks. Are you talking in U.K. gallons or US gallons?
This looks gorgeous. I drive a 2020 V90 CC. Can’t beat a long roof!
Should try a hearse...
@jimj2683 the ultimate long roof 😆
Man, the Allroads are such attractive cars. And that interior is to die for. This video made me want to get an Audi. This is a bit out of my price range, and it sounds like Audi hides some important tech (like blind spot monitoring) on that super expensive trim. What a beaut though!
Just buy the standard A6 avant sline…..it’s far better looking !
They do have a4 allroads
i absolutely love this thing. i really wish more people bought it.
It would be really novel if automakers decided to create a new segment. Lower and longer SUVs except based on car platforms. A lot of emphasis on cargo and handling. I’m sure it’s never been done before at scale but I think it has promise. 😉
Panel truck > station wagon > SUV > minivan > crossover. Things go > way, they don't go < way. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the most "interesting" new box to me because it is a very large hatchback. Long, low and wide for it's segment.
One of the reasons Audi’s stop/start system is so smooth is because unlike other manufacturers’ systems, Audi’s shuts the engine off while the car is still in motion, slowing down. Instead of the engine shutting off at the moment your car comes to a complete stop, which you can feel, Audi’s system shuts the engine off shortly before you come to a complete stop while the vehicle is still in motion so you don’t even detect that the engine shut off.
Love wagons, my 2017 VW Alltrack now with 76,000 miles and not considering to change.
The AUDI would be a nice replacement but as you said it’s pricey. Great review 👊🏻👊🏻
Beautiful and sleek. Looks great inside and out. Outstanding build quality. If I could afford one, I would definitely look at an Audi. Thank you Tom and Martin, for another five star video.
German quality Bro. Greetings from Spain.
Nice work once again, Tom. Thanks as well to Mr. Campbell for lending his time to help with these reviews as well. Informative and entertaining content.
Love the outtakes section in the end. Keep them coming, Tom! Love your videos, honestly they're my favorites on UA-cam.
I drive a 2022 A4 Allroad and really like it - my 5th Audi wagon. More than enough room for me, my wife and our chocolate lab. The car is reliable, goes anywhere, is stylish and nice to drive. Two minor complaints: the MMI is flaky - sometimes things work, sometimes not. And the engine sound is weak - sounds like a lawn mower sometimes. As you say, Tom, it is not a sports car. I know, because my other car is a 911! Another great review, Tom. Thanks!
Nice garage David. Didn't have the flakiness with the MMI, and the V6 is so hard to hear it's besides the point.
A highly decorated car journalist is only known for his tipi trunk test!! This is why this world goes down. And for all these ppl who dont knownTom, Tom is an automotive contributor who has earn for his excellent job an Emmy award!
I truly enjoy your videos. Respect your commentary and production value.
Another well produced and informative video. Thanks Tom for providing great content and entertainment.
Watching on my tv, it looks great,thank you!
I love wagons! thanks for the consistent high quality reviews!
I would absolutely love a wagon option that I could afford... Beautiful vehicle though. Great video as always
Used B8 allroads are fairly priced and can be found under 20k. I love my 2014 allroad
Tom you should have well over 500k subscribers I hope you hit that next year
Thank you Tom, I'm drooling over the interior especially, looking at the dog and two boys and us, and saying, "the second they make this with an EV AWD set up, so in." Thanks for another great review.
Elegant and classy car. Great review as always Tom.
Great review. Like you, I’m a huge wagon fan, owned a few fun ones including a VW GLX VR6 wagon, a Subaru WRX wagon and my favorite, an ‘07 Volvo V70R wagon. Raised 4 kids over the years in the various wagons, but when it was time to retire the last one, the V70R, we just couldn’t find a similarly sized wagon replacement - at least not one that was awd and had a powerful engine and more of a sporty dynamic (without paying big money). We ended up getting a Touareg TDI - gave us the space, plus with the low end torque, it’s quicker than people expect. And I would say that the quality of the Touareg has always been a step above many Audis - at least that is what I experienced as we were cross shopping with the Q7 and they always looked and felt cheaper inside. Hopefully with the coming electric future, wagons can come back as a better option than the now ubiquitous SUV.
Love the outtakes, please have more
I absolutely loved my 2002 Audi Allroad-- an A6 avant with the 2.7 bi turbo and silly black cladding. The air suspension was great and I'd still have it had the typical Audi alternator failure not taken a large portion of the electrical system with it.
Thanks for the reminder about the 4k video - it does look spectacular.
Great review as always. Another wagon fan here since my 1st Volvo 1222S. Had an Audi A4 sedan but after 4 years we missed the wagons utility so much we went back to a wagon. Audi definitely knows how to make a great wagon. However, so does Subaru and Volvo. Your comment "... could buy two top of line Subaru Outbacks for the price of this..." is spot on. Could also buy a nicely equipped XC90 for considerably less. If you've got the cash and the marque matters to you, Audi is nice way to go. But for many of us the TOTL Outback ain't too shabby, has more space a bit more space, gets better mpg, and probably costs less to insur.
Great content as always Tom! Been following you since your days on King. You've got me thinking about the A6 Allroad as a replacement for my beloved Golf MK7.5R which has been a blast but hasn't been the most dependable getting me to the rocky trailheads of Colorado with thin walled summer tires. Bigger backseats and and more trunk space would be a plus too to help get visiting friends and family up to the ski resorts more easily.
Hey Tom. Love your reviews. Length of review, getting quickly to the heart of the matter, expertise and photography all set you apart. I was surprised I didn’t hear a single mention of the e-tron. You talked about the missing PHEV variant, and I get that EVS are not for everyone, but I would love to know what relationship the e-tron has to this vehicle. Even if it is just a similarity in the form-factor in the end.
An absolutely beautiful vehicle! Thanks for that awesome review.
Very good! Thank you! I love these cars.
Have a 2003, love it.
Tom, very well done video, very informative with a bit of humor thrown in. I am very interested in the A6 Allroad, but I've noticed there's no manufacturer trailer hitch option and I haven't found the vehicle's towing capacity as yet. My current 2023 Subaru Outback Touring XT with the 2.4L turbo engine and Class III trailer hitch can tow 3,500 pounds. Can the 2023 A6 Allroad tow at least that much or perhaps a little more, 5,000 pounds ?
Your videos look great, so well done on the camera work!
Test drove one of these and absolutely loved it. I just wanted to drive it all day
First time finding your content. I'm thinking of buying this car. I think you may have sealed the deal. Great presentation. Video quality. New subscriber!
Great job Tom!
I bought one last year, just love it!
I'm a XC70 fan (3).. I'm still hauling band equipment. The old Allroads looked great .. but were a nightmare...love this.hate the price..
Another great review from the TP Test guy. I agree with you that a plug in hybrid version would be a fantastic addition. I love this car and I keep coming back to this and the Mercedes, but as someone who splits his time between homes 800 miles apart, I am really looking for a vehicle that provides some driver assistance - ie. Blue Cruise, Super Cruise, etc... If the Audi had that I would probably order it today after watching this video.
The driver assistance on this is not bad at all, it would certainly help. True, it's not Blue or Super Cruise.
As I have said time and time again, Been watching you since Day 1, superior production and video as always, need to get you to at least 200 K Subscribers by years end . All The Best , Evan L Katz from Rockland county ,NY.
My favorite story about Audi, is that it was started by August Horch after he lost control of the company that bared his name. Audi is the Latin translation of his name in German.
I thought Audi is Auto Union Deutsche Industrie.
@@VSV659 no, Audi was one of the four brands including horch, dkw, and wanderer. It was like the German General Motors. After the war they floundered and were eventually bought by vw along with NSU. They preferred the name Audi and stayed with it
@@pappaslivery I am familiar with the history - AUDI stands for Auto Union Deutsche Industrie.
@@VSV659 the Audi car company predated the auto union
@@VSV659lol
I have the baby brother to that with acoustic glass in the front windows, I love it. It took three months to find one. The stock continentals are not quite right, go for Michelin pilot sports.
Awesome review and awesome car!
Great review as always Tom. The founder of Audi was August Horch who founded the Horch Motor Company and was a direct competator to Mercedes and Maybach and outsold those. But he had trouble in the company and left it. He founded another car company but couldn't name it Horch anymore so he named it after the imperativ of the latin word audire (listen) what is in german 'horch'.
Thank you pointing out that the A6 Allroad has the Quattro Ultra. I currently live in the snowy MidWest and own an Audi A8L with the full-time AWD Quattro. Will I lose much by going to the Ultra which is only part-time AWD?
Sixties Gold? Me, too
Used to play in a band? I still do, using my Macan to transport keyboard, amp, stands, and stuff
Years (and years) ago, I enjoyed my 6M A3 hatchback--amazingly, everything fit (!)
Best wishes for your continued success
Excellent video! Can you do the A4 Allroad, please??
❤️❤️👏👏👏 ON THE PRODUCTION SIDE .....
HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY EVERYONE..
Tom, FYI at the 0:50 mark, I saw a video glitch that resembled a black slug that got inserted accidentally. Another great video.
Yup, nothing I can do about it, UA-cam doesn't allow re-uploads.
Πολύ καλή ενημέρωση σάς ευχαριστούμε πολύ.
I just bought a 2022 A6 Allroad in the same soho brown. It looks even better in person. I was getting pretty tired of driving my GX and missed my old Mazda 3's handling so this seemed like the best of both worlds. These are quick but I'm so amazed at how comfortable it is. The power is always accessible. The all wheel steering keeps it sporty in dynamic mode. I haven't driven mine offroad and probably won't go further than a gravel road or the ski slopes, but this isn't made for that. I'm getting about 30mpg driving conservative on the highway which is pretty nice.
Negatives that I've noticed... my Allroad continues to charge my phone despite it being fully charged and it actually overheated my iphone, so I have to pull it out of the carrier after it's charged. Also, the rear windows don't go down all the way.
Also, this 3.0 TFSI engine is a hybrid, it's just not a plug in hybrid
I have same thing with the phone being hot during charging. It's because lack of air circulation in a tiny charging box, so I use usb cable to charge.
I only watch your reviews on my big screen TV
I have one of these and fill it up with regular fuel. Premium is recommended but not required. I haven't seen any degradation with regular fuel. It's an excellent car. I absolutely love it. And yes you stand out from the SUV crowd with a true Autobahn mobile.
Turbos don't like low octane fuel. Not if you're going to go for well over 100k miles on it. You won't notice until it's old and then it's gonna be expensive
Allroad, all Tom Voelk, all the time.
Elegant and classy car.
Thanks for the review "TP guy!" ;-)
I can get the need for cargo space, but this car demonstrates that it's owner actually has good taste in vehicles.
9:17 I'm a little confused by the icons Audi's provided on that map. Is that a soccer field icon at Fishermen's Terminal? And the coffee icon is where both Zoka and Ladro roast their beans, but the location is not a café! Good review as always and nice car otherwise. Audi's come a long way since my dad had a 1980 Audi 4000 back in the day.
Just one little note: the drivng aids are standard on the mid teir premium plus or part of the convenience package on the base premium trim on A6 sedan, and on the Allroad which doesn't offer a base premium, they're available through a commonly equipped exectuive package on that trim if you don't want to step up to the prestige. Because of how Audi publishes wondow stickers, it looks like you need the prestige trim if you're testin a prestige car, but the package essentially includes all of the premium plus tech PLUS the few additional features like upgraded headlights and HUD.
True and I didn't make that clear. My point was more that this is an expensive car that requires upgrading to common safety tech. I think it's $3,800 to get adaptive cruise and BLIS (and it's bundled with stuff like rear seat heating that some could care less about).
@@DrivenCarReviews You're absolutely correct and it is drustrating to have to pay that much and get other potentially unnecessary features for driving aids that are standard on a Honda Civic.
Hey Tom love your videos. Would you rather take the Audi all road or the Genesis GV 60?
Me? Personally? I'd go with the GV since EVs work really well for me. But but would be a tough choice.
Great video. I’ve been eyeing this but my 2012 Audi A7 is still hauling some solid miles.
Audi puts eye-watering price tags on these and then wonders why people don’t buy them. Even the A4 Allroad is 2k more than the Q5.
Sick, in Europe it's the other way around. A6 is cheaper then Q5. But we have a normal wagon, the allroad version is more expensive as well.
Maybe in the US. In europe A6 Allroads are everywhere and arent that expensive. And you cant compare an A6 Allroad to an Q5. The Q5 is much more basic…. The absurd pricetags are on the american cars in Europe. A 2022 Dodge ram costs about 120.000$ here. Almost double than an top of the range Audi.
@@classicgamer3050 A6 allroads everywhere? I barely see them on the road. only normal a6 sometimes.
A6 is also expensive in europe, starting price around 60k.
@@redwhite_040 Yeah atleast in Sweden they are everywhere. Even i own one. They are not cheap but nowhere near as expensive as an american SUV or Pickup truck. Those start at around 100k in sweden.
@@classicgamer3050 In the Netherlands the sales of wagons are decreasing dramatically. SUV sales are rising. I see a lot more Q5 or Q7 then a A6.
I really want one of these, but Audi doesn't sell enough of them for me to ever hope I'll get a good deal on a used one.
That glossy infotainment touchscreen would be an immediate dealbreaker for me living in a very sunny environment.
Nice Ride!
Enjoy America, they’ve now stopped selling them in the UK. Sales were only about 250 a year. I’ve got the previous version with the twin turbo bitdi 3.0 diesel with the 8 speed zf. It’s 60 in 5.5 and 155mph limited. It’s our second we had the previous model, best family car this side of a Range Rover.
I've got an USA spec '14 allroad... I would have absolutely loved to have had a diesel version of it. I've got a '14 VW TDI jetta wagon as well and that thing gets phenomenal fuel mileage but NO awd, which is why I bought my Audi lol
Love the corn kid shoutout
Damn that's a pretty wagon.
One of my Fav all time vehicle.
Acura TLX station wagon with AWD would have been an ideal size.
Good looking "kind-of" SUV!
Exactamundo! SUVs are the mommy mobiles now. I honestly respect minivan drivers over SUV drivers.
Found this gem of a video right on time! Thank you, Tom.
How does this compare to the Volvo V90 in terms of ride quality, engine power, comfort, long term reliability. Some people say that Volvos haven't been very reliable. How true is it?
According to people that track these things Volvo has dropped a bit, towards the lower third. That said, they’re delightful vehicles. Check out my V90 review where I road trip it.
Just wanted to say thank you to Martin & the TP Guy for the videos. Lol. I'm just about ready to make a purchase of a BMW 335i GT w/x drive and want to thank you for introducing me to the vehicle. I hope you two and your loved ones are all doing well. See ya in the next vid.
I agree that wagons (estates) are vastly under-rated and under-produced. I own a 2017 VW Golf Alltrack SEL and love it to death. Comfortable, quick, practical and good-looking, I got it new for less than 30k when the sticker was 35k! Those days are gone! Still, with a great ride and fantastic visibility, it scoots around town happily while giving me 32mpgs. Wish Honda made wagon variants of their Civic and Accord models, but no, it's all about SUVs these days. This Audi is just too pricy for so many people. It is gorgeous though!
Automakers would make more if people demanded them, simple as that.
@@DrivenCarReviews Which begs the question: "What's wrong with people?????"
@@DrivenCarReviews That isn’t true. SUVs can skirt CAFE standards, wagons cannot. Automakers know this and that’s why SUVs and Pickups have been heavily marketed for the past 15 years. Implying “that’s what the market wants” is disingenuous because it was what has been abusively marketed and available. Even sedans now require ordering process versus just grabbing an SUV off the lot.
@@snareman41 I've heard this argument many times and there's a nugget of truth in it. The truth is Americans want large vehicles. And the argument doesn't wash when it comes to vehicles like CR-V and RAV4 which are the most popular vehicles in the US (riding on the same platforms as Civic and Camry). Automakers can market all they want. People buy what they want to buy. And automakers still need to adhere to CAFE standards and want to sell fuel efficient vehicle.
@@DrivenCarReviews Is it honest demand if it’s demand that’s manufactured? Consider the music industry, Taylor Swift has landed 15 songs in the Top 100. Was that artificial demand created from UMG’s decades of Limbic marketing tactics, or does the world simply love a single artist that much? The Beatles were internationally known and famous, but it isn’t even close to how these marketing departments leverage Limbic capitalism
Wagons evoke great memories as a kid. Whether going on vacation to someplace special and sitting in that rear-facing third seat, or, jamming five kids across the second seat (what seat belts?) for a quick trip to the beach. Or a drive-in movie. The common theme was always fun and a smile. They're still popular in Europe but America lost interest somewhere along the way. Too bad.
SUVs and crossovers are taking over in Europe too. Just saying.
Long live the wagons ! 🥳🥳 Are the A4 and A6 regular wagons still available?
I don't think so. Allroad or nothing.
Regular wagons are a lot cheaper. In Europe the all road versions are also 15k or so more expensive.
You even managed to name the corn kid hahaha!
It's corn!
Nice and at least you are known !
I’m on my 3rd wagon but next one will be a tough one to choose. Do I go for the ugly E Allterrain w/ tried and true drivetrain or pretty A6 allroad with their questionable DSG and subpar mild hybrid system?
FWIW, I don't think the S Class is ugly at all.
Pick up a V90 CC for less money
If they make a PHEV version of this, I'll buy it.
About the condition of those roads. City Beautiful has done videos that show suburban single family zoned areas generate lower tax revenues then dense mixed use areas.
Maybe, but you'd think they were connected politically.
These are perfect and a much better option to an suv
I just wish ANY Audis came with tow hooks
Hey Audi, I need directions to Costco.
Audi: Let me contact Tom Voelk immediately.
Great point on the dogs. Just imagine you're 100 pound dog being fired at the back of your head at 60mph- ouch- or launched through the windshield- also a very bad day.
I think you can turn off the front passenger airbags?
What's up with the black screen at 0:54 to 0:57?
Ahhh so it was Tom who started the hoarding TP during Covid!!
Screen goes black at 0:54 till 0:57
Nothing I can do about it.
Great review as usual Tom. I cross shopped this in 2020 with the MB E-450 wagon and ended up going with the E-450. The 2nd row seats in the A6 didn't fold flat which resulted in even less cargo room. I was disappointed when I saw how much smaller the cargo space was compared to the E450 wagon. The A6 had about 20% less space than the E-450 wagon. I buy wagons because I need the space for my two large Greyhounds and I don't want to drive an SUV. I did love the ride and performance of the A6 wagon and the interior is on par with the E-450 wagon. Also, the E-450 in 2020 was the last year MB produced the 'regular wagon' for the US market before the SUV wagon became the norm, like the raised and plastic cladded Allroad which was another reason I went with the MB wagon. The A6 wagon was slightly cheaper than the E-450 was but two years down the road and I'm very happy with my choice.
what is wrong with you dude? You mentioned E-450 7 times
@@Phobos123 That is your comment....DUDE?! It's called English and how one differentiates between the two cars....DUDE. Now go play in the traffic.
What s your average consumption on MB E 450
Tom, Mercedes E class wagon or the Audi wagon? Which would you choose?
Doesn't matter what I would choose. It's your car. Buy what you love. I would buy a Taycan.
Mercedes does not have ground clearance/height adjustment. I also don't like the display, looks like a cheap piece of LED panel.
Great design and mechanical refinement, so why am I thinking: "Dinosaur?" Before many buyers get this paid for, there will be an equally fantastic ELEV.
EVs are great for some, not for others.
Great Review, Tom and nice trivia about the first Costco store! Back to this A6 Allroad, give me a PHEV version please and I will seriously consider it.
Gorgeous car but wayyyy too expensive. Oh well....nice review as always.
Thomas, I’ll always remember you as the guy who was downsized from NY Times, a rather common occurrence. By the way is that Shang Ra La, crazy nice neighborhood through Brooklyn lens
tom is from Seattle
Washigton is capital of sold Subaru in USA
tough competition,!
Considering an allroad since bmw still hasn't brought the touring with the b58 to the states. The quality just doesn't look like it's there, I can wait a year to see if we get a touring bmw for 24
This is the most elegant of all such utility vehicles. All SUV's look like hell compared to the elegance of this sport wagon. Pricey though.