Once you get inside the A6’s cabin, you will instantly feel at home. The overall design and layout are typical Audi. And it pampers you with some luxury equipment. The fit, finish and quality throughout the cabin are top-notch. Any element you lay your eyes or hands onto, be it the leather, brushed metal, piano black or wooden inserts, hint at premiumness and luxury. Yet, there’s something amiss which probably could have made you feel even more special.

There’s no diesel model on offer and the Audi A6 is limited to a petrol engine. This, however, is a BS6-compliant 2.0-litre petrol in the 45TFSI guise. This engine produces 241bhp of power and 370Nm of torque, which is on par with its rivals. And it comes mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission sending power to the front wheels. What quickly impresses you is the refinement of the engine. It’s barely audible. And despite you flooring it, the gear shifts are so smooth and there’s only a slight buzz of the engine. That said, it’s evident that the gear shifts are not the quickest but never let you wanting for more.

Despite the cosmetic changes, for me, it still lacks the appeal of the 5 Series or the E-Class. And with the limited powertrain choices, I still wonder if it will work in Audi’s favour. But then, this new-gen model gets most new-age goodies, is bigger than the outgoing model and most importantly, is slightly more affordable than its direct rivals. So, the new Audi A6 is indeed a well-packaged product. It has adopted many evolutionary changes that make it a mature looking car; it is well-equipped with new tech, gets a spacious and comfortable cabin and even rides well for the most part. Owners who like to be driven around in the comfort of the rear seat will surely consider this given its competitive pricing.

This 45 TFSI Technology trim of the Audi A6 is the top-spec one and retails for around Rs 70.31 lakhs. However, the entry-level 35 TFSI Technology is priced at Rs 54.2 lakhs (ex-showroom) undercutting the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and even the Jaguar XF.