2012 Audi A6: Looking good to go

About a decade ago, when Mercedes-Benz was plagued with quality problems and BMW was about to launch its curiously styled E60 5-series, the Audi A6’s rise to European executive-sedan favorite began. Behind its trademark grille lurked powerful engines (with 580 hp eventually available in the RS6); all-wheel drive was standard in many versions, and the […]

About a decade ago, when Mercedes-Benz was plagued with quality problems and BMW was about to launch its curiously styled E60 5-series, the Audi A6’s rise to European executive-sedan favorite began. Behind its trademark grille lurked powerful engines (with 580 hp eventually available in the RS6); all-wheel drive was standard in many versions, and the fit and finish and attention to details—especially in the interior—was enough to make the competition weep. In fact, it’s a wise move but also dangerous if Audi design did not meet with or surpass expectations.

Stylish Shoes to Fill

While we’re not so sure the wild, pseudo-sporty styling of the latest Mercedes E-class was a step forward, BMW has washed away a lot of sins with the current F10 5-series. Audi, therefore, needed to raise the aesthetic bar again. With the next-generation A6—hopes were high, considering the beautiful A5 and A7 models by which the car would be bracketed. Audi has proven time after time of its styling leadership among premium brands. Was the boxy and conservative design of the new A8 a singular aberration?

Lets hope more road tests will put it at par with its long standing contenders. Lets hope Stallion Motors will have it in as soon as its launched.