Audi’s smart looking A6 saloon and estate (sedan and station wagon) are now available in Black Edition trim. But you’ll have to look past the white exterior of the publicity photos to get into the whole Audi A6 Black Edition theme. We don’t why they did that, but it’s what smart people do, juxtapose. Black Edition A6 trims are at top of the A6 spec sheet, it’s basically the S line trim with more optional extras and a cherry on top.
The Audi A6 Black Edition upgrades from a 19-inch wheel to a gloss turned 20-inch V-spoke design in matt titanium. They also feature a black finish for the radiator grille surround, front air intakes, door mirror housings, and rear diffuser, plus the roof rails in Avant models. Privacy glass for the rear windows also helps to set the tone.
All the mild hybrid powertrains in the range can be combined with the new specification, from the 204PS and 245PS four-cylinder engines powering the 40 TDI and 45 TFSI through to the 286PS and 340PS six-cylinder options in the 50 TDI and 55 TFSI.
The exterior receives an exclusive front and rear styling applications lowers it onto tauter sport suspension and adds segmented Matrix LED units capable of diverting their beams around leading or oncoming traffic.
Inside features a fully leather interior and sports seats, aluminum inlays and a multi-function steering wheel with paddleshifts. Two full HD colour touch screen displays, the upper measuring 8.8 inches in diameter and the lower 8.6 inches houses the infotainment and ancillary functions.
The optional Technology Pack upgrades to MMI Navigation Plus system with Google Earth mapping, personal route assistance and enhanced natural voice recognition, plus a larger 10.1-inch upper MMI screen. You also get the fully digital Audi Virtual Cockpit and wireless charging.
Despite being a flagship Audi isn’t going to give money away. Options also include powered door closure, acoustic glazing and a 1,920-watt Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system. If you want the full suite of driver assist and passive and active technologies, guess what? yep, you’re going to have to pay for it.
The Audi Black Edition trim is available to order now, prices start from £44k Brexit Pounds.
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