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  • Haha 5 series is better

  • This guys is an idiot.

  • These cars are pigs.

  • Want to know what the Germans think of the A6?

    Deutsche Welle's Comparison:

    watch?v=8BIkWlsgXOM

  • Exterior is real nice but the interior part looks like it fell from the ugly tree and hit every branch

  • this guy is fag

  • okay so if he's in Sicily why did he say Bonjour? That's french

  • Why isn't a v8 available for the u.s. market ? Mercedes, Infiniti, and BMW all have v8s. This could be a lose for Audi in this segment

  • @Jmoneyy100

    S6 will have a v8 i don't really see a reason IMO to have a v8 in S and non S form.

  • @Jmoneyy100 My frienD, the usa don't have the S6 with 450 hp?? This isn't a problem, the new A6 with MTM do 0-62 in 5 seconds.

  • @Jmoneyy100 The A6 will eventually have a V8 option. It is called the S6 and will have Audi's new V8 that is also used in the S7 and S8. However, don't worry, because the price of the S6 will be on par with the price of the BMW 550i with equal performance.

  • lol "an orgy of technology"

  • can i ask you how you can get a car that isn't available yet like the new audi a6 ?

  • Best Part Is The HeadLights 

  • Nice Car!

  • Alot of the stuff he mentioned we are not getting :( like the air suspension, it is not even an option

  • some people drool over a pizza or something sweet. i am actually drooling over a piece of metal. this looks stunning! simple but stunning! WOW.

  • i can see all the central and eastern europeans drooling over this. they wont shower and change clothes for months to save up enough money to buy this

  • This car is really cool if you like to blow dudes at raves.

  • orgy of technology lol

  • For me and how I drive it is perfect. I test drove on today and was impressed.

  • I love this new look for the Audi A6 however for $41,000 although a bargain price compared to all its rivals the power this A6 comes with standard seems uninspired, insulting even. A $41K + car with a 211 HP engine, I mean it even makes the Infiniti M37 or BMW 535i drive like a Ferrari next to this A6. I mean it looks great but I'm afraid this is just an over priced Audi A4 with a bigger body, but on the other hand the Infiniti M37 is thousands more then the A6 so i guess it evens out. Nice car!

  • @Johncarson9113 yeah cool tell me when the 535i gets 33 mpg

  • @kthorstrejka yeah cool tell me when Audi finally makes a sedan worth driving??! If your shopping in the luxury segment, 20 MPG or higher isn't going to be your main concern, hence the fact why it is a Luxury SPORTS car. Otherwise buy a Lexus hybrid if MPG is your main priority. The 2012 Infiniti M35H is a hybrid that makes 360 horsepower and it achieves 32 MPG, if a hybrid can make 360 HP I'm sure an Audi can achieve a fuel efficient V6 with more HP.

  • @Johncarson9113 That's what the A6 3.0T Supercharged is for 0-60 in 5.1 secs - would you kindly tell me what's good about the 528i? Even if it has more hp (less torque) it's hardly a speed demon. Not to mention that its steering is lousy.

    Infinitis have historically had big engines but little driving charisma to show for it. That the hybrid has 360 hp just means that they added a 30-hp motor to their standard V6. big whoop.

  • @kthorstrejka I have nothing good to say about the 528i other then its over all driving dynamics and exterior design. I like Audi dont get me wrong but they suffer to compare with the excellent driving dynamics of a BMW. Audi lacks the athleticism found in many other competitors. The A6 only has two engine variants which are hardly viable alternatives to a BMW 550i, Infiniti M56 or Mercedes E550. You cant compare the handling of an Audi to a BMW. However I do agree Audi is the leader of design

  • @Johncarson9113 20 MPG may not be your main concern. But taxes depending on your CO2 emissions is.

  • isnt this the guy who replaced Matt Farah on the smoking tire for an episode(b/c matt was in a cast)

  • This guy must review cars when he's not attending Jewish Fat camp.

  • Hey, it's Fidel Castro reviewing.

  • Oh and why are the Germans screwing up on the steering? Car and Driver said the biggest flaw in the new BMW 5 series was the god-awful numb steering and now this dude says the whole Audi line suffers from uncommunicative steering. What the hell is going on??

  • I have an E60 5 series that's approaching 100K miles. So many choices now, if I was a chick the new E-Class would be a no brainer because Mercedes have the largest mirrors for applying makeup when you're on the go but since I was born with parts that dangle, I want a fast car with superior performance and this Audi is carrying some serious swag over the 5 series. Still I like the 5 Series design a little more. Those eyeliner LEDs never worked for me.

  • I hate Audi so much for not bringing the DCT to the US. I mean WTF!?

  • BMW 5 SERIES ALL THE WAY!!!

  • @BabkenBMW I've test driven the new 5 series - it's actually not as engaging and fun compared to the older model. All the reviews say the same thing too. So in this case, based on the design and technology, I'd choose the Audi.

  • The new A6 is lighter by 80 kg, not 80 pounds. Or maybe they made the American version only 80 pounds lighter, because Americans can't grasp the metric system?

  • BUUUU TI FUUUL

  • Nice they've finally put a look thats going perfectly with the car.

    Fatty car = fatty look nice :D

  • Orgy of technology?

  • Why is it that Europeans get all kinds of different engines, but America only gets two? Diesel isn't bad at all.

  • 20 months and we will know if it's for real.

  • such a good looking car, its fucking beautiful

  • I didn't used to think 2012 was real, but with research I'm starting to believe.

  • when did audi turn in to a lexus. cvt on a german car are u kidding me? and wtf why dont we get dsg.

  • Cool interior

  • did he just say FWD??

    what's the point of buying an audi if not for its awd

  • I like this guy. Good stuff.

  • OH Man! great review. exactly what an editor should talk about!

  • I could have sworn they just (last couple of years) redid this sedan?

  • that guy is a great reviewer :D

  • the video was taken in Caltabellotta!!!!! it's my town!!!

  • This is how you do an automotive video (review/preview/whatever)

    and I'm actually not liking these new Audi's. Guess that means I can finally look at a cheaper used one without a newer one taunting me. pre-2009 Audi's look like garbage when there's a newer one parked next to it =[

  • Saab and Audi for the win!

  • way better than that chinese guy

  • Wow!! I feel like Motor Trend is actually listening to my comments and they're not putting out STUPID videos anymore. COOL!!! While they're not perfect, they're a LOT better than they used to be!! :^)

  • Looks so handsome.

  • chances are that Audi is saving the good stuff for the S6

  • 1. Why do we not get a DSG 2. Why no diesel, again?

  • Pretty good first drive video. Agreed that no DSG is a shame for the US, don't understand it.

    - AudiBoost. com

  • What happened to cars that had a key to them, a steering wheel the driver actually had to turn and a pedal to make the car go? Seeing all this technology in cars make me want to buy an old car not a new one.

  • great camera work!

  • why is the beam of light longer one side at 2:58

  • @Sknut19208 that's how your cars headlights should be

  • @Sknut19208 I believe it's so that you don't blind oncoming drivers (at least in right-lane-drive countries. Left lane drive countries had better get that reversed. lol)

  • why italy? audi is german!!

  • @MuzeTV because the only good thing to do in germany is the autobahn. italy has great food, great weather, and well, there are some hot chicks there.

  • finally a cool guy, i fucking hate that australian guy

  • at least a real serious man ...

  • make this your ONLY review guy!!!!!

  • which genre of music plays in the beginning of the video til bout 2mins????

  • The centre console looks exactly the same as the BMW M5. Love the lights.

  • Weak powertrain options. 310hp pulling 4000 lbs is not great for a car with its price tag.

  • @ronmann606

    True. That supercharged V6 should respond well to mods though. Spending a few grand on pulley swap, CAI, exhaust, and tune should solve power train shortcomings.

  • @fanmusclecars tuners aren't buying this car and voiding the warranty

  • @ronmann606

    Yeah but the true enthusiast will at the very least throw on some bolt-on's. A few aftermarket bolt-on's void the entire warranty?

  • @fanmusclecars Yes, its not a Chevy, bolt ons void the powertrain warranty.

  • @ronmann606 I bed to differ. Specific bolt-ons void only the parts being replaced and not the entire powertrain. Very few (if any) manufactures are that stringent. Visit the audi forums and see comments from owners if you disagree.

  • @fanmusclecars I've bought a new Rabbit and a new Passat before. Bolt ons void everything "downstream" according to the dealer.

  • "The eco mode replaces the virtual throttle cable with a piece of yarn" LOL good one... I don't know who this guy is but I like him.

  • That is, perhaps, the greatest interior masterpiece in production ever. Just wait till Audi releases a string of ads saying the A6 is infinitely cooler than the E-class, albeit every other competitor.

  • finally you guys got someone who isn't all 'mono-toned' and boring! This guy knows how to communicate to the camera(and microphone).

  • "ore gee of electronics" lol

  • Wow, he's like a competent version of Rutledge Wood!

  • way to butcher the italian hello and goodbye

  • rs6 please? and dont make it suck like the rs5?

  • nice car, how much?

  • by far the best review iv seen from motor trend. good job

  • Lacking steering feel? Maybe. But you forgot to mention, it's the highest griping car in its calls and its cornering speed is very high.

  • o i see 4cyls or taking the place of v6s and v6s are taking the place of gas guzzling v8s soon v8s would be obsolete IMO

  • @90Mrknowitall Why would V8's become obsolete just because 4 bangers and V6s are becoming more efficient? As if just because there are 8 cylinders you can't apply the same fuel saving tech? Plainly that isn't true.

  • @mak450 Smartass point buddy!!

  • @90Mrknowitall Before you will see small v8s with turbo, and in the end they will dissappear. Anyways i find quite funny that americans complain about mileage and gas prices when they have one of the cheapest prices in the world. I dont know why hybrids and 4-cyl are getting so much fame there.

  • good review

  • I like it.

    I might have to get an A6 again, it finally looks good again.

    I love the features on it.

    No V8 option :(

    Nice to see Liberman on here.

  • Jonny Lieberman, you nailed it!

  • Like me a Malaysian care about what you stupid americans gonna get . Too bad in Malaysia it is almost the same story .

  • Great job on the review. Not an audi fan, but the car is very nice.

  • This thing has the same technology of the older E60 5 series so there is nothing new, When will audi stop copying stuff from BMW?

  • Don't like audi

  • I like the new A6 but it looks so similar with the A4/S4 that you can barely tell. I can tell the difference between an E-Class and a C-Class easily, but this? nope. But the interior is a delight.

  • How many times is the number plate going to change in this video? I saw at least 3 6001 6002 and 6051.

  • @guitarwes04 Some of the scenes were stock footage from Audi. It's no big deal to me, as long as they have good views of the car itself.

  • One of the better reviewers. That said...

    You can't see the HUD with Polarized Sunglasses on? There goes 90% of all Audi owners. LMAO jk jk! Someones going to be upset at that post.

    I'm obviously joking. You can't see ANY HUDs with polarized sunglasses, regardless of it being an Audi. Looks like a good car. I'm not a fan of FWD though.

  • Why Audi ruins such an amazing car with front wheel drive is beyond me.

  • @Maserati7200 Easy, Audi shares plataform with VW

  • @bichoorojo - No VW has this platform that the A6 is on...

  • I want an Avant!

  • Whatever faults this car has, I'm sure the S6 will improve on.

  • @buttnut1080 and then there will be the eventual RS6.

  • @PKmode It would be nice if they decided to bring it to North America.

  • @PKmode Hopefully.

  • i love the headlights

  • wow orgy and prod in the same 10 seconds

  • this guy should be on top gear america

  • **I WONDER IF THE NEW...AUDI...WILL GOTO THE...BANK... MAKE A PAYMENT..AND THEN PICK UP MY SHIRTS FROM THE ...CLEANERS**

  • Only 211hp out of a 2.0L turbo? Hyundai whoops those number pretty badly.

  • dont like new front lights

  • Dont like the rear it looks like the jetta.

  • you make the last bit of inglorious basterds look like a documentary. ariverderchi everybody lol

  • love the front, dislike the rear.

  • It's not bad... Too bad in Trinidad they have no resale value!

  • i think the brights are stupid you better be able to turn them off because your going to blind people if there driving in front or going the oposite direction

  • it looks grouchy, the headlights look sad

  • Keep up the work Audi, and you will remain king of luxury auto sales!!!

  • Great review and what neat features that car has.

  • Audi FAILS. FWD, no dual clutch, only 310 hp.

    I'd rather get the 2012 Genesis 3.8. Its RWD, 8 speed auto and 333 hp.

  • @rforracing It has all-wheel-drive. Ever heard of Quattro? As for gearboxes, you don't seem to have listened to the video: the A6 has an 8-speed auto and according to you, so does the Genesis. As for horsepower, I guarantee you wouldn't be able to notice a 23 hp difference (Also, remember that the Audi's engine capacity is smaller). BTW, I am not an A6 fan (I prefer the 5-series), but I think you should check your facts.

  • @marshknute Its 2.0T is underpowered and FWD if u didnt hear that in the video. And as far as the price goes its 2.0T base model would be expensive than the Genesis 3.8 for sure. Its an over-priced pos. People will just pay for the brand name. I know my facts.

  • @rforracing Have you been in either a Genesis? Hyundai did a fantastic job of stepping up their game and trying to change its image. That said, the interior simply isn't up to par with comparable German cars. They aren't bad by any measure, but the Genesis' materials don't look or feel as high-quality as they are made out to be. As for the 2.0T engine, it has never been described as underpowered. Automobile magazine said its performance was significantly better than its numbers suggested.

  • @rforracing but who wants to own a Genesis, besides you?

  • Pretty nice Audi!!! Job well done

  • too many electronics, there is a beauty in simplicity

  • maybe they will offer the dual clutch with the S6 when it comes out next year

  • Audi's just look to round around the edges to me. I want something bold and stunning and i never really see that in Audi

  • Some very cool stuff in a nice looking package.

  • consumer reports today published stats for "the best/worst vehicle in the USA". and the worst (reliability) vehicle in the USA is... (drumroll) Audi A6

  • @wwaalltthheerr lol probly an old one not a brand new one

  • Great review!

    Give that gentleman a RAISE!

  • @awhodatt if they gonna give raise to everyone after a good review, the company will go bankrupt

  • @awhodatt My thoughts exactly.

  • @awhodatt why does he need a raise if he gets to go to all the great places to see cars?!

  • love that guys voice and personality!!!

  • the flaws not withstanding (no DCT?!?) the one with the 5 spokes looks pretty sick

  • Did you see that? The LED day time running lights switch to yellow to act as a turn signal. Looks pretty cool.

  • I like this guy...good review. Too bad the car disappointed.

  • Pass

  • Wow, they went backwards in time for design but found themselves in Japan.

  • did he say bonjour at the beginning of a video of a german car filmed in italty?

  • @ImN0TaCat No. He said Buon giorno, which means Good Day in Italian.

  • @datboiwes333 oh lol i barely heard what he said. and i know no italian lol

  • That Quartz is a sick color.

  • THEY SAY AUDI IS THE NUMBER 1 SELLING LUXURY VEHICLE OUT SELLING BMW AND BENZ !!!!!

  • good review

  • uughh...freaking audi electric steering!...i was totally hoping they wud get it rite for this one

  • Awesome job! He needs to do more reviews... we got all the info that REALLY matters, and he made it fun.

  • i'm sorry but audi has become the best german car company. unfortunately however they screw over the US market. if they want to sell like bmw and mercedes they need to give us the options bmw and mercedes do.

  • Man those 5 spoke dark finished rims and LED headlights are freaking gorgeous

  • how much does it cost?

  • WTF a 2.0t in an A6! What is Audi doing!?!

  • @ddnn3 why? its very powerful, light, economical, and cheaper than the bigger engines.

  • @MajkeTiTvoje Just seems like that engine should be reserved for their smaller cars. IMO the A6 is a luxury sedan German ubercruiser, and should have the smooth power delivery of a bigger engine. Hopefully the 2.0t version will offer much a cheaper and more competitive price.

  • @ddnn3 if it didnt run smooth they wouldnt put it into it. And A8 is the luxury ubercruiser, A6 is just a big family sedan.

  • @ddnn3 - they are competing with the 528's small engine. Now that the A6 is lighter than the 5 series... it only makes sense - especially since that engine has more torque than the BMW.

  • the steering can be fixed before it reaches north america

  • Please. No more Audi. Seeing these BEAUTIFUL cars and knowing I can't afford it is just absolute torture.

  • great presentation! graci'

  • Another excellent video Motor Trend!! Keep it up!!

  • ugly headlights, ugly taillights

  • awesome looking audi just needs this car and some like it -look- more expensive

  • audi's are geting so damn sexy !!

  • Fucking awesome

  • i... i should start save now...

  • I thought Audi was all about bringing to the US diesel engines with those ads of barrels of oil rolling back into the ship. Or was that VW I don't quite remember.

  • what a great review. can he please do all the upcoming ones too?