2016 Audi A6 / S6 and A7 / S7 Receive Significant Updates [Video]

mid-cycle refresh of the 2016 audi a6/s6 and a7/s7 luxury sedans
2016 Audi A6, S6, and S7

Audi prides itself on its long list of innovations and technological advances introduced into their line up of luxury cars and SUVs. Not only has Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system been synonymous with the brand engineering all-wheel drive specifically for passenger vehicles, but things such as character defining LED daytime running lights (DRLs) and bringing Google Earth into the car’s navigation system with high-resolution graphics are features that many automakers have followed or strive to achieve with their own technology offerings. For 2016 Audi refreshes their A6/S6 and A7/S7 products with subtle design updates, more power, better efficiency, and enhanced technology improvements.

Changes for 2016 A6 / S6

  • Front fascia now includes new design for LED headlights, Singleframe® grille and bumpers; rear design includes LED taillights and integrated trapezoidal tailpipes on all A6 variants. Now the new front end and rear designs give the 2016 A6 a more dynamic stance and greater presence on the road.
  • The entry-level A6 gets a new 2.0L four cylinder TFSI® engine with 252 horsepower and 273 lb. ft. of torque (up 32 hp and 15 lb-ft torque over 2015 model) that gives the A6 model line greater performance and better fuel efficiency.
  • The new 2.0 L TFSI engine is paired with Audi’s new 7-speed S tronic® double-clutch transmission for the front-wheel drive model. Ditching the Multitronic® CVT (continuously variable transmission) in favor the of the 7-speed S tronic gives the A6 a much more distinct shifting feel and better driving experience.  The new transmission is EPA estimated to get 2 mpg better on the highway, but combined mpg is still the same at 28 mpg since fuel economy with city driving suffers a little bit. The quattro all-wheel drive version is still paired with the 8-speed automatic Tiptronic. Engineering tweaks with the Tiptronic transmission improves EPA estimated overall fuel economy from 23 to 26 mpg.
  • The 3.0T has been enhanced to produce 333 horsepower, up by 23 hp from the previous version, 325 lb. ft. of torque (no change), and a Tiptronic transmission.
  • The high-performance S6 produces 450 horsepower, up 30 hp from the previous version, and 406 lb. ft. of torque (no change). It is equipped with an S tronic transmission. An optional sport exhaust system includes black tailpipes.
  • The available quattro® permanent all-wheel drive sport differential on S6 has been upgraded with new software algorithms for higher levels of responsiveness and provides even better agility.
  • A6 TDI® clean diesel has an eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission with quattro® all-wheel drive and achieves EPA estimated fuel economy of 25 city/ 38 highway/ 29 combined mpg.
  • New suite of Audi connect® services include INRIX online traffic info, Apple Siri® Eyes Free integration and Web radio streaming.
  • Next generation of Audi MMI® provides AT&T 4G LTE data connection and in-car Wi-Fi for passenger devices supported through NVIDIA Tegra processing power.
  • Two new interior colors, four new inlays and two new “design selections” available: Flint gray (A6) and Arras red (S6).
  • New available Driver assistance features include Audi side assist+ Active lane assist, Secondary collision assist, adaptive cruise control, Audi parking system plus, updated Night Vision Assistant, MMI® touch.

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Changes for 2016 Audi A7 / S7

  • Front fascia receives new design for LED headlights, Singleframe® grille and bumpers; rear design includes LED taillights and integrated trapezoidal tailpipes on all A7 variants.
  • The 3.0T has been enhanced to produce 333 hp, up by 23 hp from the previous version, 325 lb. ft. of torque.
  • The high-performance S7 produces 450 hp, up 30 hp from the previous version, and 406 lb. ft. of torque. An optional sport exhaust system includes black tailpipes.
  • The available quattro® permanent all-wheel drive sport differential on S7 has been upgraded with new software algorithms to help provide higher levels of  responsiveness and even better agility.
  • New suite of Audi connect® services include INRIX online traffic info, Apple Siri® Eyes Free integration and Web radio streaming.
  • Next generation of Audi MMI® provides AT&T 4G LTE data connection and in-car Wi-Fi for passenger devices supported through NVIDIA Tegra processing power.
  • Two new interior colors, four new inlays and two new “design selections” available: Cedar brown (A7) and Arras red (S7).

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Highlights for 2016 A7 / S7

  • Model line includes A7 with 3.0T engine, A7 with  3.0 TDI® clean diesel engine, S7 with 4.0T engine, and RS 7 with 4.0T engine.
  • Updated engine line offers improved performance and greater efficiency. All engine variants receive a small improvement in EPA estimated mileage. The most notable is the A7 2.0T that improves 3 mpg to an EPA estimate 24 mpg combined.
  • LED headlights are now standard on all A7 models.
  • Advanced technology includes the next generation of Audi MMI®  with 4G LTE wireless and  NVIDIA quad-core high resolution graphics technology for faster processing power.
  • New available Driver assistance features include Audi side assist+ Active lane assist, Secondary collision assist, adaptive cruise control, Audi parking system plus, updated Night Vision Assistant, MMI® touch.