New Hybrid Allroad Arrives
Redesigned Audi A6 Allroad Debuts for 2027, Featuring a Widebody Look and First Plug-in Hybrid
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Motor1 quotes an Audi spokesperson emphasizing the Allroad’s baseline hardware: “The A6 Allroad is a taller A6 Avant, with a 1.3-inch suspension lift over the regular wagon. Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system and rear-wheel steering are standard features.”
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For the U.S.-launch plug-in hybrid, Motor1 reports combined output of 362 hp and 360 lb-ft, with a 0–62 mph time of 5.5 seconds.
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Motor1 also details the non-U.S. diesel option: a 295 hp 3.0-liter V6 TDI hybrid rated at 428 lb-ft, accelerating 0–62 mph in 5.4 seconds; it lists Germany pricing as €77,250 for the diesel and €80,250 for the E-Hybrid.
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Jalopnik adds specific exterior/driveline detail beyond the summary, noting Audi says the Allroad is 4.4 inches wider overall than the Avant, sits 1.3 inches taller thanks to adaptive air suspension, and the suspension has a 2.2-inch adjustment range—plus distinctive functional “vents behind the front wheels … shaped like the RS5’s.”
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According to reporting based on testimony from Audi representatives (as summarized by KBB), the U.S. arrival is “sometime next year (likely as a 2028 model),” and Audi reps point to the same 3.0-liter V6 used in the A6 sedan stateside, rated at 362 hp and 406 lb-ft (with a 7-speed dual-clutch).
Audi has revealed a fully redesigned A6 Allroad for the 2027 model year, and for the first time, the raised wagon gets a plug-in hybrid option. The new E-Hybrid combines a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with an electric motor for 362 combined horsepower and nearly 60 miles of electric-only range, according to Motor1.
The new Allroad also borrows its widebody styling from the upcoming RS6 performance wagon. It is 4.4 inches wider than the standard A6 Avant and sits 1.3 inches taller, Jalopnik reports. U.S. buyers should expect the car to arrive sometime in 2027, likely as a 2028 model.
RS6 Widebody Makes the Allroad Its Boldest Yet
Audi gave the new Allroad a body shared with the high-performance RS6. That means wider fenders, a broader stance, and functional vents behind the front wheels shaped like those on the RS5, according to Jalopnik. The body is 4.4 inches wider overall than the A6 Avant. Audi CTO Rouven Mohr called the car "an icon in the Audi lineup" built for both everyday comfort and off-road challenges.
Sharing the widebody across the Allroad and RS6 is also a smart business move. Jalopnik notes it makes production "easier and cheaper," letting Audi spread costs across two models. The result is a wagon that looks more upscale without a proportionally higher price tag. Rear-wheel steering up to 5 degrees is standard, improving low-speed handling and highway stability.
First-Ever Plug-in Hybrid Brings 60 Miles of Electric Range
The E-Hybrid powertrain is the biggest mechanical news. It pairs a 2.0-liter turbo engine with an electric motor and a 25.9 kWh battery. Total output is 362 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. It hits 62 mph in 5.5 seconds, Motor1 reports. A full charge on an 11 kW home charger takes about 2.5 hours.
Europe also gets a diesel option — a 295 hp 3.0-liter V6 TDI with 428 lb-ft of torque that reaches 62 mph in 5.4 seconds, according to Motor1. German pricing starts at €77,250 for the diesel and €80,250 for the E-Hybrid. The U.S. will skip the diesel. American buyers are expected to get a 3.0-liter V6 rated at 362 hp and 406 lb-ft paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, per Kelley Blue Book.
Taller Suspension and a Big New Cabin Upgrade
Adaptive air suspension is standard on every Allroad. It raises the car 1.3 inches above the regular Avant and offers a 2.2-inch total adjustment range. That extra height gives it real ground clearance for light off-road use. An Audi spokesperson told Motor1 that quattro all-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering come standard on all versions.
Inside, the Allroad matches the updated A6 sedan's layout. There is an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.5-inch central touchscreen. Buyers can add an optional 10.9-inch passenger display. The Drive noted that the interior relies heavily on touch controls and piano black plastic, though physical steering stalks remain — a small win for usability.
U.S. Launch Targets Wagon Buyers Who Skipped Crossovers
Audi has not sold a standard A6 wagon in the U.S. for years. The Allroad is its way back into that market. Kelley Blue Book reports the car will arrive in the U.S. "sometime next year, likely as a 2028 model." Expected starting price is between $70,500 and $73,000. Audi confirmed the launch in a statement: "The all-new A6 Allroad will be coming to the US market in 2027."
Car and Driver frames the Allroad as a direct answer to buyers who want SUV practicality without the high center of gravity. It competes with the Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain and Volvo V90 Cross Country. Analysts at autoevolution call it the "perfect SUV antidote" — a car that carries cargo, handles rough roads, and still drives like a sedan.
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