If employees are expected to perform at a high level, then it is also important to ensure that they remain highly motivated. For example by providing them with company cars that offer attractive equipment options. As it happens, Audi only recently upgraded its A6 and A7 premium class product lines and respective S models and reorganised its product range structure for this purpose.

The result is greater clarity for fleet purchasers – and at the same time attractive options for user choosers to show their individuality since the interior can now be designed independently of the chosen exterior package. So all in all very interesting for company car drivers who value individual class. The A6 comes in three exterior lines – basic, advanced and S line, while the A7 comes in two – basic and S line. Each of these equipment lines is characterized by unique front and rear design elements.

Looking in from outside

A Singleframe with a honeycomb structure is the new defining element at the front of the vehicle. In the basic version of both models, the front is finished in Matt Black with a Chrome frame. On the advanced line, which is the special preserve of the A6, the radiator grille features a Dark Chrome high-gloss finish; the front stands out thanks to the side air intakes and the rear impresses with a diffuser in the new dynamic design with a plastic blade painted in Selenite Silver. The advanced line also boasts sporty 18-inch wheels. The S line variant is available for both models. Here, the Singleframe features Chrome inlays. The rear diffuser on the A6 has been redesigned. The diffuser blade comes in a Platinum Grey on the A6 and in Chrome on the A7. Moreover, the S line exterior on the Audi A6 features redesigned side air intakes at the front in Matt Black with Platinum Grey inlays, widened side sills, 19-inch wheels and sport suspension.

Audi naturally also has the right look for sporty user choosers: The Audi S6 models (Audi S6 Avant TDI, fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 7.5–7.1; CO₂ emissions in g/km (combined): 196–187. Audi S6 Saloon TDI, fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 7.3–6.9; CO₂ emissions in g/km (combined): 191–182. Consumption and emission values are only available according to WLTP and not according to NEDC for these vehicles)¹⁾ boast a Singleframe with aluminium-style inlays and accentuated side air intakes at the front. These intakes are designed in a Matt Black finish on the Audi S6 and in Matt Dark Chrome on the Audi A7 (Audi S7 Sportback TDI, fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 7.5–7.1 ; CO₂ emissions in g/km (combined): 195–186. Consumption and emission values are only available according to WLTP and not according to NEDC for these vehicles)¹⁾ in Dark chrome matt. The front spoiler is painted in Selenite Silver on both models.

Altogether there is a choice of twelve exterior colours for the A6 and A7 models and their respective S derivatives. Customers have a range of choices too when it comes to the interior, since decorative inlays now come in eight different variants. New additions are wood inlays in Olive Tree Natural and Ash Volcanic Gray Natural and inlays covered with Dinamica microfibre.

Upgraded in series

On glancing inside, eyes are immediately drawn to the Audi virtual cockpit. The fully digital instrument panel now comes as standard and features an impressive 31.2 cm (12.3-inch) screen and pin sharp images thanks to full HD resolution. Drivers operate the Audi virtual cockpit via the multifunction steering wheel and have the option of the classic view or infotainment mode. The lighting technology is now also a shining new standard feature. The basic headlights on the Audi A6 and S derivatives now come as full LED headlights with a contoured daytime running light signature. Park Assist Plus is now also standard.

Reflecting strong customer demand for dark rims, the Audi A6 and Audi A7 wheel range has been fundamentally revised; more than half of the variants now have dark rims. The Audi A6 Saloon (fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 8.8–5.1 ; CO₂ emissions in g/km (combined): 200–133. Consumption and emission values are only available according to WLTP and not according to NEDC for these vehicles)¹⁾ and Avant (fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 9.1–5.3 ; CO₂ emissions in g/km (combined): 207–138. Consumption and emission values are only available according to WLTP and not according to NEDC for these vehicles)¹⁾ come as standard with 17-inch forged aluminium wheels in a 10-spoke design and 225/60 tyres. The 18-inch wheels in a multi-spoke design are now coated in Graphite Grey for a sportier appearance. There are also 19-inch wheels in a 5-arm dynamic design in a Platinum Grey finish.

21-inch wheels in Graphite Grey with a stylish 5 double-spoke V design create dark accents. Completely new to the A6 model range are the 5-arm 21-inch wheels – inspired by motorsport, the airy geometry of the design aids brake cooling.

For the A7 Sportback (fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 9.0–5.3 ; CO₂ emissions in g/km (combined): 204–138. Consumption and emission values are only available according to WLTP and not according to NEDC for these vehicles)¹⁾, the 19-inch wheels in a 10-Y spoke design now come with a Graphite Grey finish. The 5-arm double-spoke 20-inch wheels, standard equipment for the S7 (Audi S7 Sportback TDI, fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 7.5–7.1 ; CO₂ emissions in g/km (combined): 195–186. Consumption and emission values are only available according to WLTP and not according to NEDC for these vehicles)¹⁾ come in a classy Platinum Grey. The 21-inch wheels in a 5-arm parallel spoke design are now burnished for a highly sophisticated appearance. Other new additions to the range are the 20-inch wheels in a 5-segment-spoke Evo design in Matt Black and the 21-inch wheels, which likewise come in the classic 5-arm multi-spoke design in Matt Dark Grey, both from Audi Sport.