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4 out of 5 stars

Great car but worst MMI ever

Saleen8927, 09/06/2019
2016 Audi A6 3.0T Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful

I have had a lot of cars that I loved, but I have to put this one right at the top. It’s the perfect size for a luxury car, the interior feels upscale and the materials are high quality. I have the 3.0T and with that engine, it is very smooth and has a good amount of pep. Although I haven’t driven the 2.0T, I have to think it would feel somewhat underpowered, as this is a heavy car. It handles better than a luxury car should, and the Quattro AWD is very capable. The doors have a solid, heavy feel, and even the interior and exterior lighting looks upscale. Although looks are very subjective, I think the A6 is the best looking mid-sized luxury car in the class. Unfortunately, it seems like the designers spent ALL of their time on the quality and drivability and ZERO time on the MMI (multimedia interface). By FAR the worst designed system of any car I have been in, including inexpensive brands. The screen is a nice size and the navigation is clear and bright, and it’s great that it can display on the gauge cluster. However, It appears as if nobody tried the system before giving it the green light to be put into these cars. Nothing is laid out logically, many, many basic controls are either missing altogether or hidden within multiple menus. There are some default settings that can’t be changed that I can’t imagine anyone would ever want as the default. The in-car phone control is so clunky and awkward that it’s way faster and easier to use the controls right on the phone (which is unsafe and in most states illegal). The steering wheel controls can control about 50% of what they should. The one thing the system makes it really, really easy to do is overwrite a radio station memory slot, which means it happens probably 3 times a week by accident. If the rest of the car was anything less than 100% perfect, I would buy a different brand based solely on the garbage they call an MMI, but the car itself is so great that I’ll put up with that negative...and still give it 4 stars!

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5 out of 5 stars

Audi Up

Roger Thomas, 02/20/2016
updated 08/23/2018
2016 Audi A6 2.0T Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

This is my second A6 and I will probably buy another. This is a great road car, very comfortable on long trips. The interior and electronics are top notch. Buy the audi care for the first four services. It will save you you a lot of money. Audi makes a great car that is fun to drive. This car is still great. No problems and going strong

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car I've ever had.

Sean, 02/15/2016
2016 Audi A6 3.0T Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Best car I've ever had.

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Unpleasant Ownership Experience

Disappointed with Audi, 04/11/2018
2016 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful

Various electrical features operated intermittently/randomly, the transmission has poor/lurching upshift quality at less than full throttle (where it does better) for which we were told there is no update/repair, brakes deteriorated/warped very early and Audi refused warranty. Based on this experience, I am a "never again" for anything Audi/VW. Had MB...will head back to BMW.

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Best Car I Have Owned

Leroy Johnson, 08/19/2019
2016 Audi A6 2.0T Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I purchased my 2016 Audi A6 Premium Plus 2.0T from Carvana. Upon delivery, the vehicle was everything I expected. The styling is elegant yet sporty. The fit and finish is impeccable. The ride is a perfect blend of sporty and luxury. The steering is flawless. It is extremely responsive but very soft. Some may not like the softness of the steering if they are looking for it to be more sporty. For me, it is a perfect blend of luxury and sportiness. The seats are very comfortable and seating position is perfect. The interior continues with the theme of luxury yet sporty. There is plenty of rear seat room for most adults. The technology is cutting edge for its time. The 4G hotspot, google earth maps, and connectivity are excellent for the price point. Many have complained about the MMI system but I found it to be easier to use than my 2016 Acura RDX and more comprehensive. I think Audi has won over a customer for life. Next on my bucket list is the A7.

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